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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you want the highest refresh rates with the least ghosting, the Dell AW2524H offers an excellent experience. However, for a larger, higher-resolution display suitable for sharper text, better image clarity, and digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M27Q-X provides a better balance for productivity and casual gaming at a more affordable price. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness in HDR. Choose the Dell for fast-paced gaming performance, or the Gigabyte for a well-rounded monitor that excels in productivity and casual gaming at a better value. 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 M27Q-X (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
8.0
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good.
Productivity
4.9
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$365
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $365 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 508 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 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 | |
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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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