Alienware AW2725DF vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF
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Get the Alienware AW2725DF if you play on a PC over DisplayPort and want accurate color and a 3-year burn-in cover; get the Samsung G60SF if you want 500 Hz and full speed over HDMI 2.1.
Which one for you?
- Best value for PC gamingAlienware AW2725DFCheck price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Highest refresh rate (500 Hz)Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SFCheck price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Full refresh rate over HDMISamsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SFCheck price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Accurate color out of the boxAlienware AW2725DFCheck price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
- Lit rooms (matte coating)Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SFCheck price on Amazon (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Specs side by side
| Alienware AW2725DF | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 G60SF | |
|---|---|---|
| Marty Score | 9.1 (better) | 8.9 |
| Screen size | 26.7 in | 27 in |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz | 500 Hz (better) |
| Panel | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Response time (GtG) | 0.03 ms | 0.03 ms |
| Curved | No | No |
| HDR certification | True Black 400 | True Black 500 (better) |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | – |
| Adaptive sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| VESA mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Burn-in warranty (OLED) | 3 years | – |
| Warranty | 3 years | – |
The details
Speed: 360 Hz vs 500 Hz
Both are 27-inch 1440p QD-OLEDs with near-instant pixel response. The Alienware runs at 360 Hz; TFTCentral measured an average 0.49 ms G2G and just 0.71 ms total display lag. The Samsung goes to 500 Hz; Tom's Hardware found no visible motion blur above 200 fps and ranks it among the highest-performing OLED gaming displays. If your GPU and games reach very high frame rates, the Samsung has the extra headroom.
Picture and coating
Both deliver per-pixel blacks and very wide QD-OLED color. The Alienware has a semi-glossy coating that looks clean and sharp but reflects light sources (TFTCentral, Tom's Hardware). The Samsung uses a matte "Glare Free" finish that suits lit rooms; TechRadar notes it gives up a little of the inky look of glossy OLEDs. For out-of-the-box color, Tom's Hardware found both very accurate, while TechRadar found the Samsung's SDR presets too warm and oversaturated.
Inputs and consoles
This is the clearest difference. The Alienware reaches 360 Hz only over DisplayPort – Dell limits HDMI to 1440p 144 Hz. The Samsung has two HDMI 2.1 ports that, according to TechRadar, support the full 500 Hz, which makes it the easier choice for a desk shared by a PC and a console. Neither has USB-C video.
Warranty
Dell includes a 3-year Premium Panel Exchange with OLED burn-in coverage. Samsung covers burn-in at normal usage within its warranty; Tom's Hardware lists three years.
A 360Hz QD-OLED with near-instant response and accurate color – the 27-inch OLED to beat for fast shooters.
The 500Hz QD-OLED for the fastest 1440p OLED gaming, with full-speed HDMI 2.1 and a glare-free finish.