Alienware's Flagship-tier Contender
Priced at $738.99, the Alienware AW3423DW Monitor is Alienware's entry in the monitors category. With 687 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #100 of 183 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
$738.99 is premium-monitor territory. At this price, factory color calibration, USB-C with power delivery, and full ergonomic stand adjustment should be in the box.
One feature owners single out about the Alienware AW3423DW Monitor: "Stunning colors".
Specifications
- Brand: Alienware
- Price: $738.99 (well above the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 687
- Category rank: #100 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 174 products
- Higher-rated in category: 117 products
- More-reviewed in category: 93 products
Owner Reports
A 4.3-star average from 687 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- High refresh rate
- Stunning colors
Common complaints:
- Expensive
- Large footprint
What Else to Consider
At $738.99, the Alienware AW3423DW Monitor sits well above the $221.01 category average. 174 options are cheaper and 8 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $669.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Acer SB220Q bi Monitor - $69.99, 4.6★ (42,481 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sceptre 20 inch Monitor - $67.97, 4.4★ (25,480 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sceptre 24 inch Gaming Monitor - $79.97, 4.6★ (22,658 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the UFYQL 15.6-inch Portable Monitor at $39.98.
The Buy/Skip Call
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (high refresh rate or stunning colors), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- High refresh rate
- Stunning colors
Cons:
- Expensive
- Large footprint
Final Take
6.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.