34 Curved Gaming Monitor vs 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz: which is better?

Ravvy scores 34 Curved Gaming Monitor at 87.19 and 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz at 89.26, so 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz is the stronger overall pick. Buy this if you want a clean, single-cable desk setup that doubles as a high-performance gaming station, provided you don't mind the slight color shift of a VA panel.

Which is cheaper, 34 Curved Gaming Monitor or 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz?

34 Curved Gaming Monitor lists at $339 and 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz lists at $377. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.

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34 Curved Gaming Monitor vs 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz

Ravvy scores 34 Curved Gaming Monitor at 87.19 and 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz at 89.26. 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz takes the overall pick, best for hybrid workers who enjoy casual gaming and media consumption.

Alienware

34 Curved Gaming Monitor

87.2

$339

A reliable and fast ultrawide that offers great value for gamers who want a massive field of view without the high cost of OLED technology.

Ravvy pick

Dell

34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz

89.3

$377

Buy this if you want a clean, single-cable desk setup that doubles as a high-performance gaming station, provided you don't mind the slight color shift of a VA panel.

How they score

Factor	34 Curved Gaming Monitor	34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz
Ergonomics	91	–
Connectivity	80.5	95
Build Quality	88	–
Gaming Motion	89.5	–
Color Accuracy	82	86
Audio Quality	–	78
Gaming Performance	–	82.5
Office Productivity	–	94

34 Curved Gaming Monitor

What owners praise

High 180Hz refresh rate for smooth motion
Excellent 1500R curve for immersion
Strong color accuracy with 95 percent DCI-P3
Height and tilt adjustable ergonomic stand
Hardware level blue light reduction

What to know first

VESA DisplayHDR 400 is entry level
Large footprint requires significant desk space
LED backlighting lacks true black levels

Skip it if pro level colorists or dark room hdr enthusiasts

34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz

What owners praise

Smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid motion
Single cable USB-C connectivity with 65W charging
High 3000:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks
Improved built-in speakers with better frequency response
Elegant Ash White design fits modern home aesthetics

What to know first

VA panel viewing angles are narrower than IPS
65W power delivery may be slow for high-performance workstations
Large footprint requires a deep desk

Skip it if professional colorists or those requiring extreme wide-angle viewing

Specs side by side

Spec	34 Curved Gaming Monitor	34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz
UPC	884116492740	884116485148
ASIN	B0DZL719V1	B0F1H325FN
GTIN	884116492740	884116485148
Brand	Alienware	Dell
Color	Black	Ash White
Voltage	240 volts_of_alternating_current	240 volts_of_alternating_current
Brightness	400	300
Model Name	Alienware 34 Curved Gaming Monitor - AW3425DWM	Dell 34 Plus USB-C Curved Monitor - S3425DW
Resolution	QHD Wide 1440p	1440p
Unit Count	1 Count	–
Color Gamut	95	99
Item Weight	21 pounds	20.7 pounds