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The Alienware gaming laptop family now consists of the new Alienware 15 as a budget option, Alienware 16 Aurora and 16X Aurora as mid- and upper-mid-range options, and Alienware 16/18 Area-51 as premium options. Based on how close the prices between the new Alienware 15 and 16 Aurora can be (especially with discounts), I took a close look at how they compare. I hope this can help you make the right choice. Image 1 of 6 The gallery above shows how the new Alienware 15 has gone with a different chassis design. There's no rear thermal shelf, with the lid's 180-degree hinges instead sitting at the

Image 1 of 4 Alienware's new AW2726DM is easily the most affordable QD-OLED gaming monitor currently available. The next most affordable option is the Alienware AW2725D at $549.99, notably pushing the max refresh rate up to 280Hz with a few other differences. Here's how the monitor specs compare. Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Alienware AW2726DMAlienware AW2725DSize26.7 inches26.7 inchesPanelQD-OLED, anti-reflectiveQD-OLED, anti-reflectiveResolution2560 x 1440 (QHD)2560 x 1440 (QHD)Refresh rate / Response time240Hz / 0.03ms280Hz / 0.03msAdaptive syncAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA Adapt

The biggest draw to the Alienware AW2726DM is the thin $349.99 price tag. No deals or discounts are required to land that price, and it's not out of the realm of possibility that it could one day drop lower. For comparison sake, the HyperX OMEN OLED 27q, which uses the same Samsung panel as the Alienware, normally costs about $500 but often drops to $400. The next most affordable QD-OLED gaming monitor at Dell, the Alienware AW2725D, costs $500. Here's how the two Alienware monitors compare to help give you an idea of what you're working with. Swipe to scroll horizontallyRow 0 - Cell 0 Alienwa

Image 1 of 2 OLED displays are notoriously good at delivering deep contrast. At a 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, the AW2726DM is no different. Blacks are actually black, whites are actually white, and there's no backlight bleed to spoil the picture. I tested stock color reproduction using my SpyderX Pro colorimeter and found 100% sRGB, 95% AdobeRGB, and 98% P3, all excellent results that will come in handy, especially if you're using the monitor for work during the day.