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Updated April 12, 2024·
The Dell AW2524H is an excellent choice if you're into competitive gaming due to its top-tier refresh rate and response time, which leads to smoother gameplay; however, it's not as well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG2431, while less pricey and also good for competitive gaming, doesn't reach the same heights in terms of refresh rate or response time. If you focus on productivity or casual gaming and want to save money, the ViewSonic could serve you well, but for cutting-edge competitive gaming performance, the Dell could be worth the higher price despite its lower suitability for high-quality media experiences. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell AW2524H (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.9
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$500
$245
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell AW2524H (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.9
5.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) and Dell AW2524H (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 507 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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