Comparison between:
- 27" Asus VG278HE
- 27" Samsung S27DG50
- 27" Dell Alienware AW2724DM
Brand, series, model
Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.
| Asus VG278HE | Samsung S27DG50 | Dell Alienware AW2724DM | |
| Series | - | Odyssey G5 | - |
 |  |  | |
| Model alias | - | LS27DG50 LS27DG500 LS27DG504 LS27DG500E LS27DG504E | - |
| Model year | 2012 | 2024 | 2023 |
Display
Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.
| Size class | 27 in | 27 in | 27 in |
| Diagonal | 685.8 mm 68.58 cm 27 in 2.25 ft | 684.66 mm 68.466 cm 26.9551 in 2.2463 ft | 684.667 mm 68.4667 cm 26.9554 in 2.2463 ft |
| Width | 597.888 mm 59.7888 cm 23.5389 in 1.9616 ft | 596.736 mm 59.6736 cm 23.4935 in 1.9578 ft | 596.74 mm 59.674 cm 23.4937 in 1.9578 ft |
| Height | 336.312 mm 33.6312 cm 13.2406 in 1.1034 ft | 335.664 mm 33.5664 cm 13.2151 in 1.1013 ft | 335.66 mm 33.566 cm 13.215 in 1.1012 ft |
| Panel manufacturer | Innolux | - | LG Display |
| Panel model | M270HHF-L10 | - | LM270WQA-SSC2 |
| Panel type | TN | IPS | IPS |
| Panel bit depth | 8 bits | 8 bits | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) |
| FRC | No | No | Yes |
| Colors | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 16777216 colors 24 bits | 1073741824 colors 30 bits |
| Aspect ratio | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels Full HD / 1080p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p | 2560 x 1440 pixels Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p |
| Pixel pitch | 0.311 mm 0.0311 cm 0.0123 in 0.001 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft | 0.233 mm 0.0233 cm 0.0092 in 0.0008 ft |
| Pixel density | 81 ppi 32 ppcm | 109 ppi 42 ppcm | 109 ppi 42 ppcm |
| Display area | 81.1 % | 90.39 % | 89.77 % |
| Backlight | W-LED | W-LED | W-LED |
| sRGB | - | 99 % | 100 % |
| NTSC (1953) | 72 % | - | - |
| DCI P3 | - | - | 95 % |
| Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 350 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Peak brightness | - | 430 cd/m² | 600 cd/m² |
| Static contrast | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 | 1000 : 1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 50000000 : 1 | - | - |
| HDR | - | HDR10 DisplayHDR 400 | HDR10 DisplayHDR 600 |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 170 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 160 ° | 178 ° | 178 ° |
| Minimum response time | 2 ms 0.0020 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s | 1 ms 0.0010 s |
| Average response time | 5 ms 0.0050 s | - | 2 ms 0.0020 s |
| Maximum response time | - | - | 4 ms 0.0040 s |
| Input lag | 10 ms 0.0100 s | 4.8 ms 0.0048 s | 3.3 ms 0.0033 s |
| Coating | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | Anti-glare/Matte | Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
| - | Response time - 1 ms (MPRT - Motion Picture Response Time) | 1 ms GTG response time is achievable in Extreme mode |
3D
3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.
| 3D | Yes | No | No |
Frequencies
Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.
| Horizontal frequency (analog) | 23 kHz - 83 kHz | - | - |
| Horizontal frequency (digital) | 110 kHz - 160 kHz | - | 27 kHz - 283 kHz |
| Vertical frequency (analog) | 50 Hz - 85 Hz | - | - |
| Vertical frequency (digital) | 100 Hz - 144 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz | 48 Hz - 180 Hz |
| - | - | Native - 165 Hz Overclock - 180 Hz DisplayPort - 27 kHz - 283 kHz; 48 Hz - 180 Hz HDMI - 27 kHz - 223 kHz - 48 Hz - 144 Hz |
Power supply and consumption
Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.
| 110V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V | 100 V - 120 V |
| 220V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V | 220 V - 240 V |
| Alternating current frequency | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 60 Hz | 50 Hz - 50 Hz |
| Electric current (A) | - | - | 1.5 A |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.5 W | 0.3 W | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 0.5 W | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power consumption (eco) | 15 W | - | 22.5 W |
| Power consumption (average) | 29.5 W | 35 W | 25.9 W |
| Power consumption (maximum) | 50 W | 48 W | 72 W |
| Power consumption (annual) | - | - | 72.69 kWh |
Dimensions, weight and color
Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.
| Width | 643 mm 64.3 cm 25.315 in 2.1096 ft | 613 mm 61.3 cm 24.1339 in 2.0112 ft | 611.44 mm 61.144 cm 24.0724 in 2.006 ft |
| Height | 385.6 mm 38.56 cm 15.1811 in 1.2651 ft | 361.5 mm 36.15 cm 14.2323 in 1.186 ft | 364.94 mm 36.494 cm 14.3677 in 1.1973 ft |
| Depth | 59.5 mm 5.95 cm 2.3425 in 0.1952 ft | 70 mm 7 cm 2.7559 in 0.2297 ft | 68 mm 6.8 cm 2.6772 in 0.2231 ft |
| Weight | - | 3.4 kg 7.5 lbs | 4.38 kg 9.66 lbs |
| Width with stand | 643 mm 64.3 cm 25.315 in 2.1096 ft | 613 mm 61.3 cm 24.1339 in 2.0112 ft | 611.44 mm 61.144 cm 24.0724 in 2.006 ft |
| Height with stand | 437 mm 43.7 cm 17.2047 in 1.4337 ft | 432 mm 43.2 cm 17.0079 in 1.4173 ft | 408.68 mm 40.868 cm 16.0898 in 1.3408 ft |
| Depth with stand | 249.7 mm 24.97 cm 9.8307 in 0.8192 ft | 263.5 mm 26.35 cm 10.374 in 0.8645 ft | 243.71 mm 24.371 cm 9.5949 in 0.7996 ft |
| Weight with stand | 8.2 kg 18.08 lbs | 6.4 kg 14.11 lbs | 6.75 kg 14.88 lbs |
| Box width | - | 695 mm 69.5 cm 27.3622 in 2.2802 ft | - |
| Box height | - | 478 mm 47.8 cm 18.8189 in 1.5682 ft | - |
| Box depth | - | 159 mm 15.9 cm 6.2598 in 0.5217 ft | - |
| Box weight | - | 8.3 kg 18.3 lbs | 9.95 kg 21.94 lbs |
| Stand width | - | - | 233.4 mm 23.34 cm 9.189 in 0.7657 ft |
| Stand depth | - | 263.5 mm 26.35 cm 10.374 in 0.8645 ft | 243.71 mm 24.371 cm 9.5949 in 0.7996 ft |
| Colors | Black | Black | Black |
Ergonomics
Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.
| VESA mount | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VESA interface | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Removable stand | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Height adjustment range | 100 mm 10 cm 3.937 in 0.3281 ft | 120 mm 12 cm 4.7244 in 0.3937 ft | 110 mm 11 cm 4.3307 in 0.3609 ft |
| Landscape/portrait pivot | No | Yes | Yes |
| Left pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Right pivot | - | 90 ° | 90 ° |
| Left/right swivel | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Left swivel | 150 ° | 30 ° | 20 ° |
| Right swivel | 150 ° | 30 ° | 20 ° |
| Forward/backward tilt | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Forward tilt | 5 ° | 2 ° | 5 ° |
| Backward tilt | 15 ° | 25 ° | 21 ° |
| - | - | Cable management slot |
Audio
Information about the audio system - number and power of the built-in speakers, supported audio technologies.
| Speakers | 2 x 3 W | - | - |
Camera
Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.
| Camera | No | No | No |
Connectivity
Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.
| Connectivity | 1 x HDMI 1.4 1 x DVI-D Dual Link 1 x D-sub 1 x 3.5 mm Audio In 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out | 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; upstream) 2 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; 5 Gbps; downstream) 1 x HDMI 2.1 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) | - | - |
Features
Some additional functional features of the model.
| Features | Flicker-free technology Nvidia 3D LightBoost Nvidia 3D Vision 2 SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology Trace Free Technology | AMD FreeSync Premium Auto Source Switch Black Equalizer Flicker-free technology Game Mode Eco Saving Plus Eye Saver Mode Fast IPS Low Blue Light Low Input Lag Mode Off Timer Plus Refresh Rate Optimizer Screen Size Optimizer Super Arena Gaming UX Ultrawide Game View Virtual Aim Point Wide Viewing Angle | AlienFX Lighting AlienVision (Night / Clear / Chroma / Crosshair) AlienWare Command Center 2.0 AMD FreeSync Premium Pro ComfortView Plus Console Mode Dark Stabilizer Fast IPS Flicker-free technology Game Enhance Mode InfinityEdge Display Joystick Low Blue Light NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible Overclock Preset Modes (FPS / MOBA / RTS / RPG / SPORTS / 3 user-defined) Response Time Smart HDR VESA AdaptiveSync Display |
Certificates, standards and licenses
Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.
| Certificates, standards and licenses | BSMI C-Tick CB CCC CE CU ENERGY STAR 6.0 ErP FCC J-MOSS RoHS UL/cUL VCCI WEEE WHQL (Windows 8.1; Windows 7) | - | Energy Star FCC RoHS TUV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified |
Operating and storage conditions
There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.
| Operating temperature | 0 °C - 50 °C 32 °F - 122 °F | 10 °C - 40 °C 50 °F - 104 °F | 0 °C - 40 °C 32 °F - 104 °F |
| Operating humidity | - | 10 % - 80 % | 10 % - 80 % |
| Operating altitude | - | - | 5000 m 16404.2 ft |
| Storage temperature | 20 °C - 60 °C 68 °F - 140 °F | - | -20 °C - 60 °C -4 °F - 140 °F |
| Storage humidity | - | - | 5 % - 90 % |
| Storage altitude | - | - | 12192 m 40000 ft |
Accessories
Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.
| Accessories | Audio cable D-sub cable DVI-D cable | DisplayPort cable | DisplayPort cable USB Type-B upstream cable USB Type-C to DisplayPort cable |
Additional features
Information about other features.
| Additional features | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Anti-theft stand lock slot - Kensington | Security lock slot |
| Asus VG278HE | Samsung S27DG50 | Dell Alienware AW2724DM |