Alienware AW2524H 24.5"

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Hard-core esports gamers with cutting-edge PCs might find the astoundingly fast Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor (AW2524H) an intriguing battle tool, but it's too expensive and niche for nearly everyone else.

-- As reviewed by PCMag

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Last revision on March 13, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Silky smooth performance
The best motion clarity available today
Nvidia Reflex analyzer built into the display
Class leading color saturation and contrast
HDR is a welcome addition
Comes with headset storage

Reviewers Didn't Like

Requires premium hardware to maximize its potential
Performance boost over other high refresh rates is subtle
Only FHD resolution
Lacking image quality
High pricing for a 24-inch monitor
USB hub only good for charging
Surprising input lag

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Expert reviews and ratings

Unlike Alienware’s original 500Hz display, the Alienware AW2524HF takes things closer to the ground, making that novelty of a refresh rate more accessible to early adopters. While it certainly isn’t perfect and not something you’d purchase out of necessity right now, it’s still a great piece of kit to get if you want to jump on that bandwagon.

By TechRadar on September 12, 2023

Alienware’s AW2524HF ditches Nvidia G-Sync for AMD FreeSync, but it retains 500Hz in all its high-refresh glory. If you’re someone who wants a competitive edge and will settle for nothing short of the best then this display is the one to get.

By PCWorld on September 12, 2023

The Dell Alienware AW2524H is one of the first gaming monitors to feature a 500Hz refresh rate. It has a 25-inch screen and 1080p resolution, which may not seem like much, but the low resolution also makes it easier for your graphics card to keep up...

By rtings.com on April 18, 2023

The Alienware 500Hz gaming monitor is the fastest gaming monitor out there. If you need the highest possible refresh rate and a super-low response time, the AW2524H delivers the goods. To that end, it’s deserving of our Editor’s Choice badge.But despite...

By Tom's Guide on April 04, 2023

In the market for a new gaming monitor? You first need to get your priorities straight. Do you value visual fidelity and high resolutions, or do you want to strike more of a balance between performance and resolution? Or perhaps you just want your new...

By PC Mag on March 21, 2023

I've been reviewing monitors long enough that occasionally, I have a “remember when” moment. Remember when all monitors refreshed at a fixed 60 Hz? Remember when the 144 Hz Asus VG248QE was the bleeding edge with its TN panel and fixed refresh rate? You...

By Tom's Hardware on March 21, 2023

it is an excellent choice if you want the benefits of IPS and the fastest gaming performance...

By monitornerds.com on December 15, 2023

The expensive Alienware AW2524H delivers a 500Hz refresh rate that lives up to its promise of nearly perfect motion clarity.

By PCWorld on March 21, 2023

The new Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor AW2524H wants to be the ultimate esports gaming monitor. According to Dell, this display delivers “the world’s fastest refresh rate.” That claim may not be entirely accurate given the existence of the Asus ROG...

By Tom's Guide on January 03, 2023

Alienware AW2524H 24.5"

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