Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ViewSonic VP1656 15.6" 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
ViewSonic VP1656 15.6" Black 2024
The ViewSonic VP16-OLED is a highly praised portable monitor with stunning color accuracy and brightness, ideal for creative professionals and gamers. Users love the solid stand, single-cable power, and lightweight design, but note minor issues like glossy reflections, limited tilt, and a finicky cover. Some report quality control problems and washed-out colors compared to other OLEDs, but overall it delivers excellent image quality for its size.
Pros
- Stunning color accuracy and brightness
- Solid and versatile stand
- Single-cable power and video
- Lightweight and portable design
- Great for gaming and creative work
Cons
- Glossy screen with reflections
- Limited tilt adjustment
- Finicky magnetic cover
- Weak built-in speakers
- No VESA mount support
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ViewSonic VP1656 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 6.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 100% sRGB |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1★ | 0 |
| USB-C | 1 | 2★ |
| 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 | tripod mount |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 8W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 1.54 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
ViewSonic VP1656 15.6" Black 2024
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
- Below average performance (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
No current pricing available
ViewSonic VP1656 15.6" Black 2024
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.
