The Dell Alienware AW2524H is a 25-inch, 1080p gaming monitor that's one of the first to feature a 500Hz refresh rate. It's a newer model than the Dell Alienware AW2521H, and it sits alongside the Dell Alienware AW2524HF, but unlike its sibling, this monitor has native G-SYNC support. This lets you take full advantage of an NVIDIA graphics card, and it has features like NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer that measures the latency of your setup and NVIDIA ULMB to reduce screen tearing. It has a few extra perks, like a USB hub and RGB lighting on the back to complete your gaming setup.
Our Verdict
The Dell AW2524H is good for PC gaming. It's mainly designed for esports gaming as it has an incredibly high 500Hz refresh rate, and it has native G-SYNC support to reduce screen tearing. It has a few extra features like NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer and ULMB to reduce persistence blur, but the backlight strobing feature doesn't work at the same time as VRR. Luckily, it has low input lag and it has a fast response time, especially at high refresh rates. That said, it has limited picture quality as blacks look gray in dark rooms and highlights don't pop in HDR.
- Incredibly high 500Hz refresh rate.
- Low input lag.
- Sharp motion at high refresh rates.
- Native G-SYNC VRR support.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell AW2524H is disappointing for console gaming. It has limited compatibility with both the Xbox Series X|S and PS5, but it still supports 1080p signals up to 120Hz with VRR. It also has low input lag for a responsive feel, and motion looks sharp due to its fast response time, but there's more blur at low refresh rates. Unfortunately, images don't look realistic as it has a low resolution, and blacks look gray due to its low contrast. It also has a terrible edge-lit local dimming feature that fails to improve the picture quality in dark scenes.
- Low input lag.
- Limited 1080p resolution.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
- More blur at low refresh rates.
The Dell AW2524H is decent for office use. It gets bright enough to fight glare if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and it also has very good reflection handling. It even has excellent ergonomics that make it an ideal choice for sharing your screen with someone else. However, it has a small screen and a low 1080p resolution, so there isn't enough space to multitask, and text isn't the sharpest.
- Great peak brightness.
- Very good reflection handling.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- Limited 1080p resolution.
The Dell AW2524H is okay for media creation. It displays a wide range of colors, but you'll need to calibrate it for the most accurate image possible because it lacks a dedicated sRGB mode. It also has limited picture quality. Its low 1080p resolution means images aren't detailed, and blacks look gray due to its low contrast. On the plus side, it has wide viewing angles and excellent ergonomics, ideal if you need to share your screen with a coworker or client.
- Great peak brightness.
- Very good reflection handling.
- Excellent ergonomics.
- Limited 1080p resolution.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No dedicated sRGB mode; needs full calibration.
The Dell AW2524H has decent brightness. It's bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms, but it doesn't make highlights pop in HDR.
- Great peak brightness.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell AW2524H has a very good response time. It's best at high refresh rates as motion looks sharp, but there's more blur at low refresh rates.
- Sharp motion at high refresh rates.
- More blur at low refresh rates.
The Dell AW2524H has disappointing HDR picture quality. Although it has local dimming feature, it's edge-lit and performs terribly, so blacks look gray in dark scenes. It also fails to make colors look vivid.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Terrible local dimming feature.
The Dell AW2524H has okay SDR picture quality. Its main strength is that it displays a wide range of colors, but blacks look gray as it has a low contrast ratio.
- Displays wide range of colors in SDR.
- Low native contrast ratio.
The Dell AW2524H has great color accuracy, but without an sRGB mode, you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy.
- No dedicated sRGB mode; needs full calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
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Updated Dec 06, 2024:
Updated the Compared section to include a link to the 'Best High Refresh Rate Monitors' article.
- Updated Aug 14, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
- Updated Aug 13, 2024: Clarified that the Dell is advertised as having Variable Overdrive.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 25-inch Dell AW2524H, which is the only size available. It sits alongside the Dell Alienware AW2524HF, which is a different monitor, so the results are only valid for the AW2524H, and you can see the differences below.
| Model Code | Size | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate | Native VRR | Connectivity | Audio Ports |
| AW2524H | 25" | 1080p | 500Hz | G-SYNC | 2x HDMI 1x DisplayPort |
2 |
| AW2524HF | 25" | 1080p | 500Hz | FreeSync | 1x HDMI 2x DisplayPort |
0 |
Our unit was manufactured in December 2022; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell Alienware AW2524H is a good PC gaming monitor whose 500Hz refresh rate makes it ideal for competitive esports gaming. It has a fast response time for sharp motion, especially at its high refresh rates. Its native G-SYNC support is also useful as it can take full advantage of NVIDIA graphics cards, and it supports NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer to measure the latency of your entire setup. Compared to other esports gaming monitors, its IPS panel delivers better picture quality than models with TN panels. That said, if you don't need such a high refresh rate, there are other options you can get for less, like the Dell Alienware AW2523HF.
Check out our recommendations for the best 24-25-inch monitors, the best G-SYNC monitors, and the best high refresh rate monitors.
The Dell Alienware AW2521H and the Dell Alienware AW2524H are similar gaming monitors with native G-SYNC support. The main difference is that the AW2524H has a higher 500Hz refresh rate than the 360Hz on the AW2521H, and it's also compatible with FreeSync VRR, but their gaming performance is similar otherwise. Other than that, the AW2524H displays a wider range of colors in HDR and has a local dimming feature, which the AW2521H doesn't have, but it performs terribly.
The ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN and the Dell Alienware AW2524H are both high-end G-SYNC gaming monitors with a few differences. The Dell has a higher 500Hz refresh rate, while the ASUS delivers sharper details thanks to its 1440p resolution. The overall motion handling is better on the ASUS.
The Dell Alienware AW2524H and the Dell Alienware AW2523HF are impressive gaming monitors with many similarities, but they have a few differences in features. The AW2524H has a higher 500Hz max refresh rate than the AW2523HF, and it's better to use with NVIDIA graphics cards thanks to its native G-SYNC support. Other than that, they both offer impressive gaming performance, but the AW2523HF is more versatile with consoles as it can downscale a 4k image.
The Dell Alienware AW2524H and the ASUS ROG Swift Pro PG248QP are ultra-high refresh rate, 1080p esports gaming monitors. The Dell's refresh rate can be overclocked to 500Hz, while the ASUS is overclockable to 540Hz. When you turn backlight strobing on, the ASUS has less image duplication and a slightly faster response time, which gives it a slight edge in screen responsiveness for esports gaming. However, if you intend to share your screen with someone else, the Dell is a great choice, as it has wider viewing angles.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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