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Dell Alienware AW2725Q vs Dell Alienware AW2726DM

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Dell Alienware AW2725Q27-inch 4K OLED gaming
Size
27"
Resolution
3840x2160
Panel
QD-OLED
Refresh
240Hz
HDMI 2.1
Piqelo Score86/100Current published score · 93% confidence
Piqelo Score86/100Our overall product assessment
Search Score87/100Match to your preferences

Match estimate · research ongoing

How these scores work

The Piqelo Score is our published assessment of this exact product, including value. Your search does not change it. The Search Score uses the underlying research, your preferences and comparison with similarly priced products. Value is counted once; budget and required features are hard limits.

Product score published: 2026-10-07.

The match remains an estimate while supporting research is checked. It is not a new final product score.

Price comparison: $525.00 to $874.98 (±25% of this product’s price). Comparable evidence is limited.

Compare similar products
  • Dell Alienware AW2725DF 27" · $602.25 · Piqelo Score 85/100
  • ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP 27" · $765.00 · Piqelo Score 82/100
Choose this for

Sharp 27-inch 4K gaming and modern console use

Think twice if

You need USB-C docking/KVM or a static office-first display

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Dell Alienware AW2726DMOLED value gaming
Size
27"
Resolution
2560x1440
Panel
QD-OLED
Refresh
240Hz
Piqelo Score84/100Current published score · 90% confidence
Piqelo Score84/100Our overall product assessment
Search Score84/100Match to your preferences

Match estimate · research ongoing

How these scores work

The Piqelo Score is our published assessment of this exact product, including value. Your search does not change it. The Search Score uses the underlying research, your preferences and comparison with similarly priced products. Value is counted once; budget and required features are hard limits.

Product score published: 2026-10-08.

The match remains an estimate while supporting research is checked. It is not a new final product score.

Price comparison: $262.50 to $437.48 (±25% of this product’s price). Comparable evidence is limited.

Choose this for

Lower-cost entry into 240Hz QD-OLED PC gaming

Think twice if

You need HDMI 2.1 4K120 console support, USB-C or KVM

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The differences that matter

Monitor specifications side by side
What mattersAlienware AW2725QAlienware AW2726DM
Screen size27"27"
Resolution3840x21602560x1440
PanelQD-OLEDQD-OLED
Native refresh240Hz240Hz
Dual modeNot listedNot listed
Response specification0.03 ms GTG0.03 ms GTG
HDMI 2.1YesNo
USB-C powerNot listedNot listed
KVM switchingNoNo
UltrawideNoNo

These are product specifications. Source-reported response and delay measurements appear in the test results below.

From the full reviews

What you gain. What you give up.

Dell Alienware AW2725Q

A 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with high pixel density, very fast motion and HDMI 2.1 console compatibility.

Plus points
  • 4K 240Hz QD-OLED combines detail with extremely sharp motion
  • HDMI 2.1 supports modern console features
  • Deep blacks and vivid color create strong HDR impact
Keep in mind
  • No USB-C laptop-docking or KVM workflow
  • QD-OLED blacks can lift in bright rooms
  • OLED burn-in risk matters for constant static work
PC gamingConsoleCreatorMixed use

Dell Alienware AW2726DM

A 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED positioned as a lower-cost entry into OLED gaming, with 240Hz refresh and excellent motion response.

Plus points
  • 240Hz QD-OLED motion clarity
  • Deep blacks and wide color
  • Strong gaming value positioning
Keep in mind
  • No HDMI 2.1 4K120 console path
  • No USB hub or KVM
  • Limited brightness versus stronger OLED implementations
PC gamingMixed use
Independent testing

Picture quality and motion, explained

Keep the source, picture mode and test method in view. Results from different methods are not directly comparable.

Dell Alienware AW2725Q

Test results

Image quality, explained

Selected independent measurements, with what they mean in everyday use. Picture mode and test method matter; these results are not additional Piqelo scores.

Everyday brightness

Higher = brighter
SDR brightness
262 nitsMaximum SDR

SDR is everyday desktop content. More brightness can help in a lit room; reflections and the size of the bright area still matter.

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

Tom's HardwareRead the test ↗

HDR highlights

Higher = brighter highlights
HDR peak
935 nits

HDR measures bright highlights in games and video. A small-window peak is different from full-screen brightness, so check the window and mode.

The cited prose does not specify the exact peak window size.

PCWorldRead the test ↗

Color accuracy

Lower ΔE = less error
Grayscale error · ΔE
1.74 DeltaEDefault

Delta E measures the difference from the target color or gray. A calibrated result describes that setup; it does not establish factory accuracy.

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

Tom's HardwareRead the test ↗

No independent measured result in this profile yet for black depth & contrast, color range, motion & delay, screen consistency.

Explore all findings, test settings and sources

Dell Alienware AW2726DM

Test results

Image quality, explained

Selected independent measurements, with what they mean in everyday use. Picture mode and test method matter; these results are not additional Piqelo scores.

Everyday brightness

Higher = brighter
SDR brightness
189 nitscalibrated maximum
SDR brightness
30 nitsminimum

SDR is everyday desktop content. More brightness can help in a lit room; reflections and the size of the bright area still matter.

TechSpotRead the test ↗

HDR highlights

Higher = brighter highlights
HDR brightness
380 nits2% window
HDR brightness
380 nits10% window
HDR brightness
186 nits100% window

HDR measures bright highlights in games and video. A small-window peak is different from full-screen brightness, so check the window and mode.

TechSpotRead the test ↗

Color accuracy

Lower ΔE = less error
Grayscale error · ΔE
4.15 DeltaEOut of box
Grayscale error · ΔE
0.56 DeltaECalibrated

Delta E measures the difference from the target color or gray. A calibrated result describes that setup; it does not establish factory accuracy.

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

Tom's HardwareRead the test ↗

Motion & delay

Lower time = faster
Black-to-white response
0.24 msOne-inch square

Pixel response affects moving edges. Input lag is delay before the image starts changing; screen draw and signal processing are separate tests. Compare like-for-like methods.

Response, signal processing and total lag are different metrics; do not compare across lab methods.

Tom's HardwareRead the test ↗

No independent measured result in this profile yet for black depth & contrast, color range, screen consistency.

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Living with it

Owner experience and recurring cautions

Dell Alienware AW2725Q

Dell Alienware AW2726DM

Research & details

Explore the evidence behind both reviews

Every attached finding, measurement, source and limitation stays available.

Dell Alienware AW2725Q

Sources, findings & specifications
Recommendation stabilityHighMultiple independent sources support a high-confidence exact-model profile.
Owner evidence4.7/5Exact-model owner signal is kept separate from expert testing.
Current buying routes4Commerce never changes the recommendation order.

Official product views

Dell Alienware AW2725Q

All exact-model findings

Supported finding · sdr image

TechRadar emphasizes the unusually crisp pixel density and strong image quality of 4K at 27 inches.

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Trade-off · connectivity docking

There is no USB-C video input, and driving 4K at high frame rates requires a powerful GPU.

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Supported finding · connectivity

The model lacks USB-C video input; the review treats that omission as part of its simpler feature set.

PCWorld Open exact source →
Supported finding · hdr image

PCWorld measured 935 nits peak HDR output. Brightness declined as larger areas were illuminated, so this peak cannot be used as full-screen luminance. HDR10 and Dolby Vision support were verified in the original review.

HDR peak
935 nits

The cited prose does not specify the exact peak window size.

PCWorld Open exact source →
Supported finding · sdr image

Tom's Hardware measured SDR 262 nits (Maximum SDR).

SDR brightness
262 nitsMaximum SDR

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

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Supported finding · motion

Tom's Hardware reported 4 ms full-white screen draw (4K 240Hz); 18 ms total control lag (4K 240Hz).

full white screen draw
4 ms4K 240Hz · 240Hz
total control lag
18 ms4K 240Hz · 240Hz

Response, signal processing and total lag are different metrics; do not compare across lab methods.

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Supported finding · color

Default grayscale error was 1.74 dE; calibrated gamut error was 0.86 dE.

Grayscale error · ΔE
1.74 DeltaEDefault
gamut delta e
0.86 DeltaECalibrated Custom Color

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

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Supported finding · color

PCWorld measured 100% sRGB, 98% DCI-P3, 92% Adobe RGB gamut coverage.

color gamut coverage
100%Tested native mode · sRGB
color gamut coverage
98%Tested native mode · DCI-P3
color gamut coverage
92%Tested native mode · Adobe RGB

Coverage is distinct from gamut volume and does not establish color accuracy.

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Original sources

Owner context · excluded from rating · 4.7/5 · 214 reviewsExact AW2725Q pool: 4.7/5 from 214 reviews. Color, refresh and resolution lead retailer themes. Incentives/Tech Insider reviews occur; retain context under the Monitor owner gate.No separate unincentivized aggregate verified; all 214 ratings excluded from Monitor numeric owner volume.Checked 2026-10-05Open exact source →
Manufacturer specification sourceDell evidence for Dell Alienware AW2725Q.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceExact-model 4K 240Hz review finds compelling gaming value at launch. A simpler connection set lacks USB-C video; historical price is not a live quote.Checked 2026-10-07Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceRTINGS evidence for Dell Alienware AW2725Q.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceIndependent exact-model review highlights the unusually sharp 27-inch 4K QD-OLED presentation, strong HDR and gaming performance, with high pricing, no USB-C video input and demanding GPU requirements as trade-offs.Checked 2026-09-29Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceIndependent exact-model review praises the sharp, smooth and vivid 4K OLED image plus ergonomic design, while noting premium pricing and brightness/glare limitations.Checked 2026-09-29Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceIndependent exact-model lab review praises the 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED panel for HDR, color accuracy, motion clarity and low input lag, while noting the absence of variable SDR brightness and internal speakers.Checked 2026-10-07Open exact source →
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Dell Alienware AW2726DM

Sources, findings & specifications
Recommendation stabilityHighMultiple independent sources support a high-confidence exact-model profile.
Owner evidence4.8/5Exact-model owner signal is kept separate from expert testing.
Current buying routes4Commerce never changes the recommendation order.

Official product views

Dell Alienware AW2726DM

All exact-model findings

Supported finding · hdr image

TechSpot measured 380 nits at both 2% and 10% HDR windows, 186 nits full-screen and 260 nits averaged across eight real scenes. The low-cost panel omits a Peak 1000 mode.

HDR brightness
380 nits2% window
HDR brightness
380 nits10% window
HDR brightness
186 nits100% window
HDR real-scene average
260 nits8 scenes
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Supported finding · sdr image

After calibration TechSpot measured 189 nits maximum and 30 nits minimum SDR output. Uniform brightness is enabled by default and cannot be disabled.

SDR brightness
189 nitscalibrated maximum
SDR brightness
30 nitsminimum
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Supported finding · hdr image

WIRED measured sustained SDR at 202 nits and HDR at 398 nits with a 10% window. Full-screen HDR was no brighter than SDR. These are separate measurements from TechSpot’s calibrated test.

SDR brightness
202 nitssustained
HDR brightness
398 nits10% window
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Supported finding · motion

Tom's Hardware reported 0.24 ms black-to-white transition (One-inch square); 13.6 ms total control lag (Tested gaming mode).

Black-to-white response
0.24 msOne-inch square
total control lag
13.6 msTested gaming mode

Response, signal processing and total lag are different metrics; do not compare across lab methods.

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Supported finding · color

Grayscale error improved from 4.15 to 0.56 dE with calibration. Gamut error improved from 2.50 to 1.74 dE.

Grayscale error · ΔE
4.15 DeltaEOut of box
Grayscale error · ΔE
0.56 DeltaECalibrated
gamut delta e
2.5 DeltaEOut of box
gamut delta e
1.74 DeltaECalibrated

One independently tested sample; lab settings and methods affect results.

Tom's Hardware Open exact source →

Original sources

Exact-model owner reviews · 4.8/5 · 307 reviewsA large exact-model owner sample rates the AW2726DM very highly, reinforcing its gaming-first fit.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Manufacturer specification sourceDell is attached as manufacturer specification evidence for Dell Alienware AW2726DM.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceRTINGS is attached as independent expert evidence for Dell Alienware AW2726DM.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceOriginal budget 27-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED review evaluates AW2726DM's feature choices. AW2725DM and AW2728DM results are excluded.Checked 2026-09-30Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceDedicated AW2726DM QHD 240Hz QD-OLED test adds exact-model evidence beyond a general OLED buying guide. Review-time pricing is not a current quote.Checked 2026-10-07Open exact source →
Context source · excluded from ratingGeneral category or buying-guide context. Does not establish an independent exact-model test or supply a numeric Piqelo Rating component.Checked 2026-09-28Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceDedicated AW2726DM hands-on review assesses the 27-inch 240Hz QD-OLED as an affordable gaming screen. Distinct from manufacturer warranty claims and AW2728DM.Checked 2026-09-30Open exact source →
Independent expert sourceThe review measured 202-nit sustained SDR and 398-nit HDR at a 10% window. Low brightness is the main compromise; the display works best with controlled room lighting.Checked 2026-09-30Open exact source →
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