If you're a competitive gamer looking for top performance, the Dell AW2524H, despite its higher cost, stands out with an exceptional refresh rate and response time, minimizing ghosting and enhancing fluidity in fast-paced games. However, for casual gaming, general productivity, and media consumption, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers solid performance at a more budget-friendly price. Note that neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or high-end HDR video editing. If color accuracy for digital photo editing is a priority, both monitors are suitable, but if your work involves print photo editing, you may want to consider other options. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class refresh rate
Good brightness
Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
5.8/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$140
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
5.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
4.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (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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