Alienware’s fast 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is 23 percent off
Source: The Verge
# Alienware 27‑inch 1440p QD‑OLED Gaming Monitor Drops to $499.99
*by Cameron Faulkner*
Feb 17 2026, 4:30 PM UTC
*Image: The Verge*
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One of the best upgrades you can make to your gaming PC setup is an OLED monitor. Assuming your games already run great on your desktop or laptop, a panel with per‑pixel color and brightness control will make them look better than ever. If you’ve been shopping for one that’s on sale, **Alienware’s 27‑inch 1440p QD‑OLED monitor** is a fine candidate that just dropped to its lowest price yet, selling for **$499.99** at:
- **[Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CZSGWLD5/?tag=theverge02-20)**
- **[Dell](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8836598/type/dlg/https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-27-360hz-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-aw2725df/apd/210-bljd/monitors-monitor-accessories)**
*(Original price: $649.99)*
## Why This Monitor Stands Out
- **Refresh rate:** 360 Hz (via DisplayPort) – far above the 240 Hz typical of competing 1440p OLEDs.
- **Resolution:** 2560 × 1440 (1440p).
- **Pixel density:** 111 PPI, standard for a 27‑inch panel at this resolution.
- **Connectivity:**
- 2 × DisplayPort 1.4 (full 360 Hz support)
- 1 × HDMI 2.1 (max 144 Hz)
- **No USB‑C video input:** A drawback compared with some cheaper QD‑OLED options (e.g., MSI’s model at Costco).
## Quick Specs
| Spec | Detail |
|--------------------------|-------------------------------------|
| Screen size | 27 inches |
| Panel type | QD‑OLED |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1440 (1440p) |
| Refresh rate | 360 Hz (DisplayPort) / 144 Hz (HDMI)|
| Pixel density | 111 PPI |
| Ports | 2 × DP 1.4, 1 × HDMI 2.1 |
| Price (as of 17 Feb 2026) | **$499.99** (Amazon & Dell) |
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### About the Author
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**Cameron Faulkner** is an editor covering deals and gaming hardware. He joined The Verge in 2018, spent two years at Polygon, and rejoined The Verge in May 2025.
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*Also, several Switch games are discounted (some to just $30), and Criterion’s collection of films is 30 percent off.* Other great Verge‑approved deals
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Nintendo Switch games – First‑party titles discounted in physical and digital formats, many with free Switch 2 upgrades that improve performance and graphics. Prices range from $29.99 to $39.99.
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Criterion Collection – 30 % off all movies on DVD, Blu‑ray, and 4K Blu‑ray through February 22 (sale also applies to pre‑orders).
- Highlights: His Girl Friday, Eyes Wide Shut, Pee‑Wee’s Big Adventure.
- Great for building a library of cult classics. (Tip: checking reviews on Letterboxd can help decide which titles are worth it.)
- Shop the sale at Criterion.
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Apple Watch –
- The Series 11 (42 mm Wi‑Fi/GPS) is currently listed for $299.99 at Walmart.
- For a deeper discount, the Series 10 (46 mm Wi‑Fi/GPS) with a denim sport band is $229 (down from $429) at Walmart.
- Series 11 offers slightly better battery life and a more scratch‑resistant display while remaining largely similar to the previous generation.
- Read our review of the Series 11.
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