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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 216 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the AW3418DW monitor's refresh rate, screen size, and G-SYNC capabilities, frequently citing its excellent performance in games and overall smooth experience. Many appreciate the high resolution and build quality, along with the sturdy stand. However, some customers note backlight bleed as a common issue, and others mention the high price point as a drawback. A few also comment on IPS glow and glare, though experiences vary.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Ultrawide

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alienware - AW3418DW 34.14" IPS LED UltraWide HD G

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love this monitor! I can go back to regular monitors after experiencing ultrawide. Colors are vibrant! Superb Quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Backlight bleed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Screen Flickering

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worked great for 6 months now I am getting screen flickering at 120hz. Look it up on google, tons of people are having this problem as well. You get a black or blue bar flickering horizontally across your screen every 5-10 minutes or so. The flickering goes away when using the monitor at 100hz. Alienware (Dell) will not replace your monitor because it is technically an "overclock" to get to 120hz even though it is marketed as a 120hz monitor in the Best Buy description. It is a beautiful screen but stay away or buy the geek squad protection if you are buying this for 120hz. This monitor also had a light-moderate amount of backlight bleed in the corners but I can say it was definitely a LOT better than the backlight bleed I experienced on my old Acer Predator X34. Other than the issues mentioned this monitor is top tier for games. The IPS panel makes the colors pop and gsync keeps your games buttery smooth if you are outputting a fluctuating frame rate. I would recommend having a GTX 1080TI or higher graphics card to take full advantage of the high resolution and framerate. You would still enjoy this monitor with a regular GTX 1080, but it may struggle in some of the more demanding games without turning settings down to medium.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Hello Tony,

      Thanks for your review. As discussed in Dell's online community, here is a solution to your flickering screen from one of Dell's online moderators:

      This should be your physical setup =
      Nvidia GeForce GTX video card DP out port --> AW3418DW DP to DP cable --> AW3418DW DP in port

      Install the latest Nvidia WHQL driver. Enable G-Sync =
      * Uninstall GeForce Experience
      * Restart the PC when done
      * Download/Save the latest Nvidia WHQL driver to your Windows Desktop
      * Right click the file and select "Run as administrator"
      * Click OK
      * Click Agree and Continue
      * Click Custom (Advanced)
      * Click Next
      * Check the following =
      Graphics Driver
      3D Vision Controller Driver
      3D Vision Driver
      HD Audio Driver
      PhysX System Software
      Perform a clean installation
      * Click Next
      * When done, click Restart Now

      Enable G-Sync in the Nvidia Control Panel
      * Right click on the Windows desktop and select "NVIDIA Control Panel" or launch the "NVIDIA Control Panel" application from your Start menu
      * Open Display
      * Click Setup G-Sync
      * Check Enable G-Sync
      * Insert the dot to, "Enable G-Sync for windowed and full screen mode"
      * Click Apply
      * Under 3D Settings, click Manage 3D Settings
      * Highlight Monitor Technology
      * Choose G-SYNC
      * Click Apply
      * Close the the Nvidia Control Panel

      * Press the AW3418DW Menu Key
      * Check Overclock On
      * Go to Others
      * Display Info should shows "Mode: G-SYNC"

      AW3418DW supported DP resolution and Hz =
      3440x1440 50Hz
      3440x1440 60Hz
      3440x1440 85Hz
      3440x1440 100Hz
      3440x1440 115Hz
      3440x1440 120Hz.

      You can click here to view the full correspondence: https://dell.to/2L0fP7b.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The best build quality for monitor I've seen - sturdy and sleek looking! Not perfect though - black color reproduction could be better.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good monitor refresh rates are really good no missing pixels I would recommend this monitor to all my friends

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to set up

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got the open box model came in perfect condition. Screen us great for duel tasking n ama,ing refresh rate for gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was really agonizing over whether to get this monitor or the Predator 34. Got this on sale for $850 and really glad I went with Alienware. Slight bleed at bottom corners but nothing that noticeable. The picture is crystal clear and I felt the colors were amazing right out of the box. I had to calibrate my TN panel that I own but this one was all set right away. Playing some older games on the widescreen doesn’t work out ideally but it is still worth it. Have been playing assassins creed odyssey and the graphics are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This monitor is a beast

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor is making all the difference in my gaming experience. With a faster refresh rate and wide screen, it's at the top of my list.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    2080ti build

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Short and sweet. Im running 2080ti and i7 9700k. First PC build ever. My main purpose is gaming and video/photo editing. I base this review on performance with the 2080ti since it’s the flag ship graphic card at the moment. This monitor is perfect for the 2080ti. No need for 144hz or 4k because comprises at those specs are subjective. The main thing missing is hdr, but at the current price point of this monitor vs whenever the hdr monitors drop ($1500-2000k). I think this would be the best value and performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ultrawide

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    awesome gaming monitor

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i bought this to replace my yamakasi 27 inch and this thing rocks...100mhz 3440x1440 with gsync. buy this and enjoy gaming on an ultrawide!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Expensive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to be a great monitor all around way more expensive than a lot of other monitors but in this case you get what you pay for

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I use this monitor for gaming and also for video editing. Great for both. Colors and response time is 100% great

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ultrawide

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome monitor, replaced two 20” monitors on my desk with this beast. Took a week or so to get use to it but happy since day 1.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ultrawide

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great monitor for gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I grabbed this monitor to replace my 165Hz 27” monitor. The ultrawide is for sure worth it. It will get you into the game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ultra wide monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing g-sync monitor you can oc to 120 refresh rate change lighting colors etc. very satisfied with this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazon

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The most amazing monitor for gaming. 120hz feels the same as 144. Definitely puts more stress on my pc.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Refresh rate, Resolution

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not ready for prime time.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The monitor is extremely dim. Fixing it to where it is bearable makes it so over contrast and washed out it isn't even funny. I did like the curve, the led lighting, the resolution and the refresh but honestly for the money it just isn't for me. The new HDR displays coming have over 600 nits of brightness and lots more led zones with higher level contrast rates. I'm going to save my money and wait for the new next gen monitors. They are also going to sport even higher refresh rates. Sure the price of entry is going to be more steep but honestly it's more about quality for me than it is about getting something that doesn't fit the bill. Solid pass on this monitor for me and I will be returning it after all the crazy holiday returns die down.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
      Posted .

      Joker,

      We're very sorry to hear that your Alienware monitor is not meeting your needs. You can always reach out to our Alienware Support Team via Email - [email protected]. Please use tor username from this review as the subject line for your Email.

      We'd also recommend checking out our Product Support Page for your monitor: https://dell.to/2OIhLGq.

      Best,
      Bryan
      1-800-254-3692 Dell

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Get this on sale I paid $699 and at that price it is an absolute deal. Great screen great resolution

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my husband for our anniversary. It made all his game playing more exciting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gaming monitor

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome gaming monitor period!! Best ive had so far!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gaming

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is the best gaming monitor you can get. If you are not playing E sports.

    I would recommend this to a friend