Alienware AW2725D 26.7" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
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
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
Overall, users are satisfied with this gaming monitor, praising its fast response time and zero ghosting for competitive play. However, several mention issues like a dead pixel, washed-out colors, poor built-in speakers, and a flimsy DisplayPort cable. Despite these drawbacks, many would recommend it for the price and performance.
Pros
- Zero ghosting
- Fast 0.5ms response
- 165Hz refresh rate
- G-SYNC compatible
- VESA mountable
Cons
- Dead pixel issue
- Washed-out colors
- Poor built-in speakers
- Flimsy DisplayPort cable
- Joystick button feels fragile
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 26.7" | ASUS VG248QG 24" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 24" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | TN |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | glossy |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 0.5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 8-bit |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | — |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| 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★ | 65W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 5.22 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
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019
- Strong performance (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average display (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Pricing
ASUS VG248QG 24" Black 2019 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
