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Alienware · IPS · 27"

Alienware AW2725DM

2560×1440 · 180 Hz

Overall
74
Work
70
Play
86
Amazon
$220
$220
Available on Amazon Updated Aug 30, 2026 Prime FBA
Overall74.4
Work69.7
Play85.6
Refresh100.0
Response92.0
Color95.0
Quality / price67.6

Written analysis

Alienware AW2725DM at a glance

The Alienware AW2725DM is a 27" IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 180 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: high-refresh gaming and fast-paced entertainment, provided the GPU can feed this resolution.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 74.4, with 69.7 work and 85.6 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 95% DCI-P3. Color depth is listed as 10-bit FRC.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 180 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream), 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 74.4, a strong mainstream result for a primary desktop display.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 67.6—an excellent value relative to nearby monitors.

Work / price is 63.4 and play / price is 54.5.

Display data

Full specifications

Panel, color, motion, connectivity, ergonomics, power, and value in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
Alienware
Monitor
Alienware AW2725DM
Launch price
Amazon price
$220
Amazon availability
Available
Price updated
Aug 30, 2026
Launch date
Jan 1, 2025

Panel

Size
27"
Panel type
IPS
Resolution
2560×1440
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
109 PPI
Brightness
400 nits
Contrast
1000:1
Display area
89.84 in²
Viewing angles
178 ° (degrees) / 178 ° (degrees)
Backlight
W-LED
Coating
Anti-glare/Matte (3H)

Color & HDR

Color depth
10-bit FRC
Colors
1073741824
DCI-P3
95.00%
sRGB
Adobe RGB
NTSC
HDR
Local dimming
No

Motion

Refresh rate
180 Hz
Response time
1.00 ms
Input lag
Adaptive sync

Connectivity

Inputs
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream), 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
Speakers

Ergonomics

Height adjustment
Yes
Pivot
Yes
Swivel
Yes
Tilt
No
VESA mount
Yes · 100x100mm

Power & value

Typical power
25.00 W
Max power
80.00 W
Overall
74.4
Work
69.7
Play
85.6
Quality / price
67.6
Work / price
63.4
Play / price
54.5

Additional information

Alternate name
AW2725DM
Features
360-degree ventilation, AlienFX lighting with new AW30 glyph iconography, Alienware Command Center 6.6, AMD FreeSync technology, ComfortView Plus (Hardware Solution), Fast IPS, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, Picture-by-Picture, Picture-in-Picture, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 180
Accessories
DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-A to Type-B cable
Amazon warranty
3-Years Advanced Exchange Service
Amazon dimensions
{'width': 24.13, 'height': 20.45, 'length': 8.11, 'weight': 14.48}

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Amazon

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Amazon listing details

Marketplace feature text kept for reference. Structured specifications above are the source for scores and comparisons.

Essential QHD performance for any game: Explore detailed worlds in high definition with QHD resolution, fluid visuals, and an iconic new design.

Dive into vibrant visuals: Whether you’re exploring open worlds or facing off in battle, you’ll never miss a detail with QHD resolution and fast response time packed into a 27” monitor.

Fluid performance: Get in the game with a smooth 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms gray to gray response time.

Sharp visuals: Enjoy vibrant colors with DCI-P3 95% color coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification.

Game longer: Lock in for marathon gaming sessions with a dedicated console mode and hardware-based low blue light solution that reduces eye strain while preserving color.