Alienware has launched a new QD-OLED monitor, and I still can't believe how cheap it is

Date:
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000

Description:
The trend of expensive OLED monitors is finally ending, and it's thanks to Alienware launching its new 27-inch QD-OLED monitor.

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as though Alienware has spearheaded that change.

As reported by Notebookcheck , Alienware has launched a new 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED monitor, the Alienware AW2726DM, available at $350 / 369 / AU$699. It utilizes a 0.03ms GtG response time, a 240Hz refresh rate, AMD FreeSync Premium support, HDMI 2.1 support, and most importantly, a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio for perfect black levels and it has easily entered my
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Notably, the AW2726DM is lacking in brightness compared to more expensive QD-OLED models, with only 200 nits of brightness, and it's clear this is
where corners have been cut to keep the price as low as possible.

However, that doesn't take away from the massive benefits the display has, as QD-OLED is popular for ensuring each scene in a movie or game has the best color and picture quality via deep black levels, and is mostly noticeable in darker scenes. The display is best used in an environment without light glaring on the screen, as it may easily spoil visuals due to the monitor's entry-level 200 nits of brightness. The $350 OLED upgrade for your laptop - Alienware AW2726DM - YouTube Watch On The biggest takeaway is the $350 / 369
/ AU$699 price, as this effectively makes other IPS or regular LED monitors
at the same size and resolution obsolete, as the AW2726DM is now in the same price region, delivering tough competition for non-OLED displays.

It's hard to defeat an OLED panel in most cases, and while mini-LED monitors come close to delivering similar deep black levels, they can't fully compete, with their only main advantage being greater brightness. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

Samsung previously made its intentions clear to make OLED more affordable, and while it has done that, Alienware's case stands out, as it has opened the floodgates for even more affordable OLED displays to enter the market.

This is simply because the price tag for the AW2726DM is the lowest I've ever seen for the display type without there being a discount. We may be looking
at a future where OLED finally becomes fully mainstream in the desktop
monitor market, and I couldn't be happier. Follow TechRadar on Google News
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