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

Ravvy scores 34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz at 89.26 and 34 Curved Gaming Monitor at 87.19, 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 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz or 34 Curved Gaming Monitor?

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

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

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

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.

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.

How they score

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

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

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

Specs side by side

Spec	34 Monitor S3425DW, WQHD VA, 120Hz	34 Curved Gaming Monitor
UPC	884116485148	884116492740
ASIN	B0F1H325FN	B0DZL719V1
GTIN	884116485148	884116492740
Brand	Dell	Alienware
Color	Ash White	Black
Voltage	240 volts_of_alternating_current	240 volts_of_alternating_current
Brightness	300	400
Model Name	Dell 34 Plus USB-C Curved Monitor - S3425DW	Alienware 34 Curved Gaming Monitor - AW3425DWM
Resolution	1440p	QHD Wide 1440p
Color Gamut	99	95
Item Weight	20.7 pounds	21 pounds
Pixel Pitch	109	110