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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're heavily into competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its high refresh rate and lower response time will give you a smoother experience, but it has a lower screen resolution which isn't as sharp for detailed work or media viewing. On the other hand, the Dell U3223QE has a higher resolution which is great for productivity and media consumption, with better image clarity and color accuracy that benefits photo editing, but its lower refresh rate and slower response time may not suit fast-paced gaming. If budget is a concern and gaming is your priority, the AW2524H is more cost-effective, while the U3223QE is pricier but better suited for mixed use including detailed creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
3.8
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$710
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $710.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $710 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 438 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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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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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