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Editor’s Note: Since our initial testing, the Dell Alienware AW2721D and Asus ROG Swift PG259QNR, our top picks for best gaming monitors, have been discontinued. We’re undergoing a new round of ...

Once in a while, a gaming monitor comes along that truly does it all. Until now, the holder of that title in the 27-inch 1440p category had been the stellar $649 Razer Raptor 27, but this year the ...

The QHD resolution of 1440p is slowly becoming the new norm, and in fact for those serious about high-end PC gaming it’s become the go-to resolution when looking for a new display. As a resolution, ...

Today we have the pleasure of testing the latest offering from DELL’s Alienware lineup, the AW2721D. It’s another high-performance gaming monitor that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to the ...

The Alienware AW2721D is part of a new breed of 27-in 1440p 240Hz gaming monitors, based around Fast IPS panels that provide great all-around performance. Normally it retails for £699, but today this ...

The Dell Alienware AW2721D is one of our top recommended monitors, sitting right in the emerging 1440p 240Hz sweet spot preferred by players of fast-paced shooters and racing titles. Right now, the ...