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Dell Alienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL) vs Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

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DellAlienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL)DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026July 2026
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelIPSVA
Refresh rate280 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness–450 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 400
HDR formatsHDR10Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000:13,000:1
Colour range93% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage93%95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (1500R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
HDR detailHDR10450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision
Response time detail1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)48–240 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm (109 ppi)0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports–USB-C, USB-A
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 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, FRL, HDR and VRR; eARC/ARC
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 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR
USB hub detail–USB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; front 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (data, charging up to 15 W)
Picture by picture–Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.01 kg9.63 kg
Height adjustment130 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-173° to 173°–
Pivot-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)707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand613.50 x 48.10 x 358.50 mm (W x D x H)707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.30 kg6.72 kg
ColoursBlackBlack
Power and support
Power use25 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 58 W maximum33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum
Energy classFG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Warranty3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)3 years limited 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, 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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