Alienware · Updated June 2026
Alienware AW2725DF: price, specs & release date
Alienware AW2725DF, released 2024-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: newegg.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Alienware AW2725DF is listed at $899.99 on newegg.com as of 2026-06-27, #9 cheapest of 18 computer monitors (median $900); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 63/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Exceptional 360Hz motion clarity with imperceptible blur (0.03ms pixel response); Wide, accurate color gamut (98-100% sRGB/DCI-P3) with vivid QD-OLED picture.
- Skip if Modest SDR brightness (~244-245 nits tested) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Alienware AW2725DF a good buy?
At $900, the Alienware AW2725DF is #9 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 360 Hz is above the median of the 19.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
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- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 7 physical metrics — brightness, latency, color gamut and 4 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
brightness · latency · color gamut · thermal · gamma · max refresh rate · contrast ratio
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Alienware AW2725DF
Both whitelisted lab-testing sources (PCWorld, Reviewed/USA Today) were re-fetched and fully confirmed: all quotes appear verbatim and all measured values are stated with units on each page. Both review the exact AW2725DF model. RTINGS and Tom's Hardware were excluded from this consensus (not present in the draft; their bodies returned no copyable text). Both testers praise the 360Hz QD-OLED's motion clarity, wide/accurate color, and OLED contrast, while flagging modest SDR brightness (~244 nits) and QD-OLED subpixel text-rendering weakness at 1440p.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-01-11–2024-03-28
Consistently praised
- Exceptional 360Hz motion clarity with imperceptible blur (0.03ms pixel response) · 2 sources
- Wide, accurate color gamut (98-100% sRGB/DCI-P3) with vivid QD-OLED picture · 2 sources
- High OLED contrast for HDR (Reviewed measured 14,480:1 tested)
Commonly flagged
- Modest SDR brightness (~244-245 nits tested) · 2 sources
- QD-OLED subpixel/text sharpness weakness at 1440p on 27-inch
Where reviewers disagree On contrast, only Reviewed (USA Today) quantifies it, reporting a finite tested contrast of 14,480:1; PCWorld does not state a finite contrast ratio for this model, so the two labs cannot be said to agree on a contrast figure. The subpixel/text-rendering weakness is only explicitly stated by PCWorld among the two surviving sources.
The sources (2)
Peak brightness (SDR): 245 nits · Peak brightness (HDR, 10% window): 313 nits · Peak brightness (HDR, 100% window): 207 nits · Pixel response time (quoted spec): 0.03 ms · Color gamut (DCI-P3): 98% · Color gamut (AdobeRGB): 94% · Default color temperature: 6300K · Gamma: 2.2 · Max refresh rate: 360Hz
The AW2725DF boasts a maximum refresh rate of 360Hz, a significant upgrade over the 240Hz refresh rate found across most 27-inch OLED monitors in 2023.
Even the smallest details remain visible in fast-moving objects.
1440p resolution is normally at least adequate on a 27-inch display, but QD-OLED monitors have a sub-pixel structure that tends to conflict with Windows text rendering.
Peak brightness (SDR, tested): 243.7 nits · Peak brightness (HDR 4% window, tested): 824 nits · Pixel response time (GtG): 0.03 ms · Color gamut (sRGB, tested): 100% · Color gamut (DCI-P3, tested): 99% · Contrast ratio (tested): 14,480:1 · Max refresh rate: 360Hz
That a monitor can look so good and run this smoothly is simply a marvel.
Running Blur Busters' UFO Test, motion blur is imperceptible.
The screen is way too easy to smear, and not so easy to clear.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $899.99 US launch MSRP $899.99 per Dell/Alienware (corroborated by Notebookcheck launch coverage and Windows Central review). Corrected from $649.99, which was a discounted retailer figure, not the launch MSRP. Frequently discounted to ~$499-625 since. |
|---|---|
| Brand | Alienware |
| Released | 2024-09 |
| Size (in) | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Panel type | QD-OLED |
| Refresh (Hz) | 360 |
| Response ms | 0.03 |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Ports | 2x DP 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen1, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen1 |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible |
Source: newegg.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by amazon.com. Panel (QD-OLED), resolution (WQHD 2560x1440), refresh (360Hz), response (0.03ms), DisplayHDR True Black 400, FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync Compatible confirmed by Amazon listing and Windows Central / PCWorld / Tom's Hardware reviews. PRICE CORRECTED: launch MSRP is $899.99 (Notebookcheck launch coverage, Windows Central) — the prior $649.99 was a retailer discount, a region/discount trap. PORTS CORRECTED: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 + 1x HDMI 2.1 (prior '1x DP / 2x HDMI' was inverted) plus USB-C and USB-A hub, per Amazon spec listing.
Is the Alienware AW2725DF worth it vs cheaper computer monitors?
Alienware AW2725DF 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 AW2725DF this | $899.99 | 27 | 2560x1440 | QD-OLED | 360 | 0.03 |
| MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED | $859.99 | 31.5 | 3840x2160 | QD-OLED | 240 | 0.03 |
| ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG32UCWMG | $999 | 31.5 | 3840x2160 | WOLED | 240 | 0.03 |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Alienware AW2725DF?
Both whitelisted lab-testing sources (PCWorld, Reviewed/USA Today) were re-fetched and fully confirmed: all quotes appear verbatim and all measured values are stated with units on each page. Both review the exact AW2725DF model. RTINGS and Tom's Hardware were excluded from this consensus (not present in the draft; their bodies returned no copyable text). Both testers praise the 360Hz QD-OLED's motion clarity, wide/accurate color, and OLED contrast, while flagging modest SDR brightness (~244 nits) and QD-OLED subpixel text-rendering weakness at 1440p. Praised: Exceptional 360Hz motion clarity with imperceptible blur (0.03ms pixel response); Wide, accurate color gamut (98-100% sRGB/DCI-P3) with vivid QD-OLED picture; High OLED contrast for HDR (Reviewed measured 14,480:1 tested). Flagged: QD-OLED subpixel/text sharpness weakness at 1440p on 27-inch; Modest SDR brightness (~244-245 nits tested). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Alienware AW2725DF cost?
The Alienware AW2725DF has a US price of $899.99 (US launch MSRP $899.99 per Dell/Alienware (corroborated by Notebookcheck launch coverage and Windows Central review). Corrected from $649.99, which was a discounted retailer figure, not the launch MSRP. Frequently discounted to ~$499-625 since.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Alienware AW2725DF compare on price?
At $900, the Alienware AW2725DF is #9 cheapest of the 18 computer monitors we track, where the median is $900.
When was the Alienware AW2725DF released?
The Alienware AW2725DF was released 2024-09.
What are the Alienware AW2725DF's key specs?
Alienware AW2725DF (Alienware): size in 27, resolution 2560x1440, panel type QD-OLED, refresh hz 360, response ms 0.03. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $899.99 at newegg.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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