The Alienware 27 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor delivers great picture quality at 4K 180Hz or 1080p at up to 360Hz, making this $599 gaming monitor a great budget dual-mode display.

I’ve been testing out one such display, Alienware’s 27” ‘Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor’ (it’s a very catchy name), and, honestly, it’s really good. Like, it’s really good.

Alienware's choice of 27-inch monitor for its dual-mode display makes sense because when in 1080p mode, the display has an 82 PPI, which is adequate as moving up to 32 inches would result in 1080p ...

The Alienware AW2725QF’s dual-resolution mode can offer 4K resolution at up to 180Hz, or 1080p at up to 360Hz. That makes the monitor more versatile, but mediocre image quality makes the monitor ...

The Alienware AW2725QF is a unique gaming monitor since it easily swaps between 4K @ 180Hz or FHD @ 360Hz with just a couple taps of the OSD button. Motion clarity and the color range are also ...

This isn’t the first dual refresh rate monitor we’ve seen, though previous versions have used a 32-inch panel. At 27 inches, the AW2725QF is in an interesting position.

Alienware is the latest brand to try the 4K-1080p dual-mode thing. It kind of works, but this gaming monitor's biggest draw is its super-fast IPS panel and 4K precision.

Alienware's 27-Inch 4K Dual-Resolution Gaming Monitor is a decent compromise for gamers who want to play PC games at 4K, but need the option for sky-high refresh rates for 1080p esports.

Alienware wants an extra $200 for this OLED over the already expensive dual-mode IPS alternative. The consequent $800 is just so much for a mere 1440p 27-inch monitor, even one this good.