MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2026
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Dell Alienware AW2726DM vs Dell Alienware AW2725Q Comparison
Dell Alienware AW2726DM vs Dell Alienware AW2725Q compares two monitors with different strengths for picture quality, motion, and everyday use. Dell Alienware AW2726DM is specified with 26.5-inch / QD-OLED / QHD, while Dell Alienware AW2725Q uses 26.5-inch / QD-OLED / 4K / Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED). Both are listed at 48Hz – 240Hz refresh. Both list 99% DCI-P3 coverage. Dell Alienware AW2725Q’s clearest advantages are higher native resolution, higher listed typical brightness, and USB-C video connectivity. The better choice depends on which of those differences matters most in your setup.
OLED
Dell
8.6
/10
QD-OLEDPanel Type
110 PPIPixel Density
26.5-inchScreen Size
HDMI 2.1HDMI Version
OLED
Dell
8.4
/10
YesAMD FreeSync
QD-OLEDPanel Type
Self-emissiveBacklight Type
Display / HDR 400…HDR Support
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 8.4 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Series | Alienware | -- |
| Model | AW2726DM | Alienware AW2725Q |
| Full Product Name | Dell Alienware AW2726DM | Dell Alienware AW2725Q |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Available Colors | Black | Black |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 26.5-inch | 26.5 in |
| Exact Diagonal | -- | 673.2 mm (26.50 in) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | -- | 589.97 mm (23.23 in) |
| Active Display Height | -- | 332.93 mm (13.11 in) |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | -- | 90.53% |
| Panel Type? | QD-OLED | QD-OLED (Samsung) |
| Panel Technology | QD-OLED panel (deep blacks + rich colors) Display / HDR 400 True Black 240Hz Adaptive Sync +FreeSync 0.03 ms ultra-fast response 10-bit color (1.07B colors) Anti-glare coating +Low Blue Light |
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| Backlight Type? | -- | Self-emissive (no backlight — OLED) |
| 3D Support | -- | No |
| Screen Coating | -- | Glossy |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 110 PPI | 165 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm | 0.155 mm (millimeters) |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10-bit | 10 bits |
| FRC | -- | No |
| Display Colors | 1.07 Billion | 1073.7 million colors (30 bits) |
| Typical Brightness | -- | 250 cd/m² |
| Static Contrast Ratio | -- | 1500000 : 1 |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | -- | 178 ° |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | -- | 178 ° |
| HDR Support? | -- | Display / HDR 400 True BlackHDR10Dolby Vision |
| HDR10? | -- | Yes |
| sRGB Coverage | -- | 100% |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | -- | 99% |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate Range | 48Hz – 240Hz | 48 Hz - 240 Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | -- | 0.03 ms |
| AMD FreeSync? | -- | Yes (Premium Pro) |
| NVIDIA G-Sync? | -- | Compatible |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2×HDMI 2.1 |
2 |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.1 | 2.1 |
| HDMI eARC | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Input | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 | 1 |
| DisplayPort Version | DisplayPort 1.4 | 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | -- | 1× USB-C |
| HDCP Support | -- | Yes |
| HDCP Version | -- | HDCP 2.2 |
| USB-A Ports | -- | 3 |
| USB-B Upstream | -- | 1× USB-B |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 × 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 × 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 130 mm | 110 mm |
| Height Range | 130 mm | -- |
| Height Adjustment Range | -- | 110 mm (4.33 in) |
| Tilt Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Forward Tilt | -- | 5 ° |
| Backward Tilt | -- | 21 ° |
| Swivel Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Left Swivel | -- | 20 ° |
| Right Swivel | -- | 20 ° |
| Pivot Adjustment | -- | Yes |
| Left Pivot | -- | 90 ° |
| Right Pivot | -- | 90 ° |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | -- | 609.51 × 406.01 × 210 mm |
| Dimensions Without Stand | -- | 609.51 × 355.97 × 72.63 mm |
| Weight With Stand | 9 kg | 6.79 kg (14.97 lbs) |
| Weight Without Stand | -- | 4.3 kg (9.48 lbs) |
| Stand Width | -- | 240 mm (9.45 in) |
| Stand Depth | -- | 210 mm (8.27 in) |
| Power & Operating Conditions | ||
| Power Input | 100–240V | 100–240V |
| 110V Input Range | -- | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V Input Range | -- | 220 V - 240 V |
| AC Frequency | 50/60Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz |
| Typical Power Consumption | 25W | -- |
| Average Power Consumption | 25W | 39.4 W |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 80W | 190 W |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3W | 0.5 W |
| Off Consumption | -- | 0.3 W |
| Operating Temperature | -- | 0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F) |
| Operating Humidity | -- | 10% – 80% |
| Operating Altitude | -- | 5000 m |
| Storage Temperature | -- | -20 °C - 60 °C (-4 °F - 140 °F) |
| Storage Humidity | -- | 5% - 90% |
| Storage Altitude | -- | 12192 m |
| Eye Care, Protection & Additional Features | ||
| Flicker-Free | -- | Yes |
| Low Blue Light | -- | Yes |
| ComfortView Plus | -- | Yes |
| Additional Monitor Features | -- | 360-degree ventilation; AI-regulated electrical current per pixel; Alien FX lighting with new AW30 glyph iconography; Alienware Command Center 6.6; Creator Mode; Graphite film heatsinkKVM SwitchPicture-by-PicturePicture-in-Picture; Pixel Refresh / Pixel Shift / Panel RefreshQuantum Dot Color; Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington |
| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| TÜV Flicker-Free | -- | TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | -- | Display / HDR 400 |
| VESA AdaptiveSync? | -- | Display 240Hz |
| RoHS | Ro HS | -- |
| CE | Yes | -- |
| FCC | FCC | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| HDMI Cable | -- | Yes |
| DisplayPort Cable | -- | Yes |
| USB Type-A to Type-B Cable | -- | Yes |
Data & scoring note
Methodology: The verdict and comparison notes on this page were written and checked by an editor working from the full specification table below. Conclusions are based on manufacturer-listed specifications only - no benchmark testing, measured brightness or hands-on use is claimed unless stated. Missing values are left blank rather than estimated. Report an error.
Updated: September 2026
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