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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.

Dell via eBay [ebay.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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shanehahn
09-27-2023 at 09:42 AM.
09-27-2023 at 09:42 AM.
its contrast is... not good. Will wait for 38/39 inch oled version.
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09-27-2023 at 09:59 AM.
09-27-2023 at 09:59 AM.
240hz with updated oled panels are right around the corner. will be cheaper.
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slickseason
09-27-2023 at 12:36 PM.
09-27-2023 at 12:36 PM.
Quote from emaij :
Which is best for video editing?

I highly suggest a 4k monitor (2160 vertical). That way you can view 4k videos natively, or be able to edit a 1080p video with plenty of room below for project panels and time-line.

I tried a 1440p monitor and I couldn't fit enough of the time line under my window. 1600p is slightly better but not by much.
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CoreyR2384
09-27-2023 at 03:48 PM.
09-27-2023 at 03:48 PM.
Quote from ChpByr :
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).

It was rated at HDR400 on the release firmware. It was capable of 1000 nits at release, but the firmware was bugged, causing the entire display to be blown out. The fixed firmware was released a couple months after launch, and it's now true HDR1000. VESA HDR ratings are expensive (cost increase for each monitor they sell), so Dell chose not to have it rated again after release. It IS HDR1000, though. I have one, and it's amazing gaming in HDR1000. I wouldn't use it for productivity, though. I run a 1440p IPS above it for web browsing, etc to avoid burn in.
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haserfauld
09-27-2023 at 06:58 PM.
09-27-2023 at 06:58 PM.
I have this display and I love it. I would not pay $900 for it. I got it on a recent sale with CB and credit card discounts making the effective cost closer to $600, which I thought was reasonable. Personally I'd buy the LG 34" VA 1440p 144hz for $330 for now and wait for OLEDs to drive prices down more, but if your cash is burning a hole in your pocket….it's a beautiful gaming display
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changamanga
09-28-2023 at 07:54 PM.
09-28-2023 at 07:54 PM.
Best monitor I've ever owned. I might snag another one.
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thefantasy
09-28-2023 at 08:23 PM.
09-28-2023 at 08:23 PM.
Quote from LongL1022 :
Not that OLED is not good for text. The pixel density is not high enough to produce crisp text. OLED provides excellent pictures quality compared to IPS
this person has NO CLUE what he is talking about.
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09-28-2023 at 08:56 PM.
09-28-2023 at 08:56 PM.
Sorry deleted post - wrong thread
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09-29-2023 at 07:52 AM.
09-29-2023 at 07:52 AM.
Quote from LongL1022 :
Not that OLED is not good for text. The pixel density is not high enough to produce crisp text. OLED provides excellent pictures quality compared to IPS
It might not be the greatest but i am using it for both and it is great monitor. Darker than regular IPS.
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HamHB
09-29-2023 at 10:06 AM.
09-29-2023 at 10:06 AM.
but it's not QD-OLED tho?
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RulzMD
10-01-2023 at 12:57 PM.
10-01-2023 at 12:57 PM.
Quote from dftr :
Can Any User Suggest How It Would Be For Gaming ?
Amazing, i use it everyday for gaming.
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10-01-2023 at 12:58 PM.
10-01-2023 at 12:58 PM.
Quote from HamHB :
but it's not QD-OLED tho?
Nop, IPS but depends for what you are going to use it.
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PaweP
10-04-2023 at 03:20 PM.
10-04-2023 at 03:20 PM.
Quote from poohatur :
Any word on fan on this? This seems like a great deal as I've been waiting on this or the LG 38. I may still be waiting for the LG to drop to this price.

I have this model since fall 2022, and can confirm that I cannot hear the fan. Also after trying Alienware 34 OLED and this one, I decided to keep this 38 non OLED model because text was not very sharp. My typical usage is 80%productivity/20%gaming, so sharp text was way more important than perfect blacks (and 4inch smaller real estate). Also burn in was always on the back of my head. Windows is not doing any good job to prevent burin in OLED panel by default, and a lot of static images is also not helping.
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10-04-2023 at 03:28 PM.
10-04-2023 at 03:28 PM.
Quote from HonestSeed1382 :
I second this. Been using it for almost 3 years

Thirded. Love this monitor for work (and I fire up some games every once in a while)!
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