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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution, exceptional text clarity, and image clarity for productivity and digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display is an excellent option, though it comes at a premium price. However, it is not the best for gaming due to a lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate (VRR). The Dell monitor offers an exceptional refresh rate and VRR for competitive gaming, with features like strobing to reduce motion blur. Its lower resolution and smaller screen size might be less ideal for productivity and high-end photo editing, but it comes at a significantly lower cost than the Apple monitor. If competitive gaming is your focus and you're looking to save money, the Dell would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
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
5.0
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
4.9
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.4
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,599
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 464 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 6.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
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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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