DNCPAU10
This post contains affiliate links. OzBargain might earn commissions when you click through and make purchases. Please see this page for more information.
Use the coupon above thanks to @hikki 1 2 3 4
Alienware 27" 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - AW2725Q $1078.10 @ Dell
570
Related Stores
Comments
If anything, flagship screen prices are down
The flagship 4K screens 5 years ago were 3k+
Also, MSI and Asus have identical product for $1800 and $2100 respectively
https://www.pccasegear.com/products/68323/msi-mpg-272urx-qd-…
Im not saying its a bad deal dont get me wrong.
If you can show me a 27 inch 4k monitor costing $3k+ 5 Years ago Ill eat a sock
Bro what? This is a 4K OLED, the 27" 1440p is about that price. There are very specific people who are requesting and waiting for 27" 4K resolution, it's a niche product.
I have signed up, yet to receive the coupon code any idea how long it takes?
EDIT, I got it took about 5-10min
Samsung G8 OLED 32" 240Hz is $1399 with trade in and there is an AMEX -100 offer making it $1299. Just bought one myself.
Very tempting, I’m still waiting till those 3rd gen QD-olds get to $1k
Looks like you need a student email as I have not received it yet
EDIT: I got it
Why TF these students are getting all these deals when most of them are still asking their Mumma for their weekly allowance.
Legit, dont know why a student needs a 4k oled monitor. Companies must be able to get a government kickback on student discounts.
dont have to be a student, just apply promo DNCPAU10 for the same price in OP post
Open the voucher page in something that's not firefox. I tried for like 20 minutes before switching to edge and seeing a hidden checkbox.
I've had my eyes on this monitor as soon as it was announced; The MRSP is $899.99 USD… I was expecting to pay $1600 AUD — this is outrageous, thanks OP.
Australia is getting things for much cheaper then US for once, $1078AUD would be $685 USD. Absolute bargain, and a major win for Australian consumers
AW3225QF is also $899.99 USD in USA; In Australia on the same Dell website it's $1,999.80 AUD.
While I'd like to get my hopes up, it makes no sense for a corporation like Dell to throw money away.
No one buys it at that price
It was sub $1400 for almost half the year
@cille745: I'm well aware of that - I was just pointing out Dell's MSRP discrepancy.
They can easily create 'hype' by discounting their inflated msrp monitor but they can't really do much with a monitor with a msrp already lower than the competition. (and themselves with USA MSRP)
Can someone tell why is this much cheaper than the equivalent of other brands?
I would love to know as well, it seems the technology is absolutely identical as they both use samsung panels
Sure. @tqqq
This has forced DSC (display stream compression), which means no DLDSR and a delay in alt tabbing out of fullscreen as well as reduced colour gradients.
The MSI brand have full bandwidth ports (only supported by 5xxx series cards)
The asus brand, has slightly better HDR, and it has a BFI mode @ 120hz. as well as VRR flicker reduction features.
Dell generally has a great calibration however, so you often get a SRGB mode that looks the least vibrant, yet by far has the best skin tones for colour critical work and movies. Its also good for games once you adjust.
Thanks, will this pair well with the 9070XT ?
@tqqq
Yes. Although you're not going to be getting the full refresh in most modern games without using something like lossless framgen. But you will see a good refresh regardless in many titles.
The difference in price is surprisingly large in Australia. The Alienware is ~40% cheaper than the ASUS here, but in the United States it's only 20% cheaper.
They've saved money in 2 places versus the other vendors:
- Doesn't have DisplayPort 2.1
- Only a basic 15w USB-C port instead of a high bandwidth one with KVM functionality
The ASUS (but not the MSI or others) has a unique advantage in that it has a custom extra burn-in protection that you can enable, where it uses a proximity sensor to judge when you've moved away from your PC and turns the display off until you return.
For a 20% discount, the Alienware is still a contender, but for a 40% discount in RRP plus a 10% off coupon code, IMO it's the obvious winner for most people.
@ThoseDeafMutes the dell generally has incredibly accurate srgb creator modes as well. Which complements the higher colour volume really well.
Dell wants market share
Beware. The Asus and MSI have passive cooling.
Dell for whatever reason have fans in the monitor which a few owners are complaining about the noise-
https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1j822uh/bad_ex…
I'm guessing when the fan fails, then the entire monitor breaks. Hard pass then.
I only want passive cooling.
I'd sooner get an lg 42" OLED for the same price 💁♂️
From what I've seen qd OLED didn't end up being superior to OLED as was predicted
I've got both qd oled (ultrawide, dell) and a 4k w-oled TV. I much prefer the colour volume and accuracy of my dell even though its much lower resolution. Reds and yellows and skins all look "correct" whereas the woled's white sub pixel and lower colour volume make it feel plastic and cheap when it comes to colours. The woled has more depth in the contrast though, which is a big deal.
So are the qd oleds better? subjective. To me they are.
Ill be going from a 42" C2 to this, as 42 is just too much for me.
It’s a downgrade in panel quantity, I did the opposite swap
Im aware, but 42" is unsuitable for a PC monitor even with a fairly deep desk like mine, the C2 will be going elsewhere as a PS5 display.
Cillie. I disagree. But there's no objective facts here. We like what we like and there's zero ultimate right or or wrong answer. The qd oled has objectively worse contrast in all but the darkest settings. That alone could be a huge deal to someone.
We all have our hangups
@Matthew xxl: True I agree, but there are some objective facts, these are the reasons I swapped
- Objectively lower contrast in anything other than a pitch black room
- No TV features
- Significantly higher HDR brightness
- Much better burn in warranty length (LG replaces panels up to 5-6 years old)@cille745: A few things.
LG offer no official burn in replacement actually, unless you buy their G series, C series offers no burn in replacment offically, so you would be left up to how they feel that day.
TV features on my C2 are extremly annoying for me when just trying to use it as a PC monitor, the remote constantly thinks im trying to use the voice search when im not, constant update popups, very annoying.
@Vinodra: Obviously it’s not rock solid in writing, but unless you tell them something along or the lines of it’s burned in because I left it on something for ages you’re likely to get one - plenty of cases both here and on WP
@cille745: @cille745 how do you go with first-person shooters? Do you ever shrink the screen size or use the widescreen feature?
I am on the fence whether to sell or not, I agree the Panel is a step above the QD-OLEDs - I don't know what it is but WOLED seems more real and less "fake" QD-OLED seemed un-natural to my eyes. HDR on the TV is also a night and day difference, not even comparable.
@Flognuts: If I’m only playing something I won’t shrink the size, but you definitely can. Normal FPS is ok, if you play competitive it is a little on the big side.
Get a big ass desk
That's fair enough. I have a 43" IPS as my monitor at home and use it as 4 X 1080p screens.
Im assuming you are wanting just one big 27" screen?
Issue with 4k screens under 40" is you end up having to upscale the objects and text to be able to read everything, otherwise it's too small.. which ends up being counterintuitive to buying a 4k monitor?
I would not want to use the LG C2 as 4x 1080p screens as that would definatly lead to burn in at a very extended pace due to there being no way to avoid static elements in that situation.
I can see why you would use your IPS screen that way, and I would too if it werent OLED.
@Vinodra: I would have said that since the C1 models, the built in pixel shift feature combined with not having the panel brightness at 100% and use of screensavers etc would mitigate burn in.
I don't think burn in is an issue for modern oleds even for this case use. But I can imagine the worry of it will always be there.
Sounds like a skill issue as someone who has mained a 4K 27" monitor since 2020 at 100% windows scaling.
I scale up the applications which need to be scaled, and leave the rest at a crisp 100%. So much glorious screen real estate.
I see you know your OLED well
Anyone know how colour accurate these OLED models are? They claim a Delta E of less than 2.0 and 99% DCI-P3.
Was looking into a U2725QE for photo + video editingcan you even see 4k on 27 inch?
as opposed to 1440p
4K at 27" is the ideal PPI in my opinion - as someone who has a 4K 32" at home and a 4K 27" at work, the 27" is the clearest/sharpest.
@botchie Yes, you'll see less micro details than you would on a 55 or 40 inch. But you'll get a distinct sharpness sensation in exchange. Immersion = lower. Enjoyable depth of pixels = higher.
This also applies for the 1440p 27" AW2725DF. $1006.82 at checkout
Beware. The Asus and MSI have passive cooling.
Dell for whatever reason have fans in this monitor which a few owners are complaining about the noise-
https://www.reddit.com/r/OLED_Gaming/comments/1j822uh/bad_ex…
Worth noting that this is actually a preorder, though thats not very clear on their website.
I think the mid-April delivery date kind of gives that away.
What monitor is better for mostly gaming and video watching, this AW2725Q or the LG UltraGear™ 27-inch OLED 480Hz QHD Gaming Monitor https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/892824
I want to find my first monitor to pair with my first PC (5080 and 9800x3d)
Thanks.It really depends what you prefer, 480hz 1440p and 240hz 4k is not an apples to oranges comparison. Do you value visuals or framerate more?
Well i hear that 4k vs 1440p isnt too much different to tell on a 27inch panel, and I play a bit of competitive esports games as well as single player games so i was leaning towards the LG panel, is there major differences other than the refresh rate and native image quality?
You would need to compare for yourself, but resolution effects more than just resolution itself, things like anti aliasing and even ray tracing effects sometimes scale with it and look far better at 4k than 1440p at any monitor size in those cases.
This or the Samsung G8 34 for the same price?
I don't have that monitor, I have the G7, but it suffered badly from screen/bezel peel. The screen itself literally tearing away from the frame in the middle of the curve. I am not sure if they have resolved this, but I would check and make sure before touching any of the curved G series. Here is an example of what I mean (not my post) https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/Monitors-and-Memory/Odys…
Shame this is not the 32"…. my dell rewards just keep rotting away….
Bought a Samsung G6 OLED 27" 360hz QHD 2 weeks ago @ ~$760 with Amex and cash back offers. Beautiful display QD-OLED is king.
Full review from Hardware Unboxed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBjB5ZUAfAE
He says "increased pixel density eliminates any lingering artifacts or sub-pixel issues with text rendering, delivering the best text quality I've seen from desktop OLEDs" and "of course, it's not quite as immersive for gaming"
Firstly, opinions differ…. but I've had ultrawides going back nearly 20 years…. I have had the LG 42" OLED on my desk, I've had OLED laptops, and I currently have the 5k Asus PA27JCV which I bought on launch a few months ago for $1200.
I'm chasing PPI first, OLED second, and refresh rate/brightness third - and people who are saying this deal for 4K 27" OLED is expensive, or they prefer 32" OLED or bigger, don't really understand why this new panel is the shizzle.
I'll let MSI explain to you why 5-layer Tandem OLED panels are awesome: https://www.msi.com/blog/5-Layer-Tandem-OLED
and while 4k 27" is not as good as 5k, it's going to be enough for me to pair it - side by side. With two desk mounts, they will go side by side, I will push gaming and YouTube onto the OLED, and productivity mainly on the 5K.
This price with the coupon is fantastic. The fan noise, is a concern, but it's like the matte screen on my 5K that people complain about - you don't know until you take it out of the box.
Relatively, I'm looking at building a new PC for $4k, and the new 77" LG G5 for $6500 so this monitor is not going to stretch my budget, I will give it a go. For resale value, I'll get the AW Advanced Care warranty, because I know the 5K 27" OLED is coming out in 2026/2027 because there was a demo at the Samsung stand at CES 2025.
I asked Grok about the warranty upgrade option on checkout for $65, here is what is says…..
Here’s a clear and concise explanation of the differences between the 3Y Alienware Care Advanced Exchange and the 3Y Basic Hardware Service with Advanced Exchange after remote diagnosis for an OLED monitor, with a focus on Australia where possible, or generally otherwise.
- 3Y Basic Hardware Service with Advanced Exchange after Remote Diagnosis
Coverage: This is a standard hardware warranty that covers basic hardware components of the monitor.
Limitations: This service likely does not include additional perks like the Premium Panel Exchange or specific coverage for OLED burn-in, a common concern with OLED displays.
- 3Y Alienware Care Advanced Exchange
Coverage: Tailored for Alienware products (like gaming monitors), this service includes Advanced Exchange as well as the Premium Panel Exchange. It explicitly covers OLED burn-in, which is critical for OLED monitors.
Extras: The inclusion of the Premium Panel Exchange means it covers issues like dead pixels or panel defects, and the specific mention of OLED burn-in coverage adds an extra layer of protection for OLED technology.
Edit: Done…. with $10 I apparently had in my account already:
Base
Alienware 27 4K QD-OLED Gaming Monitor - AW2725Q
Service
3Y Basic Hardware Service with Advanced Exchange after remote diagnosis
Extended Service
3Y Alienware Care Advanced ExchangeItems (1) $1,263.41 Coupon DNCPAU10 - $126.34
Dell Rewards - $10.00 Rounding Adjustment - $1.00
Total $1,126.07
Total includes 10% GST- 3Y Basic Hardware Service with Advanced Exchange after Remote Diagnosis
just ordered one was looking at them for a couple months leading up to the 27 oled 4k panel release but the close to 2k price from other brands was just to much. Getting one for 1k being such a new production run of panels seems way more fair
Am I the only one that thinks 4k at 27" is rather silly? Personally, I wouldn't bother jumping to 4k until at least a 32" size panel or higher. QHD at 27" is the equivalent pixel density to a 40" 4k tv which I have. I don't think my eyes can see any more detail than that..
Am I the only one that thinks 4k at 27" is rather silly?
Lots of people think that, but many others do not. I'm in the latter camp because I value pixel density. It's all personal preference anyway, so use what you want :)
For reference, I use a 210 PPI monitor for work.
Clicked this deal and after looking at the options I pulled the trigger on AW3423DWF for $1078. OLED 1440P for 90% productivity, 10% media, perfect.
I do my gaming on a couch on a 70" 4Ktv. Don't think I can go back to gaming on a desk
$1k for a 27inch monitor in this day and age is wild. Like the RTX5090 being $5-6k