Alienware AW2723DF: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-24
Summary
A 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor for high-refresh PC gaming with 240 Hz native (280 Hz over DisplayPort). Common issues are low native contrast, weak HDR local dimming, residual motion blur and console limitations. There are no consumables; the only running cost is electricity at about 22.4 W average. It is a good buy at about $350 or below; value is weak at the $500-$650 review-era range.
Common problems and fixes
- HDR local dimming blooms — 16-zone edge-lit dimming cannot be turned off in HDR and causes blooming; workaround is SDR or a non-dimming HDR mode. [2][3]
- Residual motion blur — some blur remains even at high refresh; “1 ms” is extreme overdrive, 4 ms average; no motion-blur-reduction mode. [2][3]
- Console use capped — no HDMI 2.1; consoles limited to 1440p and 144 Hz over HDMI (Console Mode upscales 4K at 60 Hz HDR). [2][3]
- Brightness below the 600 cd/m² claim — independent measurements put typical SDR brightness at 380-450 nits (700 nits HDR peak). [3][4]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported.
Yearly running cost
No consumables, filters, pods or subscriptions. Electricity draw is about 22.4 W average and 105 W maximum, with 0.3 W off and 0.4 W sleep. No electricity rate or usage hours are given in the sources, so a dollar figure cannot be computed. [4]
When it is a good buy
DisplayNinja rates price/value 2.0 and recommends the HP Omen 27qs around $350, arguing the 280 Hz vs 240 Hz difference is not perceptible and HDR is poor. Review-era pricing runs $500-$650. At about $350 or below the AW2723DF is competitive; at $500-$650 it is hard to justify unless color accuracy and ergonomics matter most. Alternatives: HP Omen 27qs around $350 when value matters; a monitor with HDMI 2.1 and stronger HDR for console or dark-room use. Woot listed deal prices in Aug 2025 and Sep 2026, but exact prices were not captured as stable anchors. [3][5][6]