Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED (AW2725Q)

Released January 2025

Alienware's 27-inch-class (26.7-inch viewable) 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision, for PC and console players who want a sharp, fast OLED screen.

Size: 26.7″
Resolution: 3840 × 2160
PPI: 165
Panel: QD-OLED
Refresh: 240 Hz
Brightness: 250 nits
HDR: True Black 400
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the dense 4K QD-OLED gives a very sharp, colourful picture with strong HDR and fast, responsive gaming, and Tom's Hardware found colour accurate out of the box. PC Gamer and TechRadar found it a modest step over earlier OLEDs and no brighter, TechRadar warned it needs a powerful graphics card, and Tom's Hardware noted there are no speakers.

From tomshardware.com, pcgamer.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 26.7″
Resolution: 3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness: 165 pixels per inch
Panel: QD-OLED
Refresh rate: 240 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
HDR formats: HDR10, Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio: 1,500,000:1
Colour range: 99% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage: 99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E): Below 2
Screen finish: Glossy
Shape: Flat
Adaptive sync: G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth: 1.07 billion colours
Colour accuracy: Delta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, DCI-P3)
Colour modes: Standard, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, Creator (DCI-P3 or sRGB, gamma 1.8 to 2.6), Game 1–3, Warm, Cool, Custom Color
HDR detail: Peak 1000 cd/m² at 3% APL; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR, Custom Color HDR, DisplayHDR True Black (400 cd/m²) and HDR Peak 1000
Viewing angles: 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch: 0.153 mm x 0.153 mm
Eye care: ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution); flicker-free
Burn-in protection: Pixel refresh, pixel shift and panel health indicator; graphite heat-sink sheet; 3-year warranty includes burn-in

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: USB-C, 3 × USB-A
Ethernet: No
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: 2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz with HDR and VRR; HDMI 1 has eARC/ARC for Dolby Atmos pass-through
DisplayPort detail: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 240 Hz with DSC
USB-C detail: 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (no video)
USB hub detail: USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 3 x Type-A downstream (one with 10 W charging); 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picture: Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Audio out: HDMI eARC/ARC (Dolby Atmos pass-through)

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes
Weight with stand: 6.79 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 210 x 406.01–516.01 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand: 609.51 x 72.63 x 355.97 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand: 4.30 kg
Controls: Joystick with Menu Launcher on-screen menu
Colours: Interstellar Indigo

Power and support

Power use: 39.4 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 190 W maximum
Power supply: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.2 A (typical)
Software: Alienware Command Center 6.6
Certifications: ENERGY STAR 8.0, TCO Certified, TÜV Rheinland low blue light (hardware)
Warranty: 3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service, including burn-in (UK)
In the box: Stand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth

Pros and cons

Pros

4K on a 26.7-inch panel gives 166 ppi, with 240Hz over DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) or either of two HDMI 2.1 ports
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, with VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 and a 1,000-nit HDR peak
Stand adjusts for height (110 mm), tilt, swivel and pivot, and the 3-year warranty covers burn-in

Cons

250-nit typical SDR brightness
No built-in speakers or headphone jack; sound goes out over HDMI eARC or USB
The only USB-C port is a 15W downstream port, with no video input or laptop charging

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
ASUSROG Strix OLED XG27UCDMG	26.5″	3840 × 2160	166	QD-OLED	240 Hz	250 nits	True Black 400	90 W	Apr 2025
ASUSROG Swift OLED PG27UCWM	26.5″	3840 × 2160	166	OLED	240 Hz	250 nits	True Black 400	90 W	Jul 2026
SamsungOdyssey OLED G8 G81SF 27-inch	27″	3840 × 2160	163	QD-OLED	240 Hz	250 nits	True Black 400	–	Apr 2025

Sources

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