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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority, the Dell AW2524H with its exceptional refresh rate will provide a smooth experience, which is crucial for fast-paced games. However, if you do more than gaming and value screen real estate and clarity for productivity or media consumption, the larger Gigabyte M32Q with its higher resolution might be a better fit, even though its refresh rate isn't as high as the Dell’s. Keep in mind that both are upper midrange in price; choosing the Dell means spending a bit more, mostly for the benefit of competitive gaming performance. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, but for casual gaming and productivity, the Gigabyte offers more versatility due to its larger, crisper display. 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
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$455
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
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 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 460 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 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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