Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 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
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
This Samsung monitor earns high praise for its crisp resolution, smooth high refresh rate, and sturdy adjustable stand. Users highlight excellent value for the price, easy setup, and versatile portrait/landscape orientation. A few note the lack of built-in speakers and minor ghosting in dark scenes, but overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive.
Pros
- Crisp resolution and vibrant colors
- High refresh rate for smooth motion
- Sturdy adjustable stand (height, swivel, tilt)
- Excellent value for the price
- Easy setup and assembly
Cons
- No built-in speakers
- Minor ghosting in dark scenes
- Brightness may need adjustment out of box
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| 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★ | 180 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 95% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR10 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| 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★ | 35W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 4.40 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
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average portability (28th percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
Samsung Odyssey LS27DG302ENXZA 27" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
