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Dell Alienware AW3426DW vs MSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24

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  • 34 known for one only
  • 41 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 1,300nitsB: 1,000nitsDell is 300 nits higher.
  2. Pixel densityA: 109.7ppiB: 137.7ppiMSI is 28 ppi higher.
  3. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 240HzDell is 40 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160Native for B
A120Hz
B240Hz
3440 × 1440Native for A
A280Hz
BNot listed

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A7.91kg
B9.4kg
Weight without stand
A4.88kg
B6.6kg
Box weight
A12.92kg
B14.8kg

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ADell Alienware AW3426DW
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
MPG1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Model numbers
AW3426DW1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. Ordering part numbers are omitted, with no regional variants.
MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24, 3DD31Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact marketed MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24 reference, offered by MSI US store. Own manual cover identifies hardware model 3DD3. A separate US commercial part code was not found. This is not older MPG 322URX, MPG 321URX or lower-power MAG 321UP X24.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
27 May 202610Press releaseuk.alienwarearena.com/ucf/show/2175572/boards/alienware-pulse/News/alienware-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-new-30-inch-monitor-lineup-at-computexRead 5 October 2026Official Alienware Pulse maker announcement. Its article:published_time and datePublished metadata both state May 27 2026 at 19:44 UTC. This is the earliest maker announcement located, separate from Computex event and June retail.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model current U.S. listing has Add to Cart.
Available4Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/Gaming-Monitors/MPG-Series-Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Exact current MSI US store marks monitor-only configuration In Stock with an active purchase offer. No current price is stored as a launch price. The store expressly states DP 2.1a UHBR20 80 Gbps uncompressed 4K 240 support.
Predecessor
Dell Alienware AW3425DW12Reviewtechradar.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw3426dwRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Alienware AW3425DW the predecessor of the Alienware AW3426DW.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, EU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker listing and June 27 European sales report linked below.9Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Where to buy section reports availability in U.S. and Europe, corroborating current maker U.S. listing and June 27 actual European sale report.
US1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Colours
Interstellar Indigo3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Monitor Color. Current store calls it Black, while review describes very dark blue. Exact maker marketing color retained.
Black6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-32-inch-4k-240-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review offered reference labelled 32-inch Black, consistent with maker product image.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Product Type: Gaming OLED Monitor.
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
34in(86.4 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Advertised diagonal 34 inches.
32in(81.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker markets 32-inch class, with exact 31.5-inch viewable panel in the sheet.
Viewable screen diagonal
34in(86.4 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Viewable image diagonal 863.3 mm / 34.0 in.
31.5in(80 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Native resolution
3440 × 1440px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Connectivity explicitly supports up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz.
3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Aspect ratio
21:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5. Maker-rounded ratio for 3440 x 1440.
16:91Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Pixel density
109.7ppi
137.7ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2315mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, horizontal and vertical pixel pitch.
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Active display area
Width796.36Height333.36mm(31.4 × 13.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, active area horizontal and vertical.
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet publishes 699.48 x 394.73 mm. Published 0.1814 mm pitch does not exactly match native raster and no reserve explanation was found, so pitch is omitted.
Curved
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly describes a curved panel.
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Curvature radius
1,800mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Curvature 1800R.
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Screen surface
Semi-glossy7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026QuantumBlack Film section explicitly describes semi-glossy coating, without grain.
Semi-glossy5Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review comparison explicitly calls the MPG 322UR QD-OLED semi-glossy with DarkArmor coating.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Reflectance (AR) with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Display screen coating.
Anti-Reflection with DarkArmor Film1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Touchscreen
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Touchscreen: No.
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Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Panel technology.
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Panel Technology.
QD-OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product definition: Quantum Dot Organic Light Emitting Diode.
None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Maker OLED protection description and per-pixel emissive technology. No LCD backlight is present.
Local dimming
Not available
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Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Samsung Display7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Introduction identify the exact panel manufacturer.
Samsung Display7Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-monitors/msi-mpg-322ur-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact May 12, 2026 MPG 322UR X24 review explicitly identifies Samsung Display as the maker of the installed 32-inch 4K QD-OLED panel. Other MSI models mentioned for comparison are not used.
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
5th generation Penta Tandem7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Introduction. Panel generation is distinct from Dell monitor generation.
4th-generation Tandem QD-OLED (Penta Tandem)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Exact current product page calls its panel 4th-generation Tandem QD-OLED, five-layer Penta Tandem with EL Gen 3. This is the maker naming, not a generation label inferred from another size.
Subpixel layout
RGB stripe2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly names RGB-Stripe QD-OLED panel.
Triangular RGB5Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact monitor macro/photo and prose identify triangular RGB arrangement. Its square-shaped emitter description refers to shapes, not RGB stripe arrangement. Fifth-generation ultrawide panel data is excluded. Club 386 macro and PCGamer independently agree.
Colour depth
10bits1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Video / Color Depth: 10-bit. Not applied to particular refresh modes.
10bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly 10 bits supported total colour depth. Native implementation is separately stated by exact-model review.
Colour depth method
Not available
Native8Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Public exact-model specifications explicitly true 10-bit colour depth. This establishes native implementation rather than inferring it from 1.07 billion colours.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, Color depth.
1.07 billion1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976.
99%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker feature page explicitly 99% DCI-P3 coverage. The sheet uses CIE 1976. sRGB 138% is not coverage and is excluded. Generic Adobe RGB 97% lacks a clear coverage-versus-volume label and is omitted.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Emulation modes / sRGB explicitly states factory calibrated sRGB mode. Paper report is not established.
Yes8Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Public Image Accuracy section explicitly identifies precise factory calibration in the sRGB mode. Current maker US accessory table includes a colour report.
Claimed Delta E
22Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, average Delta E < 2 for sRGB and DCI-P3. Qualifier retained as a bound.
23Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Maker Exceptional Color Contrast expressly Delta E ≤2. Formula, mean-versus-max scope and picture mode are unstated. This is a maker claim, not a measured value.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact US accessory table expressly one Colour report. Tom's Hardware independently says the reviewed unit ships with a physical calibration data sheet.
Hardware calibration support
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Color Calibration with Colorimeter: No. This does not deny ordinary external ICC calibration.
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Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, contrast ratio 1.5 million:1. The store dynamic contrast label is not used for this field.
1,500,000:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
300nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical brightness. No full-screen claim is inferred from this row.
300nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet SDR 300 nits, own manual explicitly typical. Full-screen window is not specified by the maker sheet.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
1,300nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR peak at APL 3%.
1,000nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet and own manual explicitly peak HDR 1000 nits. Current general maker feature prose also has a 1300-nit sentence, conflicting with its own specifications and 1000-nit colour section. Exact sheet/manual 1000 takes precedence. Window size is unproved.
HDR peak test window
3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR peak at APL 3%.
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Conclusion explicitly names HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
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HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 5002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDR support.
DisplayHDR True Black 5001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical horizontal viewing angle.
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, typical vertical viewing angle.
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160120HzNot available
3440 × 1440Native280HzDSC280HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11 Connectivity directly states native up to 280 Hz on DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 FRL. p12 Maximum resolution says DSC enabled. Maker page lists HDMI native 280 with DSC. Bit depth and chroma for these maxima are not established. TFTCentral Console Gaming explicitly tests maximum virtual 4K120 HDMI input in Console Mode, downscaled to the native panel, with DSC/bit depth/chroma unspecified. Lower-resolution preset timings on pp13-14 are not treated as maxima.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interface/Port Details explicitly lists native 3440x1440 up to 280 Hz with DSC on HDMI 2.1 FRL.9Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table explicitly tests maximum accepted virtual 4K120 input over HDMI 2.1 in Console Mode. It is downscaled to native 3440x1440, not displayed at native 4K. Lower-resolution esports mode port-specific maxima are not established and omitted.
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR20USB-C
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own maker page/sheet Note explicitly limits native 4K to 240 Hz on HDMI, DP and Type-C. Manual native DSC-on/off input tables printed p 28-29 corroborate accepted 240 Hz under these conditions. DP DSC-off 240 Hz also has an explicit uncompressed 4K 240 maker-store claim. Native table does not state bit depth/chroma. Crop-mode 10-bit notes do not transfer to native modes. HDMI DSC-off 165 Hz is a preset-only entry and is omitted as an unproved absolute maximum. Other resolutions are not inferred.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
280Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and p11 direct native-resolution maximum.
240Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Refresh Rate section explicitly says no dual-mode support. Esports mode is a cropped image, not higher-rate dual mode.
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, exact VRR certification and HDMI protocol names. Generic Adaptive-Sync is not substituted for VESA certification.
G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, HDMI VRR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current US sheet expressly names G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro. HDMI VRR protocol is independently documented by own manual. DisplayNinja FW.009 review reports certification unavailable at test time, which does not override current maker claims.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
Not available
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48240
DisplayPort48240
USB-C48240
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own manual native DSC ON, OLED Anti-Flicker PRO Off table explicitly HDMI/DP/USB-C 48-240 Hz. DSC-off HDMI range is separately 48-165 Hz and is not treated as universal native 240 Hz VRR. Higher anti-flicker levels have restricted minima and are excluded.
Low framerate compensation
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 and p11 exact-model FreeSync Premium Pro certification. AMD official tier definition requires LFC. Compatible GPU and supported FreeSync mode are required. No per-port range is inferred.11Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 5 October 2026Overview / FreeSync Premium Pro explicitly includes support for low framerate compensation. Exact-model manual supplies the qualifying tier. Compatible GPU, enabled FreeSync and supported preset are required.
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, gray-to-gray. Maker page and spec sheet qualify the claim as Extreme mode.
0.03ms1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker 0.03 ms GtG. Own manual explicitly labels this Min., not a reviewer transition mean.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says no BFI blur-reduction mode.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own SLMB menu printed p 15 supports 180 Hz/240 Hz input and disables Adaptive-Sync. Firmware 009 review uses the earlier MPRT name. This is distinct from a 0.03 ms GtG statistic.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Super Low Motion Blur (SLMB)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Blur reduction works with VRR
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No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features explicitly names Flicker-Free technology. This claim does not deny variable-refresh luminance flicker.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free certification chapter explicitly confirms tested flicker-free operation across ordinary brightness settings. Active SLMB/MPRT black-frame insertion is a separate mode and does not inherit this flicker-free condition.
Black frame insertion
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says BFI absent.
Yes5Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact FW.009 test confirms MPRT black-frame insertion, including HDR. At 240 Hz input, 120 fps cap is needed for 120 fps BFI. At 180 Hz, 90 fps cap is used. Cannot operate concurrently with VRR. Maker now calls this SLMB.

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
0.857ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Lag chart lag_1a.png gives total display lag 0.857 ms at native 280 Hz. Article rounds to about 0.86. Estimated processing 0.74 ms is not substituted. Firmware and input connector not identified.
2.7ms5Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact model tested FW.009, OSRTT after calibration/warm-up. With monitor Adaptive-Sync setting ON, reviewer reports display latency 2.70 ms at maximum 240 Hz. Picture preset, connection and regional part code are unpublished. Globally identical marketed model, with no material regional hardware variation documented. OSRTT response-chart limitations are not imported as transition measurements.
Input lag at 60 Hz
8.25ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Lag chart lag_1a.png gives total display lag 8.250 ms at 60 Hz. Firmware and input connector not identified.
23.41ms5Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact FW.009, OSRTT fixed 60 Hz input with Adaptive-Sync OFF gives total display latency 23.41 ms. Adaptive-Sync ON gives 9.19 ms under a different condition, so the fixed-mode OFF run is selected. Preset, connection and individual 60 Hz resolution are unpublished.
Average response time (measured)
0.49ms7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Response Times chart response_times.png gives average across 30 G2G transitions at 280 Hz, initial G2G response, gamma corrected, RGB10 tolerance, overdrive n/a. Article confirms consistency 120/60 Hz and VRR. Firmware not identified. Claimed 0.03 is minimum/Extreme-mode maker claim, not the same test.
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
327nits7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Brightness and Contrast (SDR) reports maximum 327 nits, uniform SDR brightness across varied APL/window sizes. Review firmware not identified.
495nits9Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-32-inch-4k-240-hz-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 8 October 2026Exact-model uncalibrated maximum brightness 495 nits using 25% white window and SDR Brightness Dynamic, from the original ordinary web-tool capture. Related review explicitly uses User preset because Eco limits brightness. Meter, firmware, connection and regional part code are unpublished for this run. Full-white about 300 nits and DisplayNinja FW.009 Uniform mode 301 nits are separate conditions. Current live access later required CLUB membership, without invalidating the earlier normal tool capture. No protected browser material was accessed.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
4.47Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Default Setup, Standard wide-gamut mode before user calibration, sRGB color-patch average Delta E 2000. Calman, ICC profiles disabled. DCI-P3 target 2.0 is separate and not substituted.
1.4410Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-32-inch-4k-240-hz-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 8 October 2026Exact uncalibrated User mode, average 1.44 colour error relative to DCI-P3, explicitly stated by the original ordinary web-tool capture. Its exposed User Default chart YgjWW25gAkWUswgHobYi2C explicitly labels Avg dE2000 1.441. Stored 1.44 retains the prose rounding. Calman saturation-sweep methodology. Firmware, connection and regional part code are unpublished. Post-calibration 1.05 and sRGB 0.98 are separate results. DisplayNinja FW.009 sRGB 0.62 is a different preset/reference. Current live browser access later required CLUB membership. No protected browser material was accessed.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.12Yes1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, complete Connectivity inventory. HDMI DSC capability is explicit in the manufacturer page and sheet. No bandwidth is inferred from the version.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interface/Port Details explicitly lists two HDMI inputs with DSC and HDCP 1.4/2.3.
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSC
HDMI2.12Not availableYes
DisplayPort2.1a UHBR20180Yes
USB-CNot available1Not availableYes
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026US sheet states one DP 2.1a UHBR20, two HDMI 2.1 and one Type-C DP Alt. Raw DP 80 Gbps is explicitly stated by maker store. Manual DSC menu and input-format tables establish DSC capability on all three inputs. HDMI and USB-C raw bandwidth and HDCP are unknown. Capability does not mean every mode uses compression.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1a UHBR20
HDMI features
VRR, ALLM, CEC2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p11, Table 5, HDMI 2.1 VRR. TFTCentral Console Gaming separately tests ALLM and CEC, mapped to its source. eARC is not borrowed from another Alienware model.7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table explicitly shows affirmative check icons for HDMI-CEC auto switch and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), tested on this exact model. Native VRR is independently stated by the manual.
VRR, CEC2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own printed p 28 HDMI VRR note and p 25 CEC menu directly establish protocols. ALLM/eARC/QMS are unproved.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10, Table 4, USB-C downstream port explicitly for data transmission only.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
Not available
98W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker expressly 98 W maximum. Own manual conditionally supports 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/4.9A. Actual output can vary with attached load.
Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 connector role and p11 inventory: one USB Type-B 5Gbps upstream. The maker publishes USB 5Gbps performance branding, not a specific USB3.x revision. The version cells are omitted.
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B5 Gbps1
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026One Type-B 5 Gbps is explicit in US sheet. Own manual KVM menu identifies Type-C as the alternate host path. Its numbered data revision is unstated.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
ConnectorCount
USB-A1
USB-C1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 connector roles and p11 inventory: one Type-A plus one Type-C downstream, both 5Gbps. USB-C 15 W is downstream device charging and not stored as laptop PD. The maker publishes USB 5Gbps performance branding, not a specific USB3.x revision. The version cells are omitted.
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A5 Gbps2
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
KVM switch
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Useful features table has the negative cross for KVM switch. The following paragraph explicitly says no KVM switch.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 14-15 KVM menu maps one USB control path at a time between Type-B/Type-C and selected video sources.
Daisy chain (MST)
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interfaces / DisplayPort Output: No. USB-C is explicitly downstream data-only, with no other video output in the complete connector inventory.
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Ethernet
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Interfaces / Network (RJ-45): No.
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
3.5 mm headphone output
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no analog audio output. Spec sheet Audio Output explicitly No.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no microphone input. Maker page Audio Line In: No.
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Optical out
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 complete connector inventory has no optical audio output. Spec sheet Audio Output: No.
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Picture in picture
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and pp50-51 PIP/PBP menu.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Picture by picture
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and pp50-51 PIP/PBP menu.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Remote Control: No.
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming table shows Integrated speakers with the negative cross icon. Headphone output is separately absent.
No6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/msi-mpg-322ur-qd-oled-x24-32-inch-4k-240-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact review specifications and tested hardware explicitly no internal speakers.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Built-in Devices / Webcam: No.
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Microphone
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Built-in Devices / Microphone: No.
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 adjustability, 0 to 110 mm.
110mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
Forward5°Backward15°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 swivel -20 to 20 degrees. Slant is separate from pivot and omitted.
Left30°Right30°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Pivot
Not available
Counterclockwise10°Clockwise10°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own sheet explicitly only ±10 degrees of rotation, not full 90-degree portrait.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 explicitly removable stand, removal procedure p34.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own stand/wall-mount assembly instructions detach the supplied stand. VESA screws supplied. No separate monitor mounting adapter is required.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 VESA mounting holes, p35 wall-mounting instructions.
100 x 1001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p35 wall mounting attaches a standard VESA bracket directly to the four monitor holes after removing cover and screws.
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10, Table 4, security-lock slot based on Kensington Security Slot.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 joystick control. AWCC pp67-70 provides monitor settings, game and display configuration.
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 11 Navi Key joystick and monitor controls include power/G buttons. Maker Gaming Intelligence software separately controls display settings.
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 AWCC: Yes. Dell Display and Peripheral Manager compatibility is N/A and not included.
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Maker Gaming Intelligence and manual software chapter control named display settings.
User firmware updates
Yes7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026OSD Menu table shows supported User updatable firmware with its affirmative tick icon, distinct from version display.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24Read 8 October 2026Maker Hassle-Free Firmware Updates explicitly supports firmware update. Exact review also demonstrates FW.009 and app updater.
Ambient light sensor
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Useful features table explicitly shows Ambient light sensor with the negative cross. This is broader evidence than an EPREL automatic-brightness-control flag.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 14 AI Brightness expressly uses an internal light sensor to adjust brightness and AI Light Sensor uses an internal RGB sensor for ambient colour temperature. A generic software feature is not substituted.
Presence sensor
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026OLED Care and Warranty table explicitly shows Motion / proximity sensor with the negative cross. Both presence-detection types are addressed, unlike a room-occupancy-only record.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 13 AI Care Sensor explicitly human detection with wake-on-approach, lock-on-leave and gaze-based dimming.
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp47-48 AlienFX Lighting menu and RGB codes for LED colors.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026General p 24 explicitly RGB LED and MSI Mystic Light options.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, Esports Mode, Esports Image Setting, AlienVision2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p7 product features and Game menu pp40-45. Functions, not ordinary picture presets.
AI Crosshair, AI Vision, Optix Scope2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Pixel shift2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p57 OLED Panel Maintenance / Pixel Refresh. p75 troubleshooting explicitly describes pixel shift for retention prevention. Panel Refresh is not inherited from older models.
AI Care Sensor, Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Multi Icon Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection, V-Split Detection, Auto Dim Control2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 22-23 OLED Care menu names these active functions. Reminder and information counters are excluded.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Additional Warranty Information explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. three-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange including OLED burn-in.
3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width814.15Height (lowest)445.08Height (highest)555.08Depth232mm(32.1 × 17.5 to 21.9 × 9.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Dimensions with stand, compressed and extended.
Width717.3Depth241.9mm(28.2 × 9.5 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Width 717.3 mm/depth 241.9 mm agree between manual and sheet. Manual overall height 477.1 mm and sheet 587.1 mm differ, without explicit positional labels. Height endpoints are omitted rather than calculated from 110 mm travel.
Dimensions without stand
Width814.15Height361.55Depth111.23mm(32.1 × 14.2 × 4.4 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Dimensions without stand.
Width717.3Height434.8Depth71.8mm(28.2 × 17.1 × 2.8 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact current sheet gives W 717.3, D 71.8, H 434.8 mm. Field axes are mapped explicitly.
Stand footprint
Width270Depth232mm(10.6 × 9.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Base width and depth.
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Weight with stand
7.91kg(17.4 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, with stand assembly and cables.
9.4kg(20.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own US/global sheet net 9.4 kg with the monitor stand, separate from 6.6 kg without stand.
Weight without stand
4.88kg(10.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, without stand and cables, for VESA mounting.
6.6kg(14.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own US sheet explicitly body 6.6 kg without stand.
Box dimensions
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Width985Height513Depth169mm(38.8 × 20.2 × 6.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Maker order W x D x H: 985 x 169 x 513 mm. Stored as width 985, height 513 and depth 169.
Box weight
12.92kg(28.5 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16, Table 12, Weight with packaging.
14.8kg(32.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own US sheet gross 14.8 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 Power supply type.
Internal1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, input voltage and frequency, frequency tolerance plus/minus 3 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Power use (typical)
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Power use (max)
190W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, maximum brightness/contrast and maximum power loading on all USB ports.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
31W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4, On mode SDR.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
31W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6, On mode HDR.
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Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, standby mode under EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.5W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 26 standby upper bound <0.5 W, not an exact measurement.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15, Table 11, off mode under EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.3W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 26 power-off upper bound <0.3 W. Power on <290 W under a Typical heading is an upper bound and does not establish a typical or absolute maximum consumption cell.
EU energy class SDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3.
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EU energy class HDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
31kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2609824.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR 31 kWh/1000h, read directly.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
31kWh6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2609824.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR 31 kWh/1000h, read directly.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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13,0001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 exact named hardware certification. Spec sheet states no Eye Comfort certification, so no Eye Comfort tier is inferred.
Low Blue Light (software solution), Flicker Free2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Own p 35 certification sections explicitly Low Blue Light software solution and Flicker Free. Generic conditional Anti Motion Blur caution does not establish an operating mode.
Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 explicitly hardware Low Blue Light panel compliant with TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution at factory reset/default.
Software2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/e/5/2/e3441f88e449151ac4c78612826826e95651.pdfRead 8 October 2026Certification section p 35 explicitly software Low Blue Light, with named Low Blue Light OSD setting.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
GS Mark1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026Miscellaneous / Certifications & Standards.
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In the box

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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country or region), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (1.80 m), Microfiber cloth, QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp6-7 Package contents. Some components may vary by country or be optional. No calibration paper report is asserted from absence.
Monitor, Stand, Stand base, DisplayPort 2.1a cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, USB Type-C cable, USB Type-B to Type-A cable, C13 power cord, Quick guide, Four VESA wall mount screws, Microfiber cloth, Colour report1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact US accessory table gives these items and counts. Older global manual treats some signal cables as optional, so US-specific sheet takes precedence.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
TypeCount
Power cable1
HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual12353199-alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026p6 Package contents, each pictured once. p10 explicitly one shipped HDMI cable. Current U.S. package list confirms one DP, HDMI and USB cable.8Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Package Contents lists one DP, one HDMI and one USB upstream cable.
BMSI MPG 322UR QD-OLED X24
TypeCount
DisplayPort 2.1a cable1
HDMI 2.1 cable1
USB Type-C cable1
USB Type-B to Type-A cable1
C13 power cord1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. limited hardware warranty, Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange.
3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/us/MPG-322UR-QD-OLED-X24.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current US sheet expressly three years including panel burn-in.
Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-34-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw3426dw/aw3426dw/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy in the product page warranty section.
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