Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Alienware
89 Overall Score
vs
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
ViewSonic
40 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
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
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Scores
Portable
Professional
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Office
Creative
Entertainment
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ViewSonic VG1655 16" | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 14 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 16.2 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| 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 | 8W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 0.82 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
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong feature (70th percentile)
- Below average performance (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average color (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (24th percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
ViewSonic VG1655 16" Black 2020
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW2725D 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
