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Alienware AW2721D computer monitor vs Alienware AW3821DW computer monitor

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  • 87specifications compared
  • 36differ
  • 51identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • AW2721D computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:95.2 cm (37.5")
  • Display resolution
    • AW2721D computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:3840 x 1600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • AW2721D computer monitor:16:9
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:21:9
  • HD type
    • AW2721D computer monitor:Quad HD
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:UltraWide Quad HD+
  • Response time
    • AW2721D computer monitor:1 ms
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:4 ms
  • Screen shape
    • AW2721D computer monitor:Flat
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:Curved
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • AW2721D computer monitor:240 Hz
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:144 Hz
  • Display number of colours
    • AW2721D computer monitor:1.07 billion colours
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:1.073 billion colours

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Comparison of AW2721D, AW3821DW
114 specifications
Display14 differ
Display diagonalDiffers68.6 cm (27")95.2 cm (37.5")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 1600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:921:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HDUltraWide Quad HD+
Panel typeIPSIPS
Backlight typeLEDLED
Display brightness (typical)450 cd/m²450 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers1 ms4 ms
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved
Supported video modesDiffers480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 1600p
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz144 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers1.07 billion colours1.073 billion colours
Response time (fast)3 ms3 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2331 x 0.2331 mm0.22908 x 0.22908 mm
Pixel densityDiffers109 ppi110.874 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one30 - 255 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one24 - 240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers59.7 cm88 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers33.6 cm36.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalDiffers68.5 cm95.3 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYesYes
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one131%Unknown — not stated by the source
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for one98%Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 1600
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR 600
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
AMD FreeSyncNoNo
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneG-SYNC ULTIMATEUnknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Designidentical
Market positioningGamingGaming
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Front bezel colourBlackBlack
Detachable standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of upstream ports11
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity44
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.41.2
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiNoNo
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)13 cm13 cm
PivotDiffersYesNo
Pivot angleKnown for one-90 - 90°Unknown — not stated by the source
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle range-20 - 20°-20 - 20°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 21°-5 - 21°
On Screen Display (OSD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power5 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)GG
Energy efficiency class (HDR)FF
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers31 kWh44 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers22 kWh33 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs31 W43.5 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (max)Differs95 W125 W
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 230 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input current1.8 A1.8 A
Power supply typeInternalInternal
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 5000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions11 differ
Width (with stand)Differs607.7 mm894.9 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs251.9 mm293.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs555.3 mm579.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs10.6 kg11.5 kg
Width (without stand)Differs607.7 mm894.9 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs82.4 mm130.1 mm
Height (without stand)Differs356 mm399.4 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs6.3 kg7.9 kg
Bezel width (side)Differs5.5 mm1.03 cm
Bezel width (top)Differs5.5 mm1.1 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Differs1.49 cm2.19 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers259.1 mm321.1 mm
Package depthDiffers741.9 mm1042.9 mm
Package heightDiffers524 mm545.1 mm
Package weightDiffers15.5 kg19.3 kg
USB cable lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, DisplayPort, DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPort cable lengthKnown for one1.8 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Heavy metals freeKnown for oneHg (mercury)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports00
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8528521085285210

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