Dell S2722DC
Score: 93/100
Alienware AW2725DM
Score: 90/100Rankings
The Dell S2722DC is a 27-inch WQHD IPS monitor aimed at productivity and light gaming, featuring USB-C single-cable docking with 65 W power delivery, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and a sleek, eco-friendly design. While it offers sharp visuals and flexible connectivity, its 75 Hz panel and limited HDMI bandwidth keep it out of the high-performance gaming segment.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
350 nits | 400 nitsbest | |
1,000best | 1,000best | |
99 %best | 95 % | |
2best | 2best | |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
HDR Support | false | true |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 400 nits |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 99 % | 95 % |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Height Adjustment Range (mm) | 109 mm | 110 mm |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 17.7 W | 25 W |
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Professional reviewers praise the S2722DC for its workplace versatility, highlighting the seamless USB-C docking, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and accurate color performance. While they note the monitor's 75 Hz panel is adequate for casual gaming, they point out its limitations for competitive play and the lack of HDMI 2.0, HDR, and a KVM switch.
Everyday users love the monitor's clean design, easy setup, and especially the USB-C charging for laptops, calling it ideal for remote work. Common complaints focus on the underpowered speakers, the older HDMI standard, and occasional insufficient charging power for high-end laptops.
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.
“Great monitor. Big screen, small footprint, nice adjustments, clean layout, charges my Mac well.”
“HDR is too dim”
“smooth 120 Hz gameplay on PS5, especially in titles like Battlefield 6”
