Dell Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) vs LG UltraGear OLED 27GX700A

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Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) compared with UltraGear OLED 27GX700A
DellAlienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM)LGUltraGear OLED 27GX700A
Overview
ReleasedApril 2026August 2025
Display
Screen size26.5″26.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness111 pixels per inch111 pixels per inch
PanelQD-OLEDOLED (LG Display fourth-generation Primary RGB Tandem WOLED)
Refresh rate240 Hz280 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms0.03 ms
Brightness (typical)200 nits335 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness400 nits1,500 nits (better)
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 500
HDR formatsHDR10HDR10
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% DCI-P399.5% DCI-P3 (typical)
DCI-P3 coverage99%99.5% (better)
Screen finishGlossy–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync Compatible
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Colour modes–Reader Mode, Colour Weakness mode; HDR Effect
HDR detail400 cd/m² peak (Dell UK); HDR10; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDRHDR10; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500; 1,500 nits peak at 1.5% APL (TFTCentral, from LG)
Variable refresh range48–240 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–120 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm0.2292 × 0.2292 mm
Calibration–Factory calibrated; hardware calibration ready (LG Calibration Studio)
Eye careHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free–
Burn-in protectionPixel refresh and panel health indicator–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports–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)2 × HDMI 2.1 (cable included)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with HDR, DSC and AdaptiveSyncDisplayPort 1.4
USB hub detail–1 × USB 3.0 upstream (USB-B), 1 × USB 3.0 downstream
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jack4-pole headphone out (sound and mic), DTS Headphone:X
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.9 kg9 kg
Height adjustment130 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°–
Swivel-360° to 360°–
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand609.31 x 233.40 x 393.32–523.32 mm (W x D x H)605.2 × 249.1 × 469.3–579.3 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand609.31 x 41.95 x 354.30 mm (W x D x H)605.2 × 45.3 × 351.0 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand3.90 kg4.8 kg
Controls–User-defined key; auto input switch; game features include Black Stabiliser, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair and FPS Counter; Hexagon Lighting RGB LEDs
ColoursBlack–
Power and support
Power use21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 70 W maximumLess than 0.5 W sleep, less than 0.3 W off
Energy classE–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)External adapter, 100–240 V
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)–
In the boxStand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m)HDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort cable, USB A-to-B cable

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