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| Alienware AW3226Q | ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, September 2 | 2025, August 19 (Gamescom 2025) |
| Released | Expected Fall 2026 | 2025-11-06 |
| Status | Announced; expected Fall 2026 | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | — | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) for consoles; 280Hz at 1440p via DisplayPort 1.4 DSC |
| In the Box | — | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-B to A cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch, microfiber cloth, sticker, quick start guide, warranty card |
| Launch Price (USD) | $699 (US launch price) | $599 (US MSRP) |
| Models | AW3226Q | XG27AQWMG |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦978,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦838,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Brightness Measured | — | Over 350 nits full-field SDR (Tom's Hardware) |
| Color Accuracy | — | Default grayscale 3.30 dE, gamut 2.09 dE average; 107.66% DCI-P3 coverage (Tom's Hardware) |
| Input Lag | — | 20 ms total input lag (Tom's Hardware) |
| Response Time Measured | — | 4 ms screen draw time (Tom's Hardware) |
| DESIGN AND BUILD | ||
| Dimensions (with stand) | — | 60.5 x 50.0 x 18.8 cm |
| Dimensions (without stand) | — | 60.5 x 36.8 x 6.3 cm |
| Panel Type | Tandem WOLED (LG Display, RGB stripe) | WOLED (Tandem WOLED) |
| Screen Size | 31.5 inches (32-inch class) | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt, height, swivel | Tilt +20° ~ -5°, Swivel +45° ~ -45°, Pivot +90° ~ -90°, Height 0~110mm |
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | 100x100mm |
| Weight (with stand) | — | 6.7 kg (14.77 lbs) |
| Weight (without stand) | — | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) |
| DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION | ||
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (peak HDR, 3% APL), 250 nits (SDR) | 1,500 cd/m² (HDR, peak) |
| Color Accuracy | Factory calibrated, Delta E < 2 | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) | 10-bit (1073.7M colors) |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | 99.5% DCI-P3 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 | 1,500,000:1 (typical) |
| Factory Calibration | — | ΔE < 2 |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 | VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black, HDR10 |
| Pixel Density | 140 PPI | Pixel pitch 0.229 mm |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 280 Hz |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels (140 PPI) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| Response Time | 0.03ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GTG) |
| Screen Coating | Glossy | Glossy (TrueBlack Glossy) |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° | 178° / 178° (CR≧10) |
| GAMING FEATURES | ||
| Adaptive Sync | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified |
| Gaming Aids | — | GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) |
| Low Input Lag Mode | — | GameFast Input technology |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Audio Out | Headphone jack | Earphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) |
| Ethernet / KVM | PiP/PbP | — |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) |
| USB Hub | 1x USB Type-C (15W PD), 2x USB Type-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2x per ASUS spec page; 3x per availability press release) |
| POWER | ||
| Power Consumption | — | <26.8W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) |
| Voltage | — | 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| EXTRAS AND FEATURES | ||
| Eye Care | Flicker-free | Flicker-free; TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light certified |
| OLED Lifespan | — | Tandem OLED: 15% higher peak brightness, 25% wider color volume and 60% longer lifespan vs previous-generation WOLED (ASUS claim) |
| Other Features | AlienFX RGB lighting | Neo Proximity Sensor (auto black screen when user leaves), compact stand 30% smaller than previous 27-inch ROG XG models, 1/4" tripod socket, Kensington lock |
| Warranty | 3 years, including burn-in | 3 years (including panel burn-in) |