Dell Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) vs Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)

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Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) compared with Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
DellAlienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DWF)
Overview
ReleasedApril 20262022
Display
Screen size26.5″34.18″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness111 pixels per inch (better)109 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Refresh rate240 Hz (better)165 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms (better)0.1 ms
Brightness (typical)200 nits250 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness400 nits1,000 nits (better)
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage99%99.3% (better)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)–Below 2
Screen finishGlossy–
ShapeFlatCurved (1800R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync
Subpixel layout–Triangular RGB arrangement (TechSpot)
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage–149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)
Colour accuracy–Factory calibration to Delta E < 2
HDR detail400 cd/m² peak (Dell UK); HDR10; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDR250 cd/m² typical SDR and 1,000 cd/m² peak in Dell's US specifications; the UK table lists only the peak under brightness
Response time detail–Maker's 0.1ms figure is grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–120 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.23 mm
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-freeComfortView Plus low blue light; flicker-free technology
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicatorThree-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.0, 2 × DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports–4 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 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)1 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with HDR, DSC and AdaptiveSync2 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 165Hz
USB hub detail–USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one upstream and four downstream ports; Dell's UK table lists two BC 1.2 charging ports, while its US page specifies one charging port at up to 2A
Picture by picture–Picture in Picture and Picture by Picture
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jackLine output and headphone output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.9 kg–
Height adjustment130 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-360° to 360°-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand609.31 x 233.40 x 393.32–523.32 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position, Dell UK)
Size without stand609.31 x 41.95 x 354.30 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 127.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.90 kg6.27 kg
ColoursBlackDark Side of the Moon
Power and support
Power use21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 70 W maximum34 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classEG
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)Three-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in
In the boxStand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m)DisplayPort cable, USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable and USB upstream cable

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