Alienware AW2725DF vs ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG
Matte 360 Hz QD-OLED against glossy 240 Hz WOLED: more refresh or a deeper-looking image.
Alienware AW2725DF
26.7" QD-OLED 1440p at 360 Hz with 0.03 ms and HDR True Black 400
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG
26.5" glossy WOLED, 1440p at 240 Hz with 0.03 ms GtG
Spec by spec
The best value in each row is highlighted in green, per that spec's criterion.
| Alienware AW2725DF | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | |
|---|---|---|
| Diagonal | 26.7 " | 26.5 " |
| Panel type | QD-OLED | WOLED (3rd generation) |
| Finish | Matte | Glossy |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Contrast | 1,500,000:1 (SDR and HDR) | OLED contrast (absolute black) |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 99.3 % | 99 % |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | Yes |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Frame duration | 2.78 ms | 4.17 ms |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Motion blur reduction | Native OLED response (no strobing) | Native OLED response (no strobing) |
| Adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium Pro / VESA Adaptive-Sync | G-SYNC Compatible |
| Video ports | DisplayPort + HDMI + USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 x HDMI + DisplayPort |
| Stand adjustments | Height, tilt, swivel and pivot | Adjustable stand, VESA compatible |
| Competitive extras | Delta E<2, 99.3% DCI-P3, burn-in covered by warranty | ROG OLED Anti-flicker, OLED Care, dedicated heatsink |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 6.7 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |
What really separates these two
Refresh: 360 Hz against 240 Hz
Both respond in 0.03 ms, so the difference is only how often the image is renewed: a frame lasts 2.78 ms on the Alienware and 4.17 ms on the ASUS. You only benefit if your game runs above 300 FPS, like CS2 or Valorant on a strong PC. According to our input lag calculator, the jump removes about 0.7 ms of average wait: real, but small. Where you notice it most is motion clarity when you flick the camera.
Panel: matte QD-OLED against glossy WOLED
The Alienware has a matte coating, which copes far better with a lit room or a window behind you. The ASUS is glossy: blacks look deeper and text crisper, but it reflects lamps and windows. Colour is even (99.3% against 99% DCI-P3). The Alienware is certified DisplayHDR True Black 400; ASUS only states HDR support.
Stand, ports and warranty
The Alienware's stand adjusts height, tilt, swivel and pivot, and its 3-year warranty covers burn-in. The ASUS also gives 3 years and adds anti-flicker, OLED Care and a dedicated heatsink. For ports, the ASUS has two HDMI plus DisplayPort, handier if you also plug in a console; the Alienware has DisplayPort, HDMI and USB.
If you play CS2 or Valorant above 300 FPS in a room with light, the Alienware AW2725DF. If your PC stays at 240 FPS or below, you play in the dark and want the deepest image, or you need two HDMI ports for a console, the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG.
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