Alienware’s new flagship QD-OLED ultrawide is the perfect monitor for gamers — as long as you don’t mind these small drawbacks I found when testing
Alienware has announced the AW3426DW, a significant 2026 update to its popular QD-OLED ultrawide gaming monitor line. The new model launches at $799.99, maintaining price parity with its predecessor, the AW3425DW. Alienware established itself as an early innovator in the QD-OLED gaming monitor segment when it first entered the market in 2022, and its monitors have become increasingly popular among gamers while maintaining competitive pricing and strong reviews. The AW3426DW is positioned as the company’s flagship ultrawide model. A Windows Central reviewer received early access to test the monitor and assessed whether the improvements justify upgrading. While the reviewer identified some minor drawbacks during testing, the overall impression suggests the monitor remains a strong choice for gamers willing to accept these smaller compromises.