Alienware AW2726DM
Turn the lights down. These OLED blacks earn their place at 240Hz.
Buying guide · Monitors
Alienware AW2726DMImage: Dell 
AOC Q27G3XMNImage: AOC 
LG 27GX700A-BImage: LG Electronics press release 
ASUS PG27AQWP-WImage: ASUS Pressroom
The best 1440p gaming monitors.
Dim room: Alienware AW2726DM. Budget HDR: AOC Q27G3XMN. Bright room: LG 27GX700A-B. Above 240fps: ASUS PG27AQWP-W. Your room gets a vote.
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Which one is for me?
The short list
AOC Q27G3XMN
Bright HDR without the OLED bill. Dark-scene smearing is the catch.
LG 27GX700A-B
Leave the lights on. Bright, matte Tandem OLED makes the case.
ASUS PG27AQWP-W
Deliberate overkill: 540Hz at 1440p, 720Hz at 720p. Bring the frame rates.
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Best for dim-room gaming
The one to buy if you game after dark.
Alienware AW2726DM · 1 of 4
240HzRefresh rate
QD-OLEDPanel
0.03msResponse (GtG, manufacturer)
3 yrsBurn-in warranty
Get it if You turn the lights down. OLED blacks and 240Hz make sense here.
Skip it if Your desk faces a sunny window. The glare wins. Need a USB hub? Keep looking.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- OLED contrast and color for dim-room gaming
- Very low input lag and clean motion at 240Hz
- Full stand adjustment and a 3-year burn-in warranty
Keep in mind
- Dim for an OLED: about 200 nits in SDR, about 400 in HDR
- Blacks turn purplish in a bright room
- No USB ports, no sRGB mode; HDMI tops out at 120Hz
| Screen | 26.5-inch viewable (sold as 27-inch) QD-OLED, anti-reflective coating |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz over DisplayPort · 120Hz over HDMI |
| Response time | 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer) |
| HDR | HDR10 · 400-nit peak at 10% window (manufacturer) · no DisplayHDR certification |
| SDR brightness | 200 nits typical (manufacturer) |
| Adaptive sync | FreeSync Premium · VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) · 2× HDMI (up to 1440p 120Hz) · headphone out |
| USB hub | None |
| Stand | Height, tilt, swivel and pivot |
| Warranty | 3 years, burn-in included (Dell) |
Best on a budget
HDR that punches above its budget.
AOC Q27G3XMN · 2 of 4
180HzRefresh rate
336Dimming zones
HDR 1000VESA DisplayHDR
VAPanel
Get it if You want bright HDR, without paying for OLED.
Skip it if Dark-scene smearing is a dealbreaker, or your console needs HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- Bright, punchy HDR that budget screens rarely manage
- Deep blacks for an LCD, with an accurate sRGB mode
- Fully adjustable stand
Keep in mind
- Dark smearing in fast, dark scenes (VA panel)
- Flicker with VRR when frame rates swing
- No HDMI 2.1 and narrow viewing angles
| Screen | 27-inch VA, Mini LED backlight with 336 local-dimming zones, anti-glare |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 180Hz over DisplayPort · 144Hz over HDMI 2.0 |
| Response time | 1ms GtG (manufacturer) |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR 1000 |
| SDR brightness | 700 nits typical (manufacturer) |
| Adaptive sync | Adaptive-Sync (FreeSync) · works with G-SYNC Compatible mode |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 1× HDMI 2.0 · audio out (U.S. model) |
| USB hub | None |
| Stand | Height (130mm), tilt, swivel and pivot |
Best for bright rooms
OLED that can take the daylight.
LG UltraGear 27GX700A-B · 3 of 4
280HzRefresh rate
Tandem OLEDPanel, matte
1,500Peak nits (mfr.)
HDMI 2.1Console-ready
Get it if You leave the lights on. The bright, matte OLED also plays nicely with consoles.
Skip it if Photo-work accuracy comes first. Brightness is not the whole picture.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- Very bright for an OLED, so it fights glare well
- Matte finish keeps reflections soft
- HDMI 2.1 for consoles, plus a USB hub
Keep in mind
- Favors brightness over accuracy outside its sRGB mode
- Some text fringing and banding in dark scenes
- Colors less vivid than a QD-OLED
| Screen | 26.5-inch viewable (sold as 27-inch), 4th-gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED (WOLED), matte |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 280Hz |
| Response time | 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer) |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · up to 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer) |
| SDR brightness | 335 nits typical (manufacturer) |
| Adaptive sync | G-SYNC Compatible · FreeSync Premium Pro · VESA AdaptiveSync |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 2× HDMI 2.1 · USB hub · 4-pole headphone out |
| USB hub | Yes (USB-A) |
| Stand | Height, tilt, swivel and pivot |
Best for competitive play
Overkill. On purpose.
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W · 4 of 4
540HzAt 1440p
720HzDual Mode, 720p
0.02msResponse (GtG, manufacturer)
DP 2.180Gbps
Get it if Your shooters run well above 240fps. Give those extra frames somewhere to go.
Skip it if Your games stay at or below 240fps. Or lamps behind you make glossy a bad fit.
Full specs & caveats
Strengths
- The smoothest motion here: 540Hz, or 720Hz for esports
- Bright, colorful and accurate picture
- Full-bandwidth DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1, plus USB
Keep in mind
- Glossy screen mirrors lamps and windows
- Costs far more than the other picks
- Needs a high-end GPU to make use of 540Hz
| Screen | 26.5-inch viewable (sold as 27-inch), Tandem WOLED, TrueBlack Glossy |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 540Hz at 1440p · 720Hz at 1280 × 720 (Dual Mode) |
| Response time | 0.02ms GtG (manufacturer) |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer) |
| Adaptive sync | G-SYNC Compatible · FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20) · 2× HDMI 2.1 · 3× USB-A hub · headphone out |
| USB hub | Yes (3× USB-A) |
| Stand | Height, tilt, swivel and pivot |
| Warranty | 3 years, burn-in included (ASUS U.S.) |
Side by side.
Pick two. Compare the numbers—not the marketing.
Emphasis marks a higher refresh rate or SDR brightness, or a lower quoted response time. Different ports and modes still matter. Ties stay neutral.
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| Specification | Best for dim-room gamingAlienware AW2726DM | Best on a budgetAOC Q27G3XMN | Best for bright roomsLG 27GX700A-B | Best for competitive playASUS PG27AQWP-W |
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| At a glance | ||||
| Panel | QD-OLED, anti-reflective | VA Mini LED, matte | Tandem WOLED, matte | Tandem WOLED, glossy |
| Refresh rate | 240Hz over DisplayPort · 120Hz over HDMI | 180Hz over DisplayPort · 144Hz over HDMI 2.0 | 280Hz | 540Hz at 1440p · 720Hz at 1280 × 720 (Dual Mode) |
| SDR brightness | 200 nits typical (manufacturer) | 700 nits typical (manufacturer) | 335 nits typical (manufacturer) | Not listed |
| Response time | 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer) | 1ms GtG (manufacturer) | 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer) | 0.02ms GtG (manufacturer) |
| HDR | HDR10 · 400-nit peak at 10% window (manufacturer) · no DisplayHDR certification | VESA DisplayHDR 1000 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · up to 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer) | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer) |
| Ports | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) · 2× HDMI (up to 1440p 120Hz) · headphone out | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 1× HDMI 2.0 · audio out (U.S. model) | 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 2× HDMI 2.1 · USB hub · 4-pole headphone out | 1× DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20) · 2× HDMI 2.1 · 3× USB-A hub · headphone out |
| USB hub | None | None | Yes (USB-A) | Yes (3× USB-A) |
Alienware AW2726DM
- Panel
- QD-OLED, anti-reflective
- Refresh rate
- 240Hz over DisplayPort · 120Hz over HDMI
- SDR brightness
- 200 nits typical (manufacturer)
- Response time
- 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer)
- HDR
- HDR10 · 400-nit peak at 10% window (manufacturer) · no DisplayHDR certification
- Ports
- 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) · 2× HDMI (up to 1440p 120Hz) · headphone out
- USB hub
- None
AOC Q27G3XMN
- Panel
- VA Mini LED, matte
- Refresh rate
- 180Hz over DisplayPort · 144Hz over HDMI 2.0
- SDR brightness
- 700 nits typical (manufacturer)
- Response time
- 1ms GtG (manufacturer)
- HDR
- VESA DisplayHDR 1000
- Ports
- 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 1× HDMI 2.0 · audio out (U.S. model)
- USB hub
- None
LG 27GX700A-B
- Panel
- Tandem WOLED, matte
- Refresh rate
- 280Hz
- SDR brightness
- 335 nits typical (manufacturer)
- Response time
- 0.03ms GtG (manufacturer)
- HDR
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · up to 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer)
- Ports
- 1× DisplayPort 1.4 · 2× HDMI 2.1 · USB hub · 4-pole headphone out
- USB hub
- Yes (USB-A)
ASUS PG27AQWP-W
- Panel
- Tandem WOLED, glossy
- Refresh rate
- 540Hz at 1440p · 720Hz at 1280 × 720 (Dual Mode)
- SDR brightness
- Not listed
- Response time
- 0.02ms GtG (manufacturer)
- HDR
- VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 · 1,500-nit peak (manufacturer)
- Ports
- 1× DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20) · 2× HDMI 2.1 · 3× USB-A hub · headphone out
- USB hub
- Yes (3× USB-A)
How we chose
Manufacturer specs, cross-checked against published measurements from RTINGS, Tom’s Hardware and TFTCentral.
What actually matters
Panel. Buy OLED for perfect blacks and the fastest motion. Mini LED gets budget HDR in the door; blooming around bright objects is the catch.
Refresh. Stop at 240Hz unless your GPU keeps up. A faster panel cannot conjure frames your games never render.
Room. Shop for your desk, not a dark showroom. Glossy and QD-OLED suit dim rooms; bright rooms favor brighter, matte screens.
Burn-in. Read the warranty before buying the OLED. Pixel-refresh tools help; they do not make static-image risk disappear.
Consoles. Per RTINGS, all four handle PS5/Xbox Series X|S at 1440p 120Hz. LG and ASUS accept 4K 120Hz and downscale to 1440p. Alienware tops out at downscaled 4K 60Hz; AOC lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth.
Sources
- RTINGS — The best 1440p gaming monitors
- Tom's Hardware — Alienware AW2726DM review
- Tom's Hardware — ASUS ROG Swift PG27AQWP-W review
- Dell — AW2726DM product page and tech specs
- RTINGS — Dell Alienware AW2726DM review
- PCMag — Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED (AW2726DM) review
- TFTCentral — AW2726DM announced (specs and ports)
- AOC — Q27G3XMN product page and specs (U.S.)
- RTINGS — AOC Q27G3XMN review
- TFTCentral — AOC Q27G3XMN review
- LG — 27GX700A-B product page and specs (U.S.)
- RTINGS — LG 27GX700A-B review
- ASUS — ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W specifications (U.S.)
- RTINGS — ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W review
Image credits: Alienware AW2726DM — Dell · AOC Q27G3XMN — AOC · LG 27GX700A-B — LG Electronics press release · ASUS PG27AQWP-W — ASUS Pressroom.