Alienware’s new gaming monitor provides a 240Hz QD-OLED panel for simply $350

Alienware has introduced a brand new budget-friendlier QD-OLED monitor, the AW2726DM. As among the numbers within the convoluted product title trace, it’s a 27-inch QHD panel, with 2560 x 1440 decision, HDR assist, and a excessive refresh fee of 240Hz. But what actually makes it particular is its comparatively low worth of $349.99 at Dell.

High-refresh OLED screens are nice for gaming but in addition good for on a regular basis use, because of their robust distinction, vibrant colours, and their capacity to easily show movement throughout your desktop. The AW2726DM makes the entire method extra approachable, as fancier gaming OLEDs sometimes run $500 to $900 or greater (and that’s not counting no matter upcoming vertical RGB stripe fashions will price after they come out).

To make the AW2726DM cheaper, Alienware went for a no-frills method. There’s no exterior RGB lighting or any glowing alien head logos. For connectivity, it has simply two HDMI 2.1 ports, a single DisplayPort 1.4 port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. That’s it. There aren’t any USB ports or KVM, and no assist for Alienware’s Command Center app (as a result of there aren’t any lights to manage).

The AW2726DM has the naked necessities, nevertheless it fortunately additionally features a stand with adjustable top, tilt, and swivel. It even comes with Alienware’s three-year guarantee towards burn-in.

I noticed the AW2726DM in particular person at a Dell media occasion, and it regarded nice in my very transient eyes-on. I like OLEDs, and it is a huge step towards OLED screens reaching extra individuals. Alienware is commonly the primary to launch new OLEDs, and is finally adopted by competing fashions from Asus, MSI, AOC, and so on. So right here’s to hoping we see extra pretty, colourful screens at this worth level (and even cheaper on sale).