Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 27" 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
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
The ASUS VT229H touchscreen monitor is generally well-received for its vivid colors, responsive touch, and easy setup, especially with Windows systems. However, a few users reported issues like screen burn-in after a month, non-functional touch on certain PCs, and poor built-in speakers. The Q&A clarifies that touch requires a USB connection and Mac compatibility is limited.
Pros
- Vivid colors and bright display
- Responsive touchscreen
- Easy plug-and-play setup
- IPS wide viewing angles
- Thin bezel design
Cons
- Screen burn-in after a month
- Touch not working on some PCs
- Poor built-in speakers
- Limited Mac compatibility
- Unclear button controls
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ASUS VT229H 21.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 21.5" |
| 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★ | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 16.7 Million Colors (6-Bit+FRC) |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✓★ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 22W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 3.18 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
ASUS VT229H 21.5" Black 2022
- Strong portability (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (70th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (29th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 12 of 30 specs.