My primary screen doesnt even have HDR.
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First off, this thing used to be prohibitively expensive at $1,600.
Its a breakneck transition thatll leave you wondering how you ever lived without a high-end gaming monitor.
Theres only a handful of gaming monitors that compete with the AW3418DW.
Some boast better specs in one area or another.
If you do need speakers, considerAcers 34-inch Predatorcurved gaming monitor.
I think the Alienware monitor has better aesthetics and a slightly crisper, brighter image.
But the Predator has impressive 7w speakers that sound phenomenal for built-ins.
Yeah, thats right: its an Alienware product that doesnt insist upon itself.
I like that in a monitor.
I want my attention on the screen, not distracted by extraneous crap.
More important is the functionality of the monitor.
Most high-end monitors have robust mechanisms for adjusting the screen position and Alienwnare doesnt disappoint.
Adjusting the monitor is smooth and easy.
You just grab it and move it.
This level of flexibility means I can find the optimum ergonomic viewing angle.
Thats helped lower my neck and back pain after hours at my desk.
This monitor is fantastically tuned, right out of the box.
I declined to do so because I prefer it cooler to offset my dark walls.
Your mileage may vary (but probably not much).
It clicks onto its stand with a minimum of effort and has a removable cable casing.
It couldnt be easier.
And that, graphics lovers, is where the Alienware wins my vote.
Theres a pretty large sweet-spot for viewing.
I love how natural it feels to glance around while gaming.
Outside of gaming, its a designers dream.
But, otherwise, I found it excellent for photography editing and revolutionary for my day-to-day work.
The brilliance of this monitor cant be over-stated.
Its obvious Aliewnare set out to make something worth marveling at.
And there simply isnt anything to gripe about here.
It doesnt have speakers.
Thats the only complaint I can think of.
This is a fantastic monitor that makes your favorite games feel more immersive, no matter the game.
At launch the AW3418DW retailed for about $1,600.
Today it can be hadfrom Dellfor $979.99 andon Amazonfor only $859.00.
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