ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV vs Dell Alienware AW2524H: Which Monitor Is Better? - RTINGS.com

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Main Differences

Accelerated Longevity Test

Picture Quality

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

VRR Motion Performance

Refresh Rate Compliance

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

Response Time @ 120Hz

Response Time @ 60Hz

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

PS5 Compatibility

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

macOS Compatibility

Additional Features

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Products

Dell Alienware AW2524H

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

early access

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Feb 19, 2025 04:48 PM

Tested using Methodology v2.1.2

Updated Mar 23, 2026 07:30 PM

This review is in Early access

Dell Alienware AW2524H Picture

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Picture

Size 25"

Panel Type IPS

Native Resolution 1920 x 1080

Max Refresh Rate 500 Hz

Size 27"

Panel Type LCD

Native Resolution 2560 x 1440

Max Refresh Rate 360 Hz

Sub-Type IPS

Our Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2524H

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

AW2524H (25")

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV (27")

Review

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25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

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PC Gaming

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Console Gaming

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Office

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Editing

0.0

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Brightness

0.0

0.0

Response Time

0.0

0.0

HDR Picture

0.0

0.0

SDR Picture

0.0

0.0

Color Accuracy

0.0

0.0

Design

Style

Design Picture

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Curved

Locked

Locked

Curve Radius

Locked

Locked

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Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

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Longevity Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Longevity Graph Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Longevity Graph Sample

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Build Quality

N/A

N/A

Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics

N/A

N/A

Ergonomics Picture

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Ergonomics Picture Sample

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Back Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Back Picture Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Back Picture Sample

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Height Adjustment

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Tilt Range

Locked

Locked

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Locked

Locked

Swivel Range

Locked

Locked

Wall Mount

Locked

Locked

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Stand

Stand Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Stand Picture Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Stand Picture Sample

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Thickness Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Thickness Picture Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Thickness Picture Sample

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Base Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Base Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (With Display)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (With Display)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Display

Display Picture

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Display Picture Sample

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Size

Lock"

Lock"

Housing Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Housing Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Controls

Controls Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Controls Picture Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Controls Picture Sample

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H In The Box Picture Sample

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV In The Box Picture Sample

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Power Supply

Locked

Locked

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Picture Quality

Contrast

N/A

N/A

Checkerboard Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Lock : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

Lock : 1

N/A

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Local Dimming

N/A

N/A

Local Dimming Video

Dell Alienware AW2524H Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Local Dimming

Locked

Locked

Backlight

Locked

Locked

Show Text

SDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

Real Scene

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Minimum Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Show Text

HDR Brightness

N/A

N/A

EOTF

Dell Alienware AW2524H EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

Locked

Locked

Real Scene

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Gray Uniformity

N/A

N/A

50% Uniformity Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

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50% Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

50% DSE

Lock%

Lock%

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Black Uniformity

N/A

N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Native Std. Dev.

Lock%

Lock%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Dell Alienware AW2524H Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

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Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

Lock%

N/A

Show Text

Vertical Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Dell Alienware AW2524H Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Vertical Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Vertical Chroma Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Vertical Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Below

Lock°

Color Washout From Above

Lock°

Vertical Hue Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Vertical Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Below

Lock°

Color Shift From Above

Lock°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Vertical Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss From Below

Lock°

Brightness Loss From Above

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Below

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Above

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Below

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Above

Lock°

Show Text

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Pre Calibration Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pre Calibration Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pre Color Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.)

Lock K

Lock K

Gamma (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Contrast Setting

Lock

Lock

RGB Settings

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Brightness Setting

Lock

N/A

Measured Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

Brightness Locked

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

N/A

N/A

Post Calibration Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Post Calibration Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Post Color Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy

Lock%

Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.)

Lock K

Lock K

Gamma (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Color dE (Avg.)

Lock

Lock

Contrast Setting

Lock

Lock

RGB Settings

Locked

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Locked

Brightness Setting

Lock

Lock

Measured Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Lock cd/m²

ICC Profile

Download

Download

Show Text

SDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

sRGB Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Color Gamut

N/A

N/A

Wide Color Gamut

Locked

Locked

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

Lock%

Lock%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

HDR Color Volume

N/A

N/A

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

Lock%

Lock%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Locked

N/A

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

Lock%

Lock%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Viewing Angle

N/A

N/A

Viewing Angle Video

Dell Alienware AW2524H Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

for videos & test results

Chroma Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Washout From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Washout From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Hue Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Shift From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Color Shift From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Lightness Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Brightness Loss From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Brightness Loss From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Black Level Raise From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Left

Lock°

Lock°

Gamma Shift From Right

Lock°

Lock°

Show Text

Text Clarity

N/A

N/A

ClearType On

Dell Alienware AW2524H ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

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ClearType Off

Dell Alienware AW2524H ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Pixel Type

Locked

Locked

Pixels

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Show Text

Panel Technology

Spectral Power Distribution

Dell Alienware AW2524H Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Spectral Power Distribution Sample

SAMPLE

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Pixels

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Panel Type

Locked

Locked

Sub-Type

Locked

Subpixel Layout

Locked

Locked

Reflections

N/A

N/A

Average Room

Dell Alienware AW2524H Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Average Room Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Average Room Off Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Average Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Bright Room Off Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Total Reflections

Lock%

Indirect Reflections

Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections

Lock%

Show Text

Direct Reflections

N/A

N/A

Ring Light Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Direct Reflections Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity

Lock%

Screen Finish

Locked

Locked

Ambient Black Level Raise

N/A

N/A

Black Level Raise Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

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Ambient Black Level Raise Graph

Dell Alienware AW2524H Ambient Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Ambient Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Black Luminance @ 0 lx

Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx

Lock cd/m²

Total Reflected Light

N/A

N/A

Bright Room Off Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Reflection Ring Light Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Total Reflection Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Total Reflection Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Total Reflected Light Intensity

Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts

Locked

Gradient

N/A

N/A

Gradient Picture

Dell Alienware AW2524H Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Color Depth

Lock Bit

Lock Bit

Show Text

Motion

Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Dual Mode Setting

Locked

Native Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

DSC Toggle

Locked

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP

N/A

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

N/A

Show Text

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

Variable Refresh Rate

Locked

Locked

FreeSync

Locked

Locked

G-SYNC

Locked

Locked

VRR Maximum

Lock Hz

Lock Hz

VRR Minimum

Locked

Locked

VRR Supported Connectors

Locked

Locked

Show Text

VRR Motion Performance

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo VRR

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

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OD Mode CAD Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2524H OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Recommended VRR OD Setting

Locked

Locked

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Refresh Rate Compliance

N/A

N/A

Fast GTG Sequence

Dell Alienware AW2524H Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

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VRR Compliance

Dell Alienware AW2524H VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

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Compliance @ Max Hz

Lock%

Lock%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

Lock%

Lock%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

Lock%

Lock%

Show Text

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

Dell Alienware AW2524H CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

Lock

Best 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Worst 10% CAD

Lock

Lock

Show Text

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

Lock RGB

Lock RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

Lock ms

Lock ms

Heatmap First Response

Dell Alienware AW2524H Heatmap First Response Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Heatmap First Response Sample

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Heatmap Total Response

Dell Alienware AW2524H Heatmap Total Response Sample

SAMPLE

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Heatmap Total Response Sample

SAMPLE

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Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Dell Alienware AW2524H Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

Show Text

CAD @ 120Hz

N/A

N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

Dell Alienware AW2524H Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

Dell Alienware AW2524H CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

for pictures & test results

OD Transition 120Hz

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Join nowfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Avg. CAD

Lock

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Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

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RGB Overshoot

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Total Response Time

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First Response Time

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Recommended Overdrive Setting

Locked

Locked

Worst 10% Total Response Time

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Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

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CAD @ 60Hz

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Pursuit Photo 60Hz

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz

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OD Transition 60Hz

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Response Time @ 60Hz

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First Response Time

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RGB Overshoot

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Worst 10% Total Response Time

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Worst 10% First Response Time

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Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

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60Hz First Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2524H 60Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

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60Hz Total Response Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2524H 60Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

Dell Alienware AW2524H 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap Sample

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

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Maximum Frequency

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Minimum Frequency

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Longest Pulse Width Brightness

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Pulse Width Control

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Pulse Phase Control

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Pulse Amplitude Control

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Locked

VRR At The Same Time

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VRR Flicker

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N/A

VRR Flicker Video

Dell Alienware AW2524H VRR Flicker Video Sample

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VRR Flicker Graph

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Dark Gray Flicker

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Middle Gray Flicker

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Lock RGB

Light Gray Flicker

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Lock RGB

VRR Flicker Control Setting

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Image Flicker

N/A

N/A

Backlight Picture

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Flicker-Free

Locked

Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency

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Inputs

Input Lag

N/A

N/A

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

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Native Resolution @ 120Hz

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

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Resolution

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Native Resolution

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Aspect Ratio

Locked

Locked

Megapixels

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Pixel Density

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PS5 Compatibility

N/A

N/A

PS5 Compatibility Photo

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PS5 Compatibility Table

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4k @ 120Hz

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Locked

4k @ 60Hz

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Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

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1440p @ 60Hz

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Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

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Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

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Locked

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

N/A

N/A

XSX Compatibility Photo

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XSX Compatibility Table

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4k @ 120Hz

Locked

Locked

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

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Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

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Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

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Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

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Locked

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Inputs Photos

Inputs 1

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Inputs

Inputs 1

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Inputs 2

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DisplayPort

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Locked

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

Mini DisplayPort

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Locked

DVI

Locked

HDMI

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Locked

VGA

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

Locked

Locked

Daisy Chaining

Locked

Locked

3.5mm Audio Out

Locked

Locked

3.5mm Audio In

Locked

3.5mm Microphone In

Locked

Ethernet

Locked

HDR10

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Locked

Dolby Vision

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USB

USB-A Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-A Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB-B Upstream Port

Locked

Locked

USB-C Ports

Locked

Locked

USB-C Upstream

Locked

Locked

USB-C Rated Speed

Locked

Locked

USB-C Power Delivery

Locked

Locked

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

Locked

Locked

Thunderbolt

Locked

Locked

macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features

Speakers

Locked

Locked

HDR10

Locked

Locked

RGB Illumination

Locked

Locked

Multiple Input Display

Locked

Locked

KVM Switch

Locked

Locked

Smart OS

Locked

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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ASUS ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV OSD Picture Sample

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25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

25"

AW2524H

27"

ROG Strix Pulsar XG27AQNGV

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