[Refurb] Alienware AW3423DW 34" Curved QD-OLED G-Sync Ultimate Gaming Monitor $889 Delivered @ Dell Outlet Australia (2024)

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joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:30 dell.com (2404 clicks)
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Following the post on the AW3423DWF here, I noticed this monitor in the outlet/refurb store.
At the time of that post, the price was $1,400+. It was dropped late last week to the $889 figure. Bought one, seems to be more stock available.

This non-F version has G-Sync Ultimate instead of the Freesync equivalent, is generally more expensive, and has a slightly higher refresh rate.
Note that one of the major critiques of this monitor on sites like rtings.com was the lack of firmware updates. That has now been resolved and you are able to update the firmware, if necessary.

If you're in the market for an ultrawide, this is the best you can do currently imo. Looks like there's still a fair wait until we see a future gen of OLED tech in this format.

Computing 34inch Alienware Computer Peripheral OLED Monitor

13 Aug 10:52am

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carlosthedwarf on 13/08/2024 - 09:33

Is it worth paying extra for new over the refurb? What's the quality of Dell refurb monitors like?
- joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:35
  
  +10
  
  very good question - I'll find out in about a week haha
  "3 Year Basic Advanced Exchange Service" is good enough for me to rest easy.
- Fredfloresjr on 13/08/2024 - 09:36
  
  +8
  
  I returned same monitor due to red/green screen flashings and been told they will update the software on their end and will sell either the parts or as refurbished. I was like, damn I used that monitor for 11 months. Anyway, the good thing about DELL is their warranty and customer service, 10/10 experience. NO HASSLES.
- superforever on 13/08/2024 - 09:48
  
  Is this one refurb?
  - joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:52
    
    yep
    - superforever on 13/08/2024 - 09:56
      
      +1
      
      On title please
      - joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:57
        
        +2
        
        @superforever: right, done
reactor-au on 13/08/2024 - 09:36

+1

Do gsync ultimate monitors now support AMD VRR?
- joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:37
  
  +1
  
  My understanding is that both systems are cross-compatible - for some reason I have the idea in my head that this is no longer a specific reason to choose one model over another, but may be wrong.
bruc3 on 13/08/2024 - 09:38

Does Gsync even offer any benefits over Freesync now days even when running a Nvidia card?
- joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:40
  
  +1
  
  Nothing very relevant/tangible afaik, but still worth making a note of it I think
- Evanlet on 13/08/2024 - 12:16
  
  Huge difference if your fps drops under Freesync VRR. If you're not in range, it will flicker like a mf.
  - meong on 13/08/2024 - 19:31
    
    Seems to only happen on cheaper VA panels
boretentsu on 13/08/2024 - 09:48

+12

Muzeeb hook us up
- itsmoe on 13/08/2024 - 10:34
  
  You have to @ at him @Muzeeb
  
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- Bertus on 13/08/2024 - 17:06
  
  +1
  
  He don't deal dregs, only the finest quality.
Hornpub on 13/08/2024 - 09:50

+4

https://youtu.be/uRx3rqDNuuk just gonna put a great 2 year later review here for ppl that needs the monitor.
- joomax on 13/08/2024 - 09:52
  
  this one convinced me :D
Rocinante on 13/08/2024 - 09:53

+5

Have been using Dell outlet refurbed monitors since 2016, models I had includes U2414H,U2917W,U3415W,AW3418DW, really cant complaint.
- dafatha on 13/08/2024 - 13:42
  
  +1
  
  2nd this, Dell refurb are the way to go
ozbb69 on 13/08/2024 - 10:10

+4

I got this when it was on refurb last month. $609. It came in the box looking brand new. There's no way to tell it's not new.
- toranamat on 13/08/2024 - 10:20
  
  +1
  
  $609 how did u get that price pls?
  - ozbb69 on 13/08/2024 - 10:33
    
    -3
    
    It was the same as this deal but cheaper.
    - joomax on 13/08/2024 - 10:36
      
      +6
      
      You probably got the F model, no? would explain the price difference
      - michaelTito on 13/08/2024 - 14:50
        
        +3
        
        @joomax: can confirm i got the $609 deal and its the Freesync Model
postform on 13/08/2024 - 10:24

Does this have burn in protection?
- ngengerous on 13/08/2024 - 10:28
  
  Yep, inbuilt burn-in protection on mine. Still not bulletproof though, would still need to avoid leaving it on overnight or on one screen for an eternity.
  - postform on 13/08/2024 - 10:33
    
    What about burn in warranty?
    - ngengerous on 13/08/2024 - 11:04
      
      I'm not too sure about the refurb models unfortunately - mine was bought new
beOson on 13/08/2024 - 10:36

Worth upgrading from Dell S3422DWG? Don't game, only using for productivity.
- jonnoyeo on 13/08/2024 - 10:41
  
  +1
  
  Apparently not great for productivity
- Diji on 13/08/2024 - 13:23
  
  +6
  
  If you're looking at text a lot you probably want 4K, colour fringing on text is super noticeable at this pixel density on OLED
- Lighter Fluid on 13/08/2024 - 13:51
  
  +4
  
  Oleds generally aren't the best for productivity with their low life span due to burn in burn out etc. You buy this one as a luxury entertainment buy.
  
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BargainBogan99 on 13/08/2024 - 10:45

Any comments on using this for productivity?
- bruc3 on 13/08/2024 - 11:05
  
  +3
  
  Well 2 things that come to mind for me, that is Curved not great for excel spreadsheets etc. and OLED obviously not great for static menus or static images in general.
  This screen definitely more aimed for media consumption than productivity.
- Velocita on 13/08/2024 - 11:23
  
  +5
  
  I find that I want to game on it, so my productivity goes down.
- ozbb69 on 13/08/2024 - 11:48
  
  +1
  
  I have the F version of this, and a Dell 165hz 32" IPS 2k and I don't notice any issues with text (some reviews say this is an issue), looks the same or better as the IPS to me. The only issue would be ghosting if you're leaving word/excel open, and the screen constantly asking you to "pixel refresh". I'd be less worried if you're split screening and swap the sides around.
  I prefer the glossy-ish screen and the more aggressive curve personally. I was worried it would be annoying, but in my office area I get less glare on this monitor than the IPS.
  The colours are just amazing and I'm blown away still.
- solidussnake on 13/08/2024 - 14:15
  
  I use mine once a week when i WFH using office etc no dramas
deaffrasier on 13/08/2024 - 10:49

+4

It's out of stock for me, was just about to buy :(
sean1987 on 13/08/2024 - 10:51

Just gone out of stock
Vita85 on 13/08/2024 - 10:51

Dammit was in my cart and missed out.
- BargainBogan99 on 13/08/2024 - 11:28
  
  Ditto
Fatboy74 on 13/08/2024 - 11:19

+15

Out of stock - Saved me a fight with the missus.
Menzoberranzan on 13/08/2024 - 11:50

+1

Will have to keep an eye out on this for future reference. At that price it's worth considering especially since Dell are real good at long term monitor support and replacements.
- postform on 13/08/2024 - 12:10
  
  -1
  
  Even on refurbished items which have burn in? I know new monitors have burn in warranty of 3 years but do these I wonder have it.
  - Menzoberranzan on 13/08/2024 - 12:33
    
    +2
    
    They are refurbished by Dell, won't have existing burn in lol. Plus these come with default 3 years exchange service
PaKoRa on 13/08/2024 - 12:00

went for the 32inch 4k unit…
- BargainBogan99 on 13/08/2024 - 18:15
  
  AW3225QF?
  Only almost double the price!
  - PaKoRa on 14/08/2024 - 08:34
    
    i missed the pricing error posted few weeks earlier… but this is GOAT screen and happy to take punt knowing how well dell warranty is.
cille745 on 13/08/2024 - 12:21

-2

I couldn’t think of a worse idea than an OLED refurb, especially considering warranty will be more of a hassle when you get burn in
- joomax on 13/08/2024 - 12:28
  
  sounds like you're making a pretty big boogeyman out of potential burn in
  - cille745 on 13/08/2024 - 12:48
    
    +1
    
    I had this exact screen which got burn in around the 1.5yr mark, got a refurb which was just another returned screen with other issues, I’d say it’s luck of the draw. But burn in is not ‘potential’, it’s a definite, just depends on how you use it
    It’s actually good if the screen fails early and you get a brand new replacement, thankfully they gave me a full refund afterwards
    - Lighter Fluid on 13/08/2024 - 13:56
      
      Bruh, first gen OLEDs such as this monitor were atrociously bad in regards to burn in. So much so that the new generation of panels made this their number 1 improvement focus.
      Cille reflects much of what you can find online, people using it for work and finding taskbar or excel or webpage/window burn in after a few months, more chill users finding similar burn in after a year.
      You're talking about something was was RRP 1599+ only 'lasting' a year or two before needing to be replaced or fixed.
      It's no boogieman, it's just that bad…Imagine gaming through the ghost of your last excel spreadsheet on a monitor that cost 5x more than a standard ips/led monitor of the same size.
      - cille745 on 13/08/2024 - 15:36
        
        @Lighter Fluid: People don’t realise that they set a warranty period of 3 years as they expect most people to get burn in just after so they can’t get it replaced
thatguyfromthatplace on 13/08/2024 - 12:29

+4

So tempting but there's no way an OLED is gonna last when it's displaying PoE for about 90% of its life.
- kaizenchan on 13/08/2024 - 12:38
  
  PoE?
  - joomax on 13/08/2024 - 12:49
    
    +1
    
    path of exile lol
    - kaizenchan on 13/08/2024 - 12:51
      
      Why is he using his OLED to play Path of Exile lmao
      - XCelR8 on 13/08/2024 - 13:28
        
        +1
        
        @kaizenchan: Why not? Genuine question? Why is OLED bad for PoE and Diablo 4 type games?
        
        Siuto on 13/08/2024 - 13:52
        
        +5
        
        @XCelR8: I'm guessing because of the static elements on screen, such as skill bars, mini map etc
        
        HungFan on 13/08/2024 - 17:35
        
        +1
        
        @Siuto: no. This is why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b64jwrgpRx4
        
        michaelTito on 13/08/2024 - 19:36
        
        @HungFan: rofl wtf is that. why even play?
sol3x on 13/08/2024 - 12:31

+2

Confirm this refurb monitor comes with 3yr Basic Advanced Exchange service warranty.