Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo

Alienware
87 Overall Score
vs
Dell UltraSharp U2424H 24" Black/Grey 2024

Dell UltraSharp U2424H 24" Black/Grey 2024

Dell
66 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" 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

Dell UltraSharp U2424H 24" Black/Grey 2024

85 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Users are very satisfied with this Dell UltraSharp monitor, praising its excellent clarity, color accuracy, and versatile ergonomic stand. The array of USB ports and modern connectivity options are also highlighted as major benefits. A minor complaint is the pulsing white LED in standby mode. Overall, it is highly recommended for work and creative tasks.

Pros
  • Excellent clarity and color accuracy
  • Versatile ergonomic stand with height/tilt/swivel/pivot
  • Array of USB-A and USB-C powered ports
  • Modern DisplayPort and HDMI connectivity
  • Anti-glare coating reduces reflections
Cons
  • Pulsing white LED in standby mode
👍 Display quality 4
👍 Ergonomics 2
👍 Connectivity 3
👍 Build quality 2
👍 Value for money 1
👎 Standby led 1

Scores

Professional
Alienware
81
Dell
50
Gaming
Alienware
81
Dell
41
Office
Alienware
79
Dell
68
Creative
Alienware
79
Dell
43
Entertainment
Alienware
70
Dell
40
Portable
Alienware
22
Dell
23

Specifications

Alienware AW2725D 26.7"Dell UltraSharp U2424H 24"
Display
Size27"23.8"
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Panel TypeQD-OLED★IPS
Aspect Ratio16:916:9
Curved✗✗
Screen Finishmattematte
Performance
Refresh Rate280 Hz★120 Hz
Response Time0.029999999329447746 ms★5 ms
Adaptive SyncFreeSync Premium Pro★—
Color & HDR
Brightness1000 nits★250 nits
Color GamutDCI-P3 99.3%100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 85% DCI-P3
Color Depth10-bit★6-bit+FRC
HDRDisplayHDR 400 True BlackNo
HDR SupportHDR400—
Connectivity
HDMI Ports2★1
DisplayPort11
USB-C12★
Thunderbolt2 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 Mount100x100100x100
Features
Webcam✗✗
Touchscreen✗✗
PIP/PBP—✗
Power25W14W★
Weight3.92 kg★5.38 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

Dell UltraSharp U2424H 24" Black/Grey 2024

  • Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong connectivity (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong portability (80th percentile)80th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
  • Below average display (22nd percentile)
  • Below average color (30th percentile)

Verdict

★ Winner: Alienware AW2725D 26.7"

Scores 87 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativeProfessionalEntertainment