Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF) vs Dell Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)

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Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF) compared with Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)
DellAlienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF)DellAlienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024April 2026
Display
Screen size26.7″26.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness110 pixels per inch111 pixels per inch (better)
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh rate360 Hz (better)240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits (better)200 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits (better)400 nits
HDR formats–HDR10
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400–
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 2–
Screen finishGlossyGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Colour accuracyΔE2000 < 2 (average) in the sRGB and DCI-P3 preset modes; factory calibration report in the box–
Colour modesStandard, Creator (sRGB or DCI-P3), FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes–
HDR detail450 cd/m² (typical) in DisplayHDR True Black 400; 1000 cd/m² HDR peak; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black and HDR Peak 1000400 cd/m² peak (Dell UK); HDR10; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDR
Variable refresh range48–360 Hz (vertical scan range)48–240 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–120 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicator; 3-year warranty includes burn-inPixel refresh and panel health indicator
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 2 × DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB portsUSB-C, 3 × USB-A–
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz TMDS with HDR and VRR2 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)
DisplayPort detail2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 360 Hz with HDR and VRR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with HDR, DSC and AdaptiveSync
Audio out–3.5 mm headphone jack
USB-C detail1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port with BC 1.2 charging (no video)–
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 2 x Type-A downstream rear; quick access ports with 1 x Type-A and 1 x USB-C (BC 1.2)–
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.7 kg5.9 kg
Height adjustment110 mm130 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-360° to 360°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand609.11 x 243.69 x 406.20–516.20 mm (W x D x H)609.31 x 233.40 x 393.32–523.32 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand609.11 x 67.60 x 359.00 mm (W x D x H)609.31 x 41.95 x 354.30 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.30 kg3.90 kg
ColoursDark Side of the MoonBlack
Power and support
Power use27.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 130 W maximum21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 70 W maximum
Energy classGE
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)
Certifications–TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
SoftwareAlienware Command Center, Dell Display Manager (Easy Arrange)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, I/O cover, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth, factory calibration reportStand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m)

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