Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
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
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
The Lenovo G27-20 is generally well-liked for its bright, vibrant colors and smooth 144Hz refresh rate, especially among gamers. However, several users note that the price is high for a 1080p monitor and that the on-screen display menu is unintuitive. Some experienced issues with the stand or stuttering at high refresh rates, often attributed to their own hardware limitations.
Pros
- Bright and vibrant colors
- Smooth 144Hz refresh rate
- Sturdy build quality
- Height-adjustable stand
- Good for gaming and work
Cons
- High price for 1080p
- Unintuitive OSD menu
- Height adjustment issues on some units
- Stuttering at 144Hz with older hardware
- sRGB mode locks brightness
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Lenovo G27-20 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 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) | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Pivot | ✓★ | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 32W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 5.94 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
Lenovo G27-20 27" N/A 2021
- Strong color (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong performance (73rd percentile)
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.