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Dell Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) vs Dell Alienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL)

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DellAlienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM)DellAlienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025April 2026
Display
Screen size24.5″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness90 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)IPS
Refresh rate320 Hz280 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR formats–HDR10
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB93% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–93%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
HDR detail–HDR10
sRGB coverage99%–
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes–
Response time detail0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms typical (Extreme)1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–320 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–255 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2829 mm x 0.2802 mm (90 ppi)0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm (109 ppi)
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × 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 2.11 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with FRL, HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1
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 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with DSC, HDR and AdaptiveSync
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A (one with BC1.2 charging)–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.07 kg5.01 kg
Height adjustment110 mm130 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-173° to 173°
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)613.50 x 214.70 x 381.06–511.06 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand555.59 x 68.89 x 329.50 mm (W x D x H)613.50 x 48.10 x 358.50 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.69 kg3.30 kg
ColoursDark blueBlack
Power and support
Power use18.1 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 65 W maximum25 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 58 W maximum
Energy classEF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)
CertificationsNVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)3 years limited 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, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)

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