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  • 45 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 39.4WB: 50WDell is 10.6 W lower.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 39.4WB: 33WMSI is 6.4 W lower.
  3. Pixel densityA: 165ppiB: 139.9ppiDell is 25.1 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for both
A240Hz
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

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

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.79kg
B8.4kg
Box weight
A9.96kg
B11.9kg

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ADell Alienware AW2725Q
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED

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
MPG3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact maker description explicitly MSI PERFORMANCE GAMING (MPG) series.
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
MPG321CURXQDOLED, 3DD62Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Cover identifies exact MPG 321CURX QD-OLED hardware model 3DD6, distinct from the MAG 321CUP 3DD5. This is a maker hardware identifier rather than a regional retail SKU.5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store Manufacturer Number MPG321CURXQDOLED. Contradictory leftover dimensions, 130 mm height travel and 10-degree pivot are excluded in favour of exact sheet/manual.
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
08241423787938Maker product pageus.msi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker specification UPC 0824142378793, including the published leading zero. Different regional identifiers are not merged.
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
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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
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Predecessor
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Successor
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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.
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Launch price (EU)
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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
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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
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Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-4k-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2725q/aw2725q_monitor/-Read 30 September 2026
Gaming1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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
31.5in(80 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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.
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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.
3840 × 2160px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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.
16:91Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
165ppi
139.9ppi
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.
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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.
Width699.48Height394.73mm(27.5 × 15.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker publishes this H x V area, but native resolution multiplied by published 0.1814 mm pixel pitch gives a different area. The cause is not stated. 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.
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
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1,700mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Screen surface
Glossy10Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2725qRead 30 September 2026Public comparison with Samsung G81SF explicitly distinguishes Dell glossy coating from Samsung matte.
Semi-glossy6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Design and Connectivity explicitly semi-glossy. Anti-Reflection maker coating is retained separately.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
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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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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)3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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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.
Samsung Display6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026HDR discussion expressly identifies the exact monitor panel as Samsung QD-OLED.
Panel part number
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Panel generation
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3rd Gen QD-OLED3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker introduction explicitly 3rd-gen QD-OLED. Monitor generation is not substituted.
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.
Triangular RGB6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own microscopy pp Subpixel Layout explicitly improved triangular arrangement, with more square individual emitters. Emitter shape does not change arrangement.
Colour depth
10bits4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2725q-announced-with-a-27-4k-240hz-qd-oled-panelRead 30 September 2026
10bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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.
Native6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact-model review Specs expressly true 10-bit. This is panel implementation, distinct from input accepted depth.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
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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%3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker The most Vivid Display expressly 99 percent DCI-P3 coverage. Sheet 138% sRGB is volume, so sRGB coverage is omitted.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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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.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 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.
23Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker factory pre-calibration Delta E<=2 claim. Reference colour space, formula and mean/maximum scope are unstated.
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
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1,500,000:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
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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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published Peak 1000 mode, 3% APL. Separate True Black 400 mode typical 450 nits at 10% APL is not substituted.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker brightness text states Peak 1000 mode at 3% APL. This is a published Average Picture Level condition, not an explicitly described literal white-window area or stimulus. That stimulus remains unknown.
Full-screen brightness
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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.
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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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4aUSB-C
3840 × 2160Native240HzDSC240HzDSC240HzDSC
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Maker global sheet Note states highest native 240 for each input. Manual p 25 Standard Default Mode DSC On lists native 240 under all three ports. These rows state that DSC condition, without inventing bit depth/chroma. Lower timings and DSC Off support tables alone are not treated as maxima.
Max refresh rate
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
240Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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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 Pro, G-SYNC Compatible, Adaptive-Sync1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 20262Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Gaming p16 explicitly Adaptive-Sync toggle. This is protocol capability, rather than a VESA Adaptive-Sync certification claim.
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
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
HDMI48240
Source6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review specifications explicitly HDMI 2.1 VRR 48-240 Hz. This is an advertised protocol range, distinct from an instrument-tested minimum. Generic maker Activated Range is not assigned to other ports.
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.
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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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
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Overdrive settings
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
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.
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 certification claim within its test standard. This does not mean no OLED refresh or VRR luminance fluctuation.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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2.58ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own OSRTT display latency 2.58 ms at 240 Hz. Monitor calibrated and warmed up, FW.016. HDMI and DP, VRR on/off gave similar results. Picture preset unstated. Display latency rather than processing-only lag.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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13.09ms6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same OSRTT calibrated/warmed FW.016 display latency 13.09 ms at 60 Hz. Native-size display, unlike emulation crop modes with different latency.
Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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250nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own linked Maximum SDR Brightness chart 250 nits at 100% APL. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Other windows 246-251. Picture preset/calibration state/input unstated.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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538nits6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Own HDR scene table exact 321CURX Peak 1000 mode 538 nits sunlight A Perfect Planet first scene. True Black 400 measured 429 nits is separate. FW.016, Calibrite Display Pro HL. Input/calibration state unstated.
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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2.96Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Factory uncalibrated out-of-box SDR native gamut average Delta E 2.9 against sRGB, Calibrite Display Pro HL/DisplayCAL/HCFR, FW.016. Formula unstated. DCI-P3 reference 1.17, sRGB emulation 0.7 and post-calibration 0.31 are different conditions.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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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.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeVersionCountMax bandwidth (Gbps)DSC
HDMI2.1248Yes
DisplayPort1.4a1Not availableYes
USB-C1.41Not availableYes
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sheet provides counts and interface versions. Manual p 25 native 240 DSC On establishes DSC for all three input types. Maker main page explicitly HDMI 48 Gbps.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exact MPG 321CURX row p25 Standard Default Mode DSC On proves DSC capability for HDMI, DisplayPort and USB-C. Other columns belong to MAG 321CUP and are not transferred.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction and Console Mode explicitly full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 capability. Per-mode bit depth or compression state is not inferred from bandwidth.6Reviewdisplayninja.com/msi-mpg-321curx-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact Design and Connectivity explicitly USB-C with DP 1.4 Alt Mode. Maker sheet supplies counts/other versions. Manual p25 DSC On native 240 applies each input. Maker main page supplies HDMI 48 Gbps.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4a
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
ALLM, VRR, CEC3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Introduction Console Mode expressly VRR/ALLM. Sheet Note and manual p 20 explicitly 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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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.
98W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B2.01
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-B 2.0 host port and p 14 KVM USB Type-C host source. Type-C data revision is unstated and omitted.
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.
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A2.02
Source2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 9 Type-A 2.0 peripheral ports activated by host cable, count 2 corroborated p 23.
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has 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 manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 shows headphone output, with no microphone input.
Optical out
Not available
No2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Exhaustive I/O pp7-9 and 23 has no optical connector.
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
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.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
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Smart features

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

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.
No7Retailer pagepangoly.com/en/product/msi-mpg-321curx-qd-oledRead 5 October 2026Exact secondary specification table explicitly Built-in Speakers No. Maker complete I/O inventory names headphone output but no built-in audio system. Secondary speaker claim is retained with its provenance, while obsolete G-SYNC No is excluded in favour of current maker certification.
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
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.
100mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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°Backward15°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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°.
Left30°Right30°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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°.
Not available
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.
Not available
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Not available
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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 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 manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Navi Key pp 11-12 plus assignable G Key p 19. Maker main page Gaming Intelligence supplies software control. Power-only button is not counted.3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence lets users configure monitor menus via keyboard and mouse.
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.
MSI Gaming Intelligence3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Gaming Intelligence section explicitly changes monitor menus through keyboard and mouse.
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.
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026FW UPDATE section describes USB connection to PC for firmware update.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
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.
Yes2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 20 RGB LED names MSI Mystic Light and brightness adjustment, specifically MPG 321CURX.
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.
Smart Crosshair, Optix Scope, Night Vision, AI Vision, Refresh Rate, Alarm Clock2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026

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 Shift, Panel Protect, Static Screen Detection, Multi Logo Detection, Taskbar Detection, Boundary Detection2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026pp 21-22 exact named functions. Maker webpage says some detection functions cannot operate with VRR, whereas own FW.016 review says they work with VRR. Firmware-dependent compatibility is not flattened into a boolean.
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
Yes3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Global maker 3-year OLED panel warranty explicitly includes burn-in. Regional legal terms may vary.
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
3years3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026

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.
Width714Depth318mm(28.1 × 12.5 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Published 473 mm height is not labelled as minimum or maximum, 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.
Width714Height423Depth123mm(28.1 × 16.7 × 4.8 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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.
Not available
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.
8.4kg(18.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Net 8.4 kg matches manual p 24 for assembled monitor. Bare weight is not inferred.
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.
Not available
Box dimensions
Not available
Width975Height513Depth185mm(38.4 × 20.2 × 7.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Direct published Carton Dimension W x D x H 975 x 185 x 513 mm. This scope is kept without assuming a separate outer carton.
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.
11.9kg(26.2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
Not available
Not available
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 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.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.
Not available
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.
Not available
Power use SDR (EU label)
39.4W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
33W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode SDR 33 W. Manual p 23 unlabelled Power On <290 W under Typical is not stored as typical or maximum draw.
Power use HDR (EU label)
39.4W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
50W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Published on-mode HDR 50 W. No USB load inclusion assumption is made.
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
0.5W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.5 W, manual p 23 <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
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026Registry 0.3 W, manual p 23 <0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2219070Read 30 September 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2116260Read 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.
33kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 33 kWh/1000h for SDR. This integer comes directly from the label rather than inferred rounding of watts.
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.
50kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2116260.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact official energy label prints 50 kWh/1000h for HDR.

Certifications

4 of 9 differ
VESA ClearMR
Not available
13,0003Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
Not available
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.
Low Blue Light, Flicker Free2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026p 31 explicitly Low Blue Light and Flicker Free. Eco mode p 16 additionally names Eyesafe, which is not a TUV certificate name.
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.
Hardware3Maker product pagemsi.com/Monitor/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Maker Blue Light Reduction explicitly hardware panel-layer solution always on. Separate selectable warm filter is not substituted.
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
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
Eyesafe2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Professional p16 expressly default Eco mode meets Eyesafe certification. This is mode-specific and separate from TUV certificate names.

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, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide, Power Cord, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable, USB Type-B to A Cable, VESA Wall Mount Screws1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit global accessories plus manual p 3 core monitor/stand inventory. Generic manual calls HDMI/DP optional by country, so global published bundle does not promise every regional box.2Owner's manualfiles.bbystatic.com/0Sy6%2F%2FqbV4xLvmDRnyYZqA%3D%3D/MPG%2B321CURX%2BQD-OLED%2BUser%2BGuideRead 5 October 2026Package Contents p3 supplies Monitor, Stand, Stand Base with Screw(s), Quick Start Guide and wall-mount screws. The global sheet supplies explicit cable counts. Regional cable variations remain qualified.
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
BMSI MPG 321CURX QD-OLED
TypeCount
HDMI 2.11
DisplayPort 1.4a1
Power Cord (C13)1
USB Type-B to A1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/datasheet/monitor/global/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLED.pdfRead 5 October 2026Global sheet explicitly counts one HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4a, C13 power cord and Type-B to A cable. Generic regional manual marks HDMI/DP optional.

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
3years5Maker product pageus-store.msi.com/Monitors/MPG-321CURX-QD-OLEDRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker store expressly 3-years limited warranty based on purchase date. Region-specific service terms apply.
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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