Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 26.5" Black 2025
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 26.5" Black 2025
This QD-OLED monitor delivers outstanding picture quality and color accuracy at a very competitive price, especially when bought on sale. Users praise its 240Hz refresh rate, glossy screen for vibrant HDR gaming, and elegant stand. While the built-in speakers are weak and it lacks DP 2.1, the overall value and performance are highly rated, with AI features noted as helpful for burn-in prevention.
Pros
- outstanding picture quality
- great color accuracy
- 240Hz refresh rate
- glossy screen for HDR
- elegant stand
Cons
- weak built-in speakers
- no DP 2.1 support
- glossy screen reflections in bright rooms
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
The Alienware AW2725DM is a highly praised gaming monitor, with users highlighting its sharp QHD resolution, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and vibrant IPS panel. It is considered a great upgrade from older monitors, especially for competitive gaming and PS5 use, though some note minor drawbacks like edge bleed and dim HDR. Overall, it offers excellent value for its price, with strong build quality and convenient features like a joystick menu.
Pros
- Sharp QHD resolution
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant IPS panel
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Edge bleed on some units
- HDR too dim on PS5
- ALLM not working with PS5 Pro
- No internal speakers
Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 26.5" | Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% DCI-P3 | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1★ | 0 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓★ | — |
| Pivot | ✓★ | — |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Power | 45W | 25W★ |
| Weight | 7.11 kg | 6.57 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA 26.5" Black 2025
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
Alienware AW-Series AW2725DM 27" Interstellar Indigo 2025
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong color (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average portability (29th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
