Dell Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) vs LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A
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| DellAlienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D) | LGUltraGear OLED 27GX700A | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2025 | August 2025 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 26.7″ | 26.5″ |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) |
| Sharpness | 110 pixels per inch | 111 pixels per inch (better) |
| Panel | QD-OLED | OLED (LG Display fourth-generation Primary RGB Tandem WOLED) |
| Refresh rate | 280 Hz | 280 Hz |
| Response time (grey to grey) | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 250 nits | 335 nits (better) |
| HDR peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits (better) |
| HDR certification | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 500 |
| HDR formats | – | HDR10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,500,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 |
| Colour range | 99.3% DCI-P3 | 99.5% DCI-P3 (typical) |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99.3% | 99.5% (better) |
| Colour accuracy (Delta E) | Below 1 | – |
| Screen finish | Glossy | – |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Adaptive sync | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR | FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible |
| Colour depth | 1.07 billion colours (10-bit over HDMI) | 1.07 billion colours |
| Colour accuracy | Delta E < 1 (average) (sRGB); Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3) | – |
| Colour modes | Standard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes | Reader Mode, Colour Weakness mode; HDR Effect |
| HDR detail | 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL | HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; 1,500 nits peak at 1.5% APL (TFTCentral, from LG) |
| Variable refresh range | 48–280 Hz (vertical scan range) | – |
| Viewing angles | 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical) | 178° / 178° |
| Pixel pitch | 0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm | 0.2292 × 0.2292 mm |
| Calibration | – | Factory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio) |
| Eye care | ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free | – |
| Burn-in protection | Pixel refresh and panel health indicator | – |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C charging | None | None |
| USB ports | USB-C, USB-A | USB-A |
| Ethernet | No | – |
| Speakers | No | No |
| 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 × HDMI 2.1 (cable included) |
| 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 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C detail | 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video) | – |
| USB hub detail | USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W) | 1 × USB 3.0 upstream (USB-B), 1 × USB 3.0 downstream |
| Audio out | – | 4-pole headphone out (sound and mic), DTS Headphone:X |
| Picture by picture | Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture | – |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 6.35 kg | 9 kg |
| Height adjustment | 110 mm | – |
| Tilt | -5° to 21° | – |
| Swivel | -20° to 20° | – |
| Pivot | -90° to 90° | – |
| VESA pattern | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 609.51 x 206.00 x 406.41–516.41 mm (W x D x H) | 605.2 × 249.1 × 469.3–579.3 mm (W × D × H) |
| Size without stand | 609.51 x 69.48 x 355.58 mm (W x D x H) | 605.2 × 45.3 × 351.0 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight without stand | 3.92 kg | 4.8 kg |
| Controls | – | User-defined key; auto input switch; game features include Black Stabiliser, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter; Hexagon Lighting RGB LEDs |
| Colours | Dark Blue | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | 25.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 120 W maximum | Less than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W off |
| Energy class | F | – |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical) | External adapter, 100–240 V |
| Software | Alienware Command Center | – |
| Warranty | 3 years Basic Support with Advanced Exchange Service (UK) | – |
| 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 | HDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort cable, USB A-to-B cable |
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