Comparison · Monitors
Alienware AW2726DM vs Samsung Odyssey OLED G5: the $350 OLED showdown
Two 27-inch 1440p QD-OLEDs at about $350. The Alienware is faster at 240Hz and comes with burn-in coverage; the Samsung only makes sense at its sale price.
Our pick: Alienware AW2726DM
Alienware
AW2726DM
8.3~$350
Faster, better ports, and three-year burn-in coverage at the same price.
Pros
- • 240Hz over DisplayPort 1.4
- • Two HDMI ports (120Hz)
- • Dell 3-year burn-in coverage
Cons
- • About 200 nits
- • No USB or speakers
Samsung
Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF)
7.5$349.99 sale ($549.99 list)
Fine at its sale price, but slower and with older ports.
Pros
- • 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit
- • 0.03 ms response
Cons
- • 180Hz max; DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 (144Hz)
- • 200 nits typical, HDR10 only
- • Burn-in terms not confirmed
These are the two cheapest 27-inch OLED monitors from major brands. Samsung's G50SF hit $349.99 on sale in March 2026; Dell's AW2726DM launched at $350. Specs come from Samsung, KitGuru, PCWorld, and PC Gamer; we have not tested either.
Specs compared
| Spec | Alienware AW2726DM | Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF) |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED | 27-inch 1440p QD-OLED |
| Max refresh | 240Hz (DisplayPort); 120Hz (HDMI) | 180Hz (DisplayPort); 144Hz (HDMI 2.0) |
| Brightness | About 200 nits | 200 nits typical |
| HDR | No VESA certification | HDR10 only |
| Inputs | DisplayPort 1.4, 2 x HDMI | DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0 |
| USB | None | None |
| Burn-in warranty | 3 years (Dell) | Not confirmed |
| Price | ~$350 | $349.99 sale ($549.99 list) |
Speed and ports
The Alienware's 240Hz is a real step over the Samsung's 180Hz for shooters. KitGuru also noted that the G5 needs DSC or reduced color depth to reach 180Hz over its DisplayPort 1.2 input.
Warranty
Dell covers burn-in for three years on all its OLED monitors. We could not confirm Samsung's US burn-in terms in writing, which matters on a monitor where static desktops are the main risk.
Verdict
Buy the AW2726DM. Consider the G5 only if it is meaningfully cheaper on the day and you play slower games where 180Hz is enough.
Questions we get
Is the Alienware AW2726DM better than the Samsung Odyssey OLED G5?
Yes for most buyers. At about the same price it refreshes at 240Hz instead of 180Hz, its DisplayPort 1.4 input handles that without the compromises of the Samsung's DisplayPort 1.2, and Dell covers OLED burn-in for three years.
Can either run a PS5 or Xbox at 120Hz?
The Alienware's HDMI ports run up to 120Hz, so consoles can use 1440p 120Hz. The Samsung's HDMI 2.0 port is rated to 144Hz at 1440p. Neither has HDMI 2.1, so 4K 120Hz is not possible on either.