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Matthew S. Smith
IGN
“If maximum motion clarity and responsiveness is your goal, you’d be better off with a 24.5-inch 360Hz display like the Asus ROG Swift PG259QN or Alienware AW2521H.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Exceptional response time
- Incredibly low input lag
- Native G-SYNC support
- Wide viewing angles
- High 1440p resolution
- Excellent motion performance
Points of Contention
- Low contrast ratio
- Mediocre reflection handling
- Ineffective local dimming
- Decent HDR experience only
- High price
Professional Reviews
2 reviews from 2 critics77
Samuel Breton
RTINGS
The Dell Alienware AW2721D is a high‑resolution (1440p) gaming monitor that excels with its 240 Hz refresh rate, ultra‑fast response time, low input lag and VRR support, making it a strong choice for gamers. Its main drawbacks are the low contrast ratio and poor black uniformity, which limit HDR performance and make it less suitable for dark‑room use.
