If you prioritize top-notch image quality and contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the AOC AG276QZD with its OLED panel is the superior option, despite its higher price. It's also better suited for digital photo editing due to its color accuracy. On the other hand, if you're focused on competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its extremely high refresh rate and faster response time offers an edge, and it comes at a lower price. The Dell, however, won't deliver as vivid colors or deep blacks for HDR content. Neither are ideal for productivity tasks due to their limited screen resolution and size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
Best in class refresh rate
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
6.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
5.7/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (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
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
9.5/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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