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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate and excellent motion clarity, the Dell AW2524H would be a strong choice, especially as it's less expensive. However, if a larger screen, higher resolution, and better suitability for tasks like digital photo editing are more important to you, the Dell Alienware AW2721D will be worth the extra investment. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, so if that's a critical feature for you, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good 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
8.0
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.5
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$902
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) has a price of $902 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
474 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
788 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
71.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$902 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1088:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 474 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 788 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 | 136.9 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 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 | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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
Dell Alienware AW2721D (IPS)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | July 2021
"If cost isn't an issue and you want a gaming monitor that will give your content all-new life for years to come, the Alienware 27 Gaming Monitor defines the upper echelon of what gaming monitors do best today. This display does everything the HP Omen X 27 tried to do, but does it a whole lot better for just a slight bump in price. If you're choosing between the two, the Alienware is the clear winner, and that story repeats itself again and again no matter which 1440p contender we put the Alienware 27 up against."
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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