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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your priority and you prefer a smoother, high-refresh-rate experience, the Dell AW2524H would be a solid choice. However, if your focus is on tasks that demand high-resolution detail, like digital photo editing, and you value superior image clarity and text quality, the LG UltraFine 5K would serve your needs better, albeit at a premium price. On the other hand, if you're into casual gaming or general media consumption, you might not fully benefit from the high-end features offered by LG's monitor, in which case the Dell could offer a more cost-effective solution. Keep in mind that HDR gaming and media consumption might not be ideal on either monitor, and the LG does not support variable refresh rates, which could affect gaming smoothness. 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 LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.0
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
8.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
7.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2880 | |
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 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 500 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 14 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 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 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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