Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo

Alienware
87 Overall Score
vs
LG gram +view 16MR70 16" Silver 2025

LG gram +view 16MR70 16" Silver 2025

LG
52 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo

92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews

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
👍 Picture quality 5
👍 Refresh rate 3
👍 Response time 3
👍 Hdr performance 3
👍 Build quality 2
🤔 Black levels 3

LG gram +view 16MR70 16" Silver 2025

72 out of 100 high confidence 61 reviews

The LG Gram +View 16" portable monitor is widely praised for its slim, lightweight design and excellent picture quality, making it a favorite for mobile productivity. Many users appreciate the simple plug-and-play USB-C connectivity and the convenience of a second screen on the go. However, significant complaints include a flimsy magnetic folio cover/stand, occasional compatibility issues with non-LG laptops or Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a lack of on-screen controls beyond brightness. A few units have failed prematurely, and some users find the price high for the feature set.

Pros
  • Slim and lightweight design
  • Excellent picture quality and resolution
  • Easy plug-and-play USB-C connectivity
  • Great for mobile productivity
  • Matte screen reduces glare
Cons
  • Flimsy magnetic folio cover/stand
  • Compatibility issues with non-LG laptops
  • No on-screen controls besides brightness
  • No HDMI or headphone jack
  • Some units failed prematurely
🤔 Build quality 12
👍 Portability 18
👍 Display quality 25
👎 Compatibility 10
🤔 Value for money 8
👎 Stand cover 9

Scores

Portable
Alienware
22
LG
96
Professional
Alienware
82
LG
55
Gaming
Alienware
81
LG
33
Office
Alienware
79
LG
54
Creative
Alienware
79
LG
56
Entertainment
Alienware
70
LG
36

Specifications

Alienware AW2725D 26.7"LG gram +view 16MR70 16"
Display
Size27"16"
Resolution2560 x 14402560 x 1600
Panel TypeQD-OLED★IPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:10
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate280 Hz★60 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★30 ms
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★—
Color & HDR
Brightness1000 nits★350 nits
Color GamutDCI-P3 99.3%99% DCI-P3
Color Depth10-bit★6-Bit+FRC
HDRDisplayHDR 400 True Black—
HDR SupportHDR400—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports2★0
DisplayPort12★
USB-C12★
Thunderbolt2 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 Mount100x100—
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP—✗
Power25W8W★
Weight3.92 kg0.66 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 gram +view 16MR70 16" Silver 2025

  • Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Strong color (69th percentile)
  • Below average performance (0th percentile)0th %ile
  • Below average feature (21st percentile)
  • Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Alienware AW2725D 26.7"

Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment

LG gram +view 16MR70 16" Better at:

Portable