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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary focus is competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its high refresh rate and quick response time would be excellent for fast-paced games. However, if productivity and a more immersive media consumption experience are important to you, the Gigabyte M32U offers a larger screen with higher resolution, which is better for detail-oriented tasks and enjoying high-definition content. Both monitors have IPS panels, which means they have good color accuracy, but the Gigabyte's larger screen and higher resolution make it more suitable for activities like digital photo editing. Keep in mind that the Dell excels in fast gaming performance but falls short for productivity and media experiences compared to the Gigabyte, which strikes a better balance for varied use, despite being more expensive. 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 M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 456 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 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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 M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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