Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 27" 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
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
The Alienware AW2724HF gaming monitor receives mostly positive feedback for its high 360Hz refresh rate, smooth gameplay, and solid build quality. However, several users report issues such as dead pixels, grainy picture quality, and a persistent "Can't connect to AWCC" notification that causes connectivity problems. While many praise its performance for competitive gaming, the lack of built-in speakers and some quality control concerns hold it back from a perfect score.
Pros
- High 360Hz refresh rate
- Smooth and fluid gameplay
- Solid build quality
- Good picture quality
- Anti-glare screen
Cons
- Persistent AWCC notification issues
- Dead pixels on some units
- Grainy picture quality
- No built-in speakers
- Connectivity problems with Bluetooth
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | Dell Alienware AW2724HF 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 | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 360 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 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★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| 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) | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.55 kg |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW2725D 27" 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
Dell Alienware AW2724HF 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.