Compare Dell Alienware AW2725DF vs ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W

The compact hexagonal foot usually leaves extra desk space for a keyboard and surrounding equipment. Its shape can suit multi-monitor arrangements as well.

The tripod-style feet make a design statement but occupy more room than a compact monitor base.

The default sharpening can exaggerate edges or make tiny details look spotty; lowering it produces a more natural picture for some users.

The native 1440p image looks crisp in games, especially through the glossy coating. It cannot match 4K pixel density for small text.

Higher power draw than expected, including unusual standby use in one test, weakens the efficiency case compared with some conventional screens.

Electricity use compares reasonably with other extreme-refresh OLEDs, though 280Hz Tandem models use less.

Consoles can use 1440p at 120Hz, but limited HDMI bandwidth restricts higher-bandwidth modes and complicates the ideal 4K HDR/120Hz combination.

HDMI supports downscaled 4K/120Hz and key console gaming features; ELMB at 120Hz is a bonus. Lack of speakers and Dolby Vision may require compromises.

Brightness uniformity is strong in one measurement but another test found visible corner darkening, making this a modest point of disagreement.

White uniformity is generally fine, but dark-gray backgrounds can show vertical banding or faint dirty-screen texture.

Colorful, accurate Creator presets make the panel enjoyable for photo edits, with attention needed to SDR calibration and prolonged static screens.

The wide color gamut helps with images, although Adobe RGB specialists must profile the display rather than rely on a built-in mode.

Pixel and panel refresh routines help manage OLED wear, backed by a three-year burn-in warranty. The relatively limited user-adjustable safeguards and persistent static-content risk remain drawbacks.

OLED Care settings and the responsive proximity sensor help reduce static-image exposure. They are useful precautions rather than guarantees against burn-in.

Crosshairs, frame-rate indicators, AlienVision and shadow tools cover useful gaming extras, though the broader feature set feels lean relative to some premium rivals.

There is a generous range of controls for esports play, picture adjustment and screen care.

Specular HDR details look vivid and sharply separated from black backgrounds, though the high peak is restricted to very small bright areas.

Small highlights can look unusually bright and impactful, although brighter settings may exaggerate their luminance or lose some intended tonal balance.

Subtle AlienFX lighting gives the back of the monitor some character, and the colors can be adjusted or disabled. The uneven rear glow does not appeal to everyone.

ROG lighting is configurable and visually distinctive, although some consider the projected desk logo unnecessary.

Atmospheric, narrative-driven games benefit enormously from saturated color, precise highlights and black scenes, even when they do not approach 360fps.

Vivid OLED color, contrast and HDR make cinematic games attractive, but players staying at lower frame rates may get similar picture quality from cheaper OLED monitors.

Firmware can be updated through Dell's tools, and an update apparently resolved one instance of intermittent gray-screen failures. The update process adds another setup step.

Firmware updateability is useful in some scenarios, but there are compromises to consider depending on how the display is used.

The clean styling and polished thin panel give a premium first impression, though plastic construction tempers the luxury feel.

The unique finish and high-end presentation feel special, with a minor caveat about the plastic rear housing.

Wide OLED viewing angles maintain color and contrast well when the screen is viewed away from center.

OLED viewing remains wide with little loss of image quality at ordinary off-axis positions, though one test noted a green tint at more extreme angles.

Variable-frame-rate gaming can produce visible flicker, most noticeable during darker scenes or erratic performance; a stable frame rate helps.

Dark scenes can flicker when frame rates swing. The anti-flicker option reduces the problem but does not completely remove it and may limit the top refresh rate.

The compact stand is usually firm, but wobble during repositioning and individual ergonomics complaints keep experiences from being unanimous.

The substantial stand keeps the display stable with minimal wobble.

1440p is a useful sweet spot for detailed gaming at very high frame rates, but fine desktop text and modern 4K content cannot match the crispness of true 4K screens.

Native 1440p looks good for 27-inch gaming and makes extreme frame rates more achievable than 4K. The 720p boost mode is much blurrier, and 4K remains sharper for fine text.

Reaching the 360Hz ceiling at 1440p demands a powerful computer or less demanding game settings, so the speed advantage is conditional.

Very high frame rates take exceptional hardware, so an ordinary PC may not exploit the advertised refresh.

Overall satisfaction is very high among gamers enjoying the OLED upgrade, with some caveats around cost, reliability and panel upkeep.

An ambitious OLED gaming monitor that earns strong praise for pairing exceptional speed with a rich image. Its high price and specialist refresh rates limit its appeal.

Downscaled virtual-4K modes can help some HDMI devices, but the resulting 1440p image and restricted output modes limit their usefulness.

The 720p boosted mode looks soft, while some pixel-mapping choices behave inconsistently with Windows timing.

A very wide gamut produces rich, saturated colors and notably strong HDR color volume. This is consistently one of the monitor's most admired visual qualities.

The wide gamut gives games vivid colors and substantially improves on older WOLED generations. Native SDR colors can oversaturate without an appropriate gamut clamp.

Two DisplayPorts and convenient USB accessory ports are useful, but limited HDMI bandwidth, no USB-C video input and the lack of audio output make connectivity feel incomplete.

Full-bandwidth DisplayPort and two HDMI 2.1 inputs are strong gaming choices, but the missing USB-C and KVM reduce its appeal for laptop and dual-computer users.

The lack of speakers leaves console and streaming-device users arranging external audio, which can make otherwise straightforward hookups less convenient.

There are no built-in speakers, so console and other external-device users need headphones or separate audio equipment.

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

Native 1440p at 540Hz is exceptionally smooth for high-frame-rate games. The optional 720Hz mode adds smaller improvements and cuts resolution to 720p.

The stand's routing channel and rear cover are useful for hiding wires, although recessed video ports can be awkward to reach when swapping devices.

A large cutout in the stand provides a simple path for routing cables behind the monitor.

Inky, individually controlled blacks are a defining strength for games and movies in controlled lighting. Direct room light can lift the panel to a grayish or purple appearance.

The panel produces outstanding OLED blacks and retains more depth under ambient lighting than many competing panel and coating combinations.

Third-generation QD-OLED reduces the colored edges seen around small text, but fringing and lower text crispness remain noticeable to sensitive users.

The updated subpixel arrangement makes text clearer than on older WOLEDs, but small fonts can still look soft or show colored edges compared with LCDs.

Very low display lag delivers quick-feeling mouse and controller responses, an advantage in fast competitive titles.

Input lag works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.

The glossy coating creates a clean, vivid image but reflects windows and lamps; raised purple blacks are particularly noticeable under direct ambient light.

The glossy finish preserves clear images but can mirror windows and lamps directly facing the screen. Placement matters more than with matte monitors.

Near-instant OLED pixel transitions keep fast objects clean and responsive without the usual LCD overshoot or trailing.

Near-instant OLED pixel transitions provide clean, responsive motion across refresh rates with little overshoot.

Exceptional clarity, low lag and up to 360Hz make this a particularly strong competitive PC gaming screen when the system can deliver high frame rates.

Elite competitive players get ultra-clear motion and extremely low latency, especially when they can exceed 300fps. The 720Hz mode is an optional niche tradeoff.

Height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments help fit the display to varied positions, and the mounting and movement generally feel straightforward.

Height, tilt, swivel and pivot give flexible viewing positions, though some reviewers would welcome more height travel.

Bright objects sit against black without the blooming or halos of zone-lit LCDs, making night scenes especially striking.

OLED pixel-level illumination avoids the halos and backlight bleed that can affect locally dimmed LCDs.

Fast-moving objects show very little ghosting or overshoot, keeping rapid camera pans unusually clean at high refresh rates.

Near-instant transitions leave very little ghosting, trailing or overshoot even at extreme refresh rates.

The 360Hz QD-OLED panel keeps fine moving details visible and cuts blur noticeably compared with lower-refresh displays. The gain over 240Hz is real but subtler than larger refresh-rate jumps.

Fast-moving targets and fine details remain remarkably legible, especially at 540Hz. The 720Hz setting raises clarity further for players willing to give up sharpness.

This third-generation QD-OLED implementation wins praise for its combination of color volume, contrast and rapid response.

Fourth-generation Tandem WOLED improves brightness, gamut and ambient-black performance over older WOLED designs while retaining extremely fast response times.

Connected over DisplayPort, this is an outstanding PC gaming display with remarkably clean motion and low lag. Gamers need a capable PC and the right connection to make the most of 360Hz.

The monitor offers exceptional 1440p performance, wide PC sync support and usable full-speed connectivity even with some older graphics cards.

The semi-glossy QD-OLED finish looks clearer and less grainy than many matte OLED coatings, with extra reflections as the tradeoff.

TrueBlack Glossy removes coating grain and gives games a crisp, vivid look. Its exceptional clarity is the main reason to prefer this screen finish over matte alternatives.

Long-term confidence is mixed: isolated reports describe freezes, lost pictures and exchanges, while a firmware update resolved one reported gray-screen issue.

Reliability over time is useful in some scenarios, but there are compromises to consider depending on how the display is used.

The HDMI connection is the standout connectivity compromise: despite HDMI 2.1 labeling, its bandwidth is restricted and it cannot carry native 1440p at 360Hz.

The two HDMI 2.1 inputs provide high-refresh and downscaled-4K console flexibility.

The combined speed and OLED image can justify a premium for dedicated gamers, especially when discounted. Buyers who value size, resolution or connectivity more may see poor value.

The cutting-edge screen earns praise, but several tests suggest 280Hz or 500Hz OLED alternatives can provide much of the experience for less.

Dell's three-year support and explicit burn-in coverage are major reassurances for an OLED purchase, though coverage cannot eliminate the underlying wear risk.

Three-year coverage including burn-in offers peace of mind for such an expensive OLED display; regional terms should still be checked.

Tool-free stand assembly and straightforward installation make getting started quick, even though rear cable covers can require a little care.

The stand assembles through a straightforward slot-and-secure process.

Small bright details can look dazzling, but full-screen SDR brightness is modest and heavily lit rooms expose its limits. Experiences with actual brightness vary across modes and tests.

The newer Tandem OLED panel is among the brightest high-refresh OLEDs tested, in both SDR and HDR. Some modes sacrifice peak output for steadier or more accurate brightness.

Dark Stabilizer and the shadow-enhancement options can expose opponents or details in dim game areas without dramatically lifting all the blacks.

Dynamic shadow boost can raise dark-area visibility without brightening the entire image as aggressively as a simple fixed boost.

There is no KVM to share a keyboard and mouse conveniently across computers, despite a useful USB hub and multiple video inputs.

There is no built-in KVM switch, limiting convenient sharing between two connected computers.

The joystick-driven OSD is usually intuitive, responsive and easy to navigate, although a few software quirks and limited controls attract criticism.

The joystick-driven menu is fast and extensive, though its styling is ordinary and a few settings require learning their interactions.

Colors can be remarkably accurate, particularly in Creator sRGB mode, but the default wide-gamut presentation can oversaturate SDR content and the DCI-P3 preset draws mixed assessments.

Colors can look highly accurate in calibrated or sRGB modes, but default wide-gamut SDR settings can oversaturate. Fine tuning helps with serious color work.

OLED contrast, color and concentrated highlights make HDR games and films appealing, but sustained bright scenes are less impactful than on strong Mini-LED displays.

Tandem OLED delivers impressive HDR contrast and highlight brightness, often ahead of older OLED models. The highest-brightness configurations can sacrifice accurate tone tracking.

DisplayPort is the reliable path to native 1440p at 360Hz, making it the preferred connection for high-frame-rate PC gaming.

High-bandwidth DisplayPort is useful for high-refresh PC setups, and older DP 1.4 graphics cards can still drive the full mode with DSC.

SDR brightness generally stays steady without obvious automatic dimming, while brighter HDR scenes can trigger a noticeable drop in overall luminance. Some testing also raises questions about brightness behavior with particular backgrounds.

Uniform Brightness mode can stop distracting window-size-related luminance changes, but maximum brightness or certain features can reintroduce noticeable shifts.

Pixel-level OLED control creates striking contrast and clean bright-on-black detail in dark environments, although direct light lessens the perceived advantage.

Per-pixel lighting makes bright and dark objects coexist without halos, lending games a dramatic sense of depth.

Vivid colors, deep blacks and highly fluid motion combine into a striking gaming image; modest room-light performance and some mode-specific tuning keep it from being universally ideal.

The Tandem OLED panel brings vivid colors, strong brightness, and inky blacks that make games look striking. Even at 1440p, the overall picture impresses.

Creator presets and custom color adjustments offer useful calibration choices, though there is no hardware calibration and some control options are limited.

Precision color and gamut adjustments can yield very accurate sRGB performance.

Dell Display Manager and Alienware software offer convenient access to image presets and updates, but occasional control quirks remain.

ASUS DisplayWidget gives convenient control of monitor options from the computer and avoids repeated trips through the on-screen menu.

HDR mode and preset accuracy are uneven: some preserve highlight detail well, while others darken scenes, crush detail or create excessive saturation.

Default HDR modes can track content closely, but turning brightness up can overbrighten highlights, while other modes roll off or darken details.

The restrained black-and-gray Alienware styling attracts praise for looking futuristic without becoming gaudy, although some find the housing or bezels overly bulky.

Silver styling, cutouts, translucent rear housing and blue lighting stand out from typical gaming screens, attracting enthusiastic praise.

Some find the screen comfortable in dim conditions, but flicker sensitivity and one account of pronounced eye strain make comfort highly individual.

A low-blue-light menu is provided, but those modes cannot be used alongside every brightness setting.

The plastic housing is usually regarded as solid and attractive, although a few accounts describe hollow sections, flex or creaking rather than a luxury construction.

The sturdy stand feels premium, although the transparent rear shell flexes more than conventional ROG designs.

Gamma looks reasonably close to target in several modes, but some preset tracking and fine-adjustment limits prevent consistent precision.

Greyscale tracking is acceptable overall but varies with preset and factory settings.

VRR support works across a broad refresh range, with consistently fast OLED response; its main caveat is possible flicker during frame-rate swings.

The uniform-brightness setting keeps the image steadier when content changes, at the cost of limiting maximum output.

The glossy glass can show smears and small spots easily, so regular cleaning may take more effort than on a typical matte LCD.

The 720Hz mode is conveniently accessible from a dedicated control and can return to native operation without complicated setup, though some pixel-mapping configurations need attention.

A simulated 24.5-inch screen helps players who prefer a compact competitive field of view.

Local dimming performance works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.

Cooling-fan noise is generally unobtrusive, but a very quiet environment may make the internal fan faintly audible.

AI picture tools are available as helpful extras for players who like assistance adjusting game visuals.

OLED pixels eliminate the conventional LCD backlight bleed that can wash out dark corners, keeping black areas clean.

One arrival had a battered shipping carton but the monitor itself was undamaged, so the reported delivery result was ultimately reassuring.

Device compatibility works especially well in supported gaming or desktop scenarios, helping the monitor feel polished and capable.

Switching to 720Hz is convenient and appealing for niche esports scenarios, but the 720p image is soft, with a larger loss of detail than the speed improvement can usually justify.

Black-frame insertion improves motion clarity at 120Hz or 270Hz, but requires fixed refresh, disables VRR and HDR, and can add inconvenience or latency.

Creator and Smart HDR modes offer useful options, but default desktop, movie and game presets can produce blur, excess saturation or uneven brightness depending on content.

Several HDR presets offer different compromises between output and accuracy; Console HDR receives particular praise for balancing them.

The supplied stand, signal cables and accessories make setup convenient, although the missing HDMI cable in some kits is criticized.

The internal power supply avoids an extra desk or floor power brick and simplifies cable clutter.

The packaging usually protects the panel well, although at least one unboxing showed conspicuous box damage.

Around 110 pixels per inch is sensible for 27-inch gaming, though text and fine desktop details look less crisp than on 4K displays.

The display can handle occasional desktop tasks, but OLED wear concerns and text rendering prevent it from being the most comfortable all-day work monitor.

The Neo Proximity Sensor is praised for blanking the screen when you leave and restoring the image promptly when you return, reducing idle static-image exposure.

Well-managed SDR content in HDR mode can reduce the need for constant switching between display modes, provided its brightness tradeoffs are acceptable.

Near-black shades can be crushed in several gaming and HDR presets, even though other testing found dark-scene detail pleasing. Adjustments improve visibility but can alter the whole image.

A small number of experiences describe serious picture-loss or maintenance-cycle problems that interrupt use, despite otherwise positive day-to-day operation.

The USB-C accessory port can charge small devices at limited wattage, but it does not offer meaningful laptop power delivery or carry video.

A useful downstream USB-A and USB-C arrangement keeps mouse and keyboard peripherals handy, though it does not turn the monitor into a USB-C laptop dock.

Standard 100×100mm VESA support makes it straightforward to swap the supplied stand for a wall mount or monitor arm.

Variable refresh rate works smoothly across supported modes in many setups, although its benefits diminish when frame rates fluctuate enough to cause flicker.

Smaller simulated screen areas and 4:3 or square ratios offer practical flexibility for esports and retro titles.

Dolby Vision is missing, even though HDR10 works over supported console inputs.

Brightness and additional image settings remain adjustable in HDR when the appropriate option is enabled, allowing useful control over the effect.

The glass finish is surprisingly easy to mark or smear and needs careful handling to maintain its clean appearance.

The jump from a smaller esports display to 27 inches offers more room for work, but can initially feel unfamiliar for highly practiced players.