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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) offers exceptional color and performance for both gaming and media consumption, making it a top choice for a premium experience, but it comes at a higher cost. If competitive gaming is a priority, its high refresh rate and rapid response time are beneficial. In contrast, the Dell AW2524H (IPS) provides a high refresh rate and fast response for competitive gaming at a lower price but sacrifices some image quality and is less suited for high-end media consumption. Consider the AW2524H if budget-conscious, competitive gaming is the focus and the AW3225QF if willing to invest in a superior all-around visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- 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
9.7
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
500Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.5 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 500 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.0
4.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1031:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
464 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-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 Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the Dell AW2524H (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | Dell AW2524H (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-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 | 244 nits | 390 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 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 | 0.4 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 | 9.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 91 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 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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