The QD-OLED gaming monitor that started it all got a big upgrade
The Verge • 5/31/2026 – 6/1/2026
Summary
Alienware announced at Computex 2026 in Taipei the successor to its first QD-OLED gaming monitor from 2022, the AW3426DW. This new model features a refreshed design and high-end specs, set to launch in July, though the price has not been disclosed. The AW3426DW is a 34-inch curved monitor with a resolution of 3,440 x 1,440 and an 1800R curve. It incorporates the latest QD-OLED Penta Tandem screen technology, increasing peak brightness from 1,000 nits in the previous version to 1,300 nits.
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