If your focus is competitive gaming and you're sensitive to price, the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is a sensible pick due to its high refresh rates and good performance in fast-paced games. However, for a premium experience, particularly in HDR gaming, media consumption, and tasks requiring high color accuracy like photo and video editing, the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) offers superior image quality with better contrast and color. It also has a higher resolution and larger screen size for a more immersive experience, but these enhancements come with a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2P (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 brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
6.8/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
10.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) costs $1,200.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2P (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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