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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're primarily interested in competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H, with its best-in-class refresh rate and response time for minimal ghosting, is well-suited for fast-paced games. However, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF offers a higher screen resolution, which can be better for productivity tasks and media consumption, providing sharper image clarity. Its larger screen size might also enhance your gaming and viewing experiences, but it has a lower refresh rate, which could be less optimal for highly competitive gaming scenarios. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing, so if you prioritize visual quality in high dynamic range content, you might want to consider models specialized in HDR performance. Choose the AW2524H for a competitive edge in gaming or the AW2723DF for an all-around larger and sharper display for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- 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
8.6
9.5
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
7.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 280 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
6.4
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 AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$429
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) has a price of $429 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
280Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
1020:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
384 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
672 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$429 | $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 | 16 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1020:1 | 1031:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 384 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 672 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 | 103.1 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.6 ms | 5.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 280 Hz | 20 - 500 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 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 AW2723DF (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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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