The Dell Alienware AW2725Q debuts as the cheapest 27-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor yet, priced $200 below competitors. Is this a genuine deal or are sacrifices made?
Dell Alienware AW2725Q 27" Review: Most Affordable 4K 240Hz QD-OLED
Dell Alienware AW2725Q 27" Review: Most Affordable 4K 240Hz QD-OLED
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Maybe it is me, but having to pay so much for a monitor where you need to take steps to prevent burn in, and always having that concern about burn in, just don't make sense to me. It looks great, but there's a significant cost trade off here. Burn in risks have been reduced over time, but I think we will never get to the point of not having to worry about burn ins when using this sort of monitors in work related use case. I don't buy a monitor only for games, so it will be used for games, videos and work.
VitalyT
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A good 4K monitor should be 32", not 27", it's a waste for such high resolution. And $900 isn't really cheap.
If it is between gaming and productivity, then nothing beats DELL U4025QW today, it is the only product on the market that boasts 5K resolution + 120Hz refresh rate, in an Ultra-Wide 40" form-factor. This is the one that TechSpot should be reviewing
If it is between gaming and productivity, then nothing beats DELL U4025QW today, it is the only product on the market that boasts 5K resolution + 120Hz refresh rate, in an Ultra-Wide 40" form-factor. This is the one that TechSpot should be reviewing
daffy duck
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What the hell is the point of a 4K 27" monitor that has to use 150% scaling giving you basically the same real estate as a QHD 27" any way. Oh wait, your text will look a bit sharper LOL
BTW Vitaly, LG has a 5Kx2K OLED in 45" size now and I'll bet by year's end Dell will announce 4027QD as OLED too.
I just got a 4K 32" monitor to tide me over for another 2-4 years before jumping to OLED 5K 40" when burn-in will be no longer an issue. Newer tech already out and coming soon, will greatly improve longevity, and power usage.
BTW Vitaly, LG has a 5Kx2K OLED in 45" size now and I'll bet by year's end Dell will announce 4027QD as OLED too.
I just got a 4K 32" monitor to tide me over for another 2-4 years before jumping to OLED 5K 40" when burn-in will be no longer an issue. Newer tech already out and coming soon, will greatly improve longevity, and power usage.
daffy duck
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Yep.OLED makes zero sense for people that have a life and don't just play games. Stupidly expensive and warranty is pitiful. Until warranty against burn-in is at least 7 years hard pass at these stupid prices.
I agree with a lot of the sentiments here.
A 4k screen should be at least 32".
27" is for 1440p and burn in should not be a thing in 2025.
If I was to spend almost $1000 for a monitor, I would expect no issues for at least 7 years.
Too early for OLED. But I digress, I am sure there are people hopping all over these new OLED's just to have the latest and greatest.
A 4k screen should be at least 32".
27" is for 1440p and burn in should not be a thing in 2025.
If I was to spend almost $1000 for a monitor, I would expect no issues for at least 7 years.
Too early for OLED. But I digress, I am sure there are people hopping all over these new OLED's just to have the latest and greatest.
Imagine you use it for 1-2 hour per day. The rest of the time it would stay off.
3 years? It will last 6. The biggest mistake people make when they discuss longevity of OLED displays is not understanding that people use monitors very differently.
3 year warranty is more than enough for a lot of people. At the same time, if someone planed to use one for 4-6 hours per day, I would not expect it to last forever.
Same goes for use with static objects on screen.
No, I am confident, current OLED monitors already have reasonable durability for many users. We just need to be able to acknowledge where the line is.
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