Dell Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF) vs Dell Alienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)

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Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF) compared with Alienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)
DellAlienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF)DellAlienware 34 240Hz (AW3426DWM)
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024July 2026
Display
Screen size26.7″34″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness110 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDVA
Refresh rate360 Hz (better)240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms (better)1 ms
Brightness (typical)250 nits400 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits (better)450 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR 400
HDR formats–HDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,500,000:13,000:1
Colour range99.3% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99.3% (better)95%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
Screen finishGlossyMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (1500R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
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 1000450 cd/m² (typical) in HDR 400
Response time detail–1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast)
Variable refresh range48–360 Hz (vertical scan range)48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.23175 mm x 0.23175 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicator; 3-year warranty includes burn-in–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 2 × DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB portsUSB-C, 3 × USB-AUSB-C, 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 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3440 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR; HDMI 1 has eARC/ARC
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 3440 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR
USB-C detail1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port with BC 1.2 charging (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; 2 x Type-A downstream rear; quick access ports with 1 x Type-A and 1 x USB-C (BC 1.2)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
Audio out–HDMI eARC/ARC
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.7 kg9.76 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°–
Pivot-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)805.45 x 232 x 444.69–554.69 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand609.11 x 67.60 x 359.00 mm (W x D x H)805.45 x 132.46 x 360.85 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.30 kg6.80 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 maximum32 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 100 W maximum
Energy classGG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
SoftwareAlienware Command Center, Dell Display Manager (Easy Arrange)Alienware Command Center
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)3 years with Advanced 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, 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)

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