The Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor is a great dual refresh rate monitor that performs well at both 4K 180Hz and 1080p 360Hz, making it a killer value for power players who want an affordable 4K 27-incher that can drop down to 1080p when it's time to game at max speed.

Alienware’s first-ever dual resolution monitor is an absolute success, but it’s only worth it for a niche selection of gamers.

The Alienware AW2725QF's IPS LCD panel makes a very strong first impression. It's extremely bright and punchy, with up to 450 nits in SDR mode and 600 nits peak for HDR. It's also beautifully calibrated in sRGB mode, with rich but accurate colors.

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The Alienware AW2725QF’s dual-resolution mode can offer 4K resolution at up to 180Hz, or 1080p at up to 360Hz. That makes the monitor more versatile, but mediocre image quality makes the monitor hard to recommend.