Dell Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) vs Dell Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW)

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Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) compared with Alienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW)
DellAlienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)DellAlienware 34 280Hz QD-OLED (AW3426DW)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2025June 2026
Display
Screen size26.7″34″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness110 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED (Penta Tandem QD-OLED)
Refresh rate280 Hz280 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits300 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits1,300 nits (better)
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formats–HDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99.3% DCI-P399% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99.3% (better)99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1 (better)Below 2
Screen finishGlossyGlossy
ShapeFlatCurved (1800R)
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Subpixel layout–RGB stripe
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (10-bit over HDMI)1.07 billion colours (10-bit)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 1 (average) (sRGB); Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3)Delta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, DCI-P3)
Colour modesStandard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modesStandard, Creator (DCI-P3 or sRGB), FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes
HDR detail1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL1300 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black (500 cd/m²), HDR Peak 1300 and HDR Peak 1300 Bright
Variable refresh range48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.2315 mm x 0.2315 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicatorAnti-burn-in algorithm, graphite heat-dispersion sheet, pixel refresh, pixel shift and panel health indicator; 3-year warranty includes burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB portsUSB-C, USB-AUSB-C, USB-A
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 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 consoles2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, VRR and DSC; up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz in Console Mode
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, DSC and VRR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 280 Hz with DSC and HDR
USB-C detail1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in PicturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.35 kg7.91 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand609.51 x 206.00 x 406.41–516.41 mm (W x D x H)814.15 x 232 x 445.08–555.08 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand609.51 x 69.48 x 355.58 mm (W x D x H)814.15 x 111.23 x 361.55 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.92 kg4.88 kg
Controls–Joystick
ColoursDark BlueBlack
Power and support
Power use25.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 120 W maximum31.0 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximum
Energy classFF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.8 A (typical)
SoftwareAlienware Command CenterAlienware Command Center
Warranty3 years Basic Support with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)
In the boxStand, 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 clothStand, 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

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