Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
The Alienware AW2725D 27" QD-OLED gaming monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its stunning picture quality, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and ultra-smooth 280Hz refresh rate. Users highlight its excellent performance for both gaming and content creation, with fast response times and good HDR support. A few minor concerns include raised blacks in bright rooms and slight vertical banding on dark gray content, but overall it is considered a top-tier display worth the investment.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality
- Deep blacks and vibrant colors
- Ultra-smooth 280Hz refresh rate
- Fast response times
- Good HDR support
Cons
- Raised blacks in bright rooms
- Slight vertical banding on dark gray content
- Expensive price point
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
The Samsung Odyssey G4 27-inch monitor is praised for its exceptional 300Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it a top choice for competitive FPS gamers. Users appreciate the matte anti-glare screen, easy assembly, and portrait mode flexibility. However, the 1080p resolution at 27 inches is a common drawback, with many wishing for 4K or higher pixel density for general use and sharper text. The lack of built-in speakers and limited connectivity (no USB-C or HDMI 2.1) are also noted as downsides.
Pros
- 300Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response time
- Matte anti-glare screen
- Easy assembly
- Portrait mode support
Cons
- 1080p resolution at 27 inches
- No built-in speakers
- No USB-C port
- No HDMI 2.1
- Limited pixel density
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 300 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 240 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 HDMI 2.1, 1 DisplayPort 1.4, 1 USB-B 5Gbps, 1 USB-A 5Gbps, 1 USB-C 5Gbps (data only, 15W charging) | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 4.00 kg |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Samsung Odyssey G40H 27" Black
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.