Alienware AW2725DF vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
Alienware AW2725DF (#2, best premium) vs LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B (#4): in our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors scoring the Alienware AW2725DF totals 9.6/10 and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9/10, the Alienware AW2725DF leading on Speed and Input Lag and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B on Value and Features.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Alienware AW2725DF | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $643 | $746 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2560x1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 480Hz |
| Panel | QD-OLED | WOLED |
| Response Time | 0.03ms GtG | 0.03ms GtG |
| HDR | HDR400 True Black | DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
How they differ in real use
Built from our 240hz monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Alienware AW2725DF and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B made our Top 5 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors, at #2 (best premium) and #4. QD-OLED at 360Hz pushes refresh rates to new heights. The smoothest motion possible with Samsung's QD-OLED technology for superior color volume. The world's fastest OLED at 480Hz with MLA+ technology for 1300 nit peak brightness. Anti-glare coating and DisplayPort 2.1 make it future-proof for competitive gaming.
We score 240hz+ gaming monitors on Speed (35%), Input Lag (25%), Panel Quality (20%), Features (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Alienware AW2725DF totals 9.6 out of 10 and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B 8.9. The widest gap is Speed, where the Alienware AW2725DF scores 10 against 9.1 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B — response time and motion clarity. Input Lag also separates them: 10 for the Alienware AW2725DF versus 9.1 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B claws back ground on Value and Features.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Refresh Rate — 360Hz on the Alienware AW2725DF versus 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; Panel — QD-OLED on the Alienware AW2725DF versus WOLED on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B; HDR — HDR400 True Black on the Alienware AW2725DF versus DisplayHDR True Black 400 on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. They match on Resolution and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $643 for the Alienware AW2725DF and $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, a $103 difference in the Alienware AW2725DF's favor. Owners praise the Alienware AW2725DF for 360Hz QD-OLED and 0.03ms response; the most common complaint is extremely expensive. Owners praise the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B for 480Hz OLED refresh rate and 0.03ms response time; the most common complaint is only 1440p resolution.
Alienware AW2725DF
- 360Hz QD-OLED
- 0.03ms response
- Excellent color accuracy
- QD-OLED color volume
- Extremely expensive
- 1440p only
- Burn-in concerns
LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B
- 480Hz OLED refresh rate
- 0.03ms response time
- 1300 nit peak (MLA+)
- DisplayPort 2.1
- Only 1440p resolution
- Expensive
- No built-in speakers
Which should you buy?
The Alienware AW2725DF is the better fit for esports professionals and refresh rate enthusiasts — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Speed and Input Lag. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is the better fit for competitive esports players and motion clarity enthusiasts, and the stronger choice if Value and Features matter more to you than the overall score. Since the Alienware AW2725DF is both the higher scorer and $103 cheaper, the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B only makes sense for competitive esports players. The Alienware AW2725DF is a poor fit for casual gamers; the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is a poor fit for 4K seekers.
Choose the Alienware AW2725DF if
- Esports professionals
- Refresh rate enthusiasts
- Those wanting best motion clarity
Skip it if
- Casual gamers
- Budget conscious
Choose the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B if
- Competitive esports players
- Motion clarity enthusiasts
- Those with high-end GPUs
Skip it if
- 4K seekers
- Productivity focus
Common questions
Is the Alienware AW2725DF better than the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
In our 240Hz+ Gaming Monitors ranking the Alienware AW2725DF scores higher overall, 9.6 to 8.9, with the biggest advantage in Speed. The LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B is stronger on Value and Features, so it is the better pick if those matter most to you.
How much more does the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B cost than the Alienware AW2725DF?
$103 more as of February 1, 2026: $746 for the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B against $643 for the Alienware AW2725DF. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Alienware AW2725DF and the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B?
The headline spec difference is Refresh Rate: 360Hz on the Alienware AW2725DF versus 480Hz on the LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. In use, the gap that matters most is Speed (10 vs 9.1 in our scoring): response time and motion clarity.