Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Dell G G2524H 24.5" 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
Dell G G2524H 24.5" Black 2024
This monitor is highly praised for its excellent value, especially when purchased on sale around $160. Gamers love the high refresh rate, durable build, and color accuracy after a simple calibration. A few users note an out-of-box yellow tint and that the response time isn't top-tier, but these are easily fixed with shared settings. Overall, it's considered a hidden gem for budget-conscious gamers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- High refresh rate (280Hz)
- Durable build quality
- Good color accuracy after calibration
- Great for gaming
Cons
- Out-of-box yellow tint
- Response time not top-tier
- Requires manual color calibration
- HDR400 not worth the label
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Dell G G2524H 24.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24.5" |
| 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 | 280 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 99% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 5.13 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
Dell G G2524H 24.5" Black 2024
- Strong performance (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Strong color (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.