Dell Alienware 500Hz (AW2524HF) vs Dell Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)

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Alienware 500Hz (AW2524HF) compared with Alienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)
DellAlienware 500Hz (AW2524HF)DellAlienware 27 280Hz QD-OLED (AW2725D)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023July 2025
Display
Screen size24.5″26.7″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)2560 × 1440 (QHD) (better)
Sharpness90 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)QD-OLED
Refresh rate500 Hz (better)280 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms0.03 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)400 nits (better)250 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 400
HDR formatsHDR10–
Contrast ratio1,000:11,500,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB99.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–99.3%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1.5Below 1 (better)
Screen finishMatteGlossy
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (10-bit over HDMI)
sRGB coverage99%–
Colour accuracyΔE2000 < 1.5 (average) in the sRGB preset modeDelta E < 1 (average) (sRGB); Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3)
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes, sRGBStandard, Creator, FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes
HDR detailHDR101000 cd/m² HDR peak at 3% APL
Response time detail0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms most observed (Extreme); 2 ms (Super Fast); 3 ms (Fast)–
Variable refresh range48–480 Hz over DisplayPort (500 Hz overclocked); 48–255 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)48–280 Hz (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2832 mm x 0.2802 mm (90 ppi)0.2292 mm x 0.2292 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-free
Burn-in protection–Pixel refresh and panel health indicator
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1, 2 × DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports4 × USB-AUSB-C, USB-A
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 255 Hz (TMDS) with HDR and VRR2 x HDMI 2.1 FRL (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz, 10-bit, with HDR and VRR; up to 2160p input for consoles
DisplayPort detail2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 500 Hz with HDR and VRR1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 280 Hz with HDR, DSC and VRR
USB-C detail–1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream port with 15 W charging (data only, no video)
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A rear; 2 x USB-A bottom (one with BC1.2 charging)USB 5Gbps; 1 x Type-B upstream; 1 x Type-A downstream; 1 x USB-C downstream (15 W)
Picture by picture–Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.01 kg6.35 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand555.14 x 243.71 x 390.51–500.51 mm (W x D x H)609.51 x 206.00 x 406.41–516.41 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand555.14 x 84 x 328.86 mm (W x D x H)609.51 x 69.48 x 355.58 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.65 kg3.92 kg
ColoursDark greyDark Blue
Power and support
Power use18.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 74 W maximum25.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 120 W maximum
Energy class–F
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
Software–Alienware Command Center
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light–
Warranty3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (US)3 years Basic Support with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-C to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware stickerStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 FRL cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), microfibre cloth

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