Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
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
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
Users generally praise this monitor for its excellent picture quality, high resolution, and smooth refresh rate, making it a great upgrade for gaming and general use. However, several reviewers note significant drawbacks: a proprietary short power cord, lack of built-in speakers, and frustrating on-screen controls. Despite these issues, most would recommend it, especially if those shortcomings aren't dealbreakers.
Pros
- Excellent picture quality
- High resolution and color
- Smooth refresh rate
- Great for gaming
- Fair price
Cons
- Short proprietary power cord
- No built-in speakers
- Frustrating on-screen controls
- Software bug with dual monitors
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 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 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 320 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | DCI-P3 98% |
| Color Depth | 10-bit | 10-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR10★ |
| 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 | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 48W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.30 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
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong color (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (77th percentile)
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
LG UltraGear 27GP850-B 27" Black 2021
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
