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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming, the Dell monitor's higher refresh rate will be a significant benefit, providing smoother gameplay. However, the LG offers a larger, higher-resolution screen that enhances productivity and media consumption with more screen space and sharper images. The Dell's lower price makes it an appealing choice if budget is a concern and you prioritize gaming performance over screen size and resolution. Conversely, the LG is better for a more immersive experience in productivity tasks and media viewing, but it comes at a higher cost. Neither is well-suited for HDR gaming or professional-level photo or video editing, given their brightness and color gamut limitations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- The LG 34GP83A (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
6.1 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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