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Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM vs Cooler Master GM27-FQS: Comparison

Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM and Cooler Master GM27-FQS separate most on refresh rate: Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM at 240 Hz, Cooler Master GM27-FQS 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 8 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
Cooler Master GM27-FQS (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/G-Sync Compatible)
Cooler MasterCooler Master GM27-FQS

Specs

Specification
Alienware AW2726DM (27-Inch QHD QD-OLED/240Hz/0.03ms/Entry-Tier OLED Gaming)
Dell (Alienware) Alienware AW2726DM
Cooler Master GM27-FQS (27-Inch QHD Fast IPS/170Hz/1ms GTG/95% DCI-P3/HDR10/G-Sync Compatible)
Cooler Master GM27-FQS
Panel TypeQD-OLEDIPS
BrandAlienwareCooler Master
Model NumberAW2726DMGM27-FQS
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 AdaptiveSyncAMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
HDR SupportYesYes
CurvedNoNo
Native Resolution2560x14402560x1440
Screen CurvatureFlatFlat
Max Refresh Rate240 Hz165 Hz-31%
VRR StandardFreeSync PremiumFreeSync Premium
SDR Brightness200 nits300 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage99 %90 %
Height Adjustment Range130 mm110 mm
Pivot To PortraitYesYes
VESA Mount Pattern100x10075x75
SeriesAlienware AW2726DMCooler Master Gaming GM27-FQS
Color Gamut99% DCI-P390% DCI-P3
Source URLhttps://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-240hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/apd/210-bvrc/monitors-monitor-accessorieshttps://www.coolermaster.com/en-us/products/gm27-fqs-argb/

Verdict

Cooler Master GM27-FQS

7.7 / 10 Expert Rating

A competent first-generation gaming monitor from a trusted PC hardware brand, competitive on specs if not yet on software polish.

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