TweakTown98
A 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED that combines superb image quality and a distinctive design while undercutting rivals on price.
Alienware AW2725Q
10 expert reviews#3 of 18 computer monitors
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recommend
recommend
Best for 4K OLED gaming at 27 inches
Critics’ consensus
10 professional reviewers tested the Alienware AW2725Q, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: brightness.
Reviewed by TweakTown, XDA Developers, Tom's Hardware and 7 more
The catch: It runs dim on full screens, with no KVM or DisplayPort 2.1.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 83 to 988 printed scores, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 91
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What do critics say about the Alienware AW2725Q?
XDA Developers90
One of the best gaming monitors around, with a 27-inch 4K 240Hz OLED, outstanding image quality and a price that undercuts rivals.
Tom's Hardware90
Ties for the fastest 4K OLED in input lag, with excellent motion and near-record uniformity.
Windows Central90
One of the best gaming monitors you can buy, offering 4K, 240Hz and OLED speed at a lower price than rivals.
Tom's Guide90
A razor-sharp, buttery-smooth 4K OLED that the reviewer calls one of the best gaming monitors right now.
TechRadar90
A stunning all-round 4K QD-OLED with state-of-the-art performance, lacking only a bit of full-screen brightness.
Engadget90
Engadget calls this 4K QD-OLED monitor a no-reservations recommendation, with excellent image quality, HDR and text clarity at a lower price than rivals.
PC Gamer87
Stunning image quality and speed, essentially as good as a pricier rival at around 200 dollars less.
Techaeris89est.
The reviewer is enthusiastic about this 4K OLED gaming monitor, citing striking visuals, strong HDR and a fair price, and considers it a must-shortlist model.
EFTM83est.
A near-perfect gaming monitor with deep blacks, vivid colour and smooth performance.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality8 of 10
Performance5 of 10
Design2 of 10
What critics dislike most
Brightness4 of 10
Price3 of 10
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Common questions
Is the Alienware AW2725Q worth it?
Most critics think so: 10 of 10 recommend it. It runs dim on full screens, with no KVM or DisplayPort 2.1.
Do critics agree about the Alienware AW2725Q?
Broad agreement: scores range from 83 (EFTM) to 98 (TweakTown), a spread of 15 points across 10 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Alienware AW2725Q?
Brightness (4 of 10 reviews), Price (3 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Alienware AW2725Q?
The Alienware AW3426DW (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.