Blitz your competition with the AW2723DF 27" 1440p 280Hz Gaming Monitor in lunar light from Alienware. Sporting a 27" IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, this monitor boasts 1.07 billion colors, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio for vivid detail and immersion.
Blitz your competition with the AW2723DF 27" 1440p 280Hz Gaming Monitor in lunar light from Alienware. Sporting a 27" IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, this monitor boasts 1.07 billion colors, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio for vivid detail and immersion.
Alienware AW2723DF 27" 1440p 280Hz Gaming Monitor (lunar Light)
Blitz your competition with the AW2723DF 27" 1440p 280Hz Gaming Monitor in lunar light from Alienware. Sporting a 27" IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, this monitor boasts 1.07 billion colors, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio for vivid detail and immersion.
Blitz your competition with the AW2723DF 27" 1440p 280Hz Gaming Monitor in lunar light from Alienware. Sporting a 27" IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, this monitor boasts 1.07 billion colors, 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, and a 1000:1 static contrast ratio for vivid detail and immersion.
originally posted on microcenter.com
Granted I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to monitors. I just want high refresh rate and it to look good with decent features. I was running a RTX 2070S on a AW2521HF (Alienware 1080p 240Hz) then I recently upgraded my entire rig with a RTX 4080 and decided I want better picture quality while retaining high FPS so I found this. I can not find any complaints going from 8-bit color depth non-HDR 1080p 240Hz to this that supports HDR 10-bit color depth 1440p on Overdrive setting at 280Hz has been a massive change for me. I'm pushing more frames on same games I play and it looks so much cleaner and brought to life. Feel it's best of both worlds I can still play my competitive shooters at great frames and looks better while also enjoy my AAA titles and enjoy the ... MoreGranted I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to monitors. I just want high refresh rate and it to look good with decent features. I was running a RTX 2070S on a AW2521HF (Alienware 1080p 240Hz) then I recently upgraded my entire rig with a RTX 4080 and decided I want better picture quality while retaining high FPS so I found this. I can not find any complaints going from 8-bit color depth non-HDR 1080p 240Hz to this that supports HDR 10-bit color depth 1440p on Overdrive setting at 280Hz has been a massive change for me. I'm pushing more frames on same games I play and it looks so much cleaner and brought to life. Feel it's best of both worlds I can still play my competitive shooters at great frames and looks better while also enjoy my AAA titles and enjoy the beauty of them. I know it's not the best HDR monitor but supporting 10 bit HDR at 280hz I feel like it's the best middle ground for this price range.
originally posted on dell.com
The Alienware AW2723DF is an impressively beautiful monitor. A vibrantly fast and color rich performance, all bundled in a large and bezel-less 27 inch display, creates an experience that will make you never want to leave your desk. With this monitor being capable of pushing a 10-bit color gamut all the way up to a blazingly fast 280hz refresh rate, accompanied by an contrast ratio that's impressive even for an ips panel, it was everything that I had been endlessly searching for...except for one unfortunate flaw. A flaw that caused me to drop that 1 golden star. A flaw which those of us who may be familiar with quality control issues know as: backlight bleed. Gaming in a fairly well lit room, this pesky problem continued to make itself known in every dark scene that ... MoreThe Alienware AW2723DF is an impressively beautiful monitor. A vibrantly fast and color rich performance, all bundled in a large and bezel-less 27 inch display, creates an experience that will make you never want to leave your desk. With this monitor being capable of pushing a 10-bit color gamut all the way up to a blazingly fast 280hz refresh rate, accompanied by an contrast ratio that's impressive even for an ips panel, it was everything that I had been endlessly searching for...except for one unfortunate flaw. A flaw that caused me to drop that 1 golden star. A flaw which those of us who may be familiar with quality control issues know as: backlight bleed. Gaming in a fairly well lit room, this pesky problem continued to make itself known in every dark scene that was thrown at it. Even in vibrant games such as Apex Legends, briefly passing through dark corridors, dim lit areas, etc. For a 27 inch screen, having this issue took away from the emersive experience, as I found myself continuously noticing ths issue every time I sat down. Keeping in mind that I personally keep the brightness level a bit lower than most, for the sake of my eyes, the dreaded bleed would not cease to exist. I took it upon myself to troubleshoot this issue, and contacted Dell customer service explaining what I was going through. Dell's services could not have been more helpful, going through every test we could, and keeping the optimism high; yet, unfortunately, to no avail. With a heavy sigh, I decided it would be best to return the monitor. Nevertheless, I sincerely encourage anyone who is interested in this particular model to try it! Again, the overall experience on this monitor was a truly pleasant one, and you could end up being the lucky person that scores the best of the batch. The panel lottery does exist, and it's waiting for you to play.
originally posted on bestbuy.ca
I have been having so many problems with Alienware monitors, that I’m pretty much turned off the brand. This latest monitor was amazing but after one day of moderate gaming, it dropped a pixel. I spent the last 2 days trying to bring it back through various methods. No luck. This is my third attempt to get a decent monitor in this line. The reason I keep trying is because the quality of the picture is some of the best I’ve seen. However I’m becoming fatigued with dealing with these issues. I intend to exchange this for one more and if it has defects I’ll be going to another brand. Consider yourself lucky if you get one of these without at least a minor defect. For these prices I expect perfection.
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Granted I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to monitors. I just want high refresh rate and it to look good with decent features. I was running a RTX 2070S on a AW2521HF (Alienware 1080p 240Hz) then I recently upgraded my entire rig with a RTX 4080 and decided I want better picture quality while retaining high FPS so I found this. I can not find any complaints going from 8-bit color depth non-HDR 1080p 240Hz to this that supports HDR 10-bit color depth 1440p on Overdrive setting at 280Hz has been a massive change for me. I'm pushing more frames on same games I play and it looks so much cleaner and brought to life. Feel it's best of both worlds I can still play my competitive shooters at great frames and looks better while also enjoy my AAA titles and enjoy the ... MoreGranted I'm not very tech savvy when it comes to monitors. I just want high refresh rate and it to look good with decent features. I was running a RTX 2070S on a AW2521HF (Alienware 1080p 240Hz) then I recently upgraded my entire rig with a RTX 4080 and decided I want better picture quality while retaining high FPS so I found this. I can not find any complaints going from 8-bit color depth non-HDR 1080p 240Hz to this that supports HDR 10-bit color depth 1440p on Overdrive setting at 280Hz has been a massive change for me. I'm pushing more frames on same games I play and it looks so much cleaner and brought to life. Feel it's best of both worlds I can still play my competitive shooters at great frames and looks better while also enjoy my AAA titles and enjoy the beauty of them. I know it's not the best HDR monitor but supporting 10 bit HDR at 280hz I feel like it's the best middle ground for this price range.
The Alienware AW2723DF is an impressively beautiful monitor. A vibrantly fast and color rich performance, all bundled in a large and bezel-less 27 inch display, creates an experience that will make you never want to leave your desk. With this monitor being capable of pushing a 10-bit color gamut all the way up to a blazingly fast 280hz refresh rate, accompanied by an contrast ratio that's impressive even for an ips panel, it was everything that I had been endlessly searching for...except for one unfortunate flaw. A flaw that caused me to drop that 1 golden star. A flaw which those of us who may be familiar with quality control issues know as: backlight bleed. Gaming in a fairly well lit room, this pesky problem continued to make itself known in every dark scene that ... MoreThe Alienware AW2723DF is an impressively beautiful monitor. A vibrantly fast and color rich performance, all bundled in a large and bezel-less 27 inch display, creates an experience that will make you never want to leave your desk. With this monitor being capable of pushing a 10-bit color gamut all the way up to a blazingly fast 280hz refresh rate, accompanied by an contrast ratio that's impressive even for an ips panel, it was everything that I had been endlessly searching for...except for one unfortunate flaw. A flaw that caused me to drop that 1 golden star. A flaw which those of us who may be familiar with quality control issues know as: backlight bleed. Gaming in a fairly well lit room, this pesky problem continued to make itself known in every dark scene that was thrown at it. Even in vibrant games such as Apex Legends, briefly passing through dark corridors, dim lit areas, etc. For a 27 inch screen, having this issue took away from the emersive experience, as I found myself continuously noticing ths issue every time I sat down. Keeping in mind that I personally keep the brightness level a bit lower than most, for the sake of my eyes, the dreaded bleed would not cease to exist. I took it upon myself to troubleshoot this issue, and contacted Dell customer service explaining what I was going through. Dell's services could not have been more helpful, going through every test we could, and keeping the optimism high; yet, unfortunately, to no avail. With a heavy sigh, I decided it would be best to return the monitor. Nevertheless, I sincerely encourage anyone who is interested in this particular model to try it! Again, the overall experience on this monitor was a truly pleasant one, and you could end up being the lucky person that scores the best of the batch. The panel lottery does exist, and it's waiting for you to play.
I have been having so many problems with Alienware monitors, that I’m pretty much turned off the brand. This latest monitor was amazing but after one day of moderate gaming, it dropped a pixel. I spent the last 2 days trying to bring it back through various methods. No luck. This is my third attempt to get a decent monitor in this line. The reason I keep trying is because the quality of the picture is some of the best I’ve seen. However I’m becoming fatigued with dealing with these issues. I intend to exchange this for one more and if it has defects I’ll be going to another brand. Consider yourself lucky if you get one of these without at least a minor defect. For these prices I expect perfection.
Was excited to receive the monitor and put it to use. When I connected it to the computer half of the screen was flickering which didn't make any sense. Lost 3 days of work because obviously how can I work with half of a screen and no other resolution due to timing. Once I called in I wasn't expecting any types of credit but when someone loses hours of work the company should compensate one way or another. I returned the monitor because that's the best thing I could've done at the moment and had to purchase another monitor so I could work. I'm not one to expect anything for free but if a customer runs into an issue like I did at least a credit or a discount for a new one should've been an option. If a monitor comes with a "calibration certificate" no customer should ... MoreWas excited to receive the monitor and put it to use. When I connected it to the computer half of the screen was flickering which didn't make any sense. Lost 3 days of work because obviously how can I work with half of a screen and no other resolution due to timing. Once I called in I wasn't expecting any types of credit but when someone loses hours of work the company should compensate one way or another. I returned the monitor because that's the best thing I could've done at the moment and had to purchase another monitor so I could work. I'm not one to expect anything for free but if a customer runs into an issue like I did at least a credit or a discount for a new one should've been an option. If a monitor comes with a "calibration certificate" no customer should receive a non working unit because as a consumer we expect a 100% working unit if it comes with paper work at that level. After when I went to my local Microcenter to purchase a new monitor they clearly told me "this is the most returned monitor we sell". For a brand like Alienware the quality always needs to be at 1000% and Dell needs to learn how to retain customers.
First time buyer of an Alienware monitor and this didn't disappoint. Moving from a Samsung Odyssey G7 4k monitor to this is like night and day. The colors on this are more vivid and the monitor is much brighter, especially with HDR on. Windows recognizes the peak brightness at 622. The monitor came packaged very nicely and was received in just 2 days of ordering. Pros: Very sturdy stand with nice tilt/swivel Came precalibrated, and looks great (usually I have to mess with the settings) Packaging was very sturdy 280 hz works great, haven't had any issues after enabling it. Cons: No option for white in the RGB settings, or at least not from what I could see Would have liked the monitor to come in black, but the white looks great also
For what it is, an IPS panel at 1440p resolution, it gets the job done. The additional ability to overclock to 280hz has worked very well with my setup. It came well packaged with thick support foam and no damage. Perks include: -280hz refresh rate -Response time adjustment (although vague and maybe misleading instruction on what it accomplishes aka the highest setting isn't always the best in every game). -Great AW asthetic if you like the style. -Sufficiently accurate colors for me in non-HDR content. Drawbacks include: -HDR colors and brightness are not impressive. Do not buy only for HDR experiance. -To expensive for the current monitor market. -Corner light bleed can be distracting in dark rooms or dark games. To be expected from an IPS panel however.
So I just received it and it looked really good! But…I thought burn in was only possible with an OLED and some how this monitor got it. Now even a day using it, I just got done doing homework on my Mac mini and when I switch to my PS5, my wall paper from my Mac mini was still there! On top of that, the screen just started flickering non stop. Which made it not usable at all. Quality control needs to be better too. On the bottom right of the monitor where the power button is, there is a thin black plastic flap just sticking out. It honestly looks like it was squeezing out of the monitor. I really wanted to like the monitor so I tried everything to fix the issues. Power off for an hour and turn it back on… still there. Factory reset… still there. Tried different hdmi ... MoreSo I just received it and it looked really good! But…I thought burn in was only possible with an OLED and some how this monitor got it. Now even a day using it, I just got done doing homework on my Mac mini and when I switch to my PS5, my wall paper from my Mac mini was still there! On top of that, the screen just started flickering non stop. Which made it not usable at all. Quality control needs to be better too. On the bottom right of the monitor where the power button is, there is a thin black plastic flap just sticking out. It honestly looks like it was squeezing out of the monitor. I really wanted to like the monitor so I tried everything to fix the issues. Power off for an hour and turn it back on… still there. Factory reset… still there. Tried different hdmi cables… still there. First impression is a nightmare.
Amazing monitor so far, this is coming from 1440@165. Coming from Dell main brand to Alienware is a nice change. Alien Vision is a nice feature but only when you download their app. 240hz is super smooth on games that can push that frame rate at 1440, I wouldn't drop resolution for higher frames. It is missing one feature though and something that can be implemented with a driver/software update. There's another monitor in the market same resolution but 360hz(not worth the price difference) but it has a feature I haven't seen before. It's a 25 inch mode on the 27 inch monitor that makes it good for esports titles and keeps the same pixel density while having that smaller screen. If dell/alienware can implement this, it would make it a top tier monitor.
Wowza! I’m so blown away by this monitor. The out-of-the-box calibration on this open-box special is by far the best I've ever seen on any monitor even the display one I looked at. I've been on a Dell 24in 1440p 165hz monitor since about 2015. I did a lot of research on 1440p 240hz monitors and just recently upgraded to a 4090 gpu. The Dell 165hz just wasn’t doing it for me anymore and wasn’t pushing the frames I needed it to with the updated card. (Side Note: I left all my Fortnite settings the same and was previously getting huge frame dips and it was struggling to push 165hz - I immediately plugged the new monitor in checked the colors then selected the 280hz setting on this monitor and went back into Fortnite and there were ZERO issues keeping up at the 280 on ... MoreWowza! I’m so blown away by this monitor. The out-of-the-box calibration on this open-box special is by far the best I've ever seen on any monitor even the display one I looked at. I've been on a Dell 24in 1440p 165hz monitor since about 2015. I did a lot of research on 1440p 240hz monitors and just recently upgraded to a 4090 gpu. The Dell 165hz just wasn’t doing it for me anymore and wasn’t pushing the frames I needed it to with the updated card. (Side Note: I left all my Fortnite settings the same and was previously getting huge frame dips and it was struggling to push 165hz - I immediately plugged the new monitor in checked the colors then selected the 280hz setting on this monitor and went back into Fortnite and there were ZERO issues keeping up at the 280 on ultra/epic settings! That’s impressive). I was blown away by the factory/micro center calibration: color smoothness, size, gaming options etc. They must've shown extra care and love to this particular monitor when they calibrated it. I do need to say-I bought this monitor as an open box special at about a 20% discount. I figured at the very least the colors would be way off (someone set the colors for their particular game, etc), they'd be fingerprints, or maybe even a dead pixel or off zone on the monitor ect. Let me tell you I must've hit the color calibration/pixel/panel lottery. It's almost better than new-barely ANY calibrated monitor-at least any I've ever seen. (It did come with a factory/second-hand color calibration sheet.) It was impressive. I didn't have to mess with many of the monitor's ODS settings or many NVIDIA settings before launching a game to test it out on. - Okay enough about the monitor color calibration. So what about the monitor? The second thing I did was test my reflex/reaction times from my old monitor. The recommended response time ODS setting on this monitor is "Extreme." It works wonders. Everything is silky smooth and transitions seamlessly. Personally, I would say the jump from 144/165hz to 240/280hz is pretty noticeable-even for casual gamers and does help with k/d ratios. Moreso, with my system-an AMD 7950x and MSI 4090 Gaming Trio, this thing doesn't skip a beat. I can sit here and push 240/280 frames all day long. That's something I'm so proud/happy for and is well worth the price tag. (I guess I wasn't aware of just how bad my old monitor was till I played around with the Alienware for a bit). It goes without saying the noticeable difference in performance helps and simple things like browsing and watching Youtube videos are seamless and easy and are still in tact (I didn't notice much of a step up from my previous monitor). The stand is quite big and I was a little nervous on my end if it would fit on my desk and in my setup. No sweat here. The cable management sections are a nice addition and the headphone hanger is also a nice addition. PROS: -Excellent Color Calibration -Perfect size/picture quality (I had some concerns going from 24in-27in and wanted to stay at 2k) -Great Price Excellent/Accurate color-(maybe even if you didn't hit the panel lottery like me) -Noticeable difference in smoothness and response time (I noticed the difference from my old dell) -Excellent support for current high-end PC's - Good support for future-proofing -Good Selection of monitor "gaming" options and touch buttons/access to usb's ect. Cons: -I like my monitors super bright and there's a hard tradeoff between blackness level/contrast and seeing things TOO dark. It is a bit of a harder tradeoff than my previous monitor. -I like how the old dell monitors have the usb ports on the bottom left of the screen, but the middle bottom left usb placements aren't bad. -The stand is HUGE Final Thoughts: While driving to Micro Center I had my heart set on this monitor and thought there must be a reason they have 4 open-box of this monitor and ZERO ROG PG279QM. I was concerned that since it was open-box I would have to do most of the calibration myself-Not to mention there would be fingerprints or possibly a dead pixel. I couldn't have been further wrong and more blown away at just how impressive this monitor really is-In fact, I got the all powerful-most important approval from the boss lady when she said "wow-that monitor really is impressive" after first telling her about it." - So there's that. Anyway, the color is great. The smoothness and response time are definitely noticeable. And I got it at a great price with the open box special. There is also a little bit of future-proofing here as I believe there is a little headroom for either an increase in the gpu or refresh rate if I needed one way or another-but the 4090 and AW2723DF seem pretty compatible and noticeable for competitive gaming even at the all-powerful/recommended 240 refresh rate. Lastly, I would just say that in order to get the full effects of this monitor you really must be at least a little bit into competitive gaming and b.) have a system capable of pushing it to its limits.
I have this monitor hooked up to a 4070 Ti and it shows off the card very well. The refresh rate is amazing via DisplayPort. I "downgraded" from a 4k 60Hz monitor but if you set this monitor's sharpness to about 40 and slightly upscale your game it helps smooth out edges of text and images. I was looking for something with the better-quality HDR 600 (vs. the 500) and there is a slight visible change in brightness when you switch from a dark subject on the screen to a bright one. For example, if you're viewing a darker page then a white dialogue pops up, you will notice the screen brightens slightly. The change in brightness steps are quite small (it's a smooth transition) so it is not distracting unless you're looking for it. I do think the screen makes an effort to ... MoreI have this monitor hooked up to a 4070 Ti and it shows off the card very well. The refresh rate is amazing via DisplayPort. I "downgraded" from a 4k 60Hz monitor but if you set this monitor's sharpness to about 40 and slightly upscale your game it helps smooth out edges of text and images. I was looking for something with the better-quality HDR 600 (vs. the 500) and there is a slight visible change in brightness when you switch from a dark subject on the screen to a bright one. For example, if you're viewing a darker page then a white dialogue pops up, you will notice the screen brightens slightly. The change in brightness steps are quite small (it's a smooth transition) so it is not distracting unless you're looking for it. I do think the screen makes an effort to dim sections of the screen that are dark vs. the entire panel. It does this so well that it's hard to tell whether the entire panel's light changes or just the one side. For being an IPS screen it has a solid execution of HDR and obviously it will not have the same true black as a QLED panel. My only issue with this monitor is the backlight bleed along the right edge. It shows up in two spots but otherwise the panel looks great. With HDR turned on, it will dim the screen in darker scenes which helps cut down on the bleed, and under typical brighter situations the bleed impossible to spot. The stand is heavy and sturdy and I appreciate how low the screen can go. When all the way down, the screen is just under 3 inches above the desk. The colorful LEDs in the back and power button can be set to a breathing cycle, solid, or off. The simple white styling of this monitor also drew me to it because it matches my desktop speakers and keyboard.
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