If you're into competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H excels with its high refresh rate leading to smoother gaming experiences. It's a smaller 25-inch screen which may be a downside if you're looking for a larger display. On the other hand, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X offers a larger 32-inch screen with a higher resolution, which is better for an immersive gaming experience and improved productivity due to more screen real estate. However, it has a slightly slower response time which might not be ideal for fast-paced games. Neither are the best for HDR gaming and media consumption, but for general use and casual gaming, both would be sufficient depending on your preference for screen size and sharpness. 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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
5.3/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 270 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
270Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
91 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Cost
$500
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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