Alienware AW3426DW vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G91SD
Two curved QD-OLED screens for players who want more width than a 16:9 monitor. The Alienware is a 34-inch 21:9 ultrawide at up to 280 Hz; the Samsung is a 49-inch 32:9 super ultrawide at 144 Hz, as wide as two 27-inch 1440p screens.
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Spec by spec
| Spec | AlienwareAlienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3426DW$649.99Setuplify score: 8.8/10Check price(Affiliate link) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 34" | 49" |
| Resolution | 3440 × 1440 | 5120 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 280 Hz(Best in this row) | 144 Hz |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Curved | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive sync | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | Not listed | True Black 400 |
| Ports | HDMI 2.1 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-B upstream (5 Gbps), USB-A 5 Gbps, USB-C 5 Gbps (15 W charging) | DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, Micro HDMI 2.1, USB-C upstream (data only), USB-C 5 Gbps downstream x2, Headphone jack |
| USB-C with power | No | No |
| Price | $649.99(Best in this row) | $795.99 |
| Setuplify score | Setuplify score: 8.8/10(Best in this row) | Setuplify score: 8.5/10 |
| Value score | Value score: 8.0/10 | Value score: 8.2/10(Best in this row) |
Highlighted values are the best of the row. Prices are for United States.
Where each one wins
Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3426DW
Our pick overallBest value
Immersive ultrawide gaming
- Wins on
- Refresh rate, Price, Setuplify score
- Falls behind on
- Value score
Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G91SD (49")
Sim racing and side-by-side multitasking
- Wins on
- Value score
- Falls behind on
- Refresh rate, Price, Setuplify score
Who should buy which
Pick the AW3426DW if you play fast games, have a standard desk, or want a screen one strong graphics card can feed at high frame rates: 3440 x 1440 is far lighter to run than 5120 x 1440, both HDMI 2.1 ports reach the full refresh rate for a console, and the stand adjusts in height, tilt, swivel and slant. Pick the Odyssey OLED G9 if you play racing or flight sims, or want two full 1440p workspaces side by side with picture-by-picture for two computers. Measure first: the G9 is about 1.2 m wide, and its stand only adjusts in height and tilt.
Also worth a look
Other monitors we rate that sit close to these two.
Alienware Monitor
Alienware 32 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW3225QF
- 31.6"
- 3840 × 2160
- 240 Hz
$749.99Setuplify score: 9.0/10
Dell Monitor
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor U2725QE
- 27"
- 3840 × 2160
- 120 Hz
$849.99Setuplify score: 8.8/10
Questions people ask
Does the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 need a more powerful PC than the AW3426DW?
Yes, per frame. 5120 x 1440 is about 1.5 times the pixels of 3440 x 1440. The G9 caps at 144 Hz, which keeps it reachable, while the AW3426DW can go to 280 Hz if your graphics card keeps up.