Best Dell Monitors for refresh rate

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Best for refresh rate

Dell Alienware AW2726DM

4.9 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Dell Alienware AW2725DF

4.8 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Best overall product

Dell U4025QW

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Dell Alienware AW2726DM
4.9

The 240Hz ceiling delivers smooth gameplay and is enough for most players. The fastest competitive specialists may still prefer higher-refresh alternatives.

Pros: value for money, panel type

Cons: brightness, port selection

#2 Dell S2725QS
4.9

120Hz is a substantial everyday upgrade for scrolling, window movement and casual play, even though panel response cannot always keep up.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, HDR performance

#3 Dell Alienware AW2725DM
4.8

The 180Hz refresh rate makes gameplay visibly smoother than 60Hz and is a central draw for this value-focused monitor.

Pros: overall satisfaction, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, HDMI 2.1 support

#4 Dell Alienware AW3225DM
4.8

The 180Hz refresh is a major advantage for smooth shooters and racing games, even though the panel itself can still smear.

Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction

Cons: HDR performance, Headphone output quality

#5 Dell Alienware AW2725DF
4.8

Native 360Hz refresh is the headline advantage, bringing exceptional speed and refined motion for esports without requiring lower resolution on the panel itself.

Pros: competitive gaming suitability, color gamut

Cons: brightness, HDMI 2.1 support

#6 Dell S2725DC
4.8

The 144Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and mouse movement noticeably smoother than basic 60Hz office screens and adds some appeal for casual games.

Pros: USB hub functionality, USB-C power delivery

Cons: speaker quality

#7 Dell Alienware AW2725QF
4.7

The advertised 4K/180Hz and FHD/360Hz modes are the headline strengths, though the top rates require overclock settings and 360Hz cannot always be fully resolved by the IPS pixels.

Pros: Resolution, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, contrast

#8 Dell Alienware AW2523HF
4.6

360Hz delivers exceptionally fluid play and a low-latency feel, but several reviewers find the improvement over 240Hz subtle unless frame rates stay very high.

Pros: competitive gaming suitability, stand adjustability

Cons: color gamut, contrast

#9 Dell U2725QE
4.6

The jump to 120Hz makes everyday scrolling, cursor motion and window movement meaningfully more fluid than 60Hz. It does not fix the panel’s slower pixel response.

Pros: port selection, USB hub functionality

Cons: competitive gaming suitability, motion clarity

#10 Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, U5226KW
4.6

The 120Hz refresh rate is one of the most celebrated upgrades over typical 60Hz office monitors, making scrolling, cursor movement, and window handling feel noticeably smoother. It also supports enjoyable...

Pros: productivity versatility, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, response time

#11 Dell S2725QC
4.6

The 120Hz refresh rate makes everyday scrolling and window movement noticeably smoother than 60Hz and adds useful casual-gaming headroom.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, competitive gaming suitability

#12 Dell U4025QW
4.5

The 120Hz refresh rate consistently improves scrolling, window movement, and perceived fluidity over 60Hz work displays.

Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy

Cons: value for money, built-in speakers

#13 Dell Alienware AW3426DW
4.5

At 280Hz the screen feels extremely smooth and offers a useful step up from older models. It deliberately stops short of pricier 360Hz esports-focused options.

Pros: brightness, value for money

Cons: port selection, built-in speakers

#14 Dell Alienware AW2725Q
4.5

The 240Hz refresh rate was considered smooth and future-proof for most users, even if faster esports-focused OLEDs exist.

Pros: value for money, sharpness

Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality

#15 Dell S3425DW
4.5

At 120Hz, scrolling and window motion look notably smoother than 60Hz work monitors, though fast gaming remains a secondary use.

Pros: overall satisfaction, screen size

Cons: stand adjustability, Photo editing

#16 Dell Alienware AW3425DWM
4.2

A 180Hz ceiling gives fluid gaming and plenty of headroom, though the VA panel cannot fully keep up with every transition.

Pros: ultrawide gaming experience, black levels

Cons: HDR performance, viewing angles

#17 Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE
4.2

The 120Hz refresh rate makes motion and cursor movement noticeably smoother and is a welcome upgrade over 60Hz. For office-only users, the benefit can feel modest relative to the added...

Pros: overall satisfaction, productivity versatility

Cons: value for money, reliability over time

#18 Dell Alienware AW3225QF
3.9

The jump to 240Hz offers obvious smoothness and clarity when supported by high frame rates. Even below its ceiling, the fast OLED panel stays responsive.

Pros: overall satisfaction, brightness

Cons: Dolby Vision support, VRR flicker

#19 Dell S3225QC
3.8

120Hz is smooth for daily use and casual play, yet distinctly slower than many similarly priced 240Hz OLED gaming displays.

Pros: overall picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: port selection, brightness

#20 Dell Alienware AW3926QW
3.7

Native 165Hz feels smooth for visually demanding 5K2K gaming, but trails the 240Hz-plus speeds of other flagship OLEDs. The 330Hz alternate mode adds speed at a sizeable clarity cost.

Pros: overall satisfaction, Text fringing

Cons: brightness, Edge dimming behavior

#21 Dell P1425 Monitor
2.0

The standard 60Hz refresh is fine for office work but falls short of smooth high-refresh gaming.

Pros: brightness, portability and weight

Cons: value for money, port selection