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Dell Alienware AW2725D vs MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED

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  • 26 known for one only
  • 39 the same
  • 53 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 110ppiB: 166.3ppiMSI is 56.3 ppi higher.
  2. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 25.3WB: 32WDell is 6.7 W lower.
  3. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 240HzDell is 40 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B240Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A280Hz
BNot listed

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
A6.35kg
B8.1kg
Weight without stand
A3.92kg
B5.4kg
Box weight
A9.09kg
B11.36kg

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ADell Alienware AW2725D
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
MPG1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Product name MPG 272URX QD-OLED. The MPG Series identity is also printed on the user-guide cover.
Model numbers
AW2725D, AW2725Dt, CPVH41Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US manufacturer part CPVH4. Regulatory model AW2725Dt verified on exact manual title.
9S6-3CD79A-0154Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026SKU Number and Part No both 9S6-3CD79A-015. This record uses that exact European reference, with no regional variants.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
47113772754604Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026EAN row 4711377275460 for exact SKU 015.
Announced
4 March 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/monitor-madness-alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitorsRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725D and AW2525HM included in March 4 launch announcement. Approximate target prices are not stored as confirmed launch MSRP.
2 January 20256Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/World-s-First-27--4K-240Hz-and-27--QHD-500Hz-QD-OLED-and-More-145190Read 5 October 2026Dated January 2, 2025 exact-model unveiling. This is announcement, not retail release.
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
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Colours
Dark Blue1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Product Color: Dark Blue. Interstellar Indigo is the finish name in feature copy, not a second sold colour.
Black4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Color row ID 1/Black-Black, normalized to maker colour Black.
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact model overview calls this a gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
26.7in(67.8 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker advertised diagonal 26.7 inches, distinct from its rounded class size.
26.5in(67.3 cm)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Panel Size: 26.5 inches. This is the published diagonal, not the rounded 27-inch class.
Viewable screen diagonal
26.7in(67.8 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Not available
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Panel Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (UHD).
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
16:91Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Aspect Ratio row: 16:9.
Pixel density
110ppi
166.3ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2292mm7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker-authored user guide, Monitor specifications printed p10, explicitly equal horizontal and vertical 0.2292 mm pitch.
0.153mm1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Pixel Pitch (H x V): 0.153 mm on both axes.
Active display area
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 explicitly gives 590.42 x 333.72 mm active area. No image-only dimensions are calculated.
Width589.97Height332.93mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Active Display Area row: horizontal 589.97 mm, vertical 332.93 mm. Kept as published, not inferred from pitch.
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Curvature row: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Glossy8Reviewpcworld.com/article/2595386/msi-mpg-272urx-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Image quality paragraph explicitly describes glossy finish with anti-glare coating. Anti-glare alone is not used to infer matte.
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflection2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Anti-Reflection3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications p 22 Surface Treatment: Anti-Reflection. Global sheet instead calls it Anti-glare. This is coating terminology, not a matte/glossy classification.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725D user guide technical panel type: Quantum Dot OLED.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725D user guide technical panel type: Quantum Dot OLED.
QD-OLED1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Panel Type: QD-OLED.
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
QD-OLED1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Panel Type row verbatim.
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
None (self-emissive)3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Cover and p 22 identify OLED. OLED is self-emissive. No separate backlight is stored.
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Samsung Display7Press releasetw.msi.com/news/detail/%E7%8E%A9%E5%AE%B6%E6%9C%9F%E7%9B%BCMPG-272URX-QD-OLED%E9%9B%BB%E7%AB%B6%E9%A1%AF%E7%A4%BA%E5%99%A8-%E6%89%93%E9%80%A0%E6%A5%B5%E8%87%B4%E9%81%8A%E6%88%B2%E9%AB%94%E9%A9%97-%E4%BA%AE%E7%9B%B8%E9%96%8B%E8%B3%A3-145984Read 5 October 2026April 14, 2025 exact-model panel paragraph explicitly names Samsung 5-layer EL Gen 3 QD-OLED. Stored as Samsung Display, the Samsung unit that makes QD-OLED panels. No regional performance values are transferred.
Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Not available
Triangular RGB9Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/articles/the-definitive-oled-frequently-asked-questions-faqRead 5 October 2026Should I be worried about text clarity and text fringing? explicitly identifies MPG 272URX triangular pixel layout. This is exact model, not transferred from another QD-OLED.
Colour depth
Not available
10bits1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Display Colors row: 1.07 B, 10 bits. Native panel implementation is not inferred from this supported-depth claim.
Colour depth method
Not available
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
1.07 billion1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Display Colors row publishes 1.07 B, normalized to 1.07 billion.
sRGB coverage
Not available
100%4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026sRGB CIE 1976 area percentage/overlap row 138.2%, 100%. Overlap 100% is coverage. Area 138.2% is not stored.
DCI-P3 coverage
99.3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: DCI-P3 99.3% CIE 1976 typical.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: DCI-P3 99.3% CIE 1976 typical.
98.4%3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications p 22 DCI-P3: 98.4%. Footnote p 23 says CIE 1976. Global sheet says 99% CIE 1976. Hungarian table instead maps 98.4% overlap to CIE 1931 and 99% to CIE 1976. Manual retained with unresolved reference-standard conflict.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
97.5%4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Adobe RGB CIE 1976 area percentage/overlap 118.4%, 97.5%. Stores overlap only. Global sheet rounds 98%.
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
80.2%4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Rec.2020 CIE 1976 area percentage/overlap 80.2%, 80.2%. Stores overlap.
NTSC coverage
Not available
93.8%4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026NTSC CIE 1976 area percentage/overlap 120.5%, 93.8%. Stores overlap only.
Factory calibrated
Yes7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026More Information printed p43 Factory Color Report explicitly describes colour data calibrated at the factory production line. This is an on-screen report and does not establish a paper report in the package.
Yes11Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-272urx-review-4k-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026Review conclusion explicitly describes factory calibration. It does not prove a paper report or hardware LUT calibration.
Claimed Delta E
12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: average Delta E <1 in sRGB. Separate DCI-P3 average <2 is not substituted.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: average Delta E <1 in sRGB. Separate DCI-P3 average <2 is not substituted.
25Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026QD Premium Color paragraph states Delta E <2. Feature summary says Delta E <=2. Bound stored 2, no mean or maximum methodology published.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 gives native panel contrast. Current AW2725D page labels same number dynamic, so manual takes precedence.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 gives native panel contrast. Current AW2725D page labels same number dynamic, so manual takes precedence.
1,500,000:11Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Contrast Ratio 1500000:1 (Typ.). Separate DCR 100000000:1 is not used.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
250nits1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Brightness row SDR 250 nits. Manual p 22 explicitly labels Typical SDR.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: HDR peak 1000 at APL 3%. Mode and duration are not stated.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: HDR peak 1000 at APL 3%. Mode and duration are not stated.
1,000nits1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Brightness row 1000 (Typ.), Peak 1000 mode with 3% APL.
HDR peak test window
3%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at APL 3%. APL is the published stimulus condition, not an asserted 3% physical white window.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: 1000 cd/m² HDR peak at APL 3%. APL is the published stimulus condition, not an asserted 3% physical white window.
3%1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Brightness row specifies 3% APL for Peak 1000. APL is the maker condition, not an independently specified white-window test.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR108Reviewpcworld.com/article/2595386/msi-mpg-272urx-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specs and features explicitly lists HDR10. No Dolby Vision or other format is inferred.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026HDR Support row: DisplayHDR True Black 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Viewing Angle row 178 degrees (H).
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
178°1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Viewing Angle row 178 degrees (V).

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2725D
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native280Hz10-bit280HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 2.1aUSB-C
3840 × 2160Native240Hz240Hz240Hz
Source1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Note explicitly states 3840 x 2160 Up to 240 Hz for HDMI, DisplayPort and Type-C. These are accepted maxima, not preset timing entries. Standard full-screen mode. Bit depth and chroma are unproved for these maxima and omitted. Overview Design for the future explicitly proves DisplayPort 4K 240 without DSC. HDMI/USB-C DSC conditions remain unstated here.5Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Design for the future explicitly supports 4K 240 without DSC on DP 2.1a UHBR20. No bit-depth/chroma is inferred.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
280Hz
Not available
Native refresh rate
280Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
240Hz1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Refresh Rate row 240 Hz. No overclock condition is attached.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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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 Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.
Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR, G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Dynamic Refresh Rate Technology explicitly names G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Manual Gaming p 14 names Adaptive-Sync. Preset Display Modes p 24 introductory explanation explicitly identifies HDMI VRR. No VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification is inferred.
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: maker grey-to-grey claim 0.03 ms.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: maker grey-to-grey claim 0.03 ms.
0.03ms1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Response time row 0.03 ms (GtG), maker claim.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
No10Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/recommendations/the-best-oled-gaming-monitors-to-buy-in-2026Read 5 October 2026Exact-model alternative states no BFI. The exhaustive OLED OSD manual has no dedicated blur-reduction feature. ClearMR certificate is not strobing.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026TUV Rheinland Certification p 30 explicitly says this product was tested for visible/invisible flicker under its standard. This maker claim does not deny VRR luminance flicker.
Black frame insertion
Not available
No10Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/recommendations/the-best-oled-gaming-monitors-to-buy-in-2026Read 5 October 2026Alternative option MSI MPG 272URX explicitly states it does not have BFI.

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)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
269nits8Measurementexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2725d-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725D review records SDR peak white 269 cd/m2 with brightness control at maximum. Default brightness 75/100 measures 183 cd/m2 separately. Window size, colour preset for this white run, firmware, meter model and connection are not stated. HDR highlight results do not enter this SDR cell.
258.1nits11Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-272urx-review-4k-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026Default settings Brightness and Contrast (Full Screen), 100% OSD: 258.1 cd/m2. User mode, FW.013, X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus and Calman Ultimate. Eco was replaced to allow full brightness.
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)
1.158Measurementexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2725d-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725D default Standard preset before calibration, described as Display P3 target with sRGB-like gamma and 6500 K white point. Reviewer explicitly gives average Delta E 1.15 and measured white point 6263 K. Delta E formula, firmware, meter and connection are unstated. Creator sRGB average 1.29 is a separate preset, and other reviews use different methods.
4.1411Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/dominic-moass/msi-mpg-272urx-review-4k-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026Default settings Colour Accuracy: average Delta E 2000 = 4.14 against sRGB before calibration. FW.013, X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus, Calman Ultimate. Separate DCI-P3 error 2 and sRGB emulation <1 not substituted.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2725D
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4 and 2.3
HDMI2.12Not available1.4 and 2.3
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)HDCP
HDMI2.12482.3
DisplayPort2.1a1802.3
USB-CNot available1Not availableNot available
Source4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact SKU table: HDMI count 2 version 2.1 HDCP 2.3, DisplayPort count 1 version 2.1a HDCP 2.3, Type-C DP count 1. Global overview separately specifies 48 Gbps HDMI and 80 Gbps DP. DSC capability is not inferred for individual ports.5Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Overview opening and Console mode state HDMI 48 Gbps and DP 80 Gbps. Physical port versions/counts come from exact 015 SKU specification.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1a
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications physical HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications physical HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.
VRR, ALLM, CEC5Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Console mode + HDMI 2.1 paragraph explicitly names VRR, ALLM and CEC. Console maximum 120 Hz is not substituted for the 240 Hz PC maximum.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026AW2725D USB-C is explicitly data-only downstream, not a video input.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026AW2725D USB-C is explicitly data-only downstream, not a video input.
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Video ports row Type-C (DP alt.). Manual p 8 explicitly requires DP Alt Mode on the source and cable.
USB-C power delivered
15W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Data-only USB-C downstream charging up to 15 W. It is not video-capable laptop USB-C input.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Data-only USB-C downstream charging up to 15 W. It is not video-capable laptop USB-C input.
98W1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Video ports row 98 W PD. Manual p 8 lists up to 20 V/4.9 A (98 W). This is power supplied to the connected device.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2725D
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20261 physical USB Type-B upstream, published as USB 5Gbps. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed alone.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 and Product features printed p7 explicitly identifies Type-B USB 5Gbps upstream. Literal speed is retained without inventing a numbered revision.
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
USB-C2.01
Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor Overview p 8 names USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-B Upstream. P 8 identifies USB 2.0 Type-C. KVM p 12 explicitly selects Type-C or Upstream as USB host signal, proving Type-C host role.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2725D
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A5Gbps1
USB-C5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026One USB 5Gbps Type-A and one USB-C 5Gbps peripheral downstream socket. USB-C is data-only with up to 15 W charging. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Monitor specifications printed p10 explicitly identifies USB-A 5Gbps and USB-C 5Gbps downstream. Type-C is data only with up to 15 W charging. No Type-C video input is inferred.
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications p 22 enumerates 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports. Overview p 8 describes these as downstream ports enabled by the upstream cable.
KVM switch
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Note row explicitly lists KVM. Manual p 12 selects Type-C or Type-B host.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
No7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete Bottom View and Connectivity inventories printed p9-p10 contain no Ethernet socket.
No3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete Monitor Overview pp 6-8 and I/O list p 22 show no Ethernet connector.
3.5 mm headphone output
No7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete Bottom View and Connectivity inventories printed p9-p10 contain HDMI, DP and USB connectors with no audio output socket. HDMI audio transport does not imply a 3.5 mm output.
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor Overview pp 6-8 and Specifications p 22 identify one headphone jack. PCWorld connectivity specifies 3.5 mm.
3.5 mm microphone input
No7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete Bottom View and Connectivity inventories printed p9-p10 contain no microphone input socket.
No3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete Monitor Overview pp 6-8 and I/O list p 22 show a headphone output, no microphone input.
Optical out
No7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete Bottom View and Connectivity inventories printed p9-p10 contain no optical audio output.
No3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete Monitor Overview pp 6-8 and I/O list p 22 show no optical output.
Picture in picture
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026PIP/PBP Function row Yes. Manual p 17 describes Picture in Picture.
Picture by picture
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026PIP/PBP Function row Yes. Manual p 17 describes Picture by Picture.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

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Speakers
No6Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2725d-reviewRead 5 October 2026Verdict explicitly states lack of built-in speakers. Unspecified-mode Delta E and impossible gamut-coverage values from the review are omitted.
No8Reviewpcworld.com/article/2595386/msi-mpg-272urx-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specs and features says Speakers: None. Features text also states no built-in speakers.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
110mm1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Adjustment (Height): 0~110 mm of travel.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Adjustment (Tilt): -5~20 degrees, stored as forward/backward travel.
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Left30°Right30°1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Adjustment (Swivel): -30~30 degrees.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Adjustment (Pivot): -90~90 degrees.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes16Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/msi-announce-mpg-272urx-qd-oled-with-a-27-4k-240hz-panel-and-displayport-2-1Read 5 October 2026Ergonomics paragraph explicitly states the stand can be removed in favour of 100 x 100 mm VESA mounting.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
100 x 1001Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026VESA Mounting 100 x 100 mm.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Kensington Lock row Yes.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.
Joystick, Buttons, Software3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Navi Key p 10 is a multidirectional menu joystick. Macro Key p 7 opens Gaming Intelligence. KitGuru Design section confirms user-configurable button and software with the same OSD options.
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor Overview p 7 Macro Key explicitly activates MSI Gaming Intelligence Application.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes7Press releasetw.msi.com/news/detail/%E7%8E%A9%E5%AE%B6%E6%9C%9F%E7%9B%BCMPG-272URX-QD-OLED%E9%9B%BB%E7%AB%B6%E9%A1%AF%E7%A4%BA%E5%99%A8-%E6%89%93%E9%80%A0%E6%A5%B5%E8%87%B4%E9%81%8A%E6%88%B2%E9%AB%94%E9%A9%97-%E4%BA%AE%E7%9B%B8%E9%96%8B%E8%B3%A3-145984Read 5 October 2026Firmware update paragraph explicitly allows user firmware updates through USB and DP.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026AlienFX Lighting OSD section lists LED-zone 20 colours with RGB codes.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026AlienFX Lighting OSD section lists LED-zone 20 colours with RGB codes.
Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Settings p 19 RGB LED offers MSI-Mystic Light and RGB Brightness.
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope, Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026G.I. p 12: Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope. Gaming p 13: Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock. Names retained verbatim.

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Panel Health indicator2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026OLED PANEL MAINTENANCE menu: Pixel Refresh after four cumulative hours plus OSD panel health indicator.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026OLED PANEL MAINTENANCE menu: Pixel Refresh after four cumulative hours plus OSD panel health indicator.
Pixel Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection, V-Split Detection3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026MSI OLED Care pp 20-21 lists each retained protection feature. Refresh cadence is omitted because newer firmware changes it.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US maker Advanced Exchange service explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
Yes1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Warranty row explicitly includes panel burn-in.
Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US maker three-year coverage explicitly includes OLED burn-in.
3years1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Warranty row 3 years including panel burn-in.

Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width609.51Height (lowest)406.41Height (highest)516.41Depth206mm(24 × 16 to 20.3 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.
Width610.31Depth241.9mm(24 × 9.5 in)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Product Dimension with Stand (WxDxH): 610.31 x 241.9 x 532.03 mm, corroborated manual p 23. Height is omitted because it is not explicitly identified as minimum/maximum. Global sheet instead prints 422 mm height without naming the stand position.
Dimensions without stand
Width609.51Height355.58Depth69.48mm(24 × 14 × 2.7 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Width610.31Height356.4Depth69.15mm(24 × 14 × 2.7 in)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Product Dimension without Stand (WxDxH): 610.31 x 69.15 x 356.4 mm. Global sheet rounds 610 x 69 x 356.
Stand footprint
Width240Depth206mm(9.4 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Width308.67Depth241.9mm(12.2 × 9.5 in)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Stand Dimension (WxDxH): 308.67 x 241.9 x 432.1 mm. Width/depth retained as stand footprint.
Weight with stand
6.35kg(14 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.
8.1kg(17.9 lb)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Weight (Net kg): 8.1, with separate Weight Without Stand 5.4 kg row establishing scope. Manual p 23 corroborates net 8.1 kg.
Weight without stand
3.92kg(8.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.
5.4kg(11.9 lb)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Weight Without Stand (kg): 5.4 for exact 015 SKU.
Box dimensions
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Width828Height525Depth200mm(32.6 × 20.7 × 7.9 in)4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact 9S6-3CD79A-015 Outer Carton Dimension (WxDxH), cm 82.8x20x52.5, converted exactly to 828 mm wide, 200 mm deep, 525 mm high. Shipping outer carton selected. Inside carton 81x18.5x50 cm is distinct. Global sheet labels 810x185x500 mm WxHxD without scope, conflicting axes and inner/outer scope, so not used.
Box weight
9.09kg(20 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.
11.36kg(25 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 2 Weight (NW/GW): 8.1/11.36 kg. GW is the gross packaged weight.

Power

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Power supply
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2281221Read 5 October 2026
Internal1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Power Type Internal Power Board.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Power Input 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz.
Power use (typical)
24.16W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.
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Power use (max)
120W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
25.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2281221Read 5 October 2026Current exact AW2725D record, EU SDR on-mode power watts. Native max 280 Hz is distinct from default 60 Hz EU test.
25.4W12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Power on mode SDR 25.4 W. Maker regional legacy 33 W/G class differs. Current exact-model EPREL version 5 retained.
Power use HDR (EU label)
25.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2281221Read 5 October 2026
32W12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Power on mode HDR 32 W.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.
0.5W3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications p 22 Standby<0.5 W. EPREL later independently declares 0.5 W.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Standby 0.5 W. Manual p 22 states <0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.
0.3W3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications p 22 Power Off<0.3 W. EPREL later independently declares 0.3 W.12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Off mode 0.3 W. Manual p 22 states <0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2281221Read 5 October 2026
F12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Energy class SDR F, version 5. Regional legacy maker G figure differs.
EU energy class HDR
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2281221Read 5 October 2026
G12EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2191744Read 5 October 2026Energy class HDR G, version 5.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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25kWh15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2191744.svgRead 5 October 2026Exact-model published label visually read: SDR 25 kWh/1000 h. The registry power value is separately 25.4 W. Label rounding retained.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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32kWh15EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2191744.svgRead 5 October 2026Exact-model published label visually read: HDR 32 kWh/1000 h.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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13,0005Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Overview opening paragraph explicitly states VESA ClearMR 13000 certification. This is not a blur-reduction or strobing feature.
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low Blue Light, Flicker Free3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026TUV Rheinland Certification p 30 named Low Blue Light and Flicker Free sections.
Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.
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ENERGY STAR
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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
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country or region), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker, Microfiber Cloth2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.
Monitor, Quick Start Guide, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Screw(s) for Wall Mount Bracket(s), Power Cord, USB Upstream Cable (for USB Type-B Upstream Port), DisplayPort Cable, Ultra High Speed HDMI Cable3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/monitor/MPG_272URX_QD-OLEDv1.1_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p3 establishes non-cable contents, with country/model variation. Generic manual calls DP/HDMI optional. Exact 9S6-3CD79A-015 bundle table explicitly supplies one of each, so optional wording is not inherited into this exact SKU.4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact 9S6-3CD79A-015 cable inventory supplies included DP and HDMI. Their inclusion in this base is SKU-specific, not a global-region promise.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2725D
TypeCount
Power cable1
USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual27898846-alienware-27-280hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.7Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/1/5/f/9/bfacc16e0d69f5f3bea181ec3faa41ef2a88.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.
BMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
TypeCount
Power Cord1
USB Type-A to Type-B Cable1
DisplayPort Cable1
HDMI Cable1
Source4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact 9S6-3CD79A-015 bundle counts: Power Cord 1, USB Type A to Type B Cable 1, DisplayPort Cable 1, HDMI Cable 1. Generic manual optional DP/HDMI does not override this explicit SKU inventory.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US maker page. 3-year limited hardware and Advanced Exchange service.
3years4Maker product pagehu.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-272URX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Hungarian exact 015 SKU Warranty 36 M, normalized to 3 years. Global sheet also states 3 years including burn-in. Market: Hungary.
Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement for one bright pixel during the limited hardware warranty1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-280hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725d/aw2725d_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Premium Panel Exchange: even one bright pixel allows panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty.
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