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Dell Alienware AW2721D vs LG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
Product A: Dell
118 of 172 known
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Product B: LG
86 of 172 known
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82 of 164 fields differ
- 42 different values
- 40 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 48 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 22.69WB: 50WDell is 27.31 W lower.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.7WB: 44.6WDell is 22.9 W lower.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 95WB: 55WLG is 40 W lower.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WDell is 0.2 W lower.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 31WB: 25.7WLG is 5.3 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 450nitsB: 400nitsDell is 50 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
2560 × 1440Native for both
A240Hz
B240Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- ADell: 607.7 × 356 mm
- BLG: 613.5 × 371.6 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A10.9kg
B6.2kg
Weight without stand
A6.3kg
B4.3kg
Box weight
A15.5kg
B8.6kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
AW2721D, AW2721Db, 210-AXSW, NHR9Y, 210-AXNU, P3VP11Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2721d/apd/210-axsw/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Exact US archive identifies manufacturer part NHR9Y, Dell part 210-AXSW, order aw2721dsap. Exact Irish archive separately identifies P3VP1/210-AXNU. Marketing AW2721D and regulatory AW2721Db preserved. Regional order references not different panel models.2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact cover marketing/regulatory model names, not inferred from a sibling suffix.12Maker product pagedell.com/en-ie/shop/alienware-27-gaming-monitor-aw2721d/apd/210-axnu/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Exact archived Irish offer manufacturer P3VP1 / Dell 210-AXNU / marketed AW2721D. US reference separately 210-AXSW/NHR9Y.
GTIN / EAN
Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
Dell Alienware AW2723DF20Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2723dfRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Alienware AW2723DF replaces the Alienware AW2721D.
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Launch price (US)
$499.9911Reviewpcworld.com/article/2067236/lg-ultragear-27gr38q-b-review.htmlRead 11 October 2026Review lists $499.99 MSRP, with $399.99 typical retail. KitGuru reported $499 at launch. US price.12Press articlekitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/lg-unveils-three-new-lg-ultragear-gaming-monitorsRead 11 October 202631 August 2023 launch article: the GR83Q-B goes for $499. US price. The $499.99 MSRP is in the PCWorld review.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US, AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/352625Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2721D record lists historical EU/EEA markets, with EL mapped to GR and XI excluded. US maker offer proves US. This base union does not bind a single regional order code to every listed country. The 210-AXNU row retains only directly proved IE and FI.
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Colours
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Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
27in(68.6 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
108.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
Active display area
Width596.7Height335.7mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Curved
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare with 3H hardness2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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DCI-P3 coverage
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Hardware calibration support
Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits3Maker product pagelg.com/be_fr/moniteurs/moniteurs-gaming-ultragear/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Luminosite (Typ.) 400 cd/m2. The Spanish, Greek, Bulgarian and Israeli LG pages also say 400. The Canadian and Brazilian LG pages say 500, so the maker pages disagree.10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Listing copies LG US data: Brightness (Typ.) 400 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
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320nits3Maker product pagelg.com/be_fr/moniteurs/moniteurs-gaming-ultragear/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Luminosite (Min.) 320 cd/m2. The Spanish and Israeli LG pages say the same.10Retailer pagenewegg.com/lg-27gr83q-b-27-qhd-240-hz-ultragear-ips-black/p/N82E16824026379Read 11 October 2026Listing: (Min.) 320 cd/m2.
Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR certification
Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 144Hz | 240Hz8-bit, 4:4:4 |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker Resolution Specifications state native 2560 x 1440 maximum DP 240 Hz and HDMI 144 Hz. Exact TFT test independently adds DP 8-bit RGB 4:4:4 at 240 Hz and 10-bit RGB 4:4:4 maximum 144 Hz. HDMI bit-depth, chroma and DSC remain unknown.13Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell_alienware_aw2721dRead 7 October 2026Exact tested DisplayPort table: native maximum 240 Hz 8-bit Full RGB, and maximum 144 Hz 10-bit Full RGB at 2560 x 1440. Full RGB corresponds 4:4:4. New separate 10-bit maximum row, not an ordinary timing extrapolation. Existing HDMI 144 Hz maker row preserved without unproved bit-depth/chroma. DSC remains unstated. GPU RTX 3090. Firmware unknown.
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 240Hz | 240HzDSC |
Max refresh rate
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
144Hz
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Features list AMD FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible and VRR. The manual names DisplayPort Adaptive-Sync and HDMI Variable Refresh Rate as the supported interfaces.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026Supported Interface: DisplayPort (Adaptive-Sync), HDMI (Variable Refresh Rate). A graphic card with NVIDIA G-SYNC or AMD FreeSync is needed.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1 | 240 |
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
3.6ms14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/images/dell_alienware_aw2721d/gaming.pngRead 7 October 2026Full 30-transition 0/50/100/150/200/255 table mean G2G 3.6 ms, native 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz, Fast overdrive, RTX 3090. ETC M526/photosensor, traditional 10–90% optical brightness endpoints. Smaller initial subset 4.2 ms is not full mean. No gamma-corrected metric or best 0.8 ms Extreme substituted. Firmware unknown.15Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/articles/response_timeRead 7 October 2026Published January 2013 method linked by exact February 2021 review: ETC M526 plus photosensor, 10% starting / 90% target optical brightness endpoints. Actual AW2721D full chart has 30 transitions, although old generic article describes 20. No invented gamma correction.
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Overshoot (measured)
2.4%14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/images/dell_alienware_aw2721d/gaming.pngRead 7 October 2026Same full 30-transition Fast 240 Hz table Average overshoot error 2.4%. Optical overshoot amplitude as percentage of requested brightness change, averaged across transitions. This is neither worst 20.4% nor percentage of transitions with more than 15% error. Source graph uses incorrect (ms) heading in summary, but table title and published method explicitly percent. Firmware unknown.15Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/articles/response_timeRead 7 October 2026Same dated linked method defines overshoot as fraction of requested optical brightness change and averages its percentage across tested transitions. Unknown firmware kept unknown.
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SDR brightness (measured)
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
| Type | Version | Count | DSC |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | Yes |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Connectivity table lists DisplayPort 1ea and HDMI 2ea. The accessory table names HDMI ver 2.1. The UK page names DP version 1.4 (DSC).2Maker product pagelg.com/uk/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026DP Version 1.4 (DSC).4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026DisplayPort 240 Hz timing is listed as input compatibility version 1.4 (DSC).
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
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Thunderbolt
Not available
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USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.0 | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 |
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 2 |
KVM switch
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Optical out
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Not available
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own AWCC/Alien FX section controls LED lighting effects. It does not establish software control of the display OSD.
LG OnScreen Control (LG Screen Manager), LG Calibration Studio1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026OnScreen Control (LG Screen Manager) is listed. LG Calibration Studio is named in the manual.
User firmware updates
No17Maker product pagedell.com/community/en/conversations/alienware-desktops/aw2721d-firmware-update/647f99acf4ccf8a8ded1a907Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Community Manager answer January 15, 2022 says user firmware update not possible and no public update/tool exists. Current exact model driver search locates INF driver VP801/A00-00, described as supplying configuration to OS, despite generic File Format Firmware Images label. It is not a hardware updater. EPREL 8-year software/firmware availability undertaking does not document public user updater. Factory M0B102/M0B103 units do not imply user flash support.19Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-uk/drivers/driversdetailsRead 7 October 2026Current exact VP801/A00-00 listing is a monitor INF driver that supplies configuration to the operating system, not a monitor firmware updater. It does not contradict Dell Community Manager’s explicit 2022 denial of public user firmware updates. Factory revisions and regulatory minimum software availability do not establish a user update route.
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
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RGB lighting
Not available
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black Stabilizer, Dynamic Action Sync, Crosshair, FPS Counter1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Names as listed in the feature table.
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width607.7Height (lowest)443.1Height (highest)555.3Depth251.9mm(23.9 × 17.4 to 21.9 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker guide supplies 607.7 mm width and 251.9 mm depth. October 2020 maker Reviewer’s Guide independently supplies overall compressed 443.1 mm and extended 555.3 mm heights. These are overall envelopes, distinct from 130 mm panel travel.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)items-attachments.s1.citilink.ru/1454227/5fe19e7d5f472.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed 7 dimension illustration explicitly height with stand 443.1 mm min–555.3 mm max, and Technical Specs printed 13 compressed/extended same endpoints. Complete overall stand/display envelope, not panel travel. Guide stand-riser minimum 443.1 mm can protrude above lowered panel, so endpoint difference 112.2 mm does not replace separately published 130 mm panel adjustment. Width/depth unchanged.
Width613.5Height (lowest)467.7Height (highest)577.7Depth253.7mm(24.2 × 18.4 to 22.7 × 10 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026613.5 x 577.7 x 253.7 (UP) and 613.5 x 467.7 x 253.7 (DOWN).
Dimensions without stand
Width607.7Height356Depth82.4mm(23.9 × 14 × 3.2 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width613.5Height371.6Depth51.3mm(24.2 × 14.6 × 2 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026613.5 x 371.6 x 51.3.
Stand footprint
Width465.2Depth251.9mm(18.3 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table stand width 465.2 mm and depth 251.9 mm, separate from panel-body width.
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Weight with stand
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Width259.1Height524Depth741.9mm(10.2 × 20.6 × 29.2 in)11Retailer pagemultitronic.fi/en/products/3457550Read 7 October 2026Named packaging rows: Package width 259.1 mm, height 524 mm, depth 741.9 mm, packaged weight 15.5kg. These published box axes are preserved literally, not sorted by size or substituted for upright screen dimensions. Flat-packed box orientation. Clove same named rows agree. Regional EU retail packaging reference.
Width691Height184Depth498mm(27.2 × 7.2 × 19.6 in)1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Dimension in Shipping (W x H x D) 691 x 184 x 498.
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
Input voltage
Power use (typical)
50W1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Power Consumption (Typ.) 50W. The manual states the same 50 W typical.4Owner's manualgscs-b2c.lge.com/downloadFileRead 11 October 2026On mode 50 W (Typical), measured with the LGE test standard: full white pattern at maximum resolution.
Power use (max)
Power use SDR (EU label)
25.7W5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026EU Product Information Sheet row 4, on mode SDR 25.7 W, class F. The sheet lists model identifier 27GR83Q and refresh rate 60 Hz.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL on mode power demand SDR 25.7 W, class F, at the default 60 Hz.
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Not available
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Low blue light
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable, Quick setup guide, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information, Alienware welcome card2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents. Optional market items and power cable can vary. HDMI cable is not listed and electrical cable description explicitly says not included.
HDMI cable (ver 2.1), AC/DC adapter, DisplayPort cable, Power cord (depends on country), USB A-to-B cable1Maker product pagelg.com/ca_en/monitors/gaming/27gr83q-bRead 11 October 2026Accessory table: HDMI (ver 2.1), Adapter, Display Port, Power Cord (depends on country), USB A to B.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2721D
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.8 m) | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.8 m) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m) | 1 |
BLG UltraGear 27GR83Q-B
| Type |
|---|
| HDMI |
| DisplayPort |
| USB A-to-B |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year5Maker spec sheet (PDF)lg.com/uk/lgecs.downloadFile.ldwfRead 11 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 1 year in this EU sheet. Other markets can differ.6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1559054_EN.pdfRead 11 October 2026EPREL minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier is 1 year.
Dead pixel policy
Premium Panel Exchange: free panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty even if one bright pixel is found.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)items-attachments.s1.citilink.ru/1454227/5fe19e7d5f472.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed 6 explicitly Premium Panel Exchange permits free panel replacement within Limited Hardware Warranty even if one bright pixel is found. US maker shop separately includes three-year Premium Panel Guarantee. No unproved dark-subpixel threshold or image-retention coverage is added.
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Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
items-attachments.s1.citilink.ru/1454227/5fe19e7d5f472.pdf5Maker spec sheet (PDF)items-attachments.s1.citilink.ru/1454227/5fe19e7d5f472.pdfRead 7 October 2026Newly located maker-authored exact AW2721D October 2020 Reviewer’s Guide, 14 pages, copyright Dell, publicly hosted by retailer. Full technical table and gallery. Device.report URL was separately readable through public web but direct HTTP 403, this alternate actual PDF was HTTP 200.
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Manual
dl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual1862413-alienware-aw2721d-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker URL remains the source reference. A direct fetch returned HTTP 403. The authentic 73-page AW2721D/AW2721Db guide was fetched from a public gzhls.at mirror and read. Same exact manual content, not a sibling.
EPREL registration number
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