Best gaming monitor under $500 for ultrawide?

Combined ranking

1. 1
   AAlienware AW3423DWF—5 pts

   GPT #1

   34-inch 3440x1440 QD-OLED, elite contrast, real HDR, instant pixel response, 165Hz, strong VRR support, and frequent sub-$500 sale pricing make it the clear performance pick

   To stay #1 240Hz refresh rate

2. 2
   AAlienware AW3425DWM—4 pts

   GPT #2

   34-inch 3440x1440 curved ultrawide, 180Hz, 1ms response, strong color, 3000:1 contrast, good ergonomics, and a reliable under-$500 price without OLED burn-in anxiety

   To rank higher OLED panel

3. 3
   AASRock PG34WQ15R2B—3 pts

   GPT #3

   34-inch 3440x1440, 165Hz, high VA contrast, strong peak brightness for the class, FreeSync Premium, and excellent value when discounted

   To rank higher better factory calibration

4. 4
   MSI MAG 345CQR—2 pts

   GPT #4

   34-inch 3440x1440, 180Hz, aggressive 1000R curve, solid VA contrast, adjustable stand, and very low street pricing for an immersive gaming ultrawide

   To rank higher brighter panel

5. 5
   GGigabyte M34WQ—1 pts

   GPT #5

   34-inch 3440x1440 IPS, fast motion handling, 144Hz, wide viewing angles, useful KVM, USB-C, and better productivity versatility than most curved VA rivals

   To rank higher higher contrast

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Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously