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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a professional needing a monitor for tasks like digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CV is a more suitable choice with its high-resolution screen and excellent color accuracy for print work. Despite being cheaper, it also has a larger screen which aids productivity. On the other hand, if you're a competitive gamer seeking the best performance, consider the Dell AW2524H. It offers exceptional refresh rates, significantly reducing ghosting and providing smoother images, which is crucial for fast-paced gaming. However, it has a lower resolution which is less ideal for detailed work but generally sufficient for gaming. Both monitors may fall short for HDR gaming and media consumption, with moderate brightness and contrast capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
4.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
80.6 %
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 Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 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 | 99.3 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 163 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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
Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
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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