Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Dell S-Series S Series 24" 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
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Users consistently praise this Dell monitor for its excellent image quality, vibrant colors, and smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate. The slim bezels, multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort), and built-in speakers are appreciated for home office and light gaming. Eye comfort and reliable build quality are frequently highlighted, though some note the lack of HDR and a slightly higher price.
Pros
- Excellent image quality and vibrant colors
- Smooth 75-100Hz refresh rate
- Slim bezels and sleek design
- Multiple ports (HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort)
- Built-in speakers
Cons
- No HDR support
- Slightly higher price point
- Lacks additional DisplayPort on some models
- Full HD resolution not the highest available
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | Dell S-Series S Series 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| 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★ | 100 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| 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 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.38 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
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (68th percentile)
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
Dell S-Series S Series 24" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
