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Alienware has just unveiled its latest high-end gaming monitor, the Alienware AW2725Q. This is new Alienware OLED gaming monitor It delivers razor-sharp 4K resolution in the 27-inch panel for a truly amazing level of image quality, all while delivering up to a 240Hz refresh rate for blazing-fast gaming performance.
With other 32-inch, 240Hz, 4K OLED displays, it has already proven itself as some of the Best gaming monitorAvailable, this is new Alienware The panel takes things to the next level as it squeezes those pixels into a smaller 27-inch screen size. The result is a sharper image with a high pixel density of 166 pixels per inch.
Not only does this monitor have a higher pixel density than the likes of the LG 32GS95UE – our current top pick for a gaming monitor – but it actually produces sharper text thanks to the use of QD-OLED panel technology rather than LG’s WOLED technology. The reason for this is that WOLED uses four sub-pixel colors – red, green, blue and white – compared to QD-OLED’s three sub-pixel colors of red, green and blue. This extra pixel essentially confuses anti-aliasing techniques that software uses to improve the appearance of text.
In addition to its incredibly sharp appearance, this display will offer you all the other usual benefits of an OLED display, such as a 0.03ms response time and effectively infinite contrast, thanks to the ability of each individual pixel to completely turn off and create a true black dot image.
We’ve been hands-on with the new monitor ahead of its launch and can vouch that its image looks stunning, although Dell almost shot itself in the foot by setting the display to 60Hz in Windows. I immediately sensed something was wrong while playing Halo on the demo system, so I went into the Windows display settings to see what might be going on. Pretty sure it was only set to that low number. Turn it up to 240Hz and it gets lively with incredibly smooth motion.
The panel features an interesting design, with the back featuring a curved look that Alienware said is a nod to the company looking to re-embrace a distinct alien-like style. I’d say the company has struck the right balance with this monitor, offering something a little different but not too exotic.
The display also uses graphite paper between the panel’s layers to help dissipate heat, which the company says should help reduce the possibility of burn-in. To this end, the screen comes with a three-year warranty that includes a burn-in cover.
For connections, you get DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 with all Nvidia G-Sync and AMD Freesync Premium Pro support, as well as a variable overall refresh rate. There’s also support for eARC to route audio over HDMI.
There are only two downsides to this offer. The first is that the maximum full-screen brightness is just 250nits, which is sufficient for use in dark rooms but at the maximum for brighter environments. Another factor is that QD-OLED can create distracting effects and screen glare in bright lighting. You can see the former in the image above. WOLED panels don’t suffer from this, instead creating a sharper reflection.
One final big positive with this board is its relatively affordable price. With an MSRP of $899, it’s an expensive display but it undercuts a lot of other 4K, 240Hz OLED displays and competes with a lot of 27-inch, 1440p OLED displays as well. The Alienware AW2725Q release date is January 22 in China but March in the US.
