Dell Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution (AW2725QF) vs Sony INZONE M9 II
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| DellAlienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution (AW2725QF) | SonyINZONE M9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | September 2024 | September 2024 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 27″ | 27″ |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K) | 3840 × 2160 (4K) |
| Sharpness | 163 pixels per inch | 163 pixels per inch |
| Panel | IPS (dual mode 1920 x 1080 at 360 Hz) | IPS (Full-array local dimming with backlight scanning) |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz (better) | 160 Hz |
| Response time (grey to grey) | 0.5 ms (better) | 1 ms |
| Brightness (typical) | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| HDR peak brightness | 600 nits | 750 nits (better) |
| HDR certification | DisplayHDR 600 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision | HDR10, HLG |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 | – |
| Colour range | 95% DCI-P3 | 95% DCI-P3 |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Colour accuracy (Delta E) | Below 2 | – |
| Screen finish | Matte | Matte |
| Shape | Flat | Flat |
| Adaptive sync | G-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR | VESA AdaptiveSync, G-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRR |
| Colour depth | 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + A-FRC) | 1.07 billion colours |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | – |
| Colour accuracy | Delta E ≤ 2 (average) (sRGB) | – |
| Colour modes | FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes; Creator mode with native (DCI-P3) and sRGB colour spaces | SDR: FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Cinema, Game, Standard, sRGB; HDR: DisplayHDR, Cinema, Game, RPG |
| HDR detail | 600 cd/m² HDR peak; Dolby Vision; VESA DisplayHDR 600 | Full-array local dimming; dynamic contrast 80,000:1 |
| Response time detail | 0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms most observed (Extreme); 2 ms (Super Fast); 3 ms (Fast) | 1 ms grey-to-grey in the fastest response-time mode |
| Motion blur reduction | – | Backlight scanning (Motion Blur Reduction) |
| Variable refresh range | 48–180 Hz in 4K mode, 48–360 Hz in FHD mode (vertical scan range) | – |
| Viewing angles | 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical) | 178° / 178° |
| Pixel pitch | 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm (163 ppi) | – |
| Eye care | ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free | TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker reduction |
| Connections | ||
| Video inputs | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 | 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10 |
| USB-C charging | None | None |
| USB ports | USB-C, 3 × USB-A | 2 × USB-A |
| KVM switch | – | No |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Speakers | No | Yes |
| HDMI detail | 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 3840 x 2160 at 165 Hz or 1920 x 1080 at 330 Hz (overclockable to 180 Hz and 360 Hz), HDR, VRR; one port with eARC/ARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through | 2 × HDMI 2.1, 24–144 Hz, VRR |
| DisplayPort detail | 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.2), 3840 x 2160 at 165 Hz or 1920 x 1080 at 330 Hz (overclockable to 180 Hz and 360 Hz), DSC, HDR | 1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10), 24–160 Hz; the included cable is DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB hub detail | USB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A rear; quick access 1 x USB-C (15 W) and 1 x USB-A with BC1.2 charging | 1 × USB-B upstream, 2 × USB-A downstream, 1 × USB-A for firmware updates |
| Audio out | – | 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Speaker detail | – | 2 W × 2 |
| Picture by picture | Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture | – |
| Design | ||
| Stand adjusts | Height, tilt, swivel, pivot (better) | Height, tilt, swivel |
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes |
| Weight with stand | 7.15 kg | 6.4 kg |
| Height adjustment | 110 mm | 130 mm |
| Tilt | -5° to 21° | -5° to 25° |
| Swivel | -20° to 20° | ±180° |
| Pivot | -90° to 90° | – |
| VESA pattern | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Size with stand | 611.44 x 243.70 x 408.68–518.68 mm (W x D x H) | 615 × 528 × 211 mm (W × H × D, approx.) |
| Size without stand | 611.44 x 67.40 x 361.18 mm (W x D x H) | 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D, approx.) |
| Weight without stand | 4.75 kg | 4.4 kg (approx.) |
| Colours | Black | – |
| Power and support | ||
| Power use | 26.1 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 140 W maximum | 100 W |
| Software | – | INZONE Hub (PC) |
| Energy class | G | – |
| Power supply | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A (typical) | – |
| Certifications | NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 600, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3) | – |
| 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), Alienware sticker | – |
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