Dell is known for making Alienware gaming monitors with exceptional visuals and speed on their side, but the next model will embrace both qualities within a single package. While the upcoming AW2725QF isn’t the first dual-resolution screen to emerge on the scene, I’m excited to switch from crisp UHD visuals to a rapid 360Hz refresh rate on the fly. Dubbed the Alienware AW2725QF, the company’s next best gaming monitor contender looks fairly ordinary at a glance, featuring the normal Dell hallmarks.
Where things differ this time is with its dual-resolution panel lurking within, as the IPS display supports both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz. Effectively, this screen can produce the same results as UHD models and the Alienware AW2724HF using a single IPS display. Of course, the AW2725QF also manages to squeeze a bunch of other handy gaming features in despite its dual-resolution superpowers.
DisplayHDR 600 certification, G-Sync compatibility, and Dolby Vision support are all on standby to help elevate visuals even further, and offering two HDMI 2.1 ports means it’ll also pair nicely with your PS5. From competitive to adventurous I’ve never liked the idea of deciding between a high refresh rate monitor or a 4K monitor for gaming .
That perhaps explains why I tend to gravitate towards screens like the Samsung OLED G6 that strike a balance between resolution and refresh rate, but I’d ideally like a panel that can be both furiously fast when needed and serve up delicious UHD v.