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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer valuing refresh rate and minimal ghosting, the Dell AW2524H with its high performance in these areas is an exceptional choice, though it's not as well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Conversely, for vibrant colors and contrast suitable for HDR content, the Asus PG27AQDM excels, but its higher cost reflects this, and it's less ideal for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Both have good productivity capabilities, but the Asus, with its higher resolution, may provide a sharper image for daily tasks. Consider the Dell if budget and gaming are priorities, or the Asus if you prefer high-quality visuals and can invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent 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
9.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good.
Productivity
5.8
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$899
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (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
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 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 | 162 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 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 | 1.8 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | |
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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
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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