Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
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 CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
Users are overwhelmingly positive about this curved monitor, praising its excellent picture quality, immersive curve, and great value for the price. Many find it ideal for work tasks like spreadsheets and coding, despite some initial concerns. A few negative experiences include a unit failing after two years and a minor wobble, but overall satisfaction is high.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- Immersive curved display
- Great value for money
- Easy assembly
- Eye saver mode
Cons
- Limited stand adjustability
- Minor wobble when desk bumped
- Not 4K resolution
- Potential for dead pixels after years
- External power supply
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Samsung CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,800 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | — |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W | 25W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 4.10 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 CF39 Series FBASAMLC27F398FWNXZA 27" Black 2017
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average connectivity (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 30 specs.