Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV 15.6" Black 2021
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
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV 15.6" Black 2021
The ASUS ZenScreen is praised for its portability and ease of use, making it a great companion for remote work and travel. However, several users report significant durability issues, including screen lines appearing after a few months and faulty hinges. While some find it perfect for their needs, others warn about poor build quality and a touchy cable connection.
Pros
- Super portable and lightweight
- Easy to set up and use
- Great for remote work and travel
- Good picture quality
- Works seamlessly with computers
Cons
- Screen lines after a few months
- Faulty hinges and build quality
- Touchy cable connection
- High price for the quality
- Limited stand options
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 15.6" |
| 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★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 262K Colors (6-Bit) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | No |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 0 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 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 | 1/4 inch |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 15W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 0.83 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
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV 15.6" Black 2021
- Strong portability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average user sentiment (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
ASUS ZenScreen MB16ACV 15.6" Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
