Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" 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
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
The Samsung 32" monitor is generally well-received, with users praising its brightness, color quality, and smooth 75Hz/100Hz refresh rate for everyday use and casual gaming. Several reviewers note it's a great value at the $199 price point, especially for work tasks like day trading, though some mention the 1080p resolution can look blurry on the large 32-inch screen. The main criticisms are the flimsy plastic stand with no height adjustment and the lack of included key parts, but most agree it's a solid budget option.
Pros
- Great value at $199
- Excellent brightness and contrast
- Smooth 75Hz/100Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant colors
- Good for work and multitasking
Cons
- Flimsy plastic stand
- No height adjustment
- 1080p looks blurry on 32-inch screen
- Missing key parts not included
- Plastic build feels cheap
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 32" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| 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★ | 7.10 kg |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" 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
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average performance (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
Samsung S30B Series LS32B300NWNXGO 32" Black 2022
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 29 specs.
