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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a serious competitive gamer looking for ultra-smooth gameplay and are okay with a smaller screen, the Dell AW2524H, with its exceptional refresh rate, could be the better choice for you, despite its lower screen resolution. However, if you seek a larger screen, better resolution for productivity or digital photo editing, and a more versatile color range for tasks like print photo editing, then the Acer XB323U-GX would suit you better, provided you're willing to invest more. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.3
9.5
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 464 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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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