Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
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
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
Users are highly satisfied with this Pixio monitor, praising its vibrant colors, sturdy metal stand, and excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for smooth gaming. The price-to-quality ratio is consistently highlighted as outstanding. However, a few minor issues recur: built-in speakers are described as weak, color calibration can seem dull out of the box, and a couple of dead pixels were noted in one unit. Setup is generally easy, though the included display cables are sometimes considered too short.
Pros
- Stunning picture quality and colors
- Sturdy metal monitor stand
- Excellent 120Hz+ refresh rate for gaming
- Great price-to-quality ratio
- Easy setup process
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Colors may appear dull out of the box
- Included display cables are too short
- A few dead pixels reported on some units
- Poor mounting instructions
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 135.76% sRGB, 96.50% DCI-P3, 92.95% NTSC |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| 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 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.49 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
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong color (74th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
Pixio PX278 Wave PX278WAVEB 27" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.
