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Dell introduces a new gaming monitor and does something that many have been waiting for: QD-OLED at a much lower price. The Alienware AW2726DM model starts at around $350, which a year ago was unimaginable for this technology.
QD-OLED increasingly closer to the mass market
The new model demonstrates that QD-OLED technology is slowly ceasing to be a luxury. Until now, such monitors have cost significantly more, but Dell is clearly trying to attract a broader group of users.
In return, we get:
27 inches
1440p resolution
240 Hz refresh rate
instant OLED response time
This is still a very strong specification for gaming.
There are compromises, but it is still worth it
A lower price means certain limitations. The biggest one is the brightness of around 200 nits in standard mode and up to 400 nits in HDR. This may be noticeable in bright rooms. It is also not a 4K monitor, but for many gamers, 1440p + 240 Hz is the perfect balance between quality and performance.
Despite the compromises, QD-OLED still offers:
perfect black
very high contrast
vibrant colours
This is something that traditional LCD monitors (IPS or VA) still cannot fully match.
This is another step towards the popularisation of OLED in monitors. If prices continue to fall, we may see a moment when OLED becomes the standard, rather than a premium addition. Dell shows that OLED in monitors is beginning to enter the mainstream, although for now with some compromises.
source: flatpanelshd
