Alienware AW-Series AW2725D 27" Black
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Alienware AW-Series AW2725D 27" Black
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
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
The MSI MAG321CUP is a 32-inch curved 4K monitor that offers excellent value for gamers on a budget. Users praise its sharp display, high 160Hz refresh rate, and immersive curve, though many note that color accuracy out of the box is flat and requires manual adjustment via the OSD menu. The monitor is well-built and easy to set up, but the built-in speakers are weak and the HDR performance is only passable. Overall, it delivers strong performance for the price, especially for gaming, but may not suit those seeking perfect color accuracy or premium features.
Pros
- Sharp 4K display with high pixel density
- Immersive 1500R curved screen
- High 160Hz refresh rate with 1ms response
- Excellent value for the price
- Solid build quality with thin bezels
Cons
- Flat color accuracy out of the box
- Requires manual OSD adjustments for full features
- Weak built-in speakers
- Mediocre HDR performance
- Light bleed on VA panel
Scores
Specifications
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D 27" | MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 31.5" |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | QD-OLED★ | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz★ | 160 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | DCI-P3 99.3% | 90% Adobe RGB / 91% DCI-P3 / 114% sRGB |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit (8-bit + FRC)★ |
| HDR | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 1 | 1 |
| 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★ | 90W |
| Weight | 3.92 kg★ | 6.60 kg |
Pros & Cons
Alienware AW-Series AW2725D 27" Black
- 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
MSI MAG321CUP 31.5" Metallic Black 2024
- Strong color (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong display (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.
