html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd" Ahead of CES 2025, I got to check out Alienwares most exciting OLED gaming monitor yet a 27-inch 4K model. I got to play a few rounds of Halo Infinite on the monitor at an Alienware event, and I was blown away by how sharp it looked.Now, lets be clear: this is hardly the only 27-inch, 4K OLED. Its one of the big monitor trends at CES this year, with models from Asus and Samsung joining in on the fun.Recommended VideosThey are the sharpest OLED monitors youll be able to buy, with a pixel density of around 166 pixels per inch. And this one looks absolutely fantastic.DellAlienware 27 4K OLED (AW2725Q)Screen size26.7 inchesPanel typeQuantum Dot OLEDResolution3840 x 2160Refresh rate240HzBrightness250 nits (SDR), 1000 nits (HDR)Ports1x DisplayPort 1.42x HDMI 2.11x USB-B upstream3x USB-A downstream1x USB-C downstream (PD up to 15 watts)Price$900 The monitor also has a redesigned stand and base that takes up less space on your desk, has simpler cable management, and rounded edges. The design matches the new Alienware Area-51 gaming laptops, as well as the new Aurora desktop.RelatedBut really, it all comes down to sharpness. Because there are plenty of more extreme monitors out there, whether its the 27-inch, 500Hz QHD OLED from Samsung, the bendable 5K OLED from LG, or even the 32-inch Predator 5K LED. But theres something about the combination of the motion clarity of OLED and the sharpness of the pixel density that really makes this monitor stand out.Chris Hagan / Digital TrendsThe $900 price, though, is important. None of the other monitor manufacturers have announced pricing yet, so its great to see where the price will likely land with these displays, which are bound to be among the best gaming monitors you can buy.For what its worth, the 27-inch QHD OLED (AW2725DF) that came out in early 2024 costs $830 right now, which is just $70 cheaper. That monitor had a higher refresh rate of 360Hz compared to the 240Hz of the 4K model, but so far, the value feels really solid, and Alienware just may end up being the first to launch.The monitor will be available on January 22 in China and in March in the U.S.Editors Recommendations