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  • 36 known for one only
  • 31 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. ContrastA: 1,500,000:1B: 150,000:1Dell is 10 times higher.
  2. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 23.7WB: 62WDell is 38.3 W lower.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WDell is 0.2 W lower.
  4. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 70WB: 63WViewSonic is 7 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for both
A240Hz
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

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

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A5.9kg
B5.4kg
Weight without stand
A3.9kg
B2.94kg
Box weight
A8.45kg
B7.7kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ADell Alienware AW2726DM
BViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Line.
Not available
Model numbers
AW2726DM1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Model. Manufacturer part numbers 83PW7 and JW05F on the page are ordering codes, not variants.
VX2738-2K-OLED, VS210721Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026SKU VX2738-2K-OLED. The user guide names regulatory model VS21072. The ViewSonic pages for VX2738-2K without OLED describe a different IPS monitor.
GTIN / EAN
53973210305533EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Complementary information GTIN for the EU registration.
7669070395042Maker spec sheet (PDF)viewsonic.com/us/xtento_pdf/pdfPrint/product/template_id/2/product_id/16872838Read 14 October 2026Datasheet: UPC 766907039504. This is the US code.
Announced
14 April 20266Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026News dated April 14, 2026: Dell are today introducing the AW2726DM.
19 November 20254Press releaseviewsonic.com/us/blog/viewsonic-expands-its-gaming-line-up-with-two-new-27-inch-monitorsRead 14 October 2026Press release dated 19 November 2025. It lists availability in February and an estimated street price of 499.99 USD.
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Current U.S. Add to Cart listing at $349.99.
Available1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026US product page shows In stock at 449.99 USD on 14 October 2026.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$349.996Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Dell U.S. store launch price reported on announcement day. No Dell press release with a price was found. The current Dell U.S. price is the same.
$449.995Press releaseviewsonic.com/us/blog/new-viewsonic-vx-line-of-27-inch-gaming-monitors-now-shippingRead 14 October 2026Press release of 25 February 2026: available now for an estimated street price of 449.99 USD. This is an estimated street price rather than a stated MSRP. The 19 November 2025 announcement estimated 499.99 USD and a CDW listing shows a 595.00 USD list price, so the figure is a doubt.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US, GB, EU1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026U.S. and U.K. Dell store listings. EU from the EPREL record, which lists availability in EU and EEA countries.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Available now for $349.99 USD or 369 GBP from Dell.
US1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Only the US shop lists this model. The ViewSonic EU, UK and global product pages return not found.
Colours
Black1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Color.
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Product Type Gaming OLED Monitor and Application/Usage Gaming.
Gaming1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Sold in the gaming monitors range. The press release calls it a gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 and p14: 673.2 mm (26.5 in.) viewable diagonal. Product page Diagonal Size 26.5 inches, 27-inch class. EPREL rounds to 27 inches.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Screen Size 27 inch.
Viewable screen diagonal
26.5in(67.3 cm)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 Viewable image dimension, diagonal 673.2 mm (26.5 in.).
26.7in(67.8 cm)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Viewable Area 26.7 in. This agrees with the 590.42 x 333.72 mm active area in the user guide. The user guide table also says 27 inch real diagonal.
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 and p15 maximum preset resolution.
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14.
16:91Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
110.8ppi
108.8ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2292mm2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 horizontal and vertical 0.2292 mm. Consistent with the active area and 2560 x 1440.
Not available
Active display area
Width586.75Height330.05mm(23.1 × 13 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 active area horizontal and vertical.
Width590.42Height333.72mm(23.2 × 13.1 in)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix, Specifications, Display Area Active Size (H x V) 590.42 x 333.72 mm. The same appendix gives a pixel pitch of 229.2 microns, which does not fit this active area (590.42 mm / 2560 = 0.2306 mm) or the 26.7 inch viewable area, so no pixel pitch is stored.
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Display Screen Type Flat Panel.
Not available
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Semi-glossy7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026The 2,560 x 1,440 panel has the usual semi-gloss finish. Maker states only Anti-Reflection (AR) with hard-coating 2H.
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Reflection (AR) with hard-coating 2H2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 display screen coating.
Anti-Glare (Haze 25%), Hard Coating (2H)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix: Glass Surface Anti-Glare (Haze 25%), Hard Coating (2H). The product page says Anti-Reflection type, Hard-coating (2H), Haze N/A. The user guide is stored.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
QD-OLED2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 panel technology QD-OLED.
QD-OLED1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Panel Type QD-OLED Technology. The page says it uses a self-luminous blue OLED light source that excites a quantum dot layer.
Panel type (as published)
Quantum Dot OLED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Panel Technology.
QD-OLED Technology1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Backlight
None (self-emissive)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p5 and p7 Quantum Dot-Organic Light Emitting Diode display.
None (self-emissive)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Local dimming
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Samsung Display6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026QD-OLED panel from Samsung Display.
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
3rd generation7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Review dated September 8, 2026: third-generation 27in Samsung QD-OLED panel.
Not available
Subpixel layout
Triangular RGB7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Text fringing is due to the triangular sub-pixel layout.
Not available
Colour depth
10bits2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p55 troubleshooting explains how to select 10 bpc output. Native panel depth or FRC is not stated, so the method is left out.6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 202610-bit colour depth offering 1.07 billion colours.
10bits1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Colors 1.07B and Color Space Support 10 bit true. Key features: true 10 bit color depth.
Colour depth method
Not available
Native1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications say 10 bit true. Tom's Hardware lists native 10-bit.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/viewsonic-vx2738-2k-27-inch-oled-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs table: Native Color Depth and Gamut 10-bit / DCI-P3+.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 color depth 1.07 billion colors.
1.07 billion1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
99%2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976) (typical).
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
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Claimed Delta E
Not available
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Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,500,000:12Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 1.5 million:1 (typical). The product page labels the same figure dynamic. Manual priority, as for sibling Alienware OLED files.
150,000:11Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Static Contrast Ratio 150,000:1, as published by ViewSonic. Tom's Hardware could not measure black level or contrast.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
200nits2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 200 cd/m2 (typical). No window or mode stated.
200nits1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Brightness 200 cd/m2. The page does not state a window size. Tom's Hardware says the 200 nit rating tracks a full-field pattern with OLED APL off.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Brightness (Peak) 400 Nit. Window size and mode not stated. The manual does not list a peak value.
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
HDR106Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 2026Only HDR10 support is stated. No Dolby Vision or HLG inferred.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026HDR10 support is included.
HDR101Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Key features: HDR10 support. No DisplayHDR certification is published.
HDR certification
None8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026HDR10 support is included despite the monitor not having any HDR certification. The monitor is absent from the VESA DisplayHDR certified products list checked 2026-10-06.
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 typical.
178°1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 typical.
178°1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native120Hz240Hz
Source2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 connectivity rows state the per-port maximum: DP 1.4 up to 2560 x 1440 240 Hz with HDR, DSC, AdaptiveSync, and HDMI up to 2560 x 1440 120 Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). p15 maximum preset resolution agrees. DSC is listed as supported, not as required, so the dsc column is left out. Bit depth and chroma are not tied to these maxima. HDMI accepts 2160p (p15) but its maximum rate is not stated, so no row.
BViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native240Hz240Hz
Source1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Refresh Rate 240Hz, PC Resolution (max) 2560 x 1440 and Frequency Vertical HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort = 48 ~ 240 Hz. The user guide timing list includes 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz. The per-input maximum is read from the vertical frequency row. Bit depth, chroma and DSC use are not stated. The horizontal frequency limits in the same table (HDMI 255 kHz, DisplayPort 297 kHz) are too low for 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz and look generic, so the vertical frequency figure is the only evidence per input. The DisplayPort version comes from Tom's Hardware.
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
120Hz
240Hz
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 manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 DisplayPort supports up to 2560 x 1440, 240 Hz. No overclock mode in the OSD.
240Hz1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Refresh Rate 240Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
No1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Only 240 Hz at 2560 x 1440 is published. The Esports Mode shrinks the viewable area to 24.5 inch and is not a resolution mode.
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync Premium, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification and AMD FreeSync Premium. p14 HDMI VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. No G-SYNC claim.5Certification listadaptivesync.org/certified-productsRead 6 October 2026Confirms VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification.
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page: NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium. The FreeSync Premium toggle is in the Setup menu of the user guide.
VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.03ms2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 0.03 ms (gray to gray).
0.03ms1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Response Time (Typical GTG) 0.03ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Not available
Not available
Motion blur reduction
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no black frame insertion or strobing feature.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 TUV Eye Comfort technologies deliver a flicker-free screen.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page: Flicker-Free technology and a Blue Light Filter.
Black frame insertion
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no black frame insertion feature.
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
183nits7Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026X-Rite i1 Display Pro Plus with DisplayCAL, full screen of white in SDR at maximum brightness. 124 cd/m2 at the default 75%. Windows Central measured 215.2 nits with a SpyderX Pro in unstated conditions.
381nits7Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/viewsonic-vx2738-2k-27-inch-oled-review/3Read 14 October 2026Page 3, uncalibrated at maximum backlight level: a 25% window measured 381 nits with OLED APL (variable brightness) on. With OLED APL off a full-field pattern tracks the 200 nit rating. Firmware, connection and the exact picture mode are not stated. The review is dated 17 June 2026.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
1.337Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/monitors/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Standard mode out of the box, average Delta E against a Display P3 target, before calibration. Delta E formula not stated.
4.498Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/viewsonic-vx2738-2k-27-inch-oled-review/4Read 14 October 2026Page 4, Calman gamut test before calibration: 4.49 dE, improving to 1.44 dE after calibration. The Delta E formula and reference colour space are not stated. The monitor has no sRGB mode and its gamut is about 109% of DCI-P3 by volume. Grayscale started at 5.01 dE.
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
DisplayPort1.41Yes1.4, 2.3
HDMI2.12Not available1.4, 2.3
Source2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 bottom view and p14 connectivity: one DP 1.4 with DSC support and two HDMI ports. HDMI is labeled HDMI 2.1 but runs TMDS signalling only. No FRL bandwidth is stored.
BViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED
TypeVersionCountDSC
HDMI2.12Not available
DisplayPort1.42Yes
Source1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: HDMI 2.1 In 2 and DisplayPort 2. The page does not give a DisplayPort version. Tom's Hardware gives DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC. HDCP versions and bandwidth are not published.6Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/viewsonic-vx2738-2k-27-inch-oled-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs table: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 w/DSC and 2x HDMI 2.1. The text says the DisplayPort inputs support Display Stream Compression. No USB ports.
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
2
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). ALLM, eARC and CEC are not claimed.
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026USB Type-C: No. USB: No.
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USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
Not available
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
Not available
Not available
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory has no DisplayPort output.
Not available
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory: power, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, DisplayPort, universal audio jack.
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 universal audio jack, connect headphones. p41 headphone volume.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: 3.5mm Audio Out 1.
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
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Optical out
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p13 complete connector inventory, no optical output.
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Picture in picture
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no PIP or PBP menu.
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026OSD tree, Setup Menu, Multi-Picture, 2P PIP with source, region, position and size options.
Picture by picture
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026pp37-45 complete OSD menu table has no PIP or PBP menu.
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026OSD tree, Setup Menu, Multi-Picture, PBP Left-Right.

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
No8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026No built-in speakers. Manual p13 connector and component list also has no speakers.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Internal Speakers 2W (x2).
Number of speakers
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21Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Speaker power per channel
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2W1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 0 mm to 130 mm. p29 extends vertically up to 130 mm. p19 extended minus compressed height is 130 mm.
130mm1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Height Adjust 130 mm / 5.1 in.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 -5 to 21 degrees.
Forward5°Backward20°1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Tilt (Forward/Back) 5 degrees / 20 degrees.
Swivel
Left360°Right360°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 swivel -360 to 360 degrees. p29 figure 15 shows 360 degrees each way. Product page: full 360 degree adjustment.
Left45°Right45°1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Swivel -45 ~ 45.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p14 -90 to 90 degrees. pp29-30 both directions.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Pivot (Right/Left) 90 degrees / 90 degrees.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 removable stand. p33 removal procedure.
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware: the stand snaps onto a 100 mm VESA mount and four fasteners are supplied for arm use. The user guide has a wall mount dimension of 100 x 100 mm.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p12 VESA mounting holes 100 mm x 100 mm.
100 x 1001Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: VESA Compatible 100 x 100 mm.
VESA adapter needed
No2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p33 the wall-mount bracket attaches with four M4x10 screws directly to the monitor holes behind the VESA cover.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p12 security-lock slot based on Kensington security slot.
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Kensington Lock Slot 1.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p34 joystick control. Dell product page states Alienware Command Center (AWCC): No.
Joystick1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Physical Controls joystick key (up, right, down, left, center) and power.
Desktop software
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User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
No8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026No RGB lighting, just a plain Alienware logo on the back.
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Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p38 Game Enhance Mode and Dark Stabilizer.
Aim Point, Esports Mode (24.5-inch viewable screen), Black Stabilization, Game presets FPS, RTS and MOBA3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Joy Key hot key turns Aim Point on and off. The Game ViewMode has FPS, RTS and MOBA presets and a Black Stabilization slider. The press release names the Esports Mode that switches the viewable screen to 24.5 inch.

OLED care

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OLED care
Pixel Refresh2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p44 OLED Panel Maintenance, Pixel Refresh. The p55 pixel shift line refers to VA panels and is not stored.
PXL Orbit (OLED Screen Movement), OLED Image Cleaning, Static Icon Detection, Static Screen Detection (automatic dimming)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page: PXL Orbit moves pixels, Static Screen Detection dims the display when idle. The user guide Manual Image Adjust menu lists OLED Screen Movement, OLED Image Cleaning, OLED APL and Static Icon Detection. The page also mentions break reminder prompts.
Burn-in covered by warranty
Yes6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-alienware-aw2726dm-announced-offering-a-new-affordable-qd-oled-optionRead 6 October 20263-year warranty which includes OLED burn-in protection.8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Dell offers a respectable three-year warranty covering burn-in.
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Burn-in warranty length
3years8Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/alienware-aw2726dm-reviewRead 6 October 2026Three-year warranty covering OLED burn-in. TFTCentral: 3-year warranty which includes OLED burn-in protection. Expert Reviews (UK): three-year RTB warranty, which covers burn-in.
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width609.31Height (lowest)393.32Height (highest)523.32Depth233.4mm(24 × 15.5 to 20.6 × 9.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 height compressed and extended. The product page lists compressed height 15.49 in.
Width611.11Height (lowest)401.1Height (highest)531.1Depth250mm(24.1 × 15.8 to 20.9 × 9.8 in)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Physical 611.11 x 401.1~531.1 x 250.0 mm (W x H x D). The 130 mm height adjustment equals the span of 401.1 to 531.1 mm, so 401.1 is the lowest and 531.1 the highest stand position.
Dimensions without stand
Width609.31Height354.3Depth41.95mm(24 × 13.9 × 1.7 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19.
Width611.11Height354.1Depth53.59mm(24.1 × 13.9 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Physical Without Stand 611.11 x 354.1 x 53.59 mm.
Stand footprint
Width223.44Depth233.4mm(8.8 × 9.2 in)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 Stand dimensions width 223.44 mm and depth 233.40 mm, separate from the 609.31 mm body width.
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Weight with stand
5.9kg(13 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 weight with stand assembly and cables.
5.4kg(11.9 lb)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Net 5.4 kg.
Weight without stand
3.9kg(8.6 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 without stand assembly, for VESA mount, no cables. Stand assembly alone 1.64 kg.
2.94kg(6.5 lb)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix: Weight (without stand) 2.94 kg. The product page rounds to 2.9 kg.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
8.45kg(18.6 lb)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p19 weight with packaging.
7.7kg(17 lb)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Gross 7.7 kg. The published packaging size 549 x 508 x 158 mm is not stored because a 611 mm wide monitor cannot fit inside it.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 24.
External adapter1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Power Supply External, Voltage DC 24V.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz plus or minus 3 Hz, 1.5 A maximum.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix: Input Voltage AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz (auto switch).
Power use (typical)
23.7W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 Pon measured with reference to the ENERGY STAR test method. EU on-mode figure is stored separately.
62W1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Consumption (typical) 62w. The user guide gives 61 W typical without audio and 62 W with 100% audio, following EEI test conditions. Tom's Hardware measured 23.6 W at 200 nits, which is a different test.
Power use (max)
70W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading. The monitor has no USB ports.
63W1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Consumption (max) 63w.
Power use SDR (EU label)
21W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 4 on mode power demand in SDR, 21.0 W.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
21W3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 6 on mode power demand in HDR, 21.0 W.
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Standby power
0.3W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 standby as defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.5W3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix: Standby at most 0.5 W. The product page lists Stand-by 0.3 W.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p18 off mode as defined in EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013.
0.3W3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/VX2738-2K-OLED/VX2738-2K-OLED_UG_ENG.pdfRead 14 October 2026Appendix: Off at most 0.3 W.
EU energy class SDR
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 3.
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EU energy class HDR
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2568258_EN.pdfRead 6 October 2026Row 5.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
21kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2568258.pdfRead 6 October 2026Printed label SDR 21 kWh/1000h.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
21kWh4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2568258.pdfRead 6 October 2026Printed label HDR 21 kWh/1000h.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
240Hz5Certification listadaptivesync.org/certified-productsRead 6 October 2026AdaptiveSync Display Certified Products table: Alienware AW2726DM, 27 inch, QHD, 240Hz at native resolution. Asterisk marks AdaptiveSync 1.1 certification.
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TÜV certifications
Eye Comfort 3.0 (3-star rating), Hardware Low Blue Light (Category 3)2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 exact certification statements.
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Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p7 low blue light panel, TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification (Category 3) at factory defaults.
Software1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Page and user guide: a Blue Light Filter slider in the OSD.
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, CEC, NRCan1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Regulations cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, CEC, NRCan.

In the box

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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Allen key, 4x screws (M4x10), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m), HDMI cable (1.80 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, QR card2Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/0/4/mmo_145565817_1776945059_6204_178.pdfRead 6 October 2026p6 package contents. Some components may vary by country.
VX2738-2K-OLED Display, Power Cable, AC/DC Adapter, DisplayPort Cable, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Specifications: Package Contents. The user guide says included cables vary by country.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2726DM
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m)1
HDMI cable (1.80 m)1
Source1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026Package Contents lists 1 x DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.80 m) and 1 x HDMI cable (1.80 m). Manual p6 shows one power cable, which varies by country or region.
BViewSonic VX2738-2K-OLED
Type
Power Cable
DisplayPort Cable
Source1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026Package Contents list a power cable and a DisplayPort cable. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-27-240hz-qdoled-gaming-monitor-aw2726dm/aw2726dm/-Read 6 October 2026U.S. Limited Warranty 3 Year.
3years1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/us/vx2738-2k-oled.htmlRead 14 October 2026
Dead pixel policy
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