Dell has recently announced its new 27-inch gaming monitor, the Alienware AW2725Q, which features Samsung Display’s latest 4K and 240 Hz QD-OLED panel. This monitor follows the Alienware AW2725DF, which is currently priced at $899.99 on Amazon, and was showcased at CES 2024. However, there is still no new model to replace the Alienware AW3225QF.
Display Features
The Alienware AW2725Q uses Samsung Display’s Gen 4 QD-OLED panel, achieving a pixel density of 166 PPI and covering 99% of the DCI-P3 color space. Unfortunately, its peak brightness is limited to 250 nits for SDR and 1,000 nits for HDR content (APL 3%). The monitor holds a VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, and it also comes with Dolby Vision HDR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-SYNC certifications.
Design and Connectivity
Dell has designed the Alienware AW2725Q with a versatile stand that offers 110 mm of height adjustment and can pivot (-90°/+90°), swivel (-20°/+20°), and tilt (-5°/+21°) according to user preference. The monitor includes two HDMI 2.1 ports and a five-port USB hub. However, it has a USB Type-C port with a maximum output of 15 W and 5 Gbps, which is less impressive compared to some competitors. Additionally, the single DisplayPort 1.4 connection necessitates the use of Display Stream Compression (DSC) to support 4K resolution at 240 Hz.
Availability and Pricing
The Alienware AW2725Q will first launch in China on January 22. Dell has announced that it will be available in North America in March, priced at CA$1,229.99 and $899.99 in Canada and the US, respectively. Furthermore, the monitor will also be introduced in the Asia-Pacific region in March. However, customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) should expect to see the monitor no sooner than April.
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