4K @ 180Hz or FHD @ 360Hz.
1.Pricing & specs2.Setup & design3.Picture quality4.OSD & software5.Competition6.Scorecard7.Should you buy it?
When it comes to gaming monitors, Alienware is one of my all-time favorite brands to use.
The Alienware AW2725QF is very classy looking while still offering a fun gaming vibe.
But is it a good buy?
Here’s what I’ve learned about it after running it through tests and playing various games on it.
This review was made possible thanks to a review unit provided by Dell.
The company did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
This company produces excellent displays that are not only durable but look very classy.
What’s more, they usually offer a lot of convenient features and some fun RGB.
However, it looks like anAMD FreeSync-only configuration is coming soon for$549.99 at Best Buy.
So, if your PC has an AMD GPU, that will be the version to get.
Alienware AW2725QF What’s in the box?
This gaming monitor offers dual-modes, either up to 4K @ 180Hz or else at FHD @ 360Hz.
It also has 0.5ms response time, NVIDIA G-Sync, HDR600, and a very adjustable stand.
I love that the stand allows for height adjustment (between two or six inches from the desk).
Plus, I know that the display will hold at the exact angle I leave it at without wobbling.
While it doesn’t have the slimmest bezel I’ve ever seen, the monitor looks classy, overall.
I’ll talk more in-depth about screen quality later in this review.
You might have noticed that there’s a strange button on the top left side of this monitor.
This is a built-in headset stand.
While not a necessary feature at all, it’s a small convenience that can be nice to have.
The Alienware AW2725QF is very classy looking while still offering a fun gaming vibe.
The AW2725QF does not have built-in speakers, but that’s not a big deal.
I also used a colorimeter to run a few tests on this monitor.
What this means is that the monitor produces accurate colors without being oversaturated or dull looking.
Alienware AW2725QF comes with everything you need to connect it to a laptop or desktop.
To check this, I ran a brightness and contrast test.
This is plenty bright enough to fit most people’s needs.
When I turned HDR on, the monitor only peaked at around 320nits, which isn’t very bright.
If you’re like me, then you prefer to use windowed programs to interact with monitor options.
To make this possible, I made sure todownload the correct Alienware drivers at Dell.com.
Just note that if you turn on Smart HDR, the brightness and contrast sliders cannot be used.
You don’t need to use any tools when assembling the Alienware AW2725QF.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
One of my all-time favorite gaming monitors can be seen in myAlienware AW2725DF review.
That combined with AMD FreeSync makes for the best motion clarity I’ve ever seen in a gaming monitor.
It’s ideal for competitive playing and eSports, and it sells for$734.99 at Dell.
If you want to release the monitor from the stand, you can push the button on the back.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
It’s an IPS panel that can reach 144Hz and 1ms.
But what really makes it stand out is its built-in KVM switch.
It sells for$722.99 at Amazon.
There is a built-in screw on the bottom of the Alienware AW2725QF’s base.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
This 27-inch FHD VA has a great 240Hz refresh rate, but it can be overclocked to 280Hz.
It also has a very nice 0.5ms response time and supports AMD FreeSync Premium.
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I also love how adjustable and sturdy the stand is.
It’s a phenomenal panel that works really well for both competitive gaming sessions and less intensive computer needs.
The hexagonal stand is very sturdy and doesn’t take up a ton of desk space.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
Motion clarity and the color range are also very nice.
The cable tidy hole helps keep wires a bit more organized.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The monitor can be rotated to the sides, but it cannot reach portrait orientation because the display is so wide.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
There are two USB-A ports, a USB-B port, and a power port on the Alienware AW2725QF’s back left side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
A Kensington lock, two HDMI ports, and a DisplayPort are all on the monitor’s back right side.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
The OSD button is under the monitor and easy to reach.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
There is also a button on the upper left side of the monitor.(Image credit: Rebecca Spear / Windows Central)
In a color gamut test, the Alienware AW2725QF produced 100% of sRGB, 86% of AdobeRGB, 93% of P3.
The 27-inch IPS display is plenty wide enough for easy splitscreen multitasking.
The OSD menu is very easy to navigate.
Dell Display Manager 2 makes it easier to adjust certain gaming settings.(Image credit: Windows Central)
You can also choose between windows management options in Dell Display Manager 2.(Image credit: Windows Central)
If you’d prefer to adjust brightness and contrast using sliders, then you’ll wan to use Dell Display Manager 2.(Image credit: Windows Central)
Brightness and contast schedules can even be created in Dell Display Manager 2.(Image credit: Windows Central)
There are two points of RGB lighting on the backside of the monitor. One in the form of the numbers “27” and another in the form of the Alienware logo.
HP OMEN 27k has a built-in KVM switch for a more convenient gaming setup.
It’s an absolute joy to use the Alienware AW2725QF for gaming.
