Dell Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) vs Dell Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution (AW2725QF)

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Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) compared with Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution (AW2725QF)
DellAlienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM)DellAlienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution (AW2725QF)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025September 2024
Display
Screen size24.5″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Sharpness90 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)IPS (dual mode 1920 x 1080 at 360 Hz)
Refresh rate320 Hz (better)180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms0.5 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness–600 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 600
HDR formats–Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–95%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + A-FRC)
sRGB coverage99%100%
Colour accuracy–Delta E ≤ 2 (average) (sRGB)
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes; Creator mode with native (DCI-P3) and sRGB colour spaces
HDR detail–600 cd/m² HDR peak; Dolby Vision; VESA DisplayHDR 600
Response time detail0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms typical (Extreme)0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms most observed (Extreme); 2 ms (Super Fast); 3 ms (Fast)
Variable refresh range48–320 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–255 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)48–180 Hz in 4K mode, 48–360 Hz in FHD mode (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2829 mm x 0.2802 mm (90 ppi)0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm (163 ppi)
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-AUSB-C, 3 × USB-A
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 255 Hz (TMDS) with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.12 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 3840 x 2160 at 165 Hz or 1920 x 1080 at 330 Hz (overclockable to 180 Hz and 360 Hz), HDR, VRR; one port with eARC/ARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 320 Hz with HDR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 3840 x 2160 at 165 Hz or 1920 x 1080 at 330 Hz (overclockable to 180 Hz and 360 Hz), DSC, HDR
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A (one with BC1.2 charging)USB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A rear; quick access 1 x USB-C (15 W) and 1 x USB-A with BC1.2 charging
Picture by picture–Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.07 kg7.15 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand555.59 x 206 x 390.73–500.73 mm (W x D x H)611.44 x 243.70 x 408.68–518.68 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand555.59 x 68.89 x 329.50 mm (W x D x H)611.44 x 67.40 x 361.18 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.69 kg4.75 kg
ColoursDark blueBlack
Power and support
Power use18.1 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 65 W maximum26.1 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 140 W maximum
Energy classEG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A (typical)
CertificationsNVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 600, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)–
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware stickerStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware sticker

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