We put the AW2725D through a series of benchmark tests using Calman monitor calibration software, a Murideo Six-G signal generator, and a Klein K-10A colorimeter. We also ran the monitor through a gauntlet of games to measure input lag and judge its real-world performance.
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In our first test, we benchmarked the brightness with the monitor’s default gaming profile over an SDR signal. Under these conditions, we saw an average brightness of 252 nits, right on target for the monitor’s rated 250 nits of brightness.
With the HDR setting on, the monitor generated 1,034 nits of brightness, which is in line with the promised 1,000 nits of brightness on the monitor’s product page. The AW2725D is also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certified.
Thanks to its OLED panel, the W2725D has a rated contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1. The contrast ratio indicates the difference in luminance between the brightest white and the darkest black that a monitor can produce. Contrast ratios this high are par for the course for OLED panels, but they’re not terribly meaningful as a comparison with IPS contrast ratios, which are typically 2,000:1 or lower. What’s important to note about sky-high contrast ratios like these is that they signify a display’s ability to produce perfectly deep blacks alongside bright whites, resulting in improved image quality in both light and dark scenes.
(Credit: Portrait Displays)
Moving on to the monitor’s color gamut, the AW2725D spanned 99% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 142.6% of the sRGB gamut (see the chart above), and 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut (see the chart below). These are excellent results, proving that the AW2725D has an impressive color range. However, note that while sRGB coverage above 100% does exhibit improved color grading and color vibrancy, it can potentially oversaturate the content you’re viewing.
(Credit: Portrait Displays)
