Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27-inch Full HD 360Hz Monitor for Gaming

Dell has unveiled its best 360Hz monitor for gaming under the Alienware brand, introducing the AW2724HF. This 27-inch Full HD display boasts an impressive 360Hz refresh rate, making it a top contender in the gaming monitor market. The AW2724HF shares many similarities with its smaller sibling, the Dell Alienware AW2523HF.

Featuring an IPS panel, the Full HD 360Hz monitor offers a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. To fully leverage the 360Hz capability, powerful gaming hardware is necessary to maintain a consistently high frame rate. The data sheet highlights other key specifications, including 400 cd/m² brightness, a fast gray change of 0.5 to 1 ms, a contrast ratio of 1000:1, 99 percent sRGB coverage, 8-bit color depth, and a power consumption of 21.4 watts.

To combat screen tearing, the monitor supports FreeSync Premium and Adaptive-Sync technologies. Additionally, HDR10 support enhances visual quality. In terms of connectivity, users can expect two DisplayPorts 1.4 (supporting Full HD at a maximum of 360 Hz), an HDMI input (supporting Full HD at a maximum of 255 Hz), and a USB 3.2 hub (Gen 1).

The best 360Hz monitor for gaming offers versatile ergonomic adjustments, allowing users to tilt, rotate, adjust the height, and pivot the monitor. It is VESA mount compatible (100 x 100 mm) and includes features like blue light filtering and flicker-free background lighting.

In terms of connectivity, Dell has equipped the Alienware AW2724HF with four downstream USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and one upstream USB Type B port. Notably, the monitor sports a sleek dark finish, aptly named “Dark Side of the Moon” by Dell.

Price and availability

The Dell Alienware AW2724HF would be the best 360Hz gaming monitor with a price tag of £399.99 and is currently available on the Amazon.co.uk online store.

Alienware AW2724HF specifications

• Display: 27-inch Fast IPS panel, Haze 25%, anti-glare 3H hardness
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
• Pixel Pitch: 0.3108 mm
• Pixel Per Inch: 81.72 PPI
• Brightness: 400 cd/m²
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
• Color Support: 16.8 million colors
• Color Gamut: 99% sRGB
• Response Time: 1 ms (gray-to-gray extreme), 0.5 ms (gray-to-gray min)
• Viewing Angle: 178° – 178°
• Features: HDR10, FPS Mode, RTS Mode, Mercury free, arsenic-free glass, Sports Mode, RPG Mode, Game Enhance Mode, Low Blue Light technology, Dell ComfortView Plus, flicker-free panel, console mode, 3 customizable game modes, AlienVision, Security lock slot
• Ports: HDMI (HDCP 1.4), 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream, USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream
• Stand: Tilt (-5/+21), Swivel (40-degree), Rotation (180-degree), Height Adj. (4.3 in)
• VESA Mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 24.1 x 9.6 x 20.4 in (with stand)
• Weight: 9.2 lbs