Dell launches two new gaming monitors with QD-OLED and high refresh rates
Dell is offering two new gaming monitors: the Alienware 25AW2525HM, which has an RRP of $250, and the Alienware AW2725D, priced at $550. Although somewhat different in their configuration and specs, both monitors share a common target audience: video gamers.
The AW2725D features a QD-OLED panel, which is said to offer a significantly improved contrast ratio compared to other panel types. The 27-inch monitor has a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 and a specified gray-to-gray response time of just 0.03 milliseconds. It can display a brightness of up to 1,000 cd/m², but this is the peak brightness that can only be achieved locally; the typical brightness is specified as 250 Hz. The maximum refresh rate is 280 Hz; G-Sync, FreeSync Premium Pro and AdaptiveSync are supported. A large range of ports are on board, including two HDMI 2.1 FRL ports, one DisplayPort, three USB-A ports and one USB-C port.
The cheaper AW2525HM has a (visible) diagonal of 25 inches and comes with an IPS panel. The maximum refresh rate is specified as 340 Hz, but the resolution is not particularly high and only corresponds to the Full HD standard (1920 x 1080). Available ports include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, two USB-A ports and one USB-B port. Lastly, both monitors can be rotated, tilted and adjusted in height.
