Alienware AW-Series AW2725QF 27" Black
Its dual-mode panel lets you switch between a detailed 4K resolution at 180Hz and a fluid FHD resolution at 360Hz, adapting to different game genres on a single 27-inch IPS screen. A 0.5ms response time and G-Sync compatibility eliminate tearing and ghosting, while 95% DCI-P3 coverage with a Creator Mode provides accurate color for content work. This monitor is best for competitive gamers who also edit video or develop games and need one display for both high-speed play and color-critical tasks.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong performance (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong color (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong ergonomic (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 (4K UHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 95% DCI-P3 |
| HDR | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 600, D |
| HDR Support | Dolby Vision |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Touchscreen | No |
| PIP/PBP | Yes |
| Power | 26 |
| Weight | 4.7 kg / 10.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Alienware AW-Series AW2725QF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC | MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 57 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 7680 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | VA | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 180 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 240 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 0.5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | VESA Certified DisplayHDR 600, D | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Compact | Display | Feature | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725QF 27" | 91.8 | 74 | 88.4 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 92 | 82.4 | 75.6 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.4 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 90.6 | 96.2 | 96.9 | 91.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.5 | 74 | 75.7 | 72.6 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 93.2 | 86.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC Compare | 99.4 | 32.3 | 99.7 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 87.7 | 93.2 | 95.7 |
| MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED Compare | 95.9 | 64.1 | 97.3 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 97.9 | 82.4 | 75 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.6 | 82.4 | 98.4 | 97.4 | 72.4 | 56.3 | 99.3 | 98.4 |
Usage Scores
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