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Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ: Comparison

Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM and ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ separate most on refresh rate: Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM at 240 Hz, ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ at 165 Hz, 31% in favour of Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM. Max Refresh Rate splits them by another 31%, again favouring Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM. They match on 9 other specifications, including resolution, aspect ratio and hdr support.

Alienware AW2726DM (27-Inch QHD QD-OLED/240Hz/0.03ms/Entry-Tier OLED Gaming)
DellDell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (27-Inch QHD IPS/165Hz/1ms MPRT/ELMB/G-Sync Compatible Long-Running Favorite)
ASUSASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ

Specs

Specification
Alienware AW2726DM (27-Inch QHD QD-OLED/240Hz/0.03ms/Entry-Tier OLED Gaming)
Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ (27-Inch QHD IPS/165Hz/1ms MPRT/ELMB/G-Sync Compatible Long-Running Favorite)
ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Panel TypeQD-OLEDIPS
BrandAlienwareASUS
Model NumberAW2726DMVG27AQ
Screen Size26.5 in-2%27 in
Resolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel TechnologyQD-OLEDIPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Refresh Rate240 Hz165 Hz-31%
Adaptive SyncAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSyncAdaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible
HDR SupportYesYes
CurvedNoNo
Panel CoatingAnti-reflective filmMatte anti-glare
Native Resolution2560x14402560x1440
Screen CurvatureFlatFlat
Max Refresh Rate240 Hz165 Hz-31%
VRR StandardFreeSync PremiumG-Sync Compatible
SDR Brightness200 nits350 nits
DisplayPort Version1.4 DSC1.2
Height Adjustment Range130 mm130 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x100100x100
Built-in SpeakersNoYes
SeriesAlienware AW2726DMTUF Gaming VG27AQ
Color Gamut99% DCI-P3100% sRGB
Source URLhttps://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-240hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/apd/210-bvrc/monitors-monitor-accessorieshttps://www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aq/techspec/

Verdict

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ

8.3 / 10 Expert Rating

A proven, well-rounded 27-inch QHD gaming monitor whose ELMB Sync motion clarity still stands out years after launch.

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