Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
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
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
The LG Ultra Wide Monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its immersive display, multitasking capabilities, and value for money. However, a few users report issues like scratches on arrival, lack of height adjustment, and short cables. The built-in speakers are considered mediocre, and some users had initial connectivity problems with MacBooks.
Pros
- Immersive ultra-wide display
- Excellent multitasking with split-screen
- Good value for money
- Sleek design with thin bezels
- Multiple connectivity options including USB-C
Cons
- Scratches on panel upon arrival
- No height adjustment
- Short included cables
- Mediocre built-in speakers
- Initial connectivity issues with MacBooks
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 8-bit / 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | — |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | — |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| 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★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 7.89 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
LG UltraWide 34WQ650-W.AUS 34" Black 2022
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.