The catch
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
Over HDMI, Dell specifies only 144Hz, while DisplayPort gets 360Hz.
Side by side
Alienware AW2725DF vs Samsung G60SD: Since both reach QHD360, glare in the room matters more than the refresh headline
Quick verdict
If a matte, glare-reducing surface matters in your room, go with the G60SD. If you prefer the AW2725DF's anti-reflective finish and a DisplayPort-centered desktop setup, choose it. On the headline specifications there is no refresh-rate winner, because both reach QHD at 360Hz.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A 2.78 ms refresh interval is where both start
On either monitor, a 360Hz setting gives the same theoretical interval.
Where this comes from
1000 ÷ 360 = 2.78 ms. Pixel response and total input lag are not measured here.
The catch
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
Small desktop text looks less clean on the QD-OLED subpixel layout than on a 4K IPS panel.
Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Why pick it
- Your gaming PC can use DisplayPort to reach 360Hz.
- Alienware's anti-reflective surface beats Samsung's matte finish for you.
- The catch
- Over HDMI, Dell specifies only 144Hz, while DisplayPort gets 360Hz.
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Why pick it
- Samsung's matte Glare Free surface is what you want.
- You want that QHD 360Hz class, and model-number age should not decide it.
- The catch
- Small desktop text looks less clean on the QD-OLED subpixel layout than on a 4K IPS panel.
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What this page compares
AW2725DF and Samsung G60SD differ in screen finish and suit a 360Hz PC setup. Before choosing your connection, check the Alienware HDMI limit.
Picking a 360Hz OLED to suit the room and the connection
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A bright room in which a matte finish matters most
Samsung's matte Glare Free surface is explicitly what the G60SD uses.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Good
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
A gaming PC that has a suitable DisplayPort output
Through DisplayPort, the Alienware's full 360Hz mode is documented.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Better fit
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Good
Purchasing for more native desktop pixels
Both are QHD.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Similar
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Similar
Counting on 360Hz from any HDMI connection
Over HDMI the Alienware is limited to 144Hz, and the Samsung mode has to be checked for the exact source.
- Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Caution
- Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
A 2.78 ms refresh interval is where both start
On either monitor, a 360Hz setting gives the same theoretical interval.
How we worked this out
1000 ÷ 360 = 2.78 ms. Pixel response and total input lag are not measured here.
For its 360Hz claim, the Alienware needs DisplayPort
The DisplayPort ceiling is 216Hz above its native HDMI ceiling of 144Hz.
How we worked this out
In Dell's exact input specification, DisplayPort gets 360Hz and HDMI gets 144Hz. This limit is not communicated by the port label alone.
At native resolution, neither adds detail over the other
Each uses 3,686,400 pixels per frame, before game-side rendering choices.
How we worked this out
2560 × 1440 = 3,686,400. GPU workload can change independently through upscaling, render scale and graphics settings.
Option A
Alienware, AW2725DF
27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
At the heart of a competitive gaming desk, the AW2725DF has a 360Hz QHD OLED screen. Check its real input limit, because the HDMI version printed on the box does not tell you that.
- Best for
- Competitive PC gaming over DisplayPort
Facts we checked
- QD-OLED panel, 26.7-inch, 2560 by 1440
- QHD reaches 360Hz over DisplayPort and 144Hz over HDMI
- Neither built-in speakers nor an audio line output
Option B
Samsung, LS27DG602SNXZA
Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
For brighter rooms, this flat 27-inch QD-OLED has a glare-reducing surface and takes QHD gaming up to 360Hz.
- Best for
- OLED response for competitive 1440p play
Facts we checked
- 2560 by 1440 OLED panel, 27-inch
- Claimed 0.03ms gray-to-gray response and a 360Hz refresh rate
- OLED Safeguard+ thermal system alongside an OLED Glare Free surface
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor | Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size class | 27-inch class, 26.7-inch viewable | 27-inch class | Closely sized gaming displays are what these are, and not different workspace categories. |
| Native resolution | 2560 × 1440 | 2560 × 1440 | The pixel workload and layout they start with are the same. |
| Maximum refresh | 360Hz through DisplayPort | 360Hz | Both share the maximum refresh count. |
| Surface treatment | Anti-reflective | Matte Glare Free | What decides the pair can be room reflections and a personal finish preference. |
| OLED panel | QD-OLED | OLED | The specifications do not establish an overall tested winner, though both are self-emissive displays. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor
- Video input isn't what the USB-C port is for. It handles downstream peripherals and charging.
With Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 27-inch Gaming Monitor
- You get neither a USB-C laptop connection nor a built-in KVM.
Decision guide
How to decide
The G60SD is the pick when a matte, glare-reducing surface matters in your room. The AW2725DF is the pick when you like its anti-reflective finish and a DisplayPort-centered desktop setup. No refresh-rate winner emerges on the headline specifications, as both reach QHD at 360Hz.
Your room can break a tie between near-identical specs
Reflected light is scattered differently by a matte surface than by an anti-reflective finish. The G60SD makes that finish a central feature, while Dell describes the AW2725DF as anti-reflective. Where the windows are and what you prefer both matter here. Neither label proves that every reflection disappears.
Before buying for 360Hz, read the input-mode limit
Dell documents a major difference between the AW2725DF's inputs. DisplayPort reaches QHD 360Hz, while HDMI gets QHD 144Hz. An HDMI-only laptop or dock therefore can't get the headline rate out of this monitor. Look in the Samsung's exact manual for the intended input and don't assume a universal HDMI advantage.
Equal refresh rates are not equal tested performance
QHD resolution and a 360Hz ceiling are shared. That sets comparable pixel and refresh targets and says nothing about identical response behavior, brightness or color. After the room and connection fit are settled, the current offer and the exact seller's return terms tell you more than an unsupported numeric ranking would.
What this page can’t tell you
- No measured comparison of glare, pixel response or latency was carried out.
- We deliberately do not infer the Samsung HDMI ceiling from the connector version.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 5 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “Games and films with OLED contrast”, “Frames as visible as possible in competitive games”, and “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”.
5 models fit, out of 50 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Games and films with OLED contrast”, “Frames as visible as possible in competitive games”, and “At 120Hz or higher, motion looks smoother”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Alienware 27 360Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor |
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Your gaming PC can use DisplayPort to reach 360Hz.
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