Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)

Released July 2025

Alienware's lowest-priced 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor, with a 2560 x 1440 panel at 280Hz and HDMI 2.1 FRL on two ports, for PC and console players.

Size: 26.7″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 110
Panel: QD-OLED
Refresh: 280 Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
HDR: True Black 400
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it offers most of what pricier QD-OLEDs do for less, praising its rich colour, deep contrast, sharp picture and fast 280Hz gaming. The common complaints are limited connectivity, with no USB-C input, and no speakers; Tom's Hardware saw slightly green neutral tones in HDR, and PCWorld found the picture adjustments limited.

From tomshardware.com, tomsguide.com and pcworld.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 26.7″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 110 pixels per inch
Panel: QD-OLED
Refresh rate: 280 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 0.03 ms
Brightness (typical): 250 nits
HDR peak brightness: 1,000 nits
HDR certification: DisplayHDR True Black 400
Contrast ratio: 1,500,000:1
Colour range: 99.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage: 99.3%
Colour accuracy (Delta E): Below 1
Screen finish: Glossy
Shape: Flat
Adaptive sync: G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth: 1.07 billion colours (10-bit over HDMI)
Colour accuracy: Delta E < 1 (average) (sRGB); Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3)
Colour modes: Standard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes
HDR detail: 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL
Variable refresh range: 48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch: 0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm
Eye care: ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free
Burn-in protection: Pixel refresh and panel health indicator

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: USB-C, USB-A
Ethernet: No
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz, 10-bit, with HDR and VRR; up to 2160p input for consoles
DisplayPort detail: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, DSC and VRR
USB-C detail: 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)
USB hub detail: USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picture: Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 6.35 kg
Height adjustment: 110 mm
Tilt: -5° to 21°
Swivel: -20° to 20°
Pivot: -90° to 90°
VESA pattern: 100 x 100 mm
Size with stand: 609.51 x 206.00 x 406.41–516.41 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand: 609.51 x 69.48 x 355.58 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand: 3.92 kg
Colours: Dark Blue

Power and support

Power use: 25.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 120 W maximum
Energy class: F
Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
Software: Alienware Command Center
Warranty: 3 years Basic Support with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
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), microfibre cloth

Pros and cons

Pros

280Hz at 2560 x 1440 over DisplayPort 1.4 or either of two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports
Factory calibrated to Delta E < 1 in sRGB and < 2 in DCI-P3; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 with a 1,000-nit peak
Stand adjusts for height (110 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot

Cons

250-nit typical SDR brightness
Only two USB ports (one USB-A, one USB-C at 15W), no USB-C video input
No speakers or headphone jack

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
LGUltraGear OLED 27GX700A	26.5″	2560 × 1440	111	OLED	280 Hz	335 nits	True Black 500	–	Aug 2025
LenovoLegion 27Q-10	26.5″	2560 × 1440	111	QD-OLED	240 Hz	200 nits	–	–	Nov 2025
MSIMAG 274QP QD-OLED X24	26.5″	2560 × 1440	111	QD-OLED	240 Hz	200 nits	–	–	Sept 2025

Sources

Photo: i.dell.com

View right-facing Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D. Gameplay on screen is of The Hidden Ones.; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View left-facing Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D. Gameplay on screen is of The Hidden Ones.; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View rear-facing Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View underside Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View rear-facing Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View rear-facing Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
View Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor AW2725D. Gameplay on screen is of The Hidden Ones.; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…
Alienware monitor close up of the glyph on the back of the monitor.; official Dell image: i.dell.com/is/image/DellContent/content/dam/ss2/product-images/dell-client-prod…

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