The AW3423DW is the best all-around gaming monitor on the market. I can say that Alienware's display has some formidable new rivals after I got a chance to check them out in person.
The AW3423DW has two sizes for slightly different use cases. There is a flat panel with 2,560 x 1,450 resolution for both general use and more demanding competitive play in the 27-inch 27GR95QE-B.
The best thing about these monitors is that they both have the highest refresh rates you can get from anOLED monitor. Both models have response times of just 0.2 ms. They each support both Freesync Premium and G-sync and put on a dazzling range of colors. A relatively low max brightness of just 200 nits is the only downside to the UltraGear displays.
It might not be a big deal if you prefer gaming in dark environments, since you will probably want to turn the lights down anyways. There is a way to add a bit of bias lighting without the need for additional hardware. Another benefit of having a lower max brightness is that you don't have to worry about the display getting dimmer when you look at mostly white screens, like when you look at a TV.
Text doesn't look as sharp as I would like because the displays are so large. When I browsed the web, I saw a bit of blurriness and color fringing when reading stories. It is possible that a tool like Better ClearType or an update to Microsoft could be used to modify the color of new QD-OLED panels. I didn't have time to check it out during my hands-on.
The new UltraGear monitors look amazing in gaming scenarios, even though they aren't the best all-around displays. The 27GR95QE-B is the more affordable of the two and has a better chance of fitting on your desk than the 27GR95QE. Support for tilt, swivel, height and even portrait adjustments make it easy to position the display, which is closer in size to a pro gaming monitor.
The best thing is how well everything is moving. Even in the midst of a firefight, everything stayed sharp on the monitors, which is the most important feature of the monitors. The highest resolution you could get on anOLED monitor was 175hertz.
It might not be a big deal for people still using 60Hz displays. The rule when it comes to monitors is that you only notice a difference in performance when you double the refresh rate. With the latest UltraGears, you get the deep blacks and rich vibrant colors that are known for and a refresh rate that is very fast.
The larger and more expensive 45GR95QE-B has a slightly lower density than its smaller sibling, but its curved panel gives it an expansive experience. The display's 800R radius is meant to mimic the natural shape of your eye while wrapping around you. The sweet spot for the monitor is close to the screen. You can still see from edge to edge, but it's not as expansive as you'd like it to be. When I asked if the 800R curve messed up his aim when compared to a flat display, he said he didn't have to adjust much at all.
There are a couple of other design changes I would like to call out. New feet on the UltraGears stands make it easier to position your keyboard closer to the monitor. To me, the biggest upgrade is the inclusion of a dedicated remote. If you want to enjoy a more TV-like experience, you can just sit back and enjoy the experience without having to fiddle with buttons. The addition of a remote is something we've seen from other flagship monitors like the Odyssey Ark, and it's a trend I'm hoping to see trickle down to more mainstream displays.
There are a lot of high-end features you could want on a gaming monitor, even though the UltraGear monitors don't have the best brightness. The bigger version of the QD-OLED display is going for $1,700 while the smaller version is going for $1,000.
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