Monitors · Review
Dell Alienware AW2726DM
The cheapest credible route to OLED gaming, provided your room isn't too bright.
87
out of 100
Our verdict
The AW2726DM is Dell's lowest-priced OLED gaming monitor, a 27-inch 1440p 240Hz QD-OLED that launched at $349.99. Engadget and PCWorld both highlight deep blacks, rich color and a three-year warranty that includes burn-in, and Tom's Hardware calls it a price breakthrough for desktop OLED. The savings show in mediocre brightness, a glossy finish prone to glare, HDMI capped at 120Hz and no USB ports or speakers. Reviewers also note text fringing typical of QD-OLED.
What's good
- OLED contrast and response at a budget price
- 240Hz at 1440p
- Three-year warranty including burn-in
What's not
- Mediocre SDR and HDR brightness
- HDMI limited to 120Hz
- No USB ports or speakers
- Glossy screen reflects room light
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Size
- 26.5" viewable (16:9)
- Resolution
- 2560x1440
- Panel
- QD-OLED, glossy
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz over DisplayPort (120Hz over HDMI)
- Response time
- 0.03ms GtG
- Brightness
- 200 nits typical, 400 nits peak (HDR10)
- Ports
- DP 1.4, 2x HDMI, headphone jack; no USB