Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Alienware
89 Overall Score
vs
Acer V227Q A 21.5" Preto
Acer
36 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 27" 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
Acer V227Q A 21.5" Preto
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Professional
Gaming
Office
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | Acer V227Q A 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Curved | ✗ | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 4 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| 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) | — |
| Speakers | ✗ | — |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 42W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 2.82 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
Acer V227Q A 21.5" Preto
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (69th percentile)
- Below average display (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW2725D 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.