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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Acer X27U offers exceptional contrast and is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, with a wider color gamut making it a solid choice for digital photo editing. However, its higher price reflects these premium features. On the other hand, the Dell AW2524H provides a higher refresh rate for competitive gaming with good color accuracy for digital photo editing, at a more affordable price, but it's not as well-suited for HDR content. If budget is a major consideration and your main activities include competitive gaming and general productivity, the Dell might be the better choice. If you prioritize image quality and work with HDR video and print photo editing, the Acer could be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 464 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
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