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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for smooth gameplay, the Dell monitor is a strong choice with its fast refresh rates, catering to fast-paced games. If you're more into productivity or a high-quality viewing experience for HDR gaming and media consumption, the LG monitor, with its higher resolution and superior color performance, is better suited despite its higher price. However, the LG's refresh rate is not ideal for competitive gaming. Deciding between the two largely depends on whether you prioritize gaming performance or visual quality and resolution for work and entertainment. Keep in mind that for competitive games, the faster response time of the Dell might be more appealing, while the LG's color accuracy and resolution would benefit tasks like photo editing and enjoying high-resolution content. 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 LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.4
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
6.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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 | |
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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."
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