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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H will offer you an excellent experience due to its high refresh rate and low response time, enhancing fast-paced gameplay. However, its smaller screen and lower resolution might limit your field of view and detail in games. Conversely, the LG 34GN850B delivers a more immersive experience for productivity and media consumption with its larger, ultrawide screen and higher resolution, providing more workspace and crisper images. The tradeoff comes with a lower refresh rate and response time, which might not be as suitable for high-level competitive gaming. Both offer IPS panels for good color accuracy, but neither excels in HDR gaming and media consumption. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
4.5
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 108 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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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