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 Samsung G60SD: Both reach QHD360, the room’s glare matters more than the refresh headline
The short answer
Choose the G60SD if a matte, glare-reducing surface is important in your room. Choose the AW2725DF if you prefer its anti-reflective finish and a DisplayPort-centered desktop setup. Both reach QHD at 360Hz, so there is no refresh-rate winner on the headline specifications.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Both start from a 2.78 ms refresh interval
A 360Hz setting gives the same theoretical interval on either monitor.
What this is based on
1000 ÷ 360 = 2.78 ms. This is not a measurement of pixel response or total input lag.
Main trade-off
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
The QD-OLED subpixel layout is less tidy for small desktop text than a 4K IPS panel.
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Choose it for
- You can connect the gaming PC through DisplayPort to reach 360Hz.
- You prefer the Alienware's anti-reflective surface over Samsung's matte finish.
- Main trade-off
- Dell specifies 360Hz through DisplayPort but only 144Hz through HDMI.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Choose it for
- You want Samsung's matte Glare Free surface.
- You want the same QHD 360Hz class without choosing by model-number age.
- Main trade-off
- The QD-OLED subpixel layout is less tidy for small desktop text than a 4K IPS panel.
About this comparison
Compare AW2725DF and Samsung G60SD for screen finish and a 360Hz PC setup. Check the Alienware HDMI limit before choosing your connection.
Choosing a 360Hz OLED for the room and the connection
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
A bright room where matte finish is a priority
The G60SD explicitly uses Samsung's matte Glare Free surface.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Good
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
A gaming PC with a suitable DisplayPort output
The Alienware's full 360Hz mode is documented through DisplayPort.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Good
Buying for more native desktop pixels
Both are QHD.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Similar
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Similar
Expecting 360Hz from any HDMI connection
The Alienware is limited to 144Hz over HDMI and the Samsung mode must be checked for the exact source.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Caution
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Depends
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Both start from a 2.78 ms refresh interval
A 360Hz setting gives the same theoretical interval on either monitor.
How we reached this conclusion
1000 ÷ 360 = 2.78 ms. This is not a measurement of pixel response or total input lag.
The Alienware needs DisplayPort for its 360Hz claim
Its native HDMI ceiling is 144Hz, which is 216Hz below the DisplayPort ceiling.
How we reached this conclusion
Dell's exact input specification lists 360Hz through DisplayPort and 144Hz through HDMI. The port label alone does not communicate this limit.
Neither adds detail over the other at native resolution
Both use 3,686,400 pixels per frame before game-side rendering choices.
How we reached this conclusion
2560 × 1440 = 3,686,400. Upscaling, render scale and graphics settings can change GPU workload independently.
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
Samsung, LS27DG602SNXZA
Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
A flat 27-inch QD-OLED pushes QHD gaming to 360Hz and adds a glare-reducing surface for brighter rooms.
- Best matched use
- Competitive 1440p play with OLED response
Checked facts
- 27-inch 2560 by 1440 OLED panel
- 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms gray-to-gray response claim
- OLED Glare Free surface and OLED Safeguard+ thermal system
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size class | 27-inch class, 26.7-inch viewable | 27-inch class | These are closely sized gaming displays, not different workspace categories. |
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | Both start with the same pixel workload and layout. |
| Maximum refresh | 360Hz through DisplayPort | 360Hz | The maximum refresh count is shared. |
| Surface treatment | Anti-reflective | Matte Glare Free | Room reflections and personal finish preference can decide the pair. |
| OLED panel | QD-OLED | OLED | Both are self-emissive displays, but the specifications do not establish an overall tested winner. |
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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- It offers no USB-C laptop connection or built-in KVM.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
The room can settle a close specification match
A matte surface spreads reflected light differently from an anti-reflective finish. The G60SD makes that finish a central feature, while Dell describes the AW2725DF as anti-reflective. Personal preference and the location of windows matter here. Neither label proves that all reflections disappear.
Read the input-mode limit before buying for 360Hz
Dell documents a major difference between the AW2725DF's inputs: DisplayPort reaches QHD 360Hz, while HDMI reaches QHD 144Hz. That means an HDMI-only laptop or dock does not access the headline rate on this monitor. Check the Samsung's exact manual for the intended input rather than assuming a universal HDMI advantage.
Do not turn equal refresh rates into equal tested performance
Both have the same QHD resolution and 360Hz ceiling. That establishes comparable pixel and refresh targets, not identical response behavior, brightness or color. Once the room and connection fit are settled, the current offer and the exact seller's return terms are more useful than an unsupported numeric ranking.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No measured glare, pixel-response or latency comparison was performed.
- The Samsung HDMI ceiling is intentionally not inferred from the connector version.
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
Only 5 of 50 models checked match every need here: “OLED contrast for games and films”, “Maximum frame visibility for competitive games”, and “Smoother motion at 120Hz or higher”.
5 matching models from 50 checkedSee the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “OLED contrast for games and films”, “Maximum frame visibility for competitive games”, and “Smoother motion at 120Hz or higher”. A need with no documented match does not count.
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor |
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| Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor |
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Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
You can connect the gaming PC through DisplayPort to reach 360Hz.
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You want Samsung's matte Glare Free surface.
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