Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
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CASUAL GAMING: Fair—6.4/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Very Good—8.6/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Fair—6.4/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Fair—6.0/10
RESOLUTION: Good—7.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Fair—6.9/10
CONTRAST: Fair—6.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Poor—5.6/10
REFRESH RATE: Very Good—8.6/10
RESPONSE TIME: Good—7.7/10
TEXT QUALITY: Good—7.0/10
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF is priced in the upper midrange and excels in competitive gaming due to its high refresh rate and quick response time, which means less motion blur and smoother gameplay. The 27-inch screen size and 2560 x 1440 resolution provide sharp images, making it suitable for a mix of gaming and productivity. With an IPS panel, colors are vibrant and viewing angles are wide, ideal for digital photo editing. The monitor's stand is adjustable for comfort, but its contrast and brightness are not the best for HDR gaming and media consumption. Although it has a good color gamut coverage, professionals who require exact color accuracy for HDR video or print photo editing might find it lacking. It's equipped with multiple HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort, offering versatility in connectivity. Overall, this monitor balances performance for gaming and everyday tasks but may fall short for high-end professional creative work or the most immersive HDR experiences. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Very good refresh rate for smooth gaming
- High resolution for sharp images
- IPS panel for better color accuracy
- Adjustable stand for ergonomic comfort
Cons
- Fair contrast affecting deep blacks
- Poor color volume in vibrant scenes
- Not suitable for HDR gaming
- Limited brightness for HDR content
Ratings by Category
Competitive Gaming:4.6
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Casual Gaming:3.5
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Productivity:3.5
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Media Consumption:3.0
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $580 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Screen Type | LED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 103.1 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 8.6/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | ||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | ||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | ||
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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