Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
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
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
The LG 27UK850-W is a 4K UHD monitor that excels in clarity, color reproduction, and seamless USB-C connectivity with MacBooks. Users praise its retina-like resolution, HDR performance, and the convenience of charging and data transfer through a single cable. While the built-in speakers are average and some initial light bleed may occur (which often disappears), the monitor is highly recommended for professionals and gamers alike.
Pros
- Excellent 4K resolution and clarity
- Seamless USB-C connectivity with charging
- Great HDR performance for gaming and media
- Solid build quality and adjustable stand
- Good color reproduction and retina-like display
Cons
- Average built-in speakers
- Initial light bleed on some units
- Expensive compared to standard monitors
- Supplied USB-C cable required for MacBook
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.08 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 UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
LG UK850 27UK850-W 27" White 2018
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
