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Alienware Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor 38 Inch, 144Hz Refresh Rate, 3840 x 1600 WQHD , IPS, NVIDIA G-SYNC Ultimate, 1ms Response Time, 2300R Curvature, VESA Display HDR 600, AW3821DW - White

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Screen Size 38 Inches
Display Resolution Maximum 144 Hz
Brand Alienware
Special Feature Anti Glare Screen, Swivel Adjustment, Tilt Adjustment, Curved, High Dynamic Range
Refresh Rate 144 Hz

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  • BEAUTIFUL SCREEN: This 38 Inch ultrawide curved gaming monitor is constructed with a 2300R screen and 21:9 aspect ratio which enhances the field of vision for an immersive gaming experience.Specific uses for product - Gaming. Contrast Ratio : 1000:1, Power Consumption Stand by : 0.3 Watt.Pixel Pitch : 0.22908 mm
  • WQHD RESOLUTION: The ultrawide WQHD curved monitor ensures a wide viewing angle for a seamless dual monitor experience all while allowing gamers to see up to 24% more screen pixels.
  • FAST IPS TECHNOLOGY: Fast In-Plane Switching technology maintains the image at incredible speeds with a 1ms GTG response time that eliminates motion blur ensuring smooth gameplay.
  • G-SYNC: With an NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE certification, this monitor offers smooth, tear-free immersion for ultra-low latency gameplay.
  • LIFE-LIKE COLOR: This IPS curved monitor is built with VESA Display HDR 600 which creates remarkable color accuracy and a reduced halo effect bringing the smallest details to life.
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More to see. More to conquer.

As real as it gets: Aside from giving you strikingly realistic images, VESA DisplayHDR 600 with localized dimming, improves the contrast ratio with greater color depth, remarkable clarity and a reduced halo effect.

Every color covered: IPS Nano Color technology is the cinema standard that offers wider color coverage than sRGB, enabling colors to be richer and more lifelike. Plus, it supports 95% DCI-P3 across a wide-viewing angle.

Step inside: A 2300R curved screen with a 21:9 aspect ratio provides a truly immersive gaming experience by enhancing field of vision, while reducing distortion, glare and reflection. It also creates a truly immersive gaming experience by making use of peripheral vision.

See every detail: Visuals come to life with a 37.5" curved WQHD+ display that offers 24% more screen pixels than WQHD (3440 x 1440) for a more expansive view.

All of the speed. None of the blur.

Remarkable clarity: NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE certification delivers smooth gaming and allows for brilliant HDR renderings with HDR capable games.

A smoother experience: Capitalize on a 144Hz high refresh rate and enjoy smoother, ultralow latency gameplay. Plus, with a true 1ms Gray to Gray response time, the pixels themselves change color almost instantaneously to eliminate motion blur.

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1. Power Connector | 2. HDMI 2.0 Port | 3. HDMI 2.0 Port | 4. DisplayPort 1.4 | 5. VESA Mount | 6. SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Downstream Port with Power Charging | 7. Downlights | 8. Headphone Out Jack | 9. SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Downstream Port | 10. SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Upstream Port | 11. SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Downstream Port x2 | 12. Audio Line-Out Jack

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  • Monitor panel
  • Stand riser
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  • Product Description

    The new Alienware 38 inch curved gaming monitor offers strikingly realistic images and intense color coverage on a 2300R curved screen. Combined with a true 1ms response time and ultra-smooth gameplay, it provides a truly immersive and lightning-fast gaming experience. This 37.5-inch curved monitor is built with a WQHD+ resolution screen, NVIDIA G-SYNC ULTIMATE certification, VESA DisplayHDR 600 and IPS Nano Color Technology. A flicker-free screen with ComfortView reduces harmful blue light emissions to optimize eye comfort so gamers can enjoy marathon gaming sessions We take pride in our unyielding commitment to quality and the utmost satisfaction of our customers. Minimize downtime with Dell’s Advanced Exchange Service.

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    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    646 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality and refresh rate of the monitor. For example, they say it's one of the best monitors out there, with outstanding build quality and the best HDR. They appreciate the fast response times and FPS, which make fast-paced gaming incredibly smooth. Customers also appreciate image quality, and color. That said, some complain about the damage. Opinions are mixed on brightness, value, and performance.

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    108 customers mention78 positive30 negative

    Customers like the quality of the monitor. They say it's one of the best monitors out there, a substantial monitor, and has the best HDR. Customers also say it works well and is highly recommended for gaming. They also mention that the build quality is outstanding and features Alienware's signature futuristic design.

    "...monitor and use that as an improve weapon... I kid you not, it's sturdy enough that I'm pretty sure you could bash in a skull, it's definitely heavy..." Read more

    "...The build quality of the monitor is outstanding, featuring Alienware's signature futuristic design with customizable RGB lighting on the back...." Read more

    "...*Original Review: This is one of the most highly recommended monitors for gaming and work, which is why I purchased it...." Read more

    "...does not have a g sync module with dedicated fan but HDR 1000 is broken on that monitor as Windows 11 will not recognize it having a max peek..." Read more

    88 customers mention77 positive11 negative

    Customers like the color of the monitor. They say the colors are amazing, very rich, and bring out the beauty of the product. They also appreciate the great contrast and image quality, saying games look great on the screen. Overall, customers have had no issues with any visual aspect and the colors pop.

    "...RGB lighting... Yes, it has it, Yes there's an option to customize each component's color, etc, yes it supports Alien sync, no I don't think it..." Read more

    "...the HDR 1000 option because it truly, in my opinion of course, looks insanely better, darker, significant and more atmospheric this was especially..." Read more

    "...From its sleek design to its cutting-edge features, this monitor is a testament to Alienware's commitment to delivering top-notch gaming..." Read more

    "...Overall an amazing display. Mine arrived quickly and without a single dead pixel...." Read more

    42 customers mention30 positive12 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the monitor. They say the picture quality is great, the 3840 x 1600 resolution ensures sharp visuals, and the IPS panel technology provides vibrant colors. The resolution is perfect, and HDR is great. The vertical resolution of 1440p is adequate and fairly crisp with the pixel structure. It has a better pixel density than larger 1440P 21:9.

    "...From the overall design of the monitor itself, to the picture quality, to the built in safety features to prevent any damage to the panel, this..." Read more

    "...The 3840 x 1600 resolution ensures sharp visuals, and the IPS panel technology provides vibrant colors and wide viewing angles...." Read more

    "...max refresh rate. It has a better pixel density than larger 1440p 21:9 ultrawides, and a very respectable three year warranty...." Read more

    "...is supposed to manage that, but, windows was saying the monitor doesn't support HDR... which, of course it does... the OSD menu gives you options..." Read more

    26 customers mention19 positive7 negative

    Customers like the refresh rate of the monitor. They mention that it delivers a crisp refresh rate, very fast response times, and FPS. The 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time make fast-paced gaming incredibly smooth, reducing motion blur. The monitor looks great and the 175Hz refresh feels extremely smooth.

    "...The 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time make fast-paced gaming incredibly smooth, reducing motion blur and ghosting...." Read more

    "...Best investment I have made honestly. Contrast, deep blacks, colors, refresh rate, motion handling, G-Sync, everything is perfected...." Read more

    "...And having HDR, high refresh rate, and so many other features make this one of the best monitors out there...." Read more

    "...1. Input Lag: While I didn't find this to be a major concern, competitive gamers might feel differently.2...." Read more

    39 customers mention18 positive21 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the monitor. Some mention that it works fine, while others say that it just wasn't operable.

    "...Self-test did nothing since I couldn't even see the monitor's menu within the terrible flickering...." Read more

    "...This thing looks great, works great...." Read more

    "...I got used to it after couple of days, but still, it's not as good as IPS technology in terms of text rendering...." Read more

    "...Either way it is a very high end monitor and works very well.80% gaming, %20 photo/video editing. Light controlled room...." Read more

    30 customers mention15 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the brightness of the monitor. Some mention that the colors, brightness, and smoothness of this monitor are amazing. They also love the size, the lighting effects, and resolution. However, others say that the whole screen is dim even when flashing colors, and there are problems with ambient lighting.

    "...I'm also fond of the configurable lighting. Mine has a wall right behind it, so gives a little bit of ambience when it's dark...." Read more

    "...blacks aren't super good if you're in a bright room due to problems with ambient lighting, which could take away from the enjoyment you get from the..." Read more

    "...However, the brightness is not an issue in HDR. The brightness in HDR is amazing and it gets pretty bright when gaming...." Read more

    "...Also, this puppy is incredibly BRIGHT right out of the box, but in a good way...." Read more

    21 customers mention14 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the monitor. Some mention it's worth the price, while others say that it'd be better off with a different monitor.

    "...11 and re-tweak everything to my liking, but this monitor is well worth it. 5/5 Dell & Samsung!" Read more

    "...Yeah it's expensive, but if you can afford it it's the best screen I've ever seen...." Read more

    "...Over all this monitor is worth EVERY penny they are currently asking for it. At $789 I just had to pull the trigger....and boy am I glad I did." Read more

    "...When this monitor goes on sale it's an incredible value for the price. I have zero complaints...." Read more

    21 customers mention0 positive21 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the damage of the monitor. They mention that it arrived scratched and damaged, with physical signs of screen damage. They also say that the packaging can cause damage to the display. Some customers also report weird frame lag and screen tearing.

    "...and removed the bubble wrap cover on the screen, I noticed some marks on the edges of the screen, but rest assured, a few good wipes with tissues..." Read more

    "...6. Screen Coating: The biggest gripe I had was the screen coating, which affects the monitor's performance in brighter environments...." Read more

    "...But, With it turned off, you see scratching all along the top screen. With it turned on you can’t see anything. I would recommend. But…...." Read more

    "...caused all sorts of problems with weird frame lag and without it on screen tearing...." Read more

    Treat your eyes with eye candy. This is the real deal!
    5 Stars
    Treat your eyes with eye candy. This is the real deal!
    Let me start off by saying I never really write reviews for products because they’re okay and mostly do what they’re advertised to do, but this monitor really blew my mind because I was not expecting it to be this fantastic, to the point that it deserves I take time off my day to write a thorough review about everything this monitor does greatly and beyond, and addressing some of its issues that many complain about.This is coming from a previous 27-inch 1440p 16:9 IPS monitor. I have had issues with most games where I always crank the FOV all the way up in the settings and still feel like it’s not enough for me like I don't get enough view of the entire scene at once and it quite bothered me because I am the type to enjoy having everything visible in the frame so I can quickly glance instead of having to move my camera to see something. It also helps in competitive games because I can see enemies easier around the corner in my peripheral vision. Until I stumbled upon this monitor someday, as if it descended from heaven to bless my reality. At first, I was skeptical and did not like the thought of an ultrawide monitor because not many games and apps support it well and I was worried about things being stretched and making me feel nauseous. But after thorough research and watching every single video and reading every review available on the internet about this monitor, I decided it's worth a shot and pulled the trigger, and let me tell you... I have never been this excited about the arrival of an item before. I felt like a kid waiting impatiently for Christmas. I kept checking the Amazon tracker not just every day, but literally every 1 to 2 hours - that's how freaking excited out of my mind I was. I even went as far as checking my carrier's tracker website when it shipped for more in-depth tracking updates. The setup was also pretty easy and straightforward. Only need to screw the feet to the stand and then latch it into the back of the monitor. Push the quick-release button to detach the stand. The excitement also came with serious paranoia from the bad reviews complaining about the color fringing on text, the audible fans noise, the risk of OLED burn-in, and the bubble wrap marks on the screen from the packaging, let alone the panel lottery with the risk of it arriving with a defective panel or a dead pixel. I may have gotten lucky with this unit but I'll write my experience:- Text fringing:While yes I do agree with everyone, the text fringing IS there and it is noticeable, but only if you rub your nose on the screen. From a normal sitting distance, it's not really that noticeable, especially with workarounds like BetterClearType. Honestly, for me, it's not a big deal. But maybe because I was used to the poor text clarity on my previous monitor. If you're coming from a 4K monitor with a high pixel density, then you will definitely notice the downgrade in text clarity and the fringing, but nothing your eyes won't adjust to in time! Regardless, you might not even notice it if you're too focused on what's actually displayed on the screen instead of nitpicking the little pixels.- Fans noise:Personally, I had never heard either of the fans, even while gaming and when I turned eco mode off as well. At times I forgot this monitor even has fans! If you're always wearing headphones and/or blasting music, the fans' noise won't be an issue for you.- OLED burn-in:Like any OLED monitor, this one is not safe from the inevitable doom of burn-in. However, you can reduce the risk of burn-in significantly if you take good care of your monitor by reducing brightness, doing pixel refreshes frequently, and turning off the monitor when you're not using it. If you do experience image retention (not burn-in!), you can do a full panel refresh which could take about an hour and the problem should be fixed afterward. As for the pixel refresh, it prompts you every 4 hours and if you have eco mode on, the hours won't be counted if your monitor is off but still plugged into power. Pixel refresh usually takes about 7 minutes for me to finish and when it's done, the blinking green light on the power indicator will turn off, letting you know your monitor is ready to rock on again! In case in the long run you do experience burn-in, Dell has you covered with a 3-year warranty. Just make sure you register your product on their website using the service tag available in the OSD menu.- Bubble wrap marks:When I opened the box and whipped out the monitor and removed the bubble wrap cover on the screen, I noticed some marks on the edges of the screen, but rest assured, a few good wipes with tissues and the marks are gone! They're basically like fingerprints.- Panel lottery:This is inevitable for every monitor in existence and you just gotta cross your fingers and pray your luck is good. Thankfully, mine came in perfect condition with firmware M0B201. No dead pixels, no broken panel, no flickering, and no coil whine in fans. I got really lucky. You just gotta hope you get lucky too. Just make sure when you order the monitor, to order it new from trusted sellers. For me, I only order expensive premium products sold and shipped by Amazon themselves. I don't trust marketplace sellers.Side note, while the brightness in SDR is great, it's not that bright compared to some LCD monitors. Don't get me wrong, the brightness is great and it gets bright in SDR at 100% (236 cd/m2)! But I would've liked it if it was slightly brighter, mainly because I'm used to full brightness from my previous IPS monitor (311 cd/m2). A white screen still is a serious flashbang regardless, it's just that in dark scenes, the brightness helps. However, the brightness is not an issue in HDR. The brightness in HDR is amazing and it gets pretty bright when gaming. I use HDR400 TB and never really touched HDR1000 because 400 is bright enough for me and I don't want the ABL to ruin my experiences.Aside from the quirks, this monitor packs a punch! Feature-packed and future-proof imo! Everything you throw at it, it just obliterates it. Nothing can beat this bad puppy at this price! Best investment I have made honestly. Contrast, deep blacks, colors, refresh rate, motion handling, G-Sync, everything is perfected. You can't ask for anything better than this. The colors look genuinely amazing. It's literally candy for your eyes. Sugar-coated, tasty, cherry-flavored! Thanks to the quantum dots, certain colors (like red) just "pop" on the screen. Like you could display a range of colors in one frame, and the first color to catch your eye would be the red!If you want more saturation and for the picture to be more vivid and prettier, you can increase the digital vibrance in NVIDIA control panel to your liking. Personally, I settled with 75% digital vibrance in NVIDIA, with 100% brightness and contrast in the monitor's OSD, using creator mode DCI-P3 and a gamma of 2.6. Just my preference.No camera or picture on the internet could truly capture the beauty of the picture quality of this monitor! You'd have to see it for yourself and experience it in person. This is my first QD-OLED monitor and I am never going back to IPS! Never again! The deep blacks make every scene so much better. You can see a lot more details in the dark.I am not big on monitors nor have I owned or tested a lot in person, but from all the monitors I've been using in the past decade, this one takes the crown easily with no hassle. You will get used to the drawbacks of this monitor in time, like the text fringing and fans noise, etc. It'll also take you a while to get adjusted to the 21:9 aspect ratio if you're coming from 16:9, but it'll be worth it, trust me. Nothing can get better than this.TL;DR: Don't think about it. If you have the money, do what I did and pull the trigger. Get it. You'll never regret it. It's about time you treat your eyes with something they deserve! What's the point of a high-end PC if you can't view its full potential with a good monitor? Invest in this monitor!
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    Display Size: 34 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 175 HzStyle: AW3423DWVerified Purchase
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    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
    Display Size: 34 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 175 HzStyle: AW3423DWVerified Purchase
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely incredible.
    Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2022
    Just not really any other way to put it. From the overall design of the monitor itself, to the picture quality, to the built in safety features to prevent any damage to the panel, this display is just killer.

    [Some gripes I have]

    Firstly the packaging it came in, though good, needs serious improvement. Primarily the wrapping it comes in leaves bubble wrap stains on the display which looks abysmal and though some reports claim they were never able to get these markings off their panels, mine came off with just a bit of screen cleaner and a good wipe.

    I also dislike that there's no ability to personally upgrade the firmware. This results in having to buy an entirely new panel if a better firmware becomes available and that's a bit asinine with how expensive this display is.

    The blacks aren't super good if you're in a bright room due to problems with ambient lighting, which could take away from the enjoyment you get from the display, so it's, in my opinion anyways, most enjoyable in a darker room which is primarily where Im using it.

    No HDMI 2.1 which is extremely disappointing as this hurts the ability to use this monitor in its full capacity on a gaming console. That doesn't affect me however because I have an LG 55 inch oled for just such the occasion and primarily pc game. Fortunately for me.

    The ultra wide aspect of this display has been.. an adjustment period as well. Although overall the quality of this is, as aforementioned, incredible, it's worth pointing out that it takes a lot of adjusting if you're coming from your typical 16:9 displays and you'll see this primarily in things like watching YouTube videos, movies, and in some video games. You especially notice the difference in one of my worst examples, the game Hell Let Loose. I absolutely cannot play it in 21:9 whatsoever. Just cannot. It's so stretched out and hideous looking that it almost made me nauseous. And that sucks primarily because that's one of my favorite games, and 16:9 leaves black bars on the sides of the game which isn't a huge deal but I digress. So expect not all your games to look ideal to you when getting this and potentially having to compromise.

    [Praise and tips]

    Frankly I just don't have anything short of absolute praise for this display. I've found the best experience to be sitting back a few feet from my desk with a controller, or my wireless mouse and keyboard upon my lap-table. I personally use HDR 400 true black over the HDR 1000 option because it truly, in my opinion of course, looks insanely better, darker, significant and more atmospheric this was especially true in the modern warfare 2 campaign.

    Overall I'm greatly enjoying this display, I hope it lasts me a very long time as I baby it about as much as someone could possibly recommend babying an OLED. I personally use brave browser with the darkreader extension, use windows dark theme, a Screensaver after 2 minutes of not being at my desk, I hide my Taskbar, and I make sure that in any games there's no static red anywhere. I absolutely love that after four hours of use on this panel, when shut off it'll do an automatic pixel refresh. Now that doesn't mean this panel is susceptible to any burn-in whatsoever, it is an oled panel after all..but with a lot of TLC and awareness of what you have on your display, the likeliness of it burning in is about as likely as a meteor striking your house and even if SOMEHOW you do everything I recommend and it still burns in, well Dell has your back with a three year warranty. Just make sure you register it on their website when you get the display. However, and I cannot stress this enough whatsoever, this display, much like any oled display, is probably not the ideal choice if you're somebody who works from home and sits infront of their computer for an asinine amount of time. This is pretty much ideal for gamers who game for long periods of time where stuff is happening on the screen constantly.

    Again though, Im loving this display, it has been nothing short of a game changer for me and leaves me excited for the future of oled monitors. I'm in no rush to upgrade my pc to a 4090 an 13900k to game in 4k 120fps, and as an owner of both a 4k oled and now this, there really isn't that HARDCORE of a noticeable difference imo and this is perfect for my current pc specs. Couldn't be happier, couldn't rate this higher, trust me you're going to want this badboy when it comes back and isn't being scalped for 1600.
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    Christopher Munguia Hernández
    5.0 out of 5 stars Increíble monitor calidad/precio.
    Reviewed in Mexico on March 20, 2024
    Display Size: 34 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 175 HzStyle: AW3423DWVerified Purchase
    Maria Dolores Jaime Orduño
    1.0 out of 5 stars Pixel verde con linea morada
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 7, 2023
    Display Size: 34 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 175 HzStyle: AW3423DWVerified Purchase
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Received a damaged used monitor (AW3821DW)
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2024
    Display Size: 38 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 144 HzStyle: AW3821DWVerified Purchase
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    1.0 out of 5 stars Received a damaged used monitor (AW3821DW)
    Reviewed in Canada on March 22, 2024
    I received a monitor that was clearly not brand new. Box was super dirty, there was no plastic protector on the screen anymore, and most of all, the screen was already severely damaged. When I first booted it, there there were multiple vertical and horizontal lines . This is very misleading as it's not mentioned anywhere that the monitor is not brand new. Horrible experience...
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Monitor arm stand crooked
    Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2023
    Display Size: 34 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 175 HzStyle: AW3423DWVerified Purchase
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    3.0 out of 5 stars Monitor arm stand crooked
    Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2023
    The monitor arm Stand is crooked and unusable. The screen itself looked refurbished or sloppily handled when packaged. The seller was very responsive and offered a refund or replacement. Overall I do think the monitor looks nice and I may have been unlucky with the stand.
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    Liam
    3.0 out of 5 stars Buggy firmware doesn't support DDC/CI and bad out of the box colors
    Reviewed in Canada on January 25, 2024
    Display Size: 38 InchesDisplay Resolution Maximum: 144 HzStyle: AW3821DWVerified Purchase
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