Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
The ASUS 17.3" portable monitor receives mixed feedback. While many users praise its build quality, sharp image, and portability, several verified buyers report significant issues with renewed units, including missing components like the smart case and charger, screen distortion, and even dead-on-arrival units. The value proposition is debated, with some finding the renewed discount worthwhile and others warning to buy new instead.
Pros
- Build quality
- Sharp image
- Portability
- Good refresh rate
- Compact design
Cons
- Missing components in renewed units
- Screen distortion on one side
- Dead on arrival risk
- No DisplayPort
- No G-Sync without DP
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW2725D 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 17.3" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 3 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | Adaptive-Sync |
| 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) | Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | — |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | 25W | 10W★ |
| Weight | 3.92 kg | 1.06 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
ASUS ROG Strix XG17AHP 17.3" Black / Silver 2021
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (78th percentile)
- Strong performance (67th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average display (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Alienware AW2725D 27" Interstellar Indigo offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
