MONITOR COMPARISON · UPDATED OCTOBER 2026
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Dell U2725QE vs Dell Alienware AW2526HL Comparison
IPS
Dell
8.6
/10
IPSPanel Type
Edge LEDBacklight Type
Display / HDR 600HDR Support
99%DCI-P3 Coverage
IPS
Dell
7.6
/10
IPSPanel Type
89 PPIPixel Density
24.5-inchScreen Size
HDMI 2.1HDMI Version
Full Specification Comparison
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Category | Monitor | Monitor |
| Model Information | ||
| Brand | Dell | Dell |
| Series | Ultra Sharp | Alienware |
| Model | U2725QE | Alienware AW2526HL |
| Model Alias | Ultra Sharp U2725QE | -- |
| Full Product Name | Dell U2725QE | Dell Alienware AW2526HL |
| Model Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Available Colors | Black and Silver | Black |
| Display & Panel | ||
| Screen Size | 27 in | 24.5-inch |
| Exact Diagonal | 684.7 mm (26.96 in) | -- |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Active Display Width | 596.736 mm (23.49 in) | -- |
| Active Display Height | 335.664 mm (13.22 in) | -- |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 92.52% | -- |
| Panel Type? | IPS | IPS |
| Panel Technology | IPS Black technology | Local dimming zones - 8 | IPS panel with wide 178° / 178° viewing angles W-LED backlight 99% s RGB color coverageHDR10 support 300Hz ultra-high refresh rate 1ms Gt G fast response Anti-glare / Matte (3H) coatingFlicker-free technology Comfort View PlusLow Blue Light |
| Backlight Type? | Edge LED (Local Dimming) | -- |
| 3D Support | No | -- |
| Screen Coating | Anti-glare / Matte (3H) | -- |
| Resolution & Pixel Details | ||
| Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| Pixel Density | 163 PPI | 89 PPI |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.155 mm (millimeters) | 0.283 mm |
| Picture Quality & Color | ||
| Panel Bit Depth | 10 bits | 8-bit |
| FRC | Yes | -- |
| Display Colors | 1073.7 million colors (30 bits) | 16.7 Million |
| Typical Brightness | 450 cd/m² | -- |
| Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 : 1 | -- |
| Horizontal Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| Vertical Viewing Angle | 178 ° | -- |
| HDR Support? | Display / HDR 600 | -- |
| sRGB Coverage | 100% | -- |
| DCI-P3 Coverage | 99% | -- |
| Refresh Rate, Response & Gaming | ||
| Refresh Rate Range | 48 Hz - 120 Hz | 48Hz – 300Hz |
| Minimum Response Time | 5 ms | -- |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2×HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Input | 1 | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 |
| DisplayPort Output | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 | -- |
| DisplayPort Version | 1.4 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-C Video Input | 1× USB-C | -- |
| DisplayPort Alt Mode | Yes | -- |
| Display Stream Compression | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Support | Yes | -- |
| HDCP Version | 2.2 | -- |
| USB-A Ports | 5 | -- |
| USB-B Upstream | 1 | -- |
| Audio Output | 3.5 mm | -- |
| Audio, Camera, Network & Smart Features | ||
| Built-In Camera | No | No |
| Ergonomics & Stand | ||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| VESA Size | 100 x 100 mm | 100 × 100 mm |
| Removable Stand | Yes | Yes |
| Height Adjustment | 150 mm | 130 mm |
| Height Range | -- | 130 mm |
| Height Adjustment Range | 150 mm (5.91 in) | -- |
| Tilt Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Forward Tilt | 5 ° | -- |
| Backward Tilt | 21 ° | -- |
| Swivel Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Right Swivel | 30 ° | -- |
| Pivot Adjustment | Yes | -- |
| Left Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Right Pivot | 90 ° | -- |
| Dimensions, Weight & Design | ||
| Dimensions With Stand | 612.44 × 385.68 × 189 mm | -- |
| Dimensions Without Stand | 612.44 × 353.51 × 55.6 mm | -- |
| Weight With Stand | 7.06 kg (15.56 lbs) | -- |
| Weight Without Stand | 5.22 kg (11.51 lbs) | 4.58 kg |
| Stand Width | 272.8 mm (10.74 in) | -- |
| Stand Depth | 189 mm (7.44 in) | -- |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | -- |
| 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 Hz - 60 Hz | 50/60Hz |
| Average Power Consumption | 30.5 W | -- |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 335 W | -- |
| Sleep Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.25W |
| 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 | Ambient Light Sensor; Auto Brightness; Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM); Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS); Display Stream Compression (DSC); Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR); Easy Arrange; IPS Black technologyKVM Switch (auto); Multi-Monitor Sync (MMS)Picture-by-PicturePicture-in-Picture |
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| Certifications, Standards & Licenses | ||
| Energy Star | Yes | -- |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold | -- |
| TCO Certified | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TCO Certified Edge | TCO Certified Edge | -- |
| TÜV Low Blue Light | -- | TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
| VESA DisplayHDR? | Display / HDR 600 | -- |
| RoHS | Yes | -- |
| FCC | Yes | -- |
| Included Accessories | ||
| DisplayPort 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: October 2026
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