Alienware Launches Its Most Affordable QD-OLED Monitor Yet

The AW2726DM is a 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor priced at $349.99, marking the company's lowest price point for this display technology.

"The company states this is its lowest price point for QD-OLED technology."

The monitor will be available for purchase in North America and EMEA regions via Alienware.com.

Specifications

Display

• Panel type: QD-OLED
• Screen size: 27 inches
• Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
• Refresh rate: 240Hz maximum via DisplayPort 1.4; 120Hz via HDMI 2.1
• Response time: 0.03ms (manufacturer specification)
• Brightness: 200 nits typical; 381 nits peak HDR (as measured by Notebookcheck)
• Color coverage: 99% DCI-P3
• Contrast ratio: Infinite
• HDR support: HDR10, VESA AdaptiveSync

Features

• AMD FreeSync Premium
• TÜV Rheinland 3-star eye comfort certification

Connectivity

• 2x HDMI 2.1
• 1x DisplayPort 1.4
• 1x 3.5mm headphone jack

The monitor does not include USB ports, DisplayPort 2.1, KVM functionality, or support for the Alienware Command Center software.

Design

The monitor has a clean design without exterior RGB lighting or glowing logos. The stand offers adjustable height, tilt, swivel, and pivot.

Warranty

The product includes a three-year warranty covering burn-in. Alienware states the QD-OLED panel uses a graphite-film heatsink designed to reduce burn-in risk.

Context

The AW2726DM was displayed at a Dell media event in New York City, where it was shown running the game Doom: The Dark Ages.

According to multiple sources, high-refresh OLED monitors for gaming typically range in price from $500 to $900.

For comparison, the company previously released the AW2725D, a 27-inch 280Hz OLED monitor, in 2023 at a price of $550.