If you prioritize competitive gaming and want a faster response for smoother gameplay, the Dell AW2524H with its higher refresh rate is a solid choice, but its smaller screen and lower resolution limit productivity and media enjoyment. On the other hand, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K’s larger screen, higher resolution, and better contrast are excellent for an immersive experience in media consumption and multitasking, but it's more expensive and less suited for fast-paced competitive gaming. Its superior color accuracy and contrast also make it ideal for digital photo editing, especially for print, which is not a strength of the Dell monitor. 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Excellent for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
9.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5/10
5.4/10
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
4.9/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) 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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