If you're an avid competitive gamer looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate and low response time, the Dell AW2524H is a strong choice, providing a smooth and responsive gaming experience. However, its smaller screen and lower resolution might not be ideal for productivity tasks or high-definition media consumption. Conversely, the LG DualUp has a unique, tall aspect ratio and higher resolution, making it better suited for productivity, especially if managing multiple windows is a priority, but it's not designed for competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. The Dell will save you money and excel in fast-paced gaming, whereas the LG is pricier but more optimized for work and casual use. 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
Good for productivity
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
4.9/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
6.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $700.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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