Its a win on all fronts and is an attractive ultrawide option for gamers on a budget.
This includes a greater maximum brightness and color gamut, along with the inclusion of the aforementioned accessory ports.
The monitor doubles as both a handy gaming display and a useful productivity tool.
The wide screen also gives ample room for having multiple windows open.
All of this said, be ready for the odd app that lacks ultrawide support.
Finally and this will likely be a non-issue for many users but the display doesnt come with in-built speakers.
It offers a flat base and an easy-to-navigate user interface, along with an IPS-VA panel.
More expensive models tend to come with an OLED panel and4Kresolution, along with greater brightness and contrast.
Its stand and bezels are completely unassuming, without any RGB or detailing to speak of.
The design aspect that impressed me the most was its satisfyingly small footprint.
This isn’t a complaint, but an observation and a known limitation of curved screens.
Additionally, theres an anti-glare coating across the glass, perfect for blocking out annoying light sources.
Should I buy the Alienware AW3425DWM?
4.5 / 5
Design:
The AW3425DWM is unassuming and better off for it.
5 / 5
This monitor still packs a satisfying feature set despite the price.
Performance:
Though it lacks range-topping specs, this monitor still performs very well.
4 / 5
Average rating:
The AW3425DWM is a great entry into the mid-range ultrawide market.
While we haven’t fully tested it ourselves, our colleagues atGamesRadar+give it a full five stars.
I constantly switched up the prefs and used a DisplayPort connection.
