The Dell Alienware AW2725Q is a premium 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. With a 27-inch screen, it competes against other models with the same screen specs, like the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED. Part of the Alienware lineup, it's a smaller alternative to the Dell Alienware AW3225QF, which is another QD-OLED with the same resolution and refresh rate, but unlike the curved screen of the larger model, the AW2725Q has a flat screen instead. It has typical gaming features, like VRR support and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. It also comes with some extra perks, like Dolby Vision and an eARC port that supports Dolby Atmos passthrough to a compatible receiver or soundbar. Like most OLED monitors, it also has settings to help reduce the risk of burn-in, and it comes with a three-year warranty in the United States, although this can vary between regions.
Our Verdict
The Dell AW2725Q is fantastic for PC gaming. It has a high 240Hz refresh rate with support for all common VRR formats, and motion looks sharp across its VRR range. Plus, it has low input lag for a responsive feel. It also delivers remarkable picture quality with deep and inky blacks in dark rooms without any blooming and small highlights that pop against the rest of the image. It even displays a wide range of vivid colors for realistic images. However, the main downside for gaming is that it has distracting VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
Extremely sharp motion.
240Hz refresh rate with VRR support.
Low input lag at any refresh rate.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
Wide range of bright and vivid colors.
Raised black levels and desaturated colors in bright rooms.
Distracting VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
Inaccurate PQ EOTF tracking.
The Dell AW2725Q is incredible for console gaming. It supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to take full advantage of modern gaming consoles, including supporting Dolby Vision with an Xbox Series X|S. Motion looks sharp thanks to its near-instantaneous response time, and it also has low input lag for a responsive feel. Besides the fact that its high resolution delivers detailed images, it also has remarkable picture quality with deep blacks in dark rooms, vivid colors, and bright highlights.
Extremely sharp motion.
Low input lag at any refresh rate.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
Wide range of bright and vivid colors.
Works well with any console.
Raised black levels and desaturated colors in bright rooms.
Inaccurate PQ EOTF tracking.
The Dell AW2725Q is great for work, for the most part. Text looks sharp thanks to its high 4k resolution, and its excellent ergonomics also make it easy to adjust. While it has very good reflection handling that helps reduce glare from bright light sources, it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. However, the biggest downside is the fact that it risks burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time, which is a concern if you only work on it all day, every day.
Sharp text clarity.
Versatile ergonomics.
Very good reflection handling.
Not bright enough to fight a lot of glare.
Risk of burn-in.
The Dell AW2725Q is excellent for content creation. Your content looks realistic, particularly in HDR, thanks to its wide range of vivid colors, deep blacks in dark rooms, and bright highlights. However, you need to calibrate it if you want accurate colors in SDR, as there are some issues before calibration. Besides that, its 4k resolution delivers detailed and crisp images, and it has very good reflection handling if you want to use it in a bright room, but it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare. The biggest drawback for using it for content creation is its risk of burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements, like if you use the same program all the time.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
Wide range of bright and vivid colors.
Sharp text clarity.
Very good reflection handling.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Raised black levels and desaturated colors in bright rooms.
Not bright enough to fight a lot of glare.
Risk of burn-in.
Inaccuracy issues before calibration.
The Dell AW2725Q has okay brightness. While small highlights pop in HDR, it doesn't get bright enough to fight intense glare.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Not bright enough to fight a lot of glare.
The Dell AW2725Q has a near-instantaneous response time for extremely sharp motion.
Extremely sharp motion.
The Dell AW2725Q has remarkable HDR picture quality. It displays deep and inky blacks in dark rooms and displays a wide range of vivid colors. However, using it in a bright room causes the black levels to rise and dark colors to quickly desaturate, which negatively impacts the picture quality.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
Wide range of bright and vivid colors.
Raised black levels and desaturated colors in bright rooms.
The Dell AW2725Q has outstanding SDR picture quality. It displays deep blacks in dark rooms and a wide range of colors.
Deep and inky blacks in dark rooms.
Wide range of bright and vivid colors.
The Dell AW2725Q has great color accuracy. Although it comes with a fairly accurate sRGB mode, there are still some issues, and you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
Uniform screen.
Inaccuracy issues before calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
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Updated Jan 19, 2026:
We confirmed that the PQ EOTF tracking is the same with firmware M2B103.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Sep 05, 2025:
Clarified that this monitor competes with the MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch Dell AW2725Q, which is the only size available. The results are only valid for this monitor, but you can see how it compares to other QD-OLEDs in the Dell Alienware lineup. There's also the Dell Alienware AW2725QF in the lineup, but it's a different monitor with an IPS panel and Dual-Resolution mode.
| Name | Size | Max Refresh Rate | Native Resolution | HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth | Dolby Vision | Curved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AW2725Q | 27" | 240Hz | 4k | Yes | Yes | No |
| AW2725DF | 27" | 360Hz | 1440p | No | No | No |
| AW3225QF | 32" | 240Hz | 4k | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in January 2025. We tested it with firmware M2B101.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell AW2725Q is a high-end gaming monitor with a 27-inch, 4k 240Hz QD-OLED screen. This makes it a smaller alternative to 32-inch models that have the same screen specs, like the Dell Alienware AW3225QF, as it has higher pixel density and better text clarity than those. In a saturated market of 4k QD-OLEDs that all perform so similarly, there's nothing in particular that stands out about this one, except for the fact that it costs less than the competition. It also has some useful perks, like an eARC port and Dolby Vision support that makes full use of content available in that format. However, it lacks some features its competitors have, like the DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth and KVM switch on the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM. When comparing it to its competition, you have to think about whether you want to pay more for those features or save some money by getting the Dell.
Also, see our recommendations for the best Dell monitors, the best monitor brands, and the best 120Hz monitors.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM and the Dell Alienware AW2725Q are competing 27-inch, 4k, 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitors. They perform similarly, but there are still some differences between the two. The ASUS gets brighter overall, making it the better choice for gaming in bright rooms, and it has better PQ EOTF tracking. The ASUS also has extra features that the Dell doesn't have, like DisplayPort 2.1 bandwidth and a USB hub that includes a KVM switch and USB-C port, which is something to consider if you want to connect multiple devices and sources.
The Dell Alienware AW2725Q and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G81SF S27FG810S are 27-inch 4k QD-OLED gaming monitors. Both models are extremely similar, apart from their screen finish. The Samsung has a matte screen, while the Dell has a glossy screen, so you may want to choose between them based on whichever type of finish you prefer. Otherwise, given their similarities, you may want to get whichever costs less.
The Dell Alienware AW2725QF and the Dell Alienware AW2725Q are both 4k gaming monitors, but despite sharing similar names, they're very different. The AW2725Q uses a QD-OLED panel that has better picture quality, especially in HDR, and better motion handling than the AW2725QF. The AW2725Q also has a higher 240Hz refresh rate with a 4k signal, but the AW2725QF has a Dual-Resolution mode that boosts its refresh rate to 360Hz with a 1080p resolution. The AW2725QF has some advantages, like the fact that it's more accurate out of the box and that it doesn't risk burn-in with constant exposure to static elements like on the AW2725Q.
The Dell Alienware AW2725Q and the Dell Alienware AW2725DF are different types of 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitors. Choosing one over another comes down to which combination of refresh rate and resolution you want, as the AW2725Q has a higher 4k resolution, while the AW2725DF has a higher 360Hz refresh rate. The AW2725Q is also the better choice for console gaming as it supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, which the AW2725DF doesn't.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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