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Dell Alienware AW2720HF

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Dell Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor AW2720HF is a FHD mid-tier gaming monitor that features a 240Hz refresh rate IPS panel as well as a built-in USB 3.0 hub. Released for the 2020 model year, it is joined by the AW2721D from the 2021 model year, which is essentially the same monitor in QHD.

As a high-refresh rate monitor, the Alienware AW2720HF also comes with 1ms gray-to-gray response time and 99% sRGB coverage.

Next to the AW2720HF, Dell also introduced the 34" AW3420DW and 55" OLED AW5520QF gaming monitors.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 56%

Pros

Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
Fast 1 ms response time
High 1000:1 contrast ratio

Cons

No publicized HDR support
8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found

External score 55%

Pros

Outstanding peak brightness and reflection handling
Great ergonomics and viewing angles
Solid build quality
Super-fast 240Hz refresh rate
Wide viewing angles and low input lag
High refresh rate

Cons

Mediocre black uniformity
Sub-par contrast ratio
No 3.5mm jack

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Specifications

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External Reviews

rtings^[1]

Reviewer score 43% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from rtings have found:

The Alienware AW2720HF is a good monitor for most uses. Its 27 inch screen is great for gaming, media consumption, and productivity. It has a low input lag, a fast response time, and a high refresh rate to provide a smooth and responsive gaming experience. The monitor handles reflections well and its wide viewing angles are great for sharing content.

Pros

Outstanding peak brightness and reflection handling
Great ergonomics and viewing angles
High refresh rate
Wide viewing angles and low input lag

Cons

Sub-par contrast ratio
Mediocre black uniformity

techradar^[2]

Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from techradar have found:

The Alienware AW2720HF is a 27-inch IPS panel with a blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time and compatibility with both FreeSync and G-Sync. Even though the display is just 1080p, this sort of panel doesn't come cheap. In games, the appeal has trade-offs. The sharpness of the monitor is a little too low for us to want to read or write a lot of text on it.

Pros

Super-fast 240Hz refresh rate
Wide viewing angles and anti-glare coating
Solid build quality

Cons

No 3.5mm jack

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References

^ Dell Alienware AW2720HF Monitor Review. [rtings].
^ Alienware AW2720HF review. [techradar].

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