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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and need the highest refresh rates, the Dell AW2524H with its strong performance in minimizing ghosting would be a solid choice, although its smaller screen and lower resolution might not be ideal for productivity or immersive media consumption. On the other hand, if you prefer a larger screen with higher resolution for multitasking, productivity, and a better media viewing experience, the Gigabyte M32UC would be a better fit, also offering good casual gaming experiences. However, the higher price and slightly slower response times may not suit the needs of competitive gamers looking for the quickest possible screen actions. Both monitors offer variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing, but the Dell excels with a wider VRR range, while the Gigabyte, with its higher resolution and color fidelity, could be more appealing for those interested in photo and video work, despite not being optimal for professional color grading tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.7
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
9.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$550
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $550 | ||
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 | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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