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Updated April 22, 2024·

If you prioritize competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its very high refresh rate and rapid response time offers a smooth experience and reduces ghosting, but its smaller screen and lower resolution might not be as satisfying for productivity or immersive media consumption. Conversely, the Samsung S43CG70 has a larger, higher resolution display that's better for productivity and watching content, providing more screen real estate and clarity, with the added benefit of strong colors for print photo editing. However, its lower refresh rate and higher price make it less ideal for fast-paced gaming. Both have good color accuracy for digital photo editing, but if HDR quality and higher brightness are important, the Dell falls short as it is not suitable for 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
  • Good for casual gaming
  • Good contrast
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.1
AW2524H
S43CG70
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

9.5
AW2524H
S43CG70
4.9
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.

Productivity

4.9
AW2524H
S43CG70
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.

Media Consumption

5.4
AW2524H
S43CG70
6.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.

Cost

$500
AW2524H
S43CG70
$999
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The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
AW2524H
S43CG70
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

No
AW2524H
S43CG70
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
AW2524H
S43CG70
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
AW2524H
S43CG70
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Dell AW2524H (IPS)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
Dell AW2524H (IPS)Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)

GENERAL

Price
$500
$999
Screen Size
25"43"
Resolution
1920 x 10803840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDMini LED
Screen Sub-type
IPSVA
Local Dimming Zones
32512

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1031:13000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
390 nits400 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
464 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99.9 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
5.5 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 500 Hz60,144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
YesNo
Persistence Blur Score
10/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
8.1/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
91 PPI103 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.1/106.8/10
Image Clarity Score
6.1/106.8/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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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