The best gaming monitors can often feel suspiciously similar to high-end panels aimed at creators, wrapped instead in ugly shells that wouldn't look out of place in a sci-fi UFO. At least, when it comes to Alienware, this 360Hz screen has a noticeable standout feature that appeals directly to a particular kind of consumer: the competitive gamer.
It's pushing the limits of 1080p at 27 inches, but for less than $500, the list of competitive-centric features alone is tempting if you can bag one of Dell's gaming-focused accessories that always come with a gorgeous (if sometimes unusual) aesthetic. Thankfully, the Alienware 27 gaming monitor, or AW2724HF for short, actually improves on previous-generation design choices, though somewhat falling short in other categories.
