Dell Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) vs Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

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Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) compared with Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

	DellAlienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)	DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)
Overview
Released
Released	July 2025	July 2026
Display
Screen size
Screen size	26.7″	31.5″
Resolution
Resolution	2560 × 1440 (QHD)	2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness
Sharpness	110 pixels per inch (better)	93 pixels per inch
Panel
Panel	QD-OLED	VA
Refresh rate
Refresh rate	280 Hz (better)	240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
Response time (grey to grey)	0.03 ms (better)	1 ms
Brightness (typical)
Brightness (typical)	250 nits	400 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness
HDR peak brightness	1,000 nits (better)	450 nits
HDR certification
HDR certification	DisplayHDR True Black 400	DisplayHDR 400
HDR formats
HDR formats	–	Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio
Contrast ratio	1,500,000:1	3,000:1
Colour range
Colour range	99.3% DCI-P3	95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage
DCI-P3 coverage	99.3% (better)	95%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)	Below 1	–
Screen finish
Screen finish	Glossy	Matte
Shape
Shape	Flat	Curved (1500R)
Adaptive sync
Adaptive sync	G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR	FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth
Colour depth	1.07 billion colours (10-bit over HDMI)	1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
Colour accuracy
Colour accuracy	Delta E < 1 (average) (sRGB); Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3)	–
Colour modes
Colour modes	Standard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes	–
HDR detail
HDR detail	1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL	450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision
Response time detail
Response time detail	–	1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
Variable refresh range
Variable refresh range	48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)	48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles
Viewing angles	178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)	178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch
Pixel pitch	0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm	0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)
Eye care
Eye care	ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free	Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protection
Burn-in protection	Pixel refresh and panel health indicator	–
Connections
Video inputs
Video inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4	2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging
USB-C charging	None	None
USB ports
USB ports	USB-C, USB-A	USB-C, USB-A
Ethernet
Ethernet	No	No
Speakers
Speakers	No	No
HDMI detail
HDMI detail	2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz, 10-bit, with HDR and VRR; up to 2160p input for consoles	2 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, FRL, HDR and VRR; eARC/ARC
DisplayPort detail
DisplayPort detail	1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, DSC and VRR	1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR
USB-C detail
USB-C detail	1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)	–
USB hub detail
USB hub detail	USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)	USB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; front 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (data, charging up to 15 W)
Picture by picture
Picture by picture	Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture	Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Design
Stand adjusts
Stand adjusts	Height, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)	Height, tilt
VESA mount
VESA mount	Yes	Yes
Weight with stand
Weight with stand	6.35 kg	9.63 kg
Height adjustment
Height adjustment	110 mm	110 mm
Tilt
Tilt	-5° to 21°	-5° to 21°
Swivel
Swivel	-20° to 20°	–
Pivot
Pivot	-90° to 90°	–
VESA pattern
VESA pattern	100 x 100 mm	100 x 100 mm
Size with stand
Size with stand	609.51 x 206.00 x 406.41–516.41 mm (W x D x H)	707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand
Size without stand	609.51 x 69.48 x 355.58 mm (W x D x H)	707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand
Weight without stand	3.92 kg	6.72 kg
Colours
Colours	Dark Blue	Black
Power and support
Power use
Power use	25.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 120 W maximum	33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum
Energy class
Energy class	F	G
Power supply
Power supply	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)	100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
Certifications
Certifications	–	AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Software
Software	Alienware Command Center	–
Warranty
Warranty	3 years Basic Support with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)	3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the box
In the box	Stand, 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), microfibre cloth	Stand, 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