Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 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
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
Most buyers are happy with the MSI monitor's 27" 1440p resolution, high 180Hz refresh rate, and solid color performance for the price. Some units arrived with defects like a stuck pixel or even an offensive Nazi symbol drawn on the screen, which is unacceptable. The USB-C port only carries video, not data, which confused a few users.
Pros
- 27" 1440p resolution upgrade
- High 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant color with sRGB mode
- 400 nits brightness
- IPS panel good viewing angles
Cons
- Some units arrived damaged/defective
- Nazi symbol drawn on one unit
- USB-C port video only no data
- Stuck pixel on one unit
- No actual USB data ports as described
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 170 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | — |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | — |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | HDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | — |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.80 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 G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong performance (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong color (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (19th percentile)19th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
MSI G274QPF 9S6-3CC29H-063 27" 2024
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 29 specs.
