Alienware

Alienware AW2725DM

A entry-level 1440p monitor for anyone building a living-room setup, leading with 180 Hz.

50/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
180 HzIPS1 msHDR4002560 x 144016:9
£188best price at Amazon
In stock at 1 retailer

We may earn a commission on purchases via this link. It never affects our scores or rankings.

Independent score · no sponsored placement
Price checked across retailers daily

Why we rate it

  • G-Sync
  • FreeSync
  • VRR
  • Above-average hdmi ports
  • Below-average refresh rate
Score profile

Where the Alienware AW2725DM wins and loses

Scored against the 1440p monitors class
DisplayPortsGamingErgonomics38658080
Display
38
Ports
65
Gaming features
80
Ergonomics
80
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Size27 "
Resolution2560
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate180 Hz
Response time1 ms
DCI-P3 coverage95

HDR and contrast

HDR certificationHDR400

Ports

HDMI ports2
HDMI version2.1
DisplayPort1
DisplayPort version1.4

Gaming features

G-SyncYes
FreeSyncYes
VRRYes
Motion blur reductionYes
Low-lag game modeYes

Ergonomics

TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes

More specs

Weight6.56 kg
Adaptive syncYes

Watch it in action

Powered byYouTube
Head to head

Alienware AW2725DM vs KTC KTC H27E6

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayPortsGamingErgonomics
Alienware AW2725DMKTC H27E6
 AlienwareAlienware AW2725DMThis pageKTCKTC H27E6
Overall score50 /10050 /100
Refresh180 Hz300 HzBetter
Size27 "27 "
Panel typeIPSIPS
Response1 ms
HDR certifiedHDR400HDR400
Who it's for

Is the Alienware AW2725DM right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need the brightest, sharpest panel, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.

Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Alienware AW2725DM worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 50/100 against other 1440p monitors, a entry-level result where the class average is around 51.

What stands out on the Alienware AW2725DM?

Its g-sync stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W?

The LG UltraGear OLED GX9s 34GX90SA-W scores 51/100 versus this one at 50/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.