Alienware AW2725DM
Score: 90/100Dell P2425H
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Alienware AW2725DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor featuring a fast IPS panel with up to 180 Hz refresh, 1 ms GTG response, and dual G-SYNC/FreeSync support. It offers strong color accuracy and ergonomic flexibility but lacks high-brightness HDR and built-in audio.
The Dell P2425H is a 23.8-inch Full HD IPS business monitor released in 2024, offering a 100 Hz refresh rate, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and eye-comfort technologies. It combines a rich set of ports-including HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, and USB-C-with a three-year warranty, making it ideal for productivity and light gaming.
| Attribute | | Dell P2425H |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 23.8 inches | |
180 Hzbest | 100 Hz | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 5 ms |
400 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
1,000 | 1,500best | |
95 % | 99 %best | |
2best | 1 | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | Dell P2425H |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 23.8 inches |
Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
HDR Support | true | false |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 1500 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 95 % | 99 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Height Adjustment Range (mm) | 110 mm | 150 mm |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 25 W | 11.7 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the AW2725DM for delivering premium-grade specs-180 Hz refresh, 1 ms response, and a wide 95% DCI-P3 gamut-at a budget-friendly price, and they appreciate the robust ergonomic stand. However, they note the monitor falls short on HDMI 2.1 capabilities and HDR brightness, and they miss the RGB lighting that usually adorns Alienware models.
Everyday users love the buttery-smooth gameplay and the convenience of the joystick OSD, while the adjustable stand and RGB lighting receive frequent praise. The most common complaints revolve around the underwhelming HDR brightness, lack of built-in speakers, and occasional edge glow or HDMI cable quirks.
Professional reviewers describe the P2425H as a premium productivity monitor that delivers a dynamic picture, fast response times, and high contrast. They highlight its eye-comfort features, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and the uncommon 100 Hz refresh rate as key differentiators, while also noting the clean aesthetic and Dell Display Manager support as workflow enhancers.
Everyday users consistently rate the monitor 5/5, lauding its appropriate size, price point, and the noticeably smoother 100 Hz operation. The ergonomics and adjustability receive frequent praise, though some users note the absence of built-in speakers and HDR as minor drawbacks.
“HDR is too dim”
“smooth 120 Hz gameplay on PS5, especially in titles like Battlefield 6”
“The joystick OSD makes tweaking settings a breeze.”
