Alienware AW3226Q / ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP

Alienware AW3226Q: AW3226Q · Nova Black

ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP: PG27AQDP · 26.5-inch WOLED, 2560 × 1440, 480 Hz; single model

SpecificationAlienware AW3226QASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP
Release year20262024
Model / yearAW3226Q; 2026 Dell—
Screen31.5 inches; flat; 16:9 Dell—
PanelFour-stack RGB-stripe Tandem OLED Dell26.5-inch WOLED; anti-glare surface

WOLED uses a white OLED layer with colour filters; each pixel makes its own light, so blacks switch fully off.

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Resolution / refresh rate3840 × 2160; 165 Hz

Up to 165 refreshes per second. Dell lists both DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.1 inputs as reaching 165 Hz at 4K; USB-C does not accept video.

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Response time0.03 ms GtG

Pixel transition specification, not total input lag.

Dell		0.03 ms (GtG)

GtG is the grey-to-grey pixel transition time, not total input lag.

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Brightness250 nits typical; 1000 nits HDR peak at 3% APL Dell—
Colour1.07 billion; 99% DCI-P3 (CIE 1976) Dell99% DCI-P3, 135% sRGB; 10-bit; ΔE < 2

A colour pre-calibration report is included in the box.

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HDRDolby Vision; DisplayHDR True Black 400 Dell—
Adaptive refreshG-SYNC Compatible; FreeSync Premium Pro; VESA AdaptiveSync

Matches the refresh rate to a varying frame rate to reduce tearing.

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DisplayPort1 × 1.4; 4K/165 Hz, DSC

4K/165 Hz requires a graphics card that supports DSC.

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HDMI2 × 2.1 FRL; eARC/ARC on HDMI 1

HDMI CEC must be enabled for audio return.

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USB hubUSB-B upstream; 2 × USB-A and 1 × USB-C downstream; 5 Gbit/s Dell—
USB-C15 W charging; data; no video input Dell—
Audio3.5 mm headphone output; no built-in speakers Dell—
Multiple sourcesPiP and PbP

PiP shows a second source in a small window; PbP shows two sources side by side.

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Surface and eye comfortAnti-reflective surface; flicker-free dimming

Flicker-free refers to brightness dimming; reviewers separately saw VRR flicker in dark scenes.

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Power consumption33.3 W operating; 186 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off DellUnder 27 W in use; under 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off ASUS
Warranty3-year limited warranty; panel exchange covering OLED burn-in

Terms from the US model page; coverage can differ by country.

Dell		3 years, including OLED burn-in

Burn-in is when long-static images leave a mark on an OLED panel; the OLED Care features aim to reduce it.

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Stand110 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±20° swivel

Portrait use is not supported.

Dell		Tilt +20°/−5°, swivel ±30°, pivot ±90°, height 0–110 mm; 100 × 100 VESA; 1/4-inch tripod socket ASUS
VESA100 × 100 mm Dell—
Panel without stand715.71 × 415.42 × 57.35 mm; 5.34 kg Dell—
Weight with stand8.12 kg Dell—
Resolution—2560 × 1440, 16:9 ASUS
Refresh rate—Up to 480 Hz

480 Hz improves motion clarity in fast games; reaching it also needs the graphics card to render close to 480 frames.

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Brightness and contrast—HDR peak 1,300 cd/m²; contrast 1,500,000:1 (typical)

The peak figure applies to a small part of the screen; ASUS notes that peak brightness may vary with colour pre-calibration.

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HDR and certifications—HDR10; VESA DisplayHDR 400 True Black ASUS
Variable refresh—VESA AdaptiveSync Display 480Hz; AMD FreeSync Premium; G-SYNC Compatible

Variable refresh matches the monitor’s rate to the graphics card’s frame rate to prevent tearing.

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Video inputs—1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), 2 × HDMI 2.1 (FRL)

DSC compresses the signal in a way considered visually lossless so that 1440p 480 Hz fits within DisplayPort 1.4 bandwidth.

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Other connections—2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A hub, headphone jack; no speakers ASUS
Size and weight—With stand 60.5 × 54.8 × 27.4 cm, 6.2 kg; without stand 60.5 × 35.1 × 5.0 cm, 3.5 kg

ASUS states the dimensions are estimates and may vary by region.

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In the box—DisplayPort cable, Ultra High Speed HDMI cable, USB 3.2 cable, power adapter, VESA mount kit, calibration report, ROG pouch ASUS