Monitors / Comparison

ASUS MX34VQ vs Dell Alienware AW3418HW

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS MX34VQ

34″ · 3440×1440 · 100 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate40
Resolution88
Panel66
Response time60
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Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW3418HW

34.1″ · 2560×1080 · 120 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 61.0 / 100Good
Refresh rate50
Resolution62
Panel80
Response time60
Verdict

ASUS MX34VQ and Dell Alienware AW3418HW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61.

  • Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3418HW leads (120 Hz vs 100 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS MX34VQ

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW3418HW

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS MX34VQDell Alienware AW3418HW
61Gear score61
34″Screen size34.1″
3440×1440Resolution2560×1080
100 HzRefresh rate120 Hz
VAPanelIPS
4 msResponse time4 ms

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 ASUS MX34VQ or Dell Alienware AW3418HW better?

ASUS MX34VQ and Dell Alienware AW3418HW are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 61 and 61. Resolution: ASUS MX34VQ leads (3440×1440 vs 2560×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3418HW leads (120 Hz vs 100 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW3418HW leads (120 Hz vs 100 Hz).