Monitors / Comparison

Alienware AW3426DW vs Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3

Monitor · Alienware

Alienware AW3426DW

34″ · 3440×1440 · 280 Hz · QD-OLED · 2026
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate89
Resolution88
Panel100
Response time100
Recency100
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Monitor · Gigabyte

Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3

27″ · 2560×1440 · 360 Hz · QD-OLED
GEAR SCORE 93.0 / 100Top tier
Refresh rate96
Resolution80
Panel100
Response time100
Verdict

Alienware AW3426DW and Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93.

  • Resolution: Alienware AW3426DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 leads (360 Hz vs 280 Hz).
Pick this

Alienware AW3426DW

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Alienware AW3426DWGigabyte AORUS FO27Q3
93Gear score93
34″Screen size27″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1440
280 HzRefresh rate360 Hz
QD-OLEDPanelQD-OLED
0.03 msResponse time0.03 ms
2026Release year—
—Estimated price≈ $750

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Alienware AW3426DW or Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 better?

Alienware AW3426DW and Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 93 and 93. Resolution: Alienware AW3426DW leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 leads (360 Hz vs 280 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Gigabyte AORUS FO27Q3 leads (360 Hz vs 280 Hz).