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38" Alienware AW3821DW 3840x1600 144Hz 4ms IPS Curved G-Sync Monitor Expired

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Various Retailers have 38" Alienware AW3821DW 3840x1600 144Hz IPS Curved G-Sync Monitor on sale for $899.99. Shipping is free.

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Available from:Specs:
  • Resolution: 3840x1600 (21:9 aspect ratio)
  • Refresh Rate: 144Hz DisplayPort, 85Hz HDMI
  • Response Time:
    • 4 ms (gray-to-gray fast)
    • 2 ms (gray-to-gray super fast)
    • 1 ms (gray-to-gray extreme)
  • Panel Type: IPS
  • NVIDIA G-Sync Ultimate
  • HDR 600 with localized dimming
  • Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
  • Viewing Angle: 178° H / 178° V
  • Ports:
    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 2x HDMI 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream
    • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream (1 w/ Battery Charging 1.2)
    • 1x Headphone Out
    • 1x Audio Line-Out
  • VESA Mounting Interface: 100x100
Warranty: 3-Years Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 38" Alienware 3840x1600 144Hz IPS Curved G-Sync Gaming Monitor (Model - AW3821DW) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is Free.

Dell [dell.com] also has 38" Alienware 3840x1600 144Hz IPS Curved G-Sync Gaming Monitor (Model - AW3821DW) on sale for $899.99. Shipping is Free.

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

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It's not so much the pixel density but rather the subpixel layout for the OLED screens. Rtings explains it better here: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/re...-aw3423dwf
I own the LG variant. 38" is really the sweet spot for multimedia and productivity. That extra vertical height is quite nice.

If I had to choose again today, I would still choose a 38" IPS over a 34" OLED. Hoping for the day where they come out with a 38" OLED.
Akshually, QDOLED is FAR more susceptible to burn in than WOLED... Ask me how I know and why I no longer have one, after selling my 3rd replacement. Rtings burn in tests also confirmed this.

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dankim1987
09-24-2023 at 03:26 PM.
09-24-2023 at 03:26 PM.
Quote from minnus :
If I had to choose again today, I would still choose a 38" IPS over a 34" OLED. Hoping for the day where they come out with a 38" OLED.
LG has a 39" OLED coming soon: https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news...1692696801

I agree, this form factor is the best balance of physical size and resolution. I got tired of waiting for an OLED in this size and bought a 42" C2 a few months ago. No regrets, but had I known LG was planning on releasing a 39", I would have waited.
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09-24-2023 at 04:04 PM.
09-24-2023 at 04:04 PM.
Quote from dankim1987 :
LG has a 39" OLED coming soon: https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news...1692696801

I agree, this form factor is the best balance of physical size and resolution. I got tired of waiting for an OLED in this size and bought a 42" C2 a few months ago. No regrets, but had I known LG was planning on releasing a 39", I would have waited.
Any idea what resolution? If it's another 1440p model I'll pass.

Edit: seems so "39" ultrawide bendable OLED with 3440x1440 and 240Hz"
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dankim1987
09-24-2023 at 04:14 PM.
09-24-2023 at 04:14 PM.
Quote from insensibleone :
Any idea what resolution? If it's another 1440p model I'll pass.

Edit: seems so "39" ultrawide bendable OLED with 3440x1440 and 240Hz"
I don't think they've released resolution info yet but I assume it will be ~3840x1600. If it ends up being 1440p, then that would be a huge waste and a missed opportunity.
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czytm
09-24-2023 at 04:31 PM.
09-24-2023 at 04:31 PM.
Quote from cmacclel :
Best monitor I've ever owned and I've had many.
I've got the aw3418dw - it has 1900R. Am I going to miss the extra curvature as this is 2300R?

I think all 38" are 2300R like this one currently
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t3ch
09-24-2023 at 05:15 PM.
09-24-2023 at 05:15 PM.
whoever has downvoted every comment-- great contribution
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ChpByr
09-24-2023 at 06:45 PM.
09-24-2023 at 06:45 PM.
Quote from DirkBelig :
The AW3423DWF QD-OLED can be bought at the same price often and other than being 1440p it has HDR1000 and 165Hz performance.
This is incorrect.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/a...cs_section

HDR 400.



For anyone debating IPS LCD or OLED, I highly suggest taking time to read into the enthusiast forums so you know what you're getting into, whether it's having to baby the screen or accepting the burn-in (for OLED).
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09-24-2023 at 07:00 PM.
09-24-2023 at 07:00 PM.
Quote from dankim1987 :
LG has a 39" OLED coming soon: https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news...1692696801

I agree, this form factor is the best balance of physical size and resolution. I got tired of waiting for an OLED in this size and bought a 42" C2 a few months ago. No regrets, but had I known LG was planning on releasing a 39", I would have waited.
I actually have a 42" C2 as well, lol. I use it only for multimedia purposes though - I'm still wary of burn in, especially for a display that isn't originally designed to be a monitor.

Cool to know about the 39"! Excited to see what the actual specs will be.
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09-24-2023 at 07:29 PM.
09-24-2023 at 07:29 PM.
Quote from mrsleepi :
Is it good for office work and gaming? I heard oled isn't good for text?

If you work, get this. I've been using it for the last 3 years, and it's amazing for work and a bit of gaming.
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09-24-2023 at 07:31 PM.
09-24-2023 at 07:31 PM.
Quote from cmacclel :
Best monitor I've ever owned and I've had many.

I second this. Been using it for almost 3 years
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wills916
09-24-2023 at 08:44 PM.
09-24-2023 at 08:44 PM.
This curve seems super weak otherwise I like the specs. After viewing a bunch of monitors in store it seems like 1000R is the way to go imo to get the immersive effect.
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DirkBelig
09-25-2023 at 12:05 AM.
09-25-2023 at 12:05 AM.
Quote from ChpByr :
This is incorrect.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/a...cs_section [dell.com]

HDR 400.


For anyone debating IPS LCD or OLED, I highly suggest taking time to read into the enthusiast forums so you know what you're getting into, whether it's having to baby the screen or accepting the burn-in (for OLED).
No, YOU are wrong. While it is only VESA certified as DisplayHDR 400 True Black, there is also an HDR 1000 mode which actually hits that mark and after the June firmware update it has accurate EOTF tracking all the way to 1000 nits. Anyone who reads the reviews knows it can do HDR 1000.

As for your spreading the usual FUD about OLED ("ZOMG! Teh burnz-in!"), the 3-year warranty covers burn-in AND QD-OLED isn't as susceptible as WOLED tech. As far as "babying" them as long as you don't go MAX BRIGHTNESS with static elements for days on end, you shouldn't have a problem.

The benefits of infinite contrast and no blurring more than make up for the cost and need to practice basic common sense.
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09-25-2023 at 12:06 AM.
09-25-2023 at 12:06 AM.
Quote from ChpByr :
For anyone debating IPS LCD or OLED, I highly suggest taking time to read into the enthusiast forums so you know what you're getting into, whether it's having to baby the screen or accepting the burn-in (for OLED).
Could you please elaborate on what "baby the screen" means (is it an issue with IPS?), and perhaps give us a quick tl;dr on what the enthusiast forums' consensus is for IPS vs OLED?
TIA!
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09-25-2023 at 12:08 AM.
09-25-2023 at 12:08 AM.
Quote from mrsleepi :
Is it good for office work and gaming? I heard oled isn't good for text?
It's absolutely killer for gaming and entertainment consumption. While some people have reported fringing on text due to the different layout of the pixels for QD-OLED, I ran ClearType and haven't noticed any problems, but that's not to say your mileage may not vary.
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09-25-2023 at 02:07 AM.
09-25-2023 at 02:07 AM.
This is not a deal, neo g9 for 200 extra, bigger, more pixels and miniLED.
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09-25-2023 at 05:38 AM.
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I second this. Been using it for almost 3 years
Same here warranty expires Dec 3rd! (3 Year Warranty)
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