Dell announced some pretty impressive
gaming PCs this morning, and is rounding out its lineup with two new 34-inch Alienware gaming monitors. There are some clear similarities between the AW3418DW and AW3418DW including quad-zone AlienFX lighting, super-thin bezels and
NVIDIA G-SYNC technology to smooth out gameplay and reduce screen tearing.
From there, the two monitors differ in key resolution and performance metrics. The AW3418DW sports a resolution of 3440x1440 and features an [overclocked] refresh rate of 120Hz. You’ll also find a 4ms response time, 21:9 screen ratio and 1900R curvature of the display.
There’s also the AW3418HW, which drops the resolution down to 2560x1080, while retaining a 4ms response time. However, the AW3418HW does support an overlocked refresh rate of up to 160Hz, which is a plus. The display features the same 21:9 ratio, but features a 3800R curvature. Dell mentions that the nearly non-existent bezels make both perfect for immersive, multi-monitor setups.
The AW3418DW is available starting today with a price tag of $1,499. The AW3418HW will bow later this fall with a price tag of $1,199.
Brandon Hill
Brandon received his first PC, an IBM Aptiva 310, in 1994 and hasn’t looked back since. He cut his teeth on computer building/repair working at a mom and pop computer shop as a plucky teen in the mid 90s and went on to join
AnandTech as the Senior News Editor in 1999. Brandon would later help to form
DailyTech where he served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008 until 2014. Brandon is a tech geek at heart, and family members always know where to turn when they need free tech support. When he isn’t writing about the tech hardware or studying up on the latest in mobile gadgets, you’ll find him browsing forums that cater to his long-running passion: automobiles.
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