Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS VA279HAE 27" 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
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | ASUS VA279HAE 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | — |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 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) | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓★ | — |
| Tilt | ✓★ | — |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 5.44 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
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 15 of 29 specs.