Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED (AW2725DF)

Released February 2024

Alienware's 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate, for competitive players who want OLED motion clarity at high frame rates.

Size: 26.7″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 110
Panel: QD-OLED
Refresh: 360 Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
HDR: True Black 400
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is one of the best 1440p gaming monitors, praising its very fast 360Hz response, vivid and accurate colour, crisp detail and strong HDR. The common complaint is the high price; PC Gamer found connectivity limited, and Tom's Hardware noted there are no speakers or headphone jack.

From tomshardware.com, pcgamer.com and windowscentral.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: 360 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 2
Screen finish: Glossy
Shape: Flat
Adaptive sync: FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth: 1.07 billion colours
Colour accuracy: ΔE2000 < 2 (average) in the sRGB and DCI-P3 preset modes; factory calibration report in the box
Colour modes: Standard, Creator (sRGB or DCI-P3), FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes
HDR detail: 450 cd/m² (typical) in DisplayHDR True Black 400; 1000 cd/m² HDR peak; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black and HDR Peak 1000
Variable refresh range: 48–360 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 Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protection: Pixel refresh and panel health indicator; 3-year warranty includes burn-in

Connections

Video inputs: HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 2 × DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: USB-C, 3 × USB-A
Ethernet: No
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz TMDS with HDR and VRR
DisplayPort detail: 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 360 Hz with HDR and VRR
USB-C detail: 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port with BC 1.2 charging (no video)
USB hub detail: USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 2 x Type-A downstream rear; quick access ports with 1 x Type-A and 1 x USB-C (BC 1.2)
Picture by picture: Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 6.7 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: 609.11 x 243.69 x 406.20–516.20 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand: 609.11 x 67.60 x 359.00 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand: 4.30 kg
Colours: Dark Side of the Moon

Power and support

Power use: 27.6 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 130 W maximum
Energy class: G
Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 A (typical)
Software: Alienware Command Center, Dell Display Manager (Easy Arrange)
Warranty: 3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including burn-in (UK)
In the box: Stand, I/O cover, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth, factory calibration report

Pros and cons

Pros

360Hz at 2560 x 1440 over either of two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, with 0.03 ms response
VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 with a 1,000-nit HDR peak; factory calibrated to Delta E < 2 in sRGB and DCI-P3
Stand adjusts for height (110 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot; 3-year warranty covers burn-in

Cons

HDMI 2.1 input runs at up to 144Hz (TMDS), limiting consoles and HDMI-only sources
No HDMI cable in the box, no speakers and no USB-C video input
250-nit typical SDR brightness

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
LGUltraGear OLED GX7 (27GX790A)	26.5″	2560 × 1440	111	OLED	480 Hz	275 nits	True Black 400	–	Nov 2024
AcerPredator X27U F5	26.5″	2560 × 1440	111	QD-OLED	500 Hz	300 nits	True Black 500	65 W	Aug 2025

Sources

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