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Dell Alienware AW3426DW vs MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36

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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 360HzMSI is 80 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160
A120Hz
BNot listed
3440 × 1440Native for both
A280Hz
B360Hz

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
B7.77kg
Weight without stand
A4.88kg
B5.2kg
Box weight
A12.92kg
B13.49kg

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ADell Alienware AW3426DW
BMSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36

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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026MPG series, product name MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36.
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 341CQR QD-OLED X36, MPG 341CQRDE QD-OLED X36, 9S6-3DE29A-0033Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Part No 9S6-3DE29A-003. The German datasheet and German reviews name the model MPG 341CQRDE QD-OLED X36.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/de/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026German datasheet titled MPG 341CQRDE QD-OLED X36, generated 2026-05-15. It lists the same panel, ports and 360 Hz as the global sheet, and a without-stand height of 371.9 mm.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
47113774040993Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 4711377404099 for part 9S6-3DE29A-003.
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.
January 20267Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-unveils-34inch-360-hz-qdoled-monitor-with-rgb-subpixelsRead 14 October 2026Guru3D 2026-01-05 reports MSI announced the monitor for CES 2026. TFTCentral posted a day-1 review page on 2026-01-04.
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.
Available9Press articlepcvenus.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-x36-360hz-qd-oled-1300nit-hdrRead 14 October 2026Article of 2026-04-24 says the monitor is released globally and on sale in the US and UK. PCWorld and Clubic reviewed it later. Stock varies by shop.
Predecessor
Dell Alienware AW3425DW12Reviewtechradar.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw3426dwRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's review calls the Alienware AW3425DW the predecessor of the Alienware AW3426DW.
MSI MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED16Measurementrtings.com/monitor/reviews/msi/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 an updated version of the MPG 341CQPX QD-OLED.
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
$1,0997Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-unveils-34inch-360-hz-qdoled-monitor-with-rgb-subpixelsRead 14 October 2026Suggested retail price of 1,099 USD in the United States, as announced by MSI and before sales tax. PCMonitors listed about 1,099 USD on 2026-04-10. PC Venus (2026-04-24) says the price later fell to 949 USD and then 899 USD, and PCWorld reviewed it at 899.99 USD. The announced price is stored as the launch price. KitGuru also quotes MSI for 1,099 USD.11Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review-5th-gen-qd-oled/all/1Read 14 October 2026KitGuru: MSI told us the MSRP is 999 GBP, or 1,099 USD. This confirms the announced US price. The review measured a 36 to 321 nit SDR range, a greyscale Delta E of 1.38 and a colour Delta E of 4.36 against sRGB in the default mode.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€1,19913Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026Review: price 1,199 EUR UVP in Germany, with first retailers from 1,049 EUR. German prices include VAT. Clubic also cites about 1,199 EUR for France.14Measurementclubic.com/test-produit-612226-test-msi-mpg-341-cqr-qd-oled-x36.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clubic: shown at around 1,199 EUR.
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.
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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.
Black3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Color ID1/Black-Black.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026MSI MPG is the Performance Gaming line.

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.
34in(86.4 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Panel Size 34 inch. The UK sheet gives 34.18 inch viewable.
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.
34.18in(86.8 cm)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 202634-inch (34.18 inch viewable) in the selling-point text.
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.
3440 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 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.
21:91Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
109.7ppi
109.7ppi
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.
0.2315mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pixel Pitch 0.2315 (H) x 0.2315 (V).
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.
Width800.06Height337.06mm(31.5 × 13.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Active Display Area 800.06 (H) x 337.06 (V) mm.
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 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.
1,800mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026
Screen surface
Semi-glossy7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026QuantumBlack Film section explicitly describes semi-glossy coating, without grain.
Glossy8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026The screen surface is glossy with anti-reflective treatment, including DarkArmor Film.
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, DarkArmor Film1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Surface Treatment Anti-Reflection. The UK sheet adds DarkArmor Film for 40 percent deeper blacks and a 2.5 times more scratch-resistant surface.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Panel Type QD-OLED. Features: 5th-gen QD-OLED and 5th-gen Tandem QD-OLED pixel arrangement.
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.
Tandem QD-OLED3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points: UWQHD Tandem QD-OLED panel. The datasheet table says QD-OLED.
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)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026QD-OLED self-emissive panel.
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 Display8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026A 34 inch Samsung Display QD-OLED panel with 3440 x 1440 resolution and 1800R curve.
Panel part number
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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.
5th gen1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features: 5th-gen QD-OLED. The UK sheet calls it a 5-layer tandem OLED panel with EL Gen 3 technology.
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.
RGB stripe1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features: the 5th-gen Tandem QD-OLED pixel arrangement uses the RGB Stripe layout.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026Vertical RGB stripe arrangement, which Samsung calls V-Stripe.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Display Colors 1.07B, 10 bits.
Colour depth method
Not available
Native10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja: true 10-bit color depth.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adobe RGB / DCI-P3 / sRGB 98% / 99% / 139% (CIE1976 Standard). The 139 percent is gamut area. The UK sheet gives sRGB CIE1976 area/overlap 139.1%/100%. Overlap is stored. These overlap figures are identical to the older MPG 341CQPX sheet, and independent tests measured lower Adobe RGB and Rec. 2020 coverage.
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.
99.3%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026DCI-P3 (CIE1976) 110.8%/99.3% on the UK sheet. Overlap is stored. The CIE1931 overlap is 99.1%. PCWorld measured 98 percent DCI-P3 and Clubic measured 98.73 percent UHDA-P3.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
97.8%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adobe RGB (CIE1976) 119.2%/97.8% on the UK sheet. Overlap is stored. PCWorld measured 94 percent and Clubic 91.8 percent, below this claim.
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
80.7%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rec.2020 (CIE1976) 80.7%/80.7%. The CIE1931 figure is 78.7%. Clubic measured 76.83 percent BT.2020.
NTSC coverage
Not available
94.2%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026NTSC (CIE1976) 121.3%/94.2%. Overlap is stored. The CIE1931 overlap is 92.3%.
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.
Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling point on the same line: Delta E<=2 colour accuracy. PCMonitors lists a factory calibration with specified Delta E<=2.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026Factory calibration with a specified Delta E of 2 or less.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling point: Ensures the color meets the market standard, Delta E<=2. Stored as 2 with the less-than-or-equal qualifier. Average or maximum and the colour space are not stated.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Accessories list 1x Color Report. Allround-PC says the supplied calibration report states a DCI-P3 average Delta E of 0.55.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Contrast Ratio 1500000:1 (Typ.), no stated test condition.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Brightness SDR: 300 nits. No window size is stated.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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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%.
1,300nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026HDR: 1300 nits. The UK sheet says peak 1300 nits. No window size or APL is stated.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026Peak 1300 Nits.
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%.
3%10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja describes 1,300 nits at 3% APL as the specification. MSI's datasheet gives no window or APL. DisplayNinja measured 1,295 nits at a 1% window in the Peak 1300 nits mode.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
300nits10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja says the specified brightness rises from 250 to 300 nits at 100% APL, SDR. The MSI datasheet lists SDR 300 nits without a window.
HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Key Specs and Conclusion explicitly names HDR10 and Dolby Vision.
HDR1015Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026The monitor supports HDR10 and is VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026HDR Support VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026178 degrees (H).
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026178 degrees (V).

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 341CQR QD-OLED X36
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 2.1aUSB-C
3440 × 1440Native360Hz360HzDSC360Hz
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Note: HDMI 3440 x 1440 (up to 360 Hz), DisplayPort 3440 x 1440 (up to 360 Hz), Type-C 3440 x 1440 (up to 360 Hz). The Allround-PC and RTINGS reviews say 360 Hz over DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR13.5 needs DSC. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026Premium Connectivity: DisplayPort 2.1: 3440 x 1440 (360 Hz max.). 2 x HDMI (supports 3440 x 1440 @360Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1). USB Type-C (DP alt.): 3440 x 1440 with 98W power delivery.10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DP 2.1 with UHBR13.5 still needs DSC for 3440 x 1440 at 360 Hz and 10-bit colour. The OSD has a DSC toggle.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort: 360 Hz at 3440 x 1440 with DSC. HDMI 2.1: 360 Hz at 3440 x 1440.15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026All video inputs support 3440 x 1440 at 360 Hz, including DisplayPort over USB-C.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
360Hz
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.
360Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Refresh Rate 360 Hz. Signal frequency 48 to 360 Hz (V).
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
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.
Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dynamic Refresh Rate Technology: NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. The DE sheet lists FreeSync Premium Pro only. DisplayNinja says that at its January review the monitor had not yet been certified by NVIDIA or AMD, and supported VRR through HDMI 2.1 VRR. Adaptive-Sync and HDMI VRR come from the PCMonitors article.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026VRR is supported via Adaptive-Sync and HDMI 2.1 VRR, allowing G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync, with 48 to 360 Hz.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW3426DW
Not available
BMSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48360
HDMI48360
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Activated Range 48~360Hz, given as one range for the monitor. It is stored for DisplayPort and HDMI, where PCMonitors confirms VRR.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 202648 to 360 Hz VRR range.
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.
Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026The article lists LFC along with the 48 to 360 Hz range.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Response time 0.03ms (GtG).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
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.
Yes15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026SLMB inserts black frames to cut perceived motion blur.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
SLMB15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026SLMB, as named in the review. MSI does not spell the name out on the datasheets.
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
No15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026The review says the feature cannot be used alongside variable refresh rate.
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.
Not available
Black frame insertion
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says BFI absent.
Yes15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026A black frame insertion feature called SLMB at 240 Hz or 360 Hz.

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.
1.95ms10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja, initial review 2026-01-04: display latency of 1.95 ms at 360 Hz. At 120 Hz it was 7.57 ms. Clubic measured 2 ms and KitGuru 1.7 ms. TechPowerUp reported about 4.6 ms with a different method and is not used.14Measurementclubic.com/test-produit-612226-test-msi-mpg-341-cqr-qd-oled-x36.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clubic, published 2026-06-09: display latency of 2 ms at 360 Hz, which agrees with the DisplayNinja figure. The click-to-photon latency averages 9 ms over 200 readings and is not stored.
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.
16.92ms10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja: display latency at 60 Hz was 16.92 ms, slightly above the 16.67 ms refresh cycle.
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.
0.6ms12Measurementpcguide.com/monitor/review/msi-mpg-341cqr-x36Read 14 October 2026PC Guide: average perceived response time of about 0.6 ms, measured with a response time tool (OSRTT-style, perceived endpoint, not the full settle time). MSI's 0.03 ms GtG claim is a different metric, and PC Guide noted it did not measure the 0.3 ms figure it was told. Clubic's raw mean GtG of 12.5 ms comes from a few atypical grey transitions that Clubic itself says do not reflect real behaviour, so it is not used.
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
0.1%14Measurementclubic.com/test-produit-612226-test-msi-mpg-341-cqr-qd-oled-x36.htmlRead 14 October 2026Clubic: average overshoot 0.1 percent, positive maximum 1.3 percent and negative maximum 0.9 percent at 360 Hz. The review's raw mean GtG of 12.5 ms is skewed by a few atypical grey transitions and is not stored. About 80 percent of transitions were under 1 ms. Clubic also measured an average Delta E of 1.0 in sRGB mode, which agrees with DisplayNinja.
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
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.
306nits10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja: maximum SDR brightness a consistent 306 nits with no ABL in SDR mode, measured with a Calibrite Display Pro HL, DisplayCAL and HCFR on an early sample with firmware FW.009. The minimum was 35 nits. Other labs differ: KitGuru 321 nits, Allround-PC 310, PC Guide 284 and Tom's Guide 280.2. The maker's typical figure is 300 nits.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
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.
0.8710Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026DisplayNinja: average Delta E 0.87 and maximum 3.57 in the sRGB mode, out of the box, before calibration, with the same tools and firmware. In the default User mode the average was 3.2 and the maximum 7.73 against sRGB because the wide gamut is not clamped. KitGuru measured 4.36 for the default mode against sRGB and Clubic 1.0 in sRGB mode.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
Not available
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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 341CQR QD-OLED X36
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSCHDCP
DisplayPort2.1a UHBR13.5154Yes2.3
HDMI2.1248Not available2.3
USB-CNot available1Not availableNot availableNot available
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Video ports: 2x HDMI 2.1 (UWQHD@360Hz), 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR13.5), 1x Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 98W PD. The UK sheet gives HDCP 2.3 on HDMI and DisplayPort. MSI does not publish link bandwidth.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026HDMI 2, HDMI version 2.1, HDMI HDCP 2.3, DisplayPort 1, version 2.1a (UHBR13.5), DisplayPort HDCP 2.3, USB Type C (DisplayPort Alternate) 1.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026Two HDMI 2.1 ports with 48 Gbps full bandwidth. The 48 Gbps figure is the HDMI 2.1 maximum.10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026Two HDMI 2.1 ports with full 48 Gbps bandwidth. DisplayPort 2.1 with UHBR13.5 and a 54 Gbps cable in the box, a USB-C port with DP Alt Mode and up to 98 W.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort 2.1a UHBR13.5 gives about 52 Gbps usable and needs DSC for 360 Hz at 3440 x 1440. MSI does not publish this number. The raw UHBR13.5 link rate is 4 lanes x 13.5 Gbps, which is stored.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1a UHBR13.5
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.
ALLM, VRR, CEC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Note: Support HDMI CEC, KVM, PIP/PBP. VRR and ALLM come from the reviews.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026Port list for the two HDMI 2.1 ports mentions VRR and ALLM.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Type-C (DP alt.) w/ 98W PD.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
98W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C Power Delivery 98W. A guaranteed or shared limit is not stated.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
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 341CQR QD-OLED X36
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 20261x USB 5Gbps Type-B. The Type-C port also takes USB data from a host per PCWorld. The UK sheet says USB 3.2 Gen 1. The connection drawing on the same sheet says USB 2.0, which conflicts with the spec text and with the reviews.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026A built-in USB hub is enabled by the included USB Type-B upstream cable: 1 x USB 5Gbps Type-B.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type B 1, USB Type C (DisplayPort Alternate) 1.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026USB-B 3.0 upstream, USB-C 3.0 with DP alt mode and 98 W power delivery, 2x USB-A 3.0 downstream.15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026The USB-A ports can be driven by the USB-C port or by the USB-B upstream port. Hub speed is 5 Gbps.
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 341CQR QD-OLED X36
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 20262x USB 5Gbps Type-A. The connection drawing says USB 2.0, which conflicts with the spec text, the UK sheet and the reviews.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 20262 x USB 5Gbps Type-A.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A 2.
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Note: Support HDMI CEC, KVM, PIP/PBP.15Reviewpcworld.com/article/3166248/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026A USB hub with KVM switch is included.
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Audio ports 1x Headphone-out.
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.
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026PIP / PBP Function Yes.
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026PIP / PBP Function Yes.

Smart features

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Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)katalog.atcomp.cz/katalog/D-M-AW3426DW/aw3426dw-fact-spec-sheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026p2 Remote Control: No.
Not available

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.
No14Measurementclubic.com/test-produit-612226-test-msi-mpg-341-cqr-qd-oled-x36.htmlRead 14 October 2026MSI chose not to include speakers.
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
Not available

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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adjustment (Height) 0 ~ 110 mm.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adjustment (Tilt) -5 to 15 degrees.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adjustment (Swivel) -30 to 30 degrees.
Pivot
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Counterclockwise10°Clockwise10°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Adjustment (Pivot) -10 to 10 degrees, a small rotation for aligning the curved panel.
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026PCMonitors: the stand attaches centrally with a quick-release mechanism and comes off to reveal the 100 x 100 mm VESA mount.8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026Quick-release stand mechanism that attaches centrally.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026VESA Mounting 100 x 100 mm.
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.
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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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Kensington Lock Yes.
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.
Joystick1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Connections drawing: 5-way Joystick Navigator.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Selling points name MSI Gaming Intelligence. Mezha describes it as the proprietary utility that duplicates the menu and reassigns the macro button.
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.
Yes10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026The MSI desktop utility can update firmware, along with RGB lighting and key assignments.
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.
Yes10Measurementdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-reviewRead 14 October 2026AI Care Sensor settings include AI Brightness and AI Light Sensor, which adjust brightness and colour temperature to the ambient lighting. Allround-PC says the same.
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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI Care Sensor integrates AI sensors to dynamically optimize OLED protection. Guru3D and Clubic describe it as a user presence sensor.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026The AI Care Sensor uses a CMOS sensor that checks every 0.2 seconds and identifies human presence.7Press articleguru3d.com/story/msi-unveils-34inch-360-hz-qdoled-monitor-with-rgb-subpixelsRead 14 October 2026AI Care Sensor detects user presence and can power down the screen or lock the PC when nobody sits in front of it.
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.
Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/msi/msi-mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36-360hz-ultrawideRead 14 October 2026Allround-PC says the rear logo has addressable RGB lighting that works with Mystic Light. Mezha says the lighting is modest and can be turned off.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026Addressable RGB lighting in the rear logo, adjustable through Mystic Light.
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.
Crosshair14Measurementclubic.com/test-produit-612226-test-msi-mpg-341-cqr-qd-oled-x36.htmlRead 14 October 2026The review mentions a crosshair with several shapes.

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.
Pixel shift, Logo dimming, Screen saver, AI Care Sensor presence detection1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Features: OLED Care 3.0 and AI Care Sensor. Pixel shift, logo dimming and screen saver come from Allround-PC.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026MSI OLED Care 3.0 turns the screen off when the user is absent and starts a panel refresh. The forced refresh interval is extended from 16 to 24 hours.13Reviewallround-pc.com/artikel/monitore/msi-mpg-341cqrde-qdoled-x36-im-test-ultrawide-speerspitze-dank-rgb-stripe-360-hzRead 14 October 2026MSI OLED Care 3.0 includes pixel shift, logo dimming, a screen saver and the AI Care Sensor.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 years (including panel burn-in).2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026MSI guarantees a 3-year warranty on OLED panels, which includes protection against burn-in.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 20263 years including panel burn-in.

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.
Width812.83Depth228.3mm(32 × 9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026812.83 x 228.3 x 543.08 mm (W x D x H) with stand. The stand position behind the 543.08 mm height is not stated, so only width and depth are stored.
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.
Width812.83Height372.09Depth118.54mm(32 × 14.6 × 4.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026812.83 x 118.54 x 372.09 mm (W x D x H). The DE sheet gives 371.9 mm height.
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.
Width235.48Depth228.3mm(9.3 × 9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Stand Dimension (W x D x H) 235.48 x 228.30 x 408.30 mm.
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.
7.77kg(17.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight (NW / GW) 7.77 kg / 13.49 kg. The UK sheet lists Weight (Net kg) 7.77 and Weight Without Stand 5.2 kg, so the net figure includes the 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.
5.2kg(11.5 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Weight Without Stand 5.2 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width995Height505Depth200mm(39.2 × 19.9 × 7.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Carton Dimension (W x D x H) 995 x 200 x 505 mm. The UK sheet lists the outer carton as 101.8 x 21.4 x 52.5 cm.
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.
13.49kg(29.7 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Gross weight 13.49 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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Type Internal Power Board.
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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Power Input 100~240V, 50/60Hz.
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.
31.8W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026On mode power demand SDR 31.8 W, class F.
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.
32W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026On mode power demand HDR 32.0 W, class F.
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.
0.5W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standby-mode Power Consumption 0.5 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Standby 0.5 W.
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.
0.3W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Off-mode Power Consumption 0.3 W.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Off mode 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3.
F3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energy Efficiency Rating F.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Item 3 class F.
EU energy class HDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2609824_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5.
F3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026The EPREL record gives class F for HDR.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2517085_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Item 5 class F.
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.
32kWh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026On-mode Power Consumption (KWh/1000h) 32, matching the EU label.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2517085.pdfRead 14 October 2026The EU label prints 32 kWh/1000h under class F. Read from the rendered label.
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.
32kWh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026The EU label shows 32 kWh/1000h in the HDR box.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2517085.pdfRead 14 October 2026The EU label prints 32 kWh/1000h in the HDR box.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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18,0001Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026VESA ClearMR Certified: VESA ClearMR 18000. The UK selling points repeat it.2Maker product pageuk-store.msi.com/products/mpg-341cqr-qd-oled-x36Read 14 October 2026VESA ClearMR 18000 certified.
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.
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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.
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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.
HDMI cable (2.1), DisplayPort cable (2.1a), USB Type-B to A cable, Power cord (C13), Quick guide, VESA wall mount screws (4), Fiber cloth, Color report1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Accessories: 1x HDMI cable (2.1), 1x DisplayPort cable (2.1a), 1x USB Type-B to A cable, 1x power cord (C13), 1x quick guide, 4x VESA wall mount screw, 1x fiber cloth, 1x color report.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Accessories include a power cord 1 and a quick guide 1. No AC adaptor, because the power board is internal.
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 341CQR QD-OLED X36
TypeCount
HDMI cable (2.1)1
DisplayPort cable (2.1a)1
USB Type-B to A cable1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Counts are stated on the datasheet and on the UK sheet.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/specSheet/uk/monitor/MPG%20341CQR%20QD-OLED%20X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026DisplayPort Cable 1, HDMI Cable 1, USB Type A to Type B Cable 1. USB-C cables 0, AC adaptor 0.

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/global/MPG-341CQR-QD-OLED-X36.pdfRead 14 October 2026Warranty 3 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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