Samsung Business Curved 49-inch
Score: 90/100
Alienware AW2725DF
Score: 89/100Rankings
The Samsung LS49C954UANXZA is a 49-inch 1000R curved ultrawide monitor with 120 Hz refresh, USB-C docking, built-in KVM and HDR400, aimed at business and creative professionals who need extensive screen real-estate and connectivity.
The Alienware AW2725DF is a 26.7-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor delivering a groundbreaking 360 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response time and infinite contrast, targeting competitive gamers and creators who demand ultra-fast motion and premium image quality.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
49 inchesbest | 26.7 inches | |
120 Hz | 360 Hzbest | |
350 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
3,000 ratiobest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 0.03 msbest |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 count | 2 countbest | |
1 countbest | 1 countbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(8) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 49 inches | 26.7 inches |
Resolution | 5120x1440 | 2560x1440 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 120 Hz | 360 Hz |
Panel Type | VA | QD-OLED |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000:1 ratio | infinite ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 0.03 ms |
Color Gamut | 92% DCI-P3 | 99.3% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity(2) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
DisplayPort Ports (count) | 1 count | 2 count |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 220 W | 36.5 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Tom's Hardware highlights the monitor's beefy specs, especially the 120 Hz refresh rate, 350 nits brightness and 92 % DCI-P3 coverage, calling it great for media-related work and creative professionals. Samsung's own marketing stresses the 1000R curvature that matches the human field of view, reducing eye strain.
Everyday users rave about the dramatic productivity gains, the convenience of the built-in KVM for dual-laptop setups, and the immersive visual experience of the 1000R curve. Common complaints focus on slight ghosting, the absence of adaptive-sync causing tearing in fast games, the monitor's heft and bulk, and the loss of the 120 Hz rate when using Picture-by-Picture mode.
“Game-changer for productivity”
“Perfect for dual-laptop setups”
“Slight ghosting in motion”
Professional reviewers commend the AW2725DF for marrying esports-grade speed with OLED image quality, highlighting the 360 Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response and true-black HDR, while noting the lack of speakers and HDMI bandwidth limits.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the monitor's motion clarity, deep blacks and vibrant colors, but recurring complaints focus on HDMI limitations, the matte coating's graininess and the absence of built-in speakers.
