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Dell Alienware AW2725Q vs GIGABYTE MO27Q2

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81 of 164 fields differ

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  • 32 different values
  • 49 known for one only
  • 35 the same
  • 48 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Pixel densityA: 165ppiB: 108.8ppiDell is 56.2 ppi higher.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 39.4WB: 28WGIGABYTE is 11.4 W lower.
  3. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 39.4WB: 34WGIGABYTE is 5.4 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for A
A240Hz
BNot available

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
A6.79kg
B6.7kg
Weight without stand
A4.3kg
B5.1kg
Box weight
A9.96kg
B11.63kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ADell Alienware AW2725Q
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
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Model numbers
AW2725Q, 2MHGG, 210-BQWV1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026General Information: Manufacturer Part Number 2MHGG for current U.S. listing. Replaces unsupported previous 210-BRFR mapping. Marketing model AW2725Q is the name on the maker page and guide.5Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-27-4k-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q-210-bqwv-a3474923.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Not available
GTIN / EAN
53971849627495Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-27-4k-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q-210-bqwv-a3474923.htmlRead 30 September 2026GTIN 5397184962749 for MPN 210-BQWV
Not available
Announced
6 January 20254Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026Article date, CES announcement
Not available
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026Add to cart at $899.99 on 2026-09-28
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$899.996Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/monitor-madness-alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitorsRead 30 September 2026March 4, 2025 availability and pricing table: AW2725Q available March 4 in North America, $899.99.
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
US, EU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
Not available
Colours
Interstellar Indigo4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026AW30 design in Interstellar Indigo colorway. The Dell spec table says Dark Blue
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
26.7in(67.8 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
26.7in(67.8 cm)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Viewable image dimensions / Diagonal. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
Not available
Native resolution
3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Resolution specifications, maximum preset resolution 3840×2160 at 240 Hz for DP and HDMI, DSC enabled.
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Aspect ratio. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
16:92Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
165ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.153mm2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Pixel pitch / Horizontal and Vertical. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
Not available
Active display area
Width589.97Height332.93mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Active area / Horizontal and Vertical. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Published viewing area is 590.42 x 333.72 mm. It conflicts with native resolution multiplied by published pitch 0.2292 mm. The cause is not explained. Pixel pitch is omitted.
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026Technical information: Display Screen Type Flat Panel.
No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1911729-REG/gigabyte_mo27q2_27_qhd_qd_oled_240hz.html/overviewRead 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Glossy10Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2725qRead 30 September 2026Public comparison with Samsung G81SF explicitly distinguishes Dell glossy coating from Samsung matte.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-reflection1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
Anti-Reflection1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
No4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1911729-REG/gigabyte_mo27q2_27_qhd_qd_oled_240hz.html/overviewRead 5 October 2026

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Panel technology. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
QD-OLED1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
QD-OLED1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Panel technology: Quantum Dots-Organic Light-Emitting Diode. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Samsung11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2640120/alienware-aw2725q-monitor-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026SDR image quality section explicitly says panel from Samsung. The source does not specify the legal subsidiary name.
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
3rd Gen QD-OLED3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026KitGuru introduction explicitly identifies a third-generation 1440p QD-OLED panel.
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB12Reviewtechradar.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2725q-qd-oled-reviewRead 30 September 2026Image quality section describes non-standard triangular pixel substructure. QD-OLED colour subpixels are RGB.
Not available
Colour depth
10bits4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026
10bits1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Published 10 bit (1.07B). Native panel implementation is not inferred from accepted input depth.
Colour depth method
Native20Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2725q-4k-240-hz-oled-gaming-monitor-review-serious-value-and-high-performanceRead 8 October 2026The exact AW2725Q specification table expressly labels Native Color Depth and Gamut as 10-bit. This identifies native panel implementation rather than only an accepted 10-bit input signal.
Not available
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Color depth. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
1.07 billion1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
99%1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 202699% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976) (typical)
99%4Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1911729-REG/gigabyte_mo27q2_27_qhd_qd_oled_240hz.html/overviewRead 5 October 2026B&H Pixel Perfect paragraph explicitly states 99% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. Coordinate basis is unstated. It corroborates the maker 99% Color Saturation figure.
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Yes7Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Factory Color Report allows viewing colour data calibrated at the factory production line.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Claimed Delta E
22Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Calibration accuracy (average, sRGB and DCI-P3, less than 2). Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
21Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Factory calibration is claimed. Delta E <=2. Reference space and mean versus maximum are unstated.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p4 shows a physical Color Calibration Report.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
Not available
1,500,000:11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
250nits2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Brightness / typical. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
250nits1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Typical SDR 250 cd/m2 at 100% APL.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
1,000nits2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Brightness / HDR peak at APL 3%. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
1,000nits1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Typical HDR 1000 cd/m2 at 3% APL.
HDR peak test window
3%2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Brightness / HDR peak at APL 3%. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
3%1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Published 3% average picture level. It is not a separately named window area.
Full-screen brightness
Not available
250nits1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Typical SDR 250 cd/m2 at 100% APL.
HDR formats
HDR10, Dolby Vision2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 20264Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026HDR capabilities paragraph explicitly states both HDR10 and Dolby Vision HDR formats. Manual Monitor specifications p12 confirms Dolby Vision, but does not separately name HDR10 in that table.
Not available
HDR certification
DisplayHDR True Black 4002Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, HDR support / VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
DisplayHDR True Black 4001Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Viewing angle / Horizontal. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
178°1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Viewing angle / Vertical. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
178°1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source8Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Resolution specifications: native 4K 240 Hz maximum with DSC enabled on both HDMI and DP. Lower-resolution preset display modes do not establish independent accepted maxima.
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
Not available
Max refresh rate
240Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Resolution specifications, maximum preset resolution 3840×2160 at 240 Hz.
240Hz1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Published Refresh Rate (Max) is 240 Hz. No overclock operation is stated.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 202616Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product Features explicitly states VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible Certification, plus FreeSync Premium Pro. Connectivity/VRR section establishes HDMI VRR.
FreeSync Premium Pro2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming menu explicitly names AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. No VESA AdaptiveSync certification is inferred.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48240
HDMI48240
Source5Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-27-4k-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q-210-bqwv-a3474923.htmlRead 30 September 2026FreeSync Premium Pro 48-240Hz via DisplayPort and via HDMI, with LFC
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Yes2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Exact-model maker claim for FreeSync Premium Pro supplies the product tier. AMD official definition supplies its required LFC feature. Compatible GPU/mode conditions apply.17Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 30 September 2026Official tier definition explicitly includes LFC in FreeSync Premium Pro. Applies when a compatible AMD GPU and supported FreeSync mode are enabled. No all-input VRR-range claim is inferred.
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Response time: 0.03 milliseconds gray to gray. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
0.03ms1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
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)
Yes2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product features p7 explicitly states optimized eye comfort with a flicker-free screen and Flicker-Free technology.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
2.55ms3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026KitGuru OSRTT display lag averages 2.55 ms at native 240 Hz, firmware F01. This is monitor display latency, rather than processing-only delay. Input cable is unstated.
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
244.8nits3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026Default full-screen white at 100% OSD brightness: 244.8 cd/m2. APL Stabilize Low, firmware F01, X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus and Calman Ultimate.
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
4.823Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026Default colour accuracy average Delta E 2000: 4.82 against sRGB before calibration. Native wide-gamut oversaturation is separate from sRGB emulation and post-calibration results. Firmware F01, X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus and Calman Ultimate.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.12Yes1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 20269Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications connectivity: DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 both support HDCP 1.4 and 2.3.
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.12
DisplayPort1.41
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
ALLM, VRR, eARC, CEC2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026HDMI 1 eARC/ARC, HDMI CEC setting, HDMI 2.1 VRR4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026
CEC2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026System p18 explicitly supports HDMI-CEC.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bottom-view components p11, USB-C 5Gbps downstream port note: for data transmission only.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
15W1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026USB-C 5Gbps downstream port Power Delivery up to 15 W. This is a data-only charging socket, not a USB-C video input.
18W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Supplies up to 18 W during ordinary operation. Higher manual standby fast-charge profiles are a different condition and are not substituted.
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Integrated devices / one USB 5Gbps Type-B upstream port. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.21
USB-C3.21
Source1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Maker specification names one USB 3.2 upstream port separately from its Type-C upstream port. No Gen 1 or Gen 2 revision is inferred.2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual overview p6 shows one USB-B host upstream connector. System p19 supports USB 3.2 on Type-C, with USB 2.0 when disabled. No Gen 1 or Gen 2 revision is inferred.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A5Gbps3
USB-C5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications p12, Table 5, Connectivity / three USB 5Gbps Type-A and one USB-C 5Gbps downstream. Read in the public paginated manufacturer-manual mirror.
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.22
Source2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual overview p6 shows two USB-A peripheral sockets with USB 3.2. The USB 3.2 generation is not stated.
KVM switch
No13Reviewtomsguide.com/computing/monitors/alienware-aw2725q-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 30 September 2026Pros/cons and Great for Work section explicitly state no KVM switch.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive physical connectors p6 and specifications p21 identify no Ethernet connector.
3.5 mm headphone output
No2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Complete bottom-view connector descriptions pp10-11 and Connectivity list p12 contain HDMI eARC/ARC audio and USB, with no physical analog audio jack. This is an exhaustive connector inventory.
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive physical connectors p6 and specifications p21 identify a headphone output but no microphone input.
Optical out
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No2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive physical connectors p6 and specifications p21 identify no optical audio output.
Picture in picture
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Picture by picture
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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
No11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2640120/alienware-aw2725q-monitor-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Menu and features section explicitly states the AW2725Q does not include speakers.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Number of speakers
Not available
21Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Speaker power per channel
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5W1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Adjustability / Height adjustable stand: 0 to 110 mm.
130mm1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Adjustability / Tilt: -5° to 21°.
Forward5°Backward21°1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Adjustability / Swivel: -20° to 20°.
Left15°Right15°1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Adjustability / Pivot: -90° to 90°.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise0°1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Maker specifies 0 to 90 degrees counterclockwise. No clockwise travel is claimed.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product features p7 explicitly names removable stand and 100 mm VESA mounting holes. Stand-removal procedure pp32-33.
Yes2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Preparing monitor for wall mounting p7 removes the stand.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product features p7: VESA 100 mm mounting holes. Wall-mount setup section supports 100×100 mm.
100 x 1001Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Security / Security-lock slot for Kensington locks.
Yes1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software11Reviewpcworld.com/article/2640120/alienware-aw2725q-monitor-review.htmlRead 30 September 2026Menu and features: joystick navigation or Alienware Command Center utility can access most monitor settings.
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Function key guide p10 identifies the joystick, KVM button and Tactical Switch. Desktop software control is backed by the independent review.3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026KitGuru confirms joystick and user-configurable button. GIGABYTE Control Center operates monitor settings from the desktop. Power-only button is excluded.
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Monitor specifications continuation p13, Table 5. Alienware Command Center (AWCC): Yes.
GIGABYTE Control Center3Reviewkitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/dominic-moass/gigabyte-mo27q2-review-1440p-240hz-qd-oled/all/1Read 5 October 2026KitGuru explicitly uses GIGABYTE Control Center to operate monitor options. Maker OSD Sidekick is separately named, but this verified desktop software is the reference.
User firmware updates
Yes18Owner's manual4k-monitors.ru/upload/iblock/ff2/yrlfn0efmudxl3dfeb6tggq0si2ozxa9.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide p80 directs the user to refresh or update the monitor firmware. The separate Dell exact-model firmware updater confirms the capability.19Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetailsRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725Q ISP Firmware page provides Alienware_AW2725Q_FWUpdate_M2B102_Windows.exe and installation instructions. This establishes update support, not the currently installed firmware or the latest available release. The executable was not downloaded or run.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Yes18Owner's manual4k-monitors.ru/upload/iblock/ff2/yrlfn0efmudxl3dfeb6tggq0si2ozxa9.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact AW2725Q January 2025 Rev. A00 guide p70 provides AlienFX lighting controls. Spectrum cycles red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, and a static color can be selected. These are decorative monitor lights.
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Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, Console Mode, AlienVision, Crosshair2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product features p7 lists TIMER/FRAME RATE/DISPLAY ALIGNMENT. GAME menu pp39-44 names DARK STABILIZER/CONSOLE MODE/ALIENVISION/CROSSHAIR.
Black Equalizer 2.0, Dashboard, Crosshair, Timer, Counter, Night Vision, Eagle Eye7Maker product pagegigabyte.com/us/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Exact-model Unique Features list. Black Equalizer 2.0, Dashboard, Crosshair, Timer, Counter, Night Vision and Eagle Eye are displayed game aids. Tactical Switch and OSD Sidekick are controls and are excluded from this list.

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh, Anti-burn-in AI algorithm, Anti-burn-in graphite sheet1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 20262Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026OLED PANEL MAINTENANCE > PIXEL REFRESH
Pixel Clean, Static Control, Pixel Shift, APL Stabilize, Sub-Logo Dim, Corner Dim2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026OLED Care p11 names Pixel Clean, Static Control, Pixel Shift, APL Stabilize, Sub-Logo Dim and Corner Dim.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
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Burn-in warranty length
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026Burn-in backed by a 3-year warranty
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width609.51Height (lowest)406.01Height (highest)516.01Depth210mm(24 × 16 to 20.3 × 8.3 in)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Dimensions (with stand), extended/compressed height, width and depth.
Width610.3Depth187.5mm(24 × 7.4 in)2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual p21 W x H x D: 610.3 x 499.54 x 187.5 mm. Stand position for height is not identified, so height endpoints are omitted.
Dimensions without stand
Width609.51Height355.97Depth72.63mm(24 × 14 × 2.9 in)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Dimensions (without stand), height, width and depth.
Width610.3Height356.4Depth64.2mm(24 × 14 × 2.5 in)2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual p21 W x H x D: 610.3 x 356.4 x 64.2 mm.
Stand footprint
Width240Depth210mm(9.4 × 8.3 in)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Stand dimensions / Base: 240×210 mm.
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Weight with stand
6.79kg(15 lb)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Weight with stand assembly and cables: 6.79 kg.
6.7kg(14.8 lb)2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model manual p21 MO27Q2 column: 6.7 kg with stand, tolerance +/-0.5 kg.
Weight without stand
4.3kg(9.5 lb)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Weight without stand assembly, no cables: 4.30 kg.
5.1kg(11.2 lb)2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact-model manual p21 MO27Q2 column: 5.1 kg without stand, tolerance +/-0.5 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width860Height470Depth160mm(33.9 × 18.5 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Maker Box Dimension W x H x D: 860 x 470 x 160 mm.
Box weight
9.96kg(22 lb)2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Physical characteristics p17, Table 12. Weight with packaging: 9.96 kg.
11.63kg(25.6 lb)1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026Published estimated gross weight 11.63 kg, with stated tolerance of +/-0.3 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026AC power connector on the monitor3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
Internal1Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Electrical specifications p16, Table 11, Input voltage/frequency/current: 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz ±3 Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
31.1W15Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.e-misija.si/pdf/AW2725Q.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2 Power Consumption explicitly labels 31.1 W Typical. It separately lists 39.4 W On mode and 190 W Max.
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Power use (max)
190W2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Electrical specifications p16, Table 11, 190 W maximum. Footnote 2 maximum brightness/contrast and maximum USB load.
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Power use SDR (EU label)
39.4W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
28W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026Published EU SDR on-mode power is 28 W. Manual 41 W On Mode under CEC conditions lacks a typical or maximum label, so it is omitted from those claim fields.
Power use HDR (EU label)
39.4W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
34W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026Published EU HDR on-mode power is 34 W.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
0.5W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026Published EU standby power 0.5 W. Maker page states <0.5 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
0.3W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026Published EU off-mode power 0.3 W. Maker page states <0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2057770Read 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
39kWh14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2219070.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label SDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
39kWh14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2219070.svgRead 30 September 2026Published energy label HDR kWh/1000h value, read directly from label.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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13,0001Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Monitor/MO27Q2/spRead 5 October 2026
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)18Owner's manual4k-monitors.ru/upload/iblock/ff2/yrlfn0efmudxl3dfeb6tggq0si2ozxa9.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide p7 identifies TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light compliance with a hardware solution at factory reset or default settings. The separate generic flicker-free statement is not treated as another TÜV certification.
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Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Product features p7 explicitly states Low Blue Light panel compliant with TÜV Rheinland Hardware Solution at factory reset/default.
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ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026ENERGY STAR 8.0. Best Buy says No, the maker wins
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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, Power cable (varies by country or region), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (enables the USB ports on the monitor, 1.80 m), Microfiber cloth, QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualmanualslib.com/manual/3685453/Alienware-Aw2725q.htmlRead 30 September 2026Package contents pp6-7, Table 1, Monitor and accessories inside the box. Region/optional-component qualifier retained.
Monitor, Monitor Base, Stand, Power Cable, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Cable, Cable Clip, Warranty Card, Quick Start Guide, Color Calibration Report2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p4 shows the listed physical items. It does not establish a numeric cable count.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2725Q
TypeCount
Power cable1
HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB Type-A to Type-B 5Gbps cable (1.80 m)1
Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
BGIGABYTE MO27Q2
Type
Power Cable
HDMI Cable
DisplayPort Cable
USB Cable
Source2Owner's manualdownload.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/GIGABYTE_MO32U_MO27Q2_UM_English_20241001.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p4 identifies each included cable type. Numeric counts are unstated and omitted.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026US: 3 Years Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service
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Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement for one bright pixel during the limited hardware warranty1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026Premium Panel Exchange description. Market: U.S.
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