How Will They Top This? - Alienware AW2725Q
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Check out the AW2725Q at: spr.ly A new year means new monitors are on the horizon! This time, Plouffe checks out the all-new AW2725Q. It's a beautiful 4K 240Hz QD-OLED monitor at just 27 inches. AND it comes with a striking blue stand. Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:15 Unboxing 2:44 Plouffe loves the blue 3:11 Taking a look at I/O 3:54 It's only 27 inches 4:39 Powering on the monitor 6:31 Exploring the UI and OSD 8:50 Time to game 10:21 Looking at HDR footage 10:45 Pricing 11:23 LABs results 12:33 Closing thoughts 13:27 Outro
The video provides an in-depth unboxing and first impressions of the Alienware AW2725Q, a 27-inch 4K 240 Hz QD-OLED gaming monitor. The presenter highlights the major design shift from the previous generation: a compact square base, a striking blue stand, and a reimagined stand that eliminates the tall V-legs, resulting in a smaller desk footprint and more surface for cable management. He also comments on the device’s input/output options, including HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-A, USB-C with 15W power delivery, and the absence of a bulky external power brick. The UI experience is explored, with presets like Standard, FPS, MOBA, and HDR modes, plus color spaces such as sRGB and DCI-P3, gamma settings, and a factory calibration report accessible from the start. The host uses the monitor for gaming and HDR testing, emphasizing the 166 PPI at 4K on a 27-inch panel for crisp text and images, and noting the vibrant blue aesthetic as a personal preference that makes the display stand out in a sea of black or white monitors.
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Questions answered
- What distinguishes the AW2725Q base design from earlier Alienware OLED monitors?
- The AW2725Q uses a blue, square base with a smaller footprint and eliminates the older V-shaped legs, offering a cleaner look and more desk space for cables.
- What HDR and color features are available on the AW2725Q?
- The monitor includes multiple HDR modes including HDR Peak 1000, the option for Dolby Vision, and multiple color spaces like sRGB and DCI-P3, with a factory calibration report accessible from setup.