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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
    9. Back
    10. Borders
    11. Thickness
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Image Retention
    16. Reflections
    17. Text Clarity
    18. Gradient
    19. Color Bleed
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    4. Response Time @ 120Hz
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
    3. Controls
    4. In The Box
  9. Comments

Dell Alienware AW2721D vs Razer Raptor 27 165Hz

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dell Alienware AW2721D
Razer Raptor 27 165Hz

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated May 24, 2024 06:22 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

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Dell Alienware AW2721D Picture
Razer Raptor 27 165Hz Picture

Variants

  • Alienware AW2721D (27")
  • Raptor 27 165Hz (27")

Our Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2721D

Razer Raptor 27 165Hz

The Razer Raptor 27 165Hz and the Dell Alienware AW2721D are great 1440p gaming monitors with some differences. The Dell has a 240Hz panel with native G-SYNC support, and it has a much quicker response time, while the Razer is a 165Hz monitor with FreeSync support. The Dell gets much brighter, but the Razer has better reflection handling. The Dell has better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal viewing position. The Razer has a USB-C input, which the Dell doesn't have, meaning that you can connect compatible USB-C devices with it.

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