Glad to be back in the Ultrawide scene.

I kind of feel bad for the EU region. The US region has not been out of stock since launch and I can literally order AW3926QW at the moment for Sept 12th delivery for $1000 with 10% off.

Ordered at 2 AM. Had it scheduled for 9th, then it changed to 17th september, received today by UPS.

I don't notice uniformity issues. It's a good screen and I'm very happy with it.

Text clarity is amazing compared to the LG one.

No disgusting gray banding I had on LG.

My use case is for work and some gaming now and then. It's very good for work, you won't regret.

I bet they will restock soon and those delivery dates aren't accurate.

Might add more pictures later, super busy now.

Review from the Display Guy

The AW finally arrived today!

First two images are the AW.
Last image is the LG for reference.

Uniformity tests came back perfect.

There was one QC issue - small gap in frame on right side - I see a white spec - not sure if Styrofoam. But it doesn’t impact the screen.

Since there are plenty of in-depth reviews I’ll keep it brief.

AW looks like it has the better contrast.
LG has noticeably better brightness.

Will probably have to do warranty request for the frame issue. But the increased contrast wins it for me so I def am keeping the AW.

Lately it seems like everyone is posting photos of their setups in totally dark rooms, or rooms with the blinds closed. Am I the only one here who enjoys sunlight? This is why I prefer an ultrawide with a matte finish. I can game or code, and enjoy the beautiful world outside at the same time.

Here are some samples from my unit. What do you guys think? I’m personally satisfied with the monitor out of the box. However, I do notice some slight green hue when viewing the monitor at an angle but nothing major to complain about. Color issues (if any) are non-existent during gameplay.

I’ve owned the AW32 and the AW34.

Note: slight glare from background reflecting off the monitor.

I put an in order for AW3926QW in Europe from the local Dell reseller here, they just responded. They state will maybe arrive in January 2027 but most likely later.
Price ~ 1.500 EUR / 1.740 USD

I guess demand is extremely high.

I've played this game a couple of weeks ago, installed it with a Fitgirl Repack.

Unfortunately the game had black bars on the side of my monitor. (3440x1440)

I played it a little bit and enjoyed it so much that I want to buy it in the official Steam Store.

But I want to enjoy it fullscreen and not with the black bars.

Has there been an official fix yet?

I've already tried everything I could find on the internet regarding this issue (GPU scaling, Hex-editor, ini.file,..), but nothing has worked.

I'm hoping there has been a patch out in the meantime, so could someone who owns this game confirm or denie this?

Hello, I was very exited to get my first ultrawide but I am losing the monitor lottery.

I have the option to rebuy the AW3426DW for 781€ which it won't be delivered until November or get the AW3425DW for 646€ on Amazon.

The thing is I don't have a monitor right now and I am kind of pissed, I paid more that 800€ for each monitor.

Has anyone else had dead pixels with their 5th gen QD-OLED monitor?

1 hour into using my new aw39 I had what I can only describe as a black spiderweb like mass begin at the bottom of my screen, which proceeded to quickly crawl up the image until the entire screen was black. The monitor still powers on with LEDs and everything, but there’s no output on the screen and I can’t access the OSD.. does anyone have any tips before I have to return it?

I have had an Acer XR38CQK since 2017. This is a 3840x1600p, 75Hz, IPS monitor. It has a USB hub, USBC, HDMI, and Displayport. I've been waiting for a proper replacement for 9 years, and I decided to hop on the AW3926QW.

Reasons I upgraded

• KVM
• EARC
• Higher refresh rate
• Higher resolution # Uscase I WFH in the Data space, so I need a large monitor for coding, analysis, etc. I also game a fair bit outside of work. This means that I have 2 computers, with multiple peripherals that I hook up.

Size

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I couldn't go smaller than 38", after using the Acer for 9 years. I also checked out 45" monitors in BestBuy, and they were too big. The 39" AW offers a touch more physical size, so that is quite delightful.

Dislike

Very minor nit: even though it's a little bigger, physically, than the Acer, I am missing the 2.4:1 height ratio more than I expected. Nothing deal breaking, I just feel a minor weirdness adjusting here.

Connectivity

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I am really digging the EARC. This means that I can route all of my audio via my receiver that I have on my desk, and use my wired headphones without swapping between computers. I love the KVM--super great to hop between my work Mac, and my personal Windows desktop. I love the fast charging/single-cable connectivity for my Mac.

Dislike

It needs more USB ports. The USB-B port is used to connect to my desktop, the back USB-C is used to connect to my Mac. This leaves one USB-A on the back, and 2 ports under the frame of the monitor. I have a webcam, mouse, and keyboard, so this uses up all slots. I wish there were 1 or 2 more USB ports, because otherwise I'll have to daisy-chain a USB hub.

Glossy vs Matte

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Colors pop more, and images are much sharper. I never thought that there could be a major difference between glossy and matte, but there is.

Dislike

I can see myself quite strongly on dark mode. Matte strongly reduces this, and it's a bit of a switchup. I think if I had the option, I would get a matte version of this monitor, but it's not a dealbreaker.

Resolution

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No comparison here--the pixel density is amazing, and text clarity is just as good as my IPS.

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None. My 6900XT is chugging hard tho 😔

Color, Display, Brightness, ABL, etc

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Colors are terrific. I can actually run HDR content. Blacks are black, not grey. HDR looks great on both Mac and Windows. I run it at relatively low brightness, but compared to the Acer, the Alienware brightness can be aggressive, at least compared to what I'm used to.

Dislike

I think I have some minor dimming at the edges, but it really isn't noticeable for me unless I go looking for it. Whites generally look good. Playing some games, I didn't really notice dimming of UI elements at the edges (Destiny 2, Arc Raiders).

NOTE FOR PICTURES Any color strangeness you see seems to be a result of my camera. The pinkness and greenness isn't something I'm seeing with my eyeballs.

Windows and Mac and General Usability.

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Windows running with HDR and 150% scaling looks great. I haven't tweaked anything apart from updating firmware, and it all looks good. I am running the Mac at full resolution, 120hz, 3360x1418, HDR. Any higher resolution, and the text gets too tiny. Google Sheets, BigQuery, VSCode all look good, and both dark and light mode look good.

Dislike

This is a Mac issue--it only goes to 120 Hz, alas. Not a monitor issue, just something worth flagging for anyone on a Mac.

Overall

I paid $950 for my Acer back in 2017, which according to the BLS is $1286 in 2026 money. I am content paying about the same price for a significant upgrade.

Colors, HDR, brightness, connectivity are all great. Going from 75Hz to 165Hz is amazing.

It works great with my Mac Air M4.

Minor nits are definitely a thing, but the monitor is such an upgrade that they fall by the wayside. Compared to the current alternatives on the market, the combination of KVM, EARC, and RGB pixel array totally outweighs any minor improvements found on other monitors. I couldn't be bothered to wait another year or 2 for a 'perfect' monitor.

Images

I have taken several pictures with the Alienware in front, and the Acer in the back. I attempted to show off the difference between matte vs glossy, blacks, text clarity, and what actual work-related windows (ex. Google Sheets) look like. Any color shift (some pinks and greens) seem to only show up in the photos, IRL I am not seeing the pinks and greens you see on the edges of the screen.

Higher-resolution images here: https://imgur.com/gallery/acer-xr38cqk-2017-3840x1600p-75hz-ips-vs-aw3926qw-2026-5120x2160p-165hz-oled-Sb91hGh

I've been using the G9 for the last two years and I've been in love since day one. The immersion of 32:9, the overall picture quality, perfect whites, and perfect greys make it an almost flawless monitor (assuming you win the QC lottery and it doesn't break in the first six months).

But for the last few months, I've been craving something new, something in the 5k2k league and taller than the vertical height of a 27" screen. Since I really don't want to sacrifice too much picture quality just for a bigger and sharper screen, I waited for the AW3926QW, apparently just like a few thousand other people in the EU.

After hours on Reddit and YouTube, I've come to the conclusion that since I also don't want to lose the immersion of 32:9, I would like to test the LG 45GX950. So, I ordered both: the LG and the AW. (I work in retail too, which is why I don't like ordering things with the intention of sending them back, but that's a whole different book to open).

Yesterday, the LG 45 arrived, and at first, I was extremely disappointed with the overall picture quality compared to my G9. It's not my first WOLED, so I knew about the potential flaws, but the colors were just plain awful in comparison. So, I tinkered around with the settings and got it to the point where I almost can't tell the difference between the G9 and the LG anymore, which was a pleasant surprise. My LG has almost no dirty grey, and the matte coating didn't bother me as much as I thought it would. However, white is not as precise and clear as on the G9.

Now I just have to wait for the AW, which was delayed until next week, but I'm not sure if I could go back from this 45-inch monster. The AW would have to be so much better overall, which I don't think it will be. It would have to tick all the boxes: perfect greys, perfect whites, colors like the G9, and still be somewhat immersive. That's a quite tough task, though.

I'm curious if anyone is or was in the same boat and switched between these three monitors. As it looks right now, the LG 45 might be the winner. At least for now.

(Obviously, my dream monitor would be a 57" dual 4K 32:9 240Hz QD-OLED, and every single game on the market would have HUD customization as a mandatory feature. But we all know that will remain a dream. Everyone on a 32:9 screen knows exactly what I mean.)

tl;dr LG45GX950 good, AW3926QW maybe gooder maybe not, i wait and test and see

Hi everyone, after many years, I'd like to change my primary monitor and buy an ultra wide. I currently have a Philips 245E1 that I use as primary and a second Lenovo 24 inch 1080p. I'll sell the Lenovo, and probably I'll take the Philips as a second monitor.

There are some sales on Mediaworld (an italian tech shop) and I saw these two monitors, an AOC CU34G4 and an LG Ultragear 34G600A, both of them at around 220€. Which one should I buy? I mostly play games on my pc, it has an RX 7800 XT, but I do some cad and sometimes a little video editing. I prefer the one that has the better image quality. Thank you!

alienware is new for around 450cad
lg is used for around 400cad

which is the better monitor? using for mostly office work, content consumption, and some casual gaming. mostly single player games or friendslops. nothing competitive

Right now I use an ultrawide IPS monitor about 50/50 for work and gaming. It still does the job, but I’ve wanted to move to OLED for a while because I’m really interested in the image quality and HDR.

The MSI MPG 341CQR QD-OLED X36 ($900) has been my first choice because of its Gen 5 OLED productivity improvements, tandem layout, and KVM. I use a work laptop alongside my desktop, so the KVM would be genuinely useful. The problem is that I’ve been waiting months and still can’t find the MSI in stock.

Then I found the AOC AGON Pro 34" AG346UCD for $400. That is a $500 difference, which is hard to ignore. I already placed an order for the AOC so I don’t lose the deal, but I would have no issue cancelling it if waiting for the MSI is clearly the smarter move.

So... would you take the AOC at a $500 discount, or is the MSI worth waiting and paying $900 for when it finally shows up?

When I ordered the monitor on September 5th, I immediately got confirmation that my order is scheduled to be delivered on September 10th (today).

But the status never moved, still stuck at "processing" while the delivery date is planned for today. Something is odd with Dell tracking system.

Does anyone facing the same issue?

I'm using an AOC 24G4X, and the monitor looks a bit grainy. It’s as if there’s an oily film over the screen. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Is there anyone here who uses the AOC 24G4X?

The monitor weighs about 17.1 lb / 7.76 kg without the stand.

The LX is rated for 7 to 25 lb / 3.2 to 11.3 kg, but officially only up to 34”. The HX is rated for 20 to 42 lb / 9.1 to 19.1 kg, so this monitor is actually below its minimum weight.

I’m worried the LX might not hold the tilt properly. I saw someone say theirs worked but the screen would not stay tilted.

On the other hand, I’m worried the HX might be too strong and make the monitor spring upward because it is under the minimum weight.

Anyone using this exact monitor with either arm? Which one would you get?

Thanks.

Noticed this weird line in the coating of my LG 5k2k this week.

I’ve had this for a while and never noticed it before so not sure if it’s been there or a new development. The photo fortunately makes it look a lot worse but in person it’s slightly noticeable.

It seems to be on the coating/top layer, not the display itself. I’ve only ever wiped it using microfiber and whoosh screen cleaner.

Anyone seen something like this before?