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ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG vs Dell Alienware AW2725DF

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  • 35 known for one only
  • 42 the same
  • 49 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 33WB: 27.6WDell is 5.4 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160
ANot listed
B60Hz
2560 × 1440Native for both
A360Hz
B360Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A7.44kg
B6.7kg
Weight without stand
A4.97kg
B4.3kg
Box weight
A10.4kg
B9.97kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
BDell Alienware AW2725DF

General

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Series
ROG Strix OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Product Line.
Model numbers
XG27ACDNG1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
AW2725DF1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Exact Product Model. Regional ordering codes not variants.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
8 January 20244Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/alienware-doubles-qd-oled-family-with-two-worlds-first-gaming-monitors-302029006.htmlRead 5 October 2026Dell CES launch announcement.
Status
Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. Add to Cart listing.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
$899.994Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/alienware-doubles-qd-oled-family-with-two-worlds-first-gaming-monitors-302029006.htmlRead 5 October 2026Target Pricing exact AW2725DF U.S. launch starting price, excluding tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker sales listing.
Colours
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Product Type and Application/Usage.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdngRead 5 October 2026Exact feature headline gives 27-inch class with 26.5-inch viewable diagonal.
26.7in(67.8 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Viewable Screen Size. Advertised 27-inch class.
Viewable screen diagonal
26.5in(67.3 cm)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdngRead 5 October 2026
26.7in(67.8 cm)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 exact diagonal.
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
2560 × 1440px2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 connectivity explicit supported maximum, not inferred from preset timing tables.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
16:92Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
110ppi
Pixel pitch
0.229mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Exact current maker Display table publishes rounded 0.229 mm pitch. No extra decimal precision is inferred.
Not available
Active display area
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Maker Display Viewing Area table explicitly gives 590.42 x 333.72 mm. Published panel viewing area is retained without calculating an image-only rectangle.
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 literal active area 590.42 x 333.72 mm. Published pitch 0.2292 mm disagrees beyond printed precision with declared 1440p resolution and this active area. Pitch omitted because pixel raster versus physical area scope is unresolved.
Curved
No3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdngRead 5 October 2026Maker front-view photo depicts flat display.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Exact selected Flat Screen and technical Flat Panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Semi-glossy8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026General/Office Use exact QD-OLED coating description.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Reflection1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Anti-reflection2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 faceplate coating.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
QD-OLED2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 panel technology.
Panel type (as published)
QD-OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Panel Technology.
Backlight
None (self-emissive)3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdngRead 5 October 2026Exact self-emissive QD-OLED panel.
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 QD-OLED definition and p15 OLED luminous substance.
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Samsung Display8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Key Specs exact tested model.
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
3rd generation8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Key Specs exact model.
Subpixel layout
Not available
Triangular RGB8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Sub-pixel Layout microscopy.
Colour depth
10bits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Colour depth method
Native3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdngRead 5 October 2026Exact feature text says true 10-bit colour.
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Maker display colours: 1073.7M. Normalised to 1.07 billion by the field convention.
1.07 billion2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 published color-depth count. Native panel bit depth/FRC not inferred.
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
99%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Maker 99% DCI-P3. CIE reference is not stated. Separate 135% sRGB volume is not stored as coverage.
99.3%2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 typical CIE1976.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 factory calibration report and p15 preset calibration accuracy.
Claimed Delta E
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Published Delta E < 2. Colour space and average or maximum statistic are not stated.
22Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 visual PDF table has average Delta E 2000 at most 2 for both sRGB and DCI-P3 presets. Text extraction drops the inequality equality bar.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p8 physical Package contents includes Factory calibration report, pictured with documents. Some package components can vary by country.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Calibration section explicitly no hardware calibration.
Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
1,500,000:12Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 SDR and HDR contrast ratio. Current page labels its number dynamic, manual priority.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-15 explicitly says 250 nits typical.
250nits2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 typical SDR full white pattern.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Maker HDR peak 1000 nits. Stimulus, mode and duration are not stated. Peak brightness can vary due to colour pre-calibration.
1,000nits2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 typical HDR peak. Window size unstated.
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
250nits2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 SDR full white pattern. Not HDR full-screen.
HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
HDR108Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming HDR10 support. No Dolby Vision/HLG inferred.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
DisplayHDR True Black 4002Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 HDR support.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
178°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 typical horizontal.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
178°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 typical vertical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C
2560 × 1440Native360Hz360Hz180Hz
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker tech specs says maximum 360 Hz. Gaming 3-2 explicitly gives HDMI and DP 48-360 Hz operation and native supported entries 3-19 corroborate the advertised native maximum. USB Setup 3-13 explicitly caps native USB-C 180 Hz in USB 3.2 bandwidth mode, which is the only stored USB-C row. USB 2.0 full maximum, bit depth, chroma, mode-specific compression and lower-resolution maxima remain unproved.
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 216060HzNot available
2560 × 1440Native144Hz360HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp16-17 explicit per-input accepted maximum, DP DSC enabled. Exact timing 359.98/143.97 rounds to nominal 360/144 as maker itself labels. HDMI is TMDS, not FRL. Depth/chroma not tied to maxima. Lower-resolution preset timings pp18-19 are not proven maxima and omitted.8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming explicit accepted maximum virtual 4K60 via HDMI with Console Mode on. No 4K120 support. Input is downscaled to native 1440p. Bit depth/chroma not specified. 1080p120 console timing is not established as monitor-wide maximum and omitted.
Max refresh rate
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
360Hz
144Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
180Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
360Hz2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 explicit native DisplayPort maximum.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026FEATURES names FreeSync Premium Pro and G-SYNC Compatible. Certificate section separately gives VESA AdaptiveSync Display 360Hz.
FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA AdaptiveSync Display, p19 certifications DisplayPort only. p16 explicit HDMI VRR.
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48360
DisplayPort48360
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming 3-2 explicitly states VRR 48-360 Hz for HDMI and DisplayPort. USB-C VRR range is not separately stated.
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48360
HDMI48144
Source8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Gaming explicit per-input VRR range table. Manual vertical scan ranges alone not interpreted as VRR.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
0.03ms2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p15 gray-to-gray. Maker launch footnote specifies minimum, not mean.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 product features.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
0.71ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Lag section total display lag at 360 Hz, includes pixel-response component. Estimated processing 0.59 not substituted. Firmware caveat as response note.
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
5.83ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Lag section total display lag at 60 Hz. Firmware caveat as response note.
Average response time (measured)
Not available
0.49ms8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Response Times average G2G across tested transitions, consistent 360/240/120/60 Hz/VRR. Improved oscilloscope method, no overdrive control. Article calls firmware M2B102, apparently inconsistent with exact-model M3B-series firmware, so retain literal source caveat rather than silently correcting.
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
427nits6Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/asus-rog-strix-xg27acdng-360-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 8 October 2026Exact XG27ACDNG review, Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level, records 427 nits using a 25% white window with Uniform Brightness disabled. Firmware, colour preset and connection are not stated for this reading. Uniform Brightness enabled is separately described as around 260 nits. The 1000-nit 3% highlight result is not substituted into this SDR cell.
268nits8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Brightness/Contrast Standard preset at 100% brightness, SDR uniform without ABL. Approximate 268 is the source-reported measured peak. Firmware caveat as response note.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.12Not available
USB-CNot available1Not available
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.42Not availableYes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.1118Not available1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp16-17 complete inventory. HDMI 2.1 as published is TMDS-only, 144 Hz at native QHD. DP maximum requires DSC. USB-C included video cable ends at DP socket, not a USB-C video input.8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Console Gaming explicitly reports 18 Gbps HDMI TMDS bandwidth. Published HDMI 2.1 version lacks FRL, not inferred 48 Gbps.
HDMI ports
2
1
DisplayPort ports
1
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
VRR2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 explicit HDMI VRR. No ALLM/eARC/FRL inferred from HDMI2.1 label.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Design/Features USB-C is data and BC1.2 charging only.
USB-C power delivered
90W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Back View 1-4 and USB Setup 3-13 identify USB-B and USB-C host paths. Type-B Gen 1 is explicit. Type-C numbered USB revision remains unknown.
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B upstream.
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 13
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 13
USB-C3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 rear 2 Type-A plus quick-access 1 Type-A and 1 Type-C, all 5 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 1. BC1.2 charging has no proved wattage.
KVM switch
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026Design/Features explicitly absent.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp13-16 complete physical connector inventory, no matching connector. Not an incomplete retailer summary.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Audio Line Out: No. Complete manual connector inventory also has no audio connector.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp13-16 complete physical connector inventory, no matching connector. Not an incomplete retailer summary.
Optical out
No2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp13-16 complete physical connector inventory, no matching connector. Not an incomplete retailer summary.
Picture in picture
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 product features and pp59-61 controls.
Picture by picture
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 product features and pp59-61 controls.

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
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Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Audio / Speakers: No.
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
120mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
110mm2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16.
Swivel
Left45°Right45°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 both directions 90 degrees.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p9 removable stand and pp39-40 procedure.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1002Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p12 mount holes.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p41 direct standard 100x100 bracket screwed into monitor holes.
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p14 security-lock slot explicitly Kensington.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p14 joystick, pp79-86 AWCC Game/Display/PIP settings.
Desktop software
ASUS DisplayWidget Center1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Dell Display Manager and Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 compatibility and AWCC.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes9Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-uk/drivers/driversdetailsRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725DF maker firmware page, file Alienware_AW2725DF_FWUpdate_M3B105_Windows.exe. Download not executed. Firmware March 2026 adds HDR Peak 1000 Bright mode, not a launch hardware change.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026General/Office Features explicitly absent.
Presence sensor
Not available
No8Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2725dfRead 5 October 2026General/Office Features explicitly no human motion sensor. Not inferred from EPREL alone.
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Lighting Effect menu offers static colour and rainbow/colour-cycle Aura settings.
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp53-56 three-zone AlienFX colors/RGB-code table.
Gaming menu features
GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp47-49 named OSD functions.

OLED care

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OLED care
Screen Saver, Pixel Cleaning, Pixel Cleaning Reminder, Screen Move, Auto Logo Brightness, OLED Usage Info2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026OLED Care 3-8 explicitly lists these functions. Current product article newer Care+ settings are separate firmware-dependent additions and are not silently merged.
Pixel Refresh, Panel Refresh2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp65-66 Panel Maintenance. January manual thresholds not stored since later firmware can change behavior.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Additional Warranty Information explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Global exact-model warranty explicitly includes panel burn-in.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026Three-year Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in.

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width610.3Height (highest)509.4Depth218.8mm(24 × 20.1 × 8.6 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-15 explicitly labels highest 509.4 mm. Lowest 394.8 mm omitted because endpoints imply 114.6 mm travel rather than the separate 120 mm specification. Full base depth 218.8 mm agrees with outline 218.83 mm.
Width609.11Height (lowest)406.2Height (highest)516.2Depth243.69mm(24 × 16 to 20.3 × 9.6 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p21 stand compressed/extended heights.
Dimensions without stand
Width610.3Height352.4mm(24 × 13.9 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-15 width 610.3 mm and body height 352.4 mm. Overall body depth omitted because 70.5 mm table conflicts with 66.5 mm outline drawing.
Width609.11Height359Depth67.6mm(24 × 14.1 × 2.7 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p21 body dimensions.
Stand footprint
Width266.49Depth218.83mm(10.5 × 8.6 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Outline 3-17 explicitly labels base width 266.49 mm and full front-to-back depth 218.83 mm.
Not available
Weight with stand
7.44kg(16.4 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-16: 7.44 +/- 0.5 kg with stand.
6.7kg(14.8 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p21 A00 manual 6.70 kg includes stand assembly and cables. Current maker page lists 6.30 kg. Manual prioritized with its explicit cable-included scope, no silent substitution.
Weight without stand
4.97kg(11 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-16: 4.97 +/- 0.5 kg without stand.
4.3kg(9.5 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p22 without stand and cables for VESA consideration.
Box dimensions
Width860Height500Depth163mm(33.9 × 19.7 × 6.4 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Box weight
10.4kg(22.9 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications 3-16: 10.4 +/- 0.5 kg gross.
9.97kg(22 lb)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p21 Weight with packaging.

Power

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Power supply
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1833147_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 24.
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p20 frequency tolerance ±3 Hz.
Power use (typical)
Not available
Not available
Power use (max)
Not available
130W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p20 maximum brightness/contrast and all USB ports maximum load.
Power use SDR (EU label)
25.4W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026Current exact XG27ACDNG record EU on-mode SDR 25.4 W at default 60 Hz test. Separate from native maximum 360 Hz and the unlabelled manual < 75 W Power On bound.
27.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1833147_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4 EU On mode SDR, not generic typical power.
Power use HDR (EU label)
33W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026Current exact XG27ACDNG HDR 33 W. Rounded energy-label kWh is not substituted.
27.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1833147_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6 EU On mode HDR.
Standby power
0.5W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026EPREL exact 0.5 W rather than manual < 0.5 W bound.
0.5W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p20 EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013 standby.
Off-mode power
0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026EPREL exact 0.3 W rather than manual < 0.3 W bound.
0.3W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p20 EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013 off.
EU energy class SDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1833147_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3.
EU energy class HDR
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2094388Read 5 October 2026
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1833147_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
28kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1833147.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR 28 kWh/1000h, not computed from 27.6 W. Exact model verified visually.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available
28kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_1833147.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR 28 kWh/1000h, exact model verified visually.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
Not available
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Not available
TÜV certifications
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 exact certification wording.
Low blue light
Hardware1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026
Hardware2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026p10 TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution, factory reset/default, ComfortView Plus. Earlier TFT review says no selectable blue-light modes, a different meaning.
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
Not available

In the box

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In the box
OLED Monitor, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, ROG Pouch, ROG Sticker, Monitor Base, Wall Mount Kit, Microfiber Cloth2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents 1-1 guaranteed list. Video, USB-C and USB data cables are optional in the manual and are omitted from universal bundle. Supplied wall-mount adapter is distinct from the separately purchased arm or mounting bracket.
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1 m), USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.80 m), Microfiber cloth, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Factory calibration report, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp7-8 package contents. HDMI cable excluded, explicitly sold separately p14.
Cables included
AASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDNG
Type
Power cord
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/XG27ACDNG/ASUS_XG27ACDNG_UM_Eng.pdfRead 5 October 2026Power cord is in the manual guaranteed list. Count is not inferred.
BDell Alienware AW2725DF
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1 m)1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/d/a/7/3/2def61645154b5769dfef165728519d39ce2.pdfRead 5 October 2026pp7-8 pictured once each, current U.S. Package Contents explicitly 1 of each.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-strix-oled-xg27acdng/specRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model global maker page states 3 years including panel burn-in. Local terms can vary.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. limited warranty.
Dead pixel policy
Not available
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/monitor-gamer-alienware-27-qdoled-aw2725df/aw2725df/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy.

Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.