Dell Alienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL) vs Dell Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)

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Alienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL) compared with Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)
DellAlienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL)DellAlienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026April 2026
Display
Screen size27″26.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch111 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPSQD-OLED
Refresh rate280 Hz (better)240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)400 nits (better)200 nits
HDR peak brightness–400 nits
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Contrast ratio1,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range93% DCI-P399% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage93%99% (better)
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)1.07 billion colours
HDR detailHDR10400 cd/m² peak (Dell UK); HDR10; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDR
Response time detail1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey–
Variable refresh range48–280 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 pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm (109 ppi)0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Burn-in protection–Pixel refresh and panel health indicator
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with FRL, HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.12 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 detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with DSC, HDR and AdaptiveSync1 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
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.01 kg5.9 kg
Height adjustment130 mm130 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-173° to 173°-360° to 360°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand613.50 x 214.70 x 381.06–511.06 mm (W x D x H)609.31 x 233.40 x 393.32–523.32 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand613.50 x 48.10 x 358.50 mm (W x D x H)609.31 x 41.95 x 354.30 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.30 kg3.90 kg
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power use25 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 58 W maximum21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 70 W maximum
Energy classFE
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
Warranty3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)Stand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m)

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