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Updated April 11, 2024·
If superior image quality for photo editing and enjoying HDR content is a priority, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel offers excellent contrast and color accuracy for these tasks. However, if gaming, particularly competitive gaming, is more important to you, and you're looking to save money, the Dell AW2524H with its high refresh rate and fast response lends itself to a better gaming experience but falls short on HDR performance. Neither monitor excels in productivity due to their respective size and resolution limitations, but the Asus offers a crisper image with its higher resolution which comes handy for detailed work. Choose based on what activities you prioritize most and your budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very 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
9.6
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
9.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
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 PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.4
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,999
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 200 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | 0.1 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 | 10/10 | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 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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