Main trade-off
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
Dell specifies 360Hz through DisplayPort but only 144Hz through HDMI.
Head-to-head
Alienware AW2725DF vs LG 27GR83Q: Alienware favors dark-game contrast, LG fits long static-work sessions
The short answer
Choose AW2725DF for QD-OLED contrast and 360Hz over DisplayPort. LG 27GR83Q suits a 240Hz IPS setup used heavily for static desktop work.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Compare detail at the actual screen size
AW2725DF works out to about 110 pixels per inch, versus 108.8 for 27GR83Q-B. Their pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are stronger separators.
What this is based on
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Inputs are 2560 × 1440 at 26.7 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Published nominal diagonals make these approximate.
Main trade-off
LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
A 240Hz setting does not make games render at 240 frames per second.
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Choose it for
- Use DisplayPort for high-frame-rate games
- Want OLED black levels
- Main trade-off
- Dell specifies 360Hz through DisplayPort but only 144Hz through HDMI.
LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Choose it for
- Keep static work windows open for long hours
- Prefer a 240Hz IPS screen
- Main trade-off
- A 240Hz setting does not make games render at 240 frames per second.
About this comparison
Choose AW2725DF for QD-OLED contrast and 360Hz over DisplayPort. LG 27GR83Q suits a 240Hz IPS setup used heavily for static desktop work.
The input can limit the advertised refresh rate
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Use DisplayPort for high-frame-rate games
AW2725DF reaches its 360 Hz ceiling over DisplayPort. Its documented HDMI ceiling is 144 Hz, so an HDMI-only setup cannot use the 360 Hz headline.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Depends
Keep static work windows open for long hours
LG's IPS panel avoids the same organic-pixel wear concern associated with QD-OLED. Fixed toolbars and long static sessions are therefore a relevant ownership consideration.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Depends
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Better fit
Want OLED black levels
AW2725DF uses QD-OLED, while 27GR83Q uses IPS. The panel technology is the relevant distinction for OLED black-level behavior.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Depends
Prefer a 240Hz IPS screen
27GR83Q pairs an IPS panel with a 240 Hz ceiling. Check the exact supported input mode for the computer or console.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Depends
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- Better fit
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Compare detail at the actual screen size
AW2725DF works out to about 110 pixels per inch, versus 108.8 for 27GR83Q-B. Their pixel densities are close enough that layout and connection needs are stronger separators.
How we reached this conclusion
Pixels per inch = √(width² + height²) / diagonal. Inputs are 2560 × 1440 at 26.7 inches and 2560 × 1440 at 27 inches. Published nominal diagonals make these approximate.
Separate native detail from game speed
AW2725DF draws 3.7 million native pixels per frame and 27GR83Q-B 3.7 million. Their refresh ceilings are 360Hz and 240Hz respectively.
How we reached this conclusion
Native pixels = width × height. Refresh interval =1000 / Hz, giving 2.8 and 4.2 ms. These are signal and cadence calculations, not measured frame rates, input lag or pixel response.
A HDMI-only connection can reverse the refresh argument
AW2725DF documented HDMI ceiling is 144Hz, below the LG 240Hz panel ceiling. Confirm the exact LG input mode for the source as well.
How we reached this conclusion
Alienware record: HDMI 144Hz, DisplayPort 360Hz. LG maximum 240Hz. Port-specific timings must be checked on both ends.
Choice A
Alienware, AW2725DF
27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
The AW2725DF puts a 360Hz QHD OLED screen at the center of a competitive gaming desk. Its real input limit matters more than the HDMI version printed on the box.
- Best matched use
- Competitive PC gaming through DisplayPort
Checked facts
- 26.7-inch 2560 by 1440 QD-OLED panel
- DisplayPort supports QHD at 360Hz and HDMI supports QHD at 144Hz
- No built-in speakers or audio line output
Choice B
LG, 27GR83Q-B
UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
A 240Hz IPS monitor keeps the familiar 27-inch QHD layout while giving high-frame-rate games more room to run. HDMI 2.1 makes the input specification worth checking against your graphics card.
- Best matched use
- Fast QHD games on the same screen used for work
Checked facts
- 27-inch 2560 by 1440 IPS panel at 240Hz
- HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort inputs
- 95 percent DCI-P3 coverage and a height-adjustable pivoting stand
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | Operating-system scaling changes usable logical workspace. |
| Panel diagonal | 26.7 in | 27 in | A nominal screen class may differ slightly from the measured active diagonal. |
| Maximum refresh | 360Hz | 240Hz | Check the exact input, resolution and overclock conditions. |
| Panel technology | QD-OLED | IPS | Panel type alone does not establish a measured color or motion winner. |
| Laptop power | No USB-C laptop charging | No USB-C laptop charging | Host, cable and negotiated power profile must support the desired delivery. |
| Chassis width | Check exact drawing | Check exact drawing | Allow additional room for cables, arms and neighboring equipment. |
| Stand depth | Check exact drawing | Check exact drawing | The included stand can take more desk depth than the display cabinet. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- The USB-C port is for downstream peripherals and charging, not video input.
If you choose LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- USB ports serve peripherals, not USB-C video or laptop charging.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The input can limit the advertised refresh rate
AW2725DF reaches 360Hz over DisplayPort but its documented HDMI ceiling is 144Hz. A HDMI-only setup should not be purchased around the 360Hz headline.
OLED ownership needs a different routine
Static toolbars and fixed desktop elements deserve panel-care precautions. IPS avoids the same organic-pixel wear concern, while giving up OLED black-level behavior.
QHD pixel workload stays the same
Both use 2560 by 1440. The Alienware asks the PC for more frames rather than more pixels per frame, so CPU and game limits can become relevant.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Pixel density and refresh intervals are calculations from published specifications, not a measured visual-quality or latency test.
- USB-C power is a maximum negotiated ceiling. It does not promise full-speed charging for every laptop.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current computer monitors comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Compared set
All 50 models remain in view on this guide. The answer comes from the facts and trade-offs shown on the page.
50 matching models from 50 checkedMeasured difference
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor lists 360 Hz for maximum refresh rate, 50% above LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz at 240 Hz.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- 360 Hz
- LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz
- 240 Hz
- Comparable models
- 44 of 50
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countNo matcher need is preselected here. Open the matcher to add the needs that apply to your home, room or setup.
Calculation noteThis uses the highest published refresh mode. Resolution, connection and color settings can limit when that rate is available. 44 of 50 models have comparable published figures for context.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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| LG UltraGear 27-inch QHD 240Hz | No positive match recorded for these needs |
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