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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and are on a tighter budget, the Dell AW2524H with its high refresh rate and low response time is a great fit, but it offers lower resolution and smaller screen size which might not be as immersive for media consumption. Conversely, if you value stunning visuals and have a higher budget, the MSI 45GS96QB's larger, higher resolution screen and superior contrast will excel in HDR gaming and media, but it's not as well-suited for fast-paced competitive gaming due to its response performance. Both monitors offer good color accuracy for digital photo editing, with the MSI potentially better for print photo editing thanks to its color depth. 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 MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.9
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
2.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$500
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.4
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 275 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 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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