Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Alienware
89 Overall Score
vs
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black 2025
MSI
76 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
92 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Picture quality 5
Refresh rate 3
Response time 3
Hdr performance 3
Build quality 2
Black levels 3
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black 2025
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | MSI MAG 272URDF E16 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★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 88% Adobe RGB, 93% DCI-P3, 131% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit+FRC |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| 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★ | 120W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 9.98 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
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black 2025
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong color (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
MSI MAG 272URDF E16 27" Metallic Black 2025
Verdict
Winner: Alienware AW2725D 27"
Scores 89 overall, wins 2 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
