Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
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 VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
Users are very satisfied with this ViewSonic monitor, praising its high resolution, clear and bright display, and sleek design. It works well for various uses like desktop computing, surveillance systems, and as a secondary screen. A few noted the lack of touch screen and VESA mount, and one user reported an edge-to-edge display issue, though that seems uncommon.
Pros
- High resolution display
- Clear and bright screen
- Sleek and thin design
- Works well for surveillance systems
- Low heat output
Cons
- No touch screen
- No VESA mount
- Cables not included
- Not 144Hz
- Edge-to-edge display issue on some units
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 22" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 7 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | — |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 72% CIE1931 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit★ | 6-Bit + FRC |
| 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 | 75x75 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 21W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 2.45 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 VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average color (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average performance (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
ViewSonic VX2276-SMHD 22" Black/Silver 2016 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 11 of 30 specs.
