Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Editor's Pick
Desk Setup · Monitors
Alienware AW2725DF
9.0Score
$690
Best price at Amazon
360Hz QD-OLED with True Black HDR — elite motion clarity and contrast for gaming.
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GamingCompetitive play
Quick verdict
360Hz QD-OLED with True Black HDR — elite motion clarity and contrast for gaming.
Best for
GamingCompetitive play
Why we like it
The Alienware AW2725DF combines a 2560×1440 QD-OLED panel with a 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response, plus VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black and near-full DCI-P3 color. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it's one of the best-balanced high-refresh OLEDs for competitive and immersive gaming, and it undercuts its original launch price.
- 27" 1440p QD-OLED
- 360Hz, 0.03ms
- DisplayHDR 400 True Black
- FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync compatible
Pros & cons
What we like
- 360Hz QD-OLED, 0.03ms response
- DisplayHDR 400 True Black, ~1000-nit peak
- 99.3% DCI-P3 color
Worth noting
- No USB-C video or laptop charging
- OLED static-content care needed
- 1000-nit peak only in small windows
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance10.0
Design9.0
Features8.0
Compatibility8.0
Value9.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 27"
- Resolution
- 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 360 Hz
- Panel Type
- QD-OLED
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Response Time
- 0.03 ms (GtG)
- Brightness
- 1000 nits (peak)
- HDR
- DisplayHDR 400 True Black
- Color Coverage
- 99.3% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- No (USB data hub only)
- Thunderbolt
- No
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort
- 2 × DP 1.4
- Adaptive Sync
- FreeSync Premium Pro / G-Sync Compatible
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- No
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Competitive and immersive gamers who want QD-OLED contrast with very high refresh at 1440p.
Who should skip it
Buyers needing USB-C charging/docking, and those worried about OLED burn-in for static desktop work.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits in the upper middle of the 12 monitors we track on price.
- It ties for the strongest Performance score in this group.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $50 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up a stronger Performance score by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
SetupArc9.3
$950–$1,100ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
The stronger option for gaming if the budget stretches.
You gain: Adds USB-C and KVM Switch.
You give up: Typically about $350 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | Alienware AW2725DFThis product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Price | $690 | $950–$1,100 | From $642 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (QHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 360 Hz | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak) | — | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
Live prices vary — we surface the lowest we've recorded. Tap through to check the current price.
- Amazon Best PricePrice may be out of date$690
- ManufacturerPrice unavailableSee site
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Final verdict
9.0Score
A superb pick for gamers who want OLED contrast and 360Hz speed at 1440p. It's not a laptop-docking monitor, but for play it delivers flagship motion and image quality at an increasingly reasonable price.
Alternatives to consider
Editor's Pick
Dell
SetupArc9.2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
From $642
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.1
Alienware AW3423DWF
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
- Screen Size34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate165 Hz
Price
$699
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