Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" Black 2024
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 ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" Black 2024
The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" dual-mode monitor impresses with its ability to switch between 4K 160Hz and 1080p 324Hz, offering both stunning image quality and ultra-smooth competitive gaming. Users praise the excellent out-of-the-box color calibration, solid build, and useful features like USB-C DP Alt mode and ELMB. Minor drawbacks include the confusing rear button layout and the limited 15W power delivery over USB-C, but overall it is seen as a great value for its price.
Pros
- Excellent out-of-box color calibration
- Dual-mode 4K 160Hz / 1080p 324Hz
- USB-C DP Alt mode
- Solid build quality
- Great value for price
Cons
- Confusing rear button layout
- Limited 15W USB-C power delivery
- Aux port switches audio output
- 1080p mode slightly less sharp
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 95% DCI-P3, 130% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 25W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 5.99 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 ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" Black 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCSR 27" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 3 of 6 usage categories and 6 of 29 specs.
