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Dell Alienware AW3426DW vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"

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  • 53 different values
  • 38 known for one only
  • 35 the same
  • 38 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 109.7ppiB: 163.2ppiSamsung is 53.5 ppi higher.
  2. Peak brightness (HDR)A: 1,300nitsB: 1,000nitsDell is 300 nits higher.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 250nitsDell is 50 nits higher.
  4. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 240HzDell is 40 Hz higher.
  5. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 190WB: 220WDell is 30 W lower.

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
B6.5kg
Weight without stand
A4.88kg
B3.8kg
Box weight
A12.92kg
B9.1kg

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ADell Alienware AW3426DW
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"

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.
Odyssey OLED G81Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Page title: 27" Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 4K 240Hz Gaming Monitor.
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.
LS27HG802SNXZA, LS27HG802SEXXY, LS27HG802SCXXK, LS27HG802SUXXU, LS27HG800SUXEN1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Page SKU LS27HG802SEXXY (Australia). The other codes are the US, Hong Kong, UK and German pages of the same 27-inch model.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026US spec data for LS27HG802SNXZA, the 27-inch G80SH.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802suxxuRead 14 October 2026Samsung UK page for LS27HG802SUXXU, the 27-inch G80SH.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk_en/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802scxxkRead 14 October 2026Samsung Hong Kong page for LS27HG802SCXXK, the 27-inch G80SH. Its spec table matches the Australian page.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026German datasheet for LS27HG800SUXEN, the 27-inch G80SH sold in Germany.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
88060990245745Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099024574 belongs to the German model LS27HG800SUXEN. It is stored as a variant GTIN.
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.
Available7Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026Available for order from 19 May 2026. The Australian page lists it for sale.
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)
Not available
$1,099.997Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026US pricing table lists the 27-inch G80SH at $1,099.99. Early order gifts are not subtracted. The 32-inch row at $1,299.99 is excluded.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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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.
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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.
Silver1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Front, Rear and Stand colour all Silver.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 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.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Screen Size (Class) 27. The manual gives 26.7 inches as the diagonal.
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.
26.7in(67.8 cm)6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Printed page 40, Specifications: S27HG80*S Size 27 Class (26.7 Inches / 67.7 cm).
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Resolution 4K (3840 x 2160).
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
109.7ppi
163.2ppi
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.
0.153mm6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Printed page 40: S27HG80*S Pixel Pitch 0.153 mm (H) x 0.153 mm (V). The published display area gives about 0.1536 mm horizontally.
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.
Width589.97Height332.9mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Active Display Size (HxV) 589.97 x 332.9 mm. The manual gives the same display area.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Flat / Curved Flat.
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.
Matte8Reviewpcmonitors.info/samsung/samsung-odyssey-oled-g80sh-g8-27-240hz-qd-oledRead 14 October 2026PCMonitors describes a matte finish and contrasts it with the usual glossy QD-OLED anti-reflective treatment. No reflection measurement was used.
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.
Glare Free7Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026G80SH paragraph: paired with Glare Free technology. The page's own spec table says UL Glare Free Yes.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Panel Type OLED. The page copy and the DE datasheet name QD-OLED.
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-OLED5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 1 and 2: Panel-Technologie 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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Self-emissive OLED panel.
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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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/samsung/samsung-odyssey-oled-g80sh-g8-27-240hz-qd-oledRead 14 October 2026PCMonitors (20 May 2026) names the panel as Samsung Display QD-OLED.
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.
QD-OLED Penta Tandem7Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026G80SH paragraph: the Odyssey OLED G8 adopts QD-OLED Penta Tandem technology. No numeric generation or RGB stripe layout is inferred.
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.
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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.
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Colour depth method
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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 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Colour Support Max 1B.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Colour Gamut (DCI Coverage) 99 %. The colour diagram is not stated.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Calibration Factory Tunning Yes. The paper report is not proven by the Factory Calibration Report row.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026US spec data for LS27HG802SNXZA lists Factory Tunning Yes and Factory Calibration Report Yes. Its G-Sync row says No, which conflicts with the Australian and UK pages. Its inch and pound values match the metric values stored here (24.08 x 22.19 x 10.39 in, 14.33 lb, 8.38 lb, 20.06 lb).
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.
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Paper calibration report in box
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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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Contrast Ratio Static 1,500,000:1.
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.
250nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
200nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2. Read as the maker's minimum figure, not the lowest adjustable level.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Brightness (Peak) 1,000 (APL 3%).
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%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026The maker states 3% APL (average picture level), not a white window size.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
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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.
HDR10+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: HDR10+ Gaming.
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 4001Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400. The 32-inch model is 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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 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.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionUSB-C
3840 × 2160Native240Hz
Source6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 34, USB-C Preference: High Resolution makes 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz available over USB-C and the hub then works as USB 2.0. High-Speed Data does not support that mode. Bit depth, chroma, DSC and the DP version over USB-C are not stated. DP and HDMI rows are not stored because no maker document states the maximum per input. Preset timing rows alone are not treated as maxima.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over HDMI
280Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Refresh Rate Max 240 Hz at 4K.
Overclocked refresh rate
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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.
No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 27: Dual Mode is for S32HG73*S, S27HG80*E and S32HG80*E only, so the OLED S27HG80*S has none.
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.
FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: FreeSync Premium Pro. The Australian and UK pages also say G-Sync Compatible, but the US spec table and the German datasheet say No, so no G-SYNC entry is stored.
VRR range per port
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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.
Yes9Certification listamd.com/en/products/graphics/technologies/freesync.htmlRead 14 October 2026AMD tier table: low framerate compensation is a requirement of FreeSync Premium Pro. The maker states FreeSync Premium Pro for this model. No input-specific range is inferred.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Response Time 0.03 (GTG).
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Not available
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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.
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Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Flicker Free Yes.
Black frame insertion
No7Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw3426dwRead 5 October 2026Variable Refresh Rates and Gaming Features explicitly says BFI absent.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSCHDCP
DisplayPort2.1 UHBR20180Yes2.2
HDMI2.12Not availableNot available2.2
USB-CNot available1Not availableNot available2.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: DisplayPort 1 EA, version 2.1 (UHBR20), HDCP 2.2. HDMI 2 EA, version 2.1, HDCP 2.2. USB-C 1 EA, HDCP 2.2. HDMI bandwidth is not stated.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 33, System menu: DisplayPort DSC on or off is for S27HG80*S and S32HG80*S only. This shows DisplayPort DSC capability, not the state at a given mode.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1 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.
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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.
Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 34 describes video input over USB-C at 3840 x 2160 and 240 Hz for S27HG80*S. The ports page says lower version cables do not support DisplayPort ALT video.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
98W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: USB-C Charging Power 98 W delivered to a compatible host. The manual repeats up to 98 W.
Thunderbolt
Not available
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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.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"
ConnectorCount
USB-C1
Source6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Ports page: the USB-C port connects to a notebook or mobile device. The other USB ports are for peripherals. No USB-B host port is listed.
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.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: USB Type-A Downstream Port 2 EA, version 3.2 Gen1. High Resolution USB-C operation drops the hub to USB 2.0 per the manual.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: KVM Switch Nein.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Daisy Chain Nein.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Ethernet (LAN) Nein.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Headphone 1 EA.
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.
No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The ports page names an audio output device only, no input.
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.
No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The ports page lists HDMI, DisplayPort, audio output, USB and USB-C connections and the power input. No optical output.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Picture-In-Picture Nein.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Picture-By-Picture Nein.

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.
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Speaker No.
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.
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Webcam Nein.
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.
120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: HAS 120.0 (+/-5.0) 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.
Forward2°Backward25°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: -2 deg (+/-2) to 25 deg (+/-2). Positive magnitudes stored.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: -30 deg (+/-3) to 30 deg (+/-3). Positive magnitudes stored.
Pivot
Not available
Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: -92 deg (+/-2) to 92 deg (+/-2).
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.
Yes8Reviewpcmonitors.info/samsung/samsung-odyssey-oled-g80sh-g8-27-240hz-qd-oledRead 14 October 2026PCMonitors: the stand is quick-release and can be removed for a 100 x 100 mm VESA mount.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Wall Mount 100.0 x 100.0 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.
No6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 20: S27HG80*S uses the 100 x 100 pattern with four M4 screws, no adapter named.
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.
Not available
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.
Joystick6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Function key guide: a 5-Way Button navigates the menu. PCMonitors calls it a joystick at the rear.
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.
Not available
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.
Yes6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Support menu, Software Update: update from a USB drive with a file from the Samsung website.
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.
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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.
Not available
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/samsung/samsung-odyssey-oled-g80sh-g8-27-240hz-qd-oledRead 14 October 2026PCMonitors describes customisable Core Sync RGB LED lighting around the stand attachment point. The manual's Infinity Core Lighting turns the LED lighting behind the screen on or off.
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.
Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Black Equaliser, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX.

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.
Screen Saver, Logo Brightness, Pixel Refresh6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Page 35, Panel Care menu: Logo Brightness, Pixel Refresh and Auto Disconnection for S27HG80*S. A Screen Saver starts after 10 minutes of a still image and cannot be turned off.
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 product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Burn-in at normal usage covered within warranty. Commercial use, abuse or misuse is not covered.
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.
3years10Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/support/warrantyRead 14 October 2026The model's spec table says burn-in at normal usage is covered within warranty. The Australian warranty period for monitors is 3 years, so 3 is stored for Australia. The German datasheet says 2 years including burn-in damage for Germany.

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.
Width611.7Depth263.9mm(24.1 × 10.4 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Net Dimension with Stand 611.7 x 563.6 x 263.9 mm. The stand height position of 563.6 is not identified, 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.
Width611.7Height353.8Depth49.2mm(24.1 × 13.9 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Net Dimension without Stand (WxHxD) 611.7 x 353.8 x 49.2 mm.
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.
6.5kg(14.3 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Set Weight with Stand 6.5 kg.
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.
3.8kg(8.4 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Set Weight without Stand 3.8 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width684Height185Depth451mm(26.9 × 7.3 × 17.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Package Dimension 684.0 x 185.0 x 451.0 mm. The DE datasheet gives the same as width x height x depth.
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.
9.1kg(20.1 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Package Weight 9.1 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.
External adapter1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Power Type External Adaptor.
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 AC1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Power Supply AC 100 - 240 V. The frequency is not stated on this page.
Power use (typical)
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32W3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802suxxuRead 14 October 2026UK specs: Power Consumption (Typ) 32.0 W. The UK page also lists DPMS 0.50 W, Off Mode 0.30 W and Energy Efficiency Class G, which match the DE datasheet.
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.
220W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Power Consumption (Max) 220 W. USB-C charging load is not stated.
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.
32W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2 energy label data: on-mode power 32 W (typ.). HDR power is not given.
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.
0.5W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: standby 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.
0.3W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: off 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.
G5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Energieeffizienzklasse G.
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.
32kWh5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG800SUXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 2: Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 32 kWh.
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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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.
Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Eye Saver Mode Yes, a selectable picture filter. A hardware low-blue-light panel is not claimed.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Pantone Validated1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: Pantone Validated Yes.
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.
UL Glare Free1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs: UL Glare Free Yes.

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.
Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, DP cable, USB Type-C cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs, Accessory: Power Cable, HDMI Cable, DP Cable and USB Type-C Cable. The German bundle has no HDMI cable. That is not inherited.
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.
BSamsung Odyssey OLED G8 G80SH 27"
Type
Power cable (1.5 m)
HDMI cable
DP cable
USB Type-C cable
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-oled-g8-g80sh-27-inch-4k-uhd-240hz-ls27hg802sexxyRead 14 October 2026Specs, Accessory: Power Cable Length 1.5 m, HDMI Cable Yes, DP Cable Yes, USB Type-C Cable Yes. Counts are not stated.

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.
3years10Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/support/warrantyRead 14 October 2026Australia only. Samsung Australia lists a 3-year warranty for LCD and OLED monitors under 12 hours use a day. The German datasheet gives 2 years for Germany.
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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