Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
Overall, users find this Samsung monitor to be a good value for the price, with clear and vibrant colors, easy setup, and a sleek design. However, several complaints highlight issues with build quality, particularly the mounting screws, and some users report problems with the power button and wake-from-sleep behavior. While many are satisfied for basic use and productivity, the lack of height adjustment and built-in speakers are noted drawbacks.
Pros
- Clear and vibrant colors
- Easy setup
- Slim modern design
- Good value for price
- 100Hz refresh rate
Cons
- No height adjustment
- No built-in speakers
- Poor mounting screw quality
- Power button placement
- Wake-from-sleep issues
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that impresses most users with its smooth 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and sturdy build. While many praise its value, especially when bought on sale, a few critical reviews highlight misleading HDR performance and lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it's seen as a strong performer for gaming and desktop use, but potential buyers should be aware of its limitations.
Pros
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy and adjustable stand
- Great value when on sale
- Good build quality
Cons
- Misleading HDR performance
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- Expensive at full price
- Dark colors out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung S30GD 27" | Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% CIE1931 | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | None | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | 0 | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Pivot | ✗ | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | — |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | — |
| Power | 25W★ | 26W |
| Weight | 2.90 kg★ | 6.76 kg |
Pros & Cons
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (68th percentile)
- Strong feature (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (16th percentile)16th %ile
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Samsung S30GD 27" Black 2024
No current pricing available
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.
