Dell S2722DC
Score: 83/100
Alienware AW2725DF
Score: 83/100Rankings
The Dell S2722DC is a 27-inch QHD IPS monitor with a 75 Hz refresh rate, USB-C docking and AMD FreeSync, targeting mobile professionals and casual gamers. Its modest 75 Hz panel and lack of HDR limit high-performance gaming and bright-room usage. Best for laptop users who want a single-cable dock and solid color accuracy.
The Alienware AW2725DF is a 26.7-inch QD-OLED monitor offering a groundbreaking 360 Hz refresh rate and near-instant 0.03 ms response, delivering exceptional motion clarity and color accuracy. Its HDMI bandwidth limits console gaming and the OLED panel carries a risk of burn-in, which could be a concern for some users. Best suited for competitive PC gamers and creators demanding top-tier performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 26.7 inches | |
75 Hz | 360 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 0.03 msbest |
350 nits | 1,000 nitsbest | |
1,000 | 1,500,000best | |
2best | 1 | |
99 % | 99.3 %best | |
— | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 26.7 inches |
Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 360 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 0.03 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 1000 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 1500000 |
Color Gamut (%) | 99 % | 99.3 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 5.4 kg | 6.30 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 612 x 400 x 175 mm mm | 609.1x406.2x243.5 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers emphasize the Dell S2722DC's strength as a docking-centric monitor, lauding its single-cable USB-C hub that supplies video, data and 65 W power, its inclusion of AMD FreeSync for smoother casual gaming, and its fully adjustable ergonomic stand. The lack of HDR and a modest 75 Hz refresh are noted as trade-offs, but overall the monitor is positioned as a solid choice for mobile professionals seeking a tidy, all-in-one display solution.
Everyday users echo the professional sentiment, praising the convenience of the 65 W USB-C charging, the ease of a single-cable setup, and the ergonomic flexibility. No major complaints surface in the available data, with users highlighting the monitor's suitability for laptop docking and casual entertainment.
Professional reviewers praise the AW2725DF as a breakthrough for PC esports, citing its 360 Hz refresh, 0.03 ms response, and exceptional HDR contrast, while noting the HDMI limitations and potential OLED burn-in as notable drawbacks.
Everyday users and early adopters echo the excitement over the monitor's ultra-fast motion clarity and vivid colors, but many express disappointment with the HDMI limitations for console gaming and occasional VRR flicker during variable frame rates.
