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Alienware 27 280Hz (AW2726DL)
Alienware's entry-level 27-inch gaming monitor, a 2560 x 1440 IPS panel at 280Hz with a fully adjustable stand, for gamers on a budget.
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1440
- PPI
- 109
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh
- 280 Hz
- Brightness
- 400 nits
- HDR
- –
- USB-C power
- –
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Sharpness
- 109 pixels per inch
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 280 Hz
- Response time (grey to grey)
- 1 ms
- Brightness (typical)
- 400 nits
- HDR formats
- HDR10
- Contrast ratio
- 1,000:1
- Colour range
- 93% DCI-P3
- DCI-P3 coverage
- 93%
- Screen finish
- Matte
- Shape
- Flat
- Adaptive sync
- FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
- Colour depth
- 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
- HDR detail
- HDR10
- Response time detail
- 1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
- Variable refresh range
- 48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)
- Viewing angles
- 178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
- Pixel pitch
- 0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm (109 ppi)
- Eye care
- Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Connections
- Video inputs
- HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
- USB-C charging
- None
- Ethernet
- No
- Speakers
- No
- HDMI detail
- 1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with FRL, HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort detail
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with DSC, HDR and AdaptiveSync
Design
- Stand adjusts
- Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
- VESA mount
- Yes
- Weight with stand
- 5.01 kg
- Height adjustment
- 130 mm
- Tilt
- -5° to 21°
- Swivel
- -173° to 173°
- Pivot
- -90° to 90°
- VESA pattern
- 100 x 100 mm
- Size with stand
- 613.50 x 214.70 x 381.06–511.06 mm (W x D x H)
- Size without stand
- 613.50 x 48.10 x 358.50 mm (W x D x H)
- Weight without stand
- 3.30 kg
- Colours
- Black
Power and support
- Power use
- 25 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 58 W maximum
- Energy class
- F
- Power supply
- 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)
- Certifications
- AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
- Warranty
- 3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
- In the box
- Stand, Allen key and four M4 screws, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m)
Pros and cons
Pros
- 280Hz at 2560 x 1440 over both DisplayPort and HDMI
- Stand adjusts 130 mm in height, with tilt, pivot and near-full swivel (±173°)
- 93% DCI-P3 and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star)
Cons
- One HDMI port and one DisplayPort only; no USB ports or headphone jack
- 1000:1 IPS contrast and no HDR certification
- No HDMI cable in the box
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Resolution | PPI | Panel | Refresh | Brightness | HDR | USB-C power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27″ | 2560 × 1440 | 109 | IPS | 260 Hz | 400 nits | – | – | Aug 2026 | |
| 27″ | 2560 × 1440 | 109 | IPS | 320 Hz | 450 nits | 400 | – | Oct 2025 | |
| 27″ | 2560 × 1440 | 109 | IPS | 320 Hz | 400 nits | 400 | – | Feb 2025 |
Sources
- dell.com/en-gb/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-gaming-monitor-aw2726dl/aw2…
- dl.dell.com/content/manual36468326-alienware-27-280hz-gaming-monitor-aw2726dl-u…
- eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2568271
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