Alienware · Updated June 2026
Alienware AW2725D: price, specs & release date
Alienware AW2725D, released 2024-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: newegg.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Alienware AW2725D is listed at $549.99 on newegg.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 18 computer monitors (median $900); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 71/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Rich, vibrant QD-OLED color with wide DCI-P3 gamut coverage; Excellent value for a QD-OLED at roughly $550.
- Skip if No built-in speakers or headphone jack is a dealbreaker.
Is the Alienware AW2725D a good buy?
At $550, the Alienware AW2725D is #4 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900. On the spec sheet, its size of 27 in is the lowest of the 19, its response ms of 0.03 is the lowest of the 17, and its refresh of 280 Hz is above the median of the 19.
Evidence of Record
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3 independent labs measured this product, logging 6 distinct physical metrics between them — color gamut, brightness, dimensional accuracy and 3 more. That is how much independent evidence stands behind any claim about it — not a rating of the product.
color gamut · brightness · dimensional accuracy · capacity · thermal · pixel density
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Alienware AW2725D
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, PCWorld) lab-tested the exact AW2725D and all recommend it: a roughly $500-550 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED with rich, accurate color, inky contrast and smooth 280Hz motion that rivals pricier OLEDs. Shared gripes: no speakers, sparse ports/no USB-C video, and modest 1440p sharpness. All quotes and measured values were confirmed verbatim in the fetched source text.
Based on 3 reviews · 3 lab-tested · 2025-07-18–2026-01-09
Tested by Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, PCWorld
Consistently praised
- Rich, vibrant QD-OLED color with wide DCI-P3 gamut coverage · 3 sources
- Excellent value for a QD-OLED at roughly $550 · 3 sources
- Inky blacks and effectively infinite OLED contrast · 3 sources
- Strong color accuracy out of the box and after calibration · 3 sources
- Smooth 280Hz motion with 0.03ms response and low input lag · 3 sources
Commonly flagged
- No built-in speakers or headphone jack · 3 sources
- Limited I/O with no USB-C video input · 2 sources
- 1440p sharpness is modest next to 4K QD-OLED rivals
- Highly reflective coating can look dim against bright windows
Where reviewers disagree The two sources that discussed bright-room use disagreed on the panel coating: PCWorld called it a 'highly reflective display coat that amps up reflections' and warned it can look dim against sunlit windows, while Tom's Guide reported 'no issues using the monitor in bright sunlight, even with a window behind me,' crediting the monitor's anti-reflective coating.
The sources (3)
Color gamut (DCI-P3): over 111% · HDR peak brightness (HDR Peak 1000 mode): ~460 nits
The Alienware AW2725D is everything an OLED gaming monitor should be for less money than the competition.
I measured over 111% of DCI-P3, making it one of the most colorful monitors I've yet tested.
The only things missing are a headphone jack and internal speakers.
Peak brightness SDR: 253.8 nits · Peak brightness center 10% HDR: 440 nits · Peak brightness full screen 100% HDR: 263 nits · Color accuracy Delta-E: 0.14 · sRGB gamut volume: 190.70% · DCI-P3 gamut volume: 135.10%
The Alienware AW2725D is a peach of a mid-range gaming monitor.
Its QD-OLED panel is beautiful, with rich colors, inky blacks and high levels of contrast.
It lacks the plethora of ports we see on other monitors these days, and there are no built-in speakers
Max sustained SDR brightness: 272 nits · Peak HDR brightness: 834 nits · Color gamut (sRGB / DCI-P3 / AdobeRGB): 100% / 98% / 95% · Default color temperature: 6200K · Pixel density: ~110 ppi
The Alienware AW2725D is a great OLED monitor with an MSRP of just $550, with SDR and HDR image quality that often rivals more expensive alternatives.
It's remarkable to see a $550 OLED monitor deliver color accuracy that beats more expensive competitors.
Sharpness is mediocre, at least by the standards of 2025.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $549.99 US launch MSRP $549.99; Newegg lists as was-price with current sale at $499.99. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alienware |
| Released | 2024-01 |
| Size (in) | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Panel type | QD-OLED |
| Refresh (Hz) | 280 |
| Response ms | 0.03 |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Ports | 1x DP 1.4, 2x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C (DP Alt) |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
Source: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. 27", QHD 2560x1440, QD-OLED (corrected from generic OLED — confirmed QD-OLED by Best Buy/PCWorld/Tom's Hardware reviews), 280Hz, 0.03ms, DisplayHDR True Black 400, DP 1.4 + 2x HDMI 2.1 + 1x USB-C DP Alt, FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync Compatible. Sold direct from Dell/Alienware. MSRP $549.99 confirmed (Tom's Hardware / PCWorld); current sale ~$499.99.
Is the Alienware AW2725D worth it vs cheaper computer monitors?
Alienware AW2725D against its closest cheaper and pricier computer monitors on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Size (in) | Resolution | Panel type | Refresh (Hz) | Response ms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alienware AW2725D this | $549.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 280 | 0.03 |
| BenQ PD2706UA | $499 | 27 | 3840x2160 | IPS | 60 | 5 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED | $649.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 360 | 0.03 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Alienware AW2725D?
Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, PCWorld) lab-tested the exact AW2725D and all recommend it: a roughly $500-550 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED with rich, accurate color, inky contrast and smooth 280Hz motion that rivals pricier OLEDs. Shared gripes: no speakers, sparse ports/no USB-C video, and modest 1440p sharpness. All quotes and measured values were confirmed verbatim in the fetched source text. Praised: Rich, vibrant QD-OLED color with wide DCI-P3 gamut coverage; Excellent value for a QD-OLED at roughly $550; Inky blacks and effectively infinite OLED contrast; Strong color accuracy out of the box and after calibration; Smooth 280Hz motion with 0.03ms response and low input lag. Flagged: No built-in speakers or headphone jack; Limited I/O with no USB-C video input; 1440p sharpness is modest next to 4K QD-OLED rivals; Highly reflective coating can look dim against bright windows. (From 3 tester reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
How much does the Alienware AW2725D cost?
The Alienware AW2725D has a US price of $549.99 (US launch MSRP $549.99; Newegg lists as was-price with current sale at $499.99.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Alienware AW2725D compare on price?
At $550, the Alienware AW2725D is #4 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900.
When was the Alienware AW2725D released?
The Alienware AW2725D was released 2024-01.
What are the Alienware AW2725D's key specs?
Alienware AW2725D (Alienware): size in 27, resolution 2560x1440, panel type QD-OLED, refresh hz 280, response ms 0.03. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $549.99 at newegg.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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