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Dell Alienware 500Hz (AW2524HF) vs Dell Alienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)

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DellAlienware 500Hz (AW2524HF)DellAlienware 32 240Hz (AW3226DM)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023July 2026
Display
Screen size24.5″31.5″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness90 pixels per inch93 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)VA
Refresh rate500 Hz240 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness–450 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 400
HDR formatsHDR10Dolby Vision
Contrast ratio1,000:13,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–95%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 1.5–
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (1500R)
Adaptive syncFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)
sRGB coverage99%–
Colour accuracyΔE2000 < 1.5 (average) in the sRGB preset mode–
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modes, sRGB–
HDR detailHDR10450 cd/m² (typical) with HDR; VESA DisplayHDR 400; Dolby Vision
Response time detail0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms most observed (Extreme); 2 ms (Super Fast); 3 ms (Fast)1 ms (Extreme), 2 ms (Super Fast), 4 ms (Fast) grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–480 Hz over DisplayPort (500 Hz overclocked); 48–255 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)48–240 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)0.2724 mm x 0.2724 mm (93 ppi)
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-freeHardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland hardware solution); flicker-free
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 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, FRL, HDR and VRR; eARC/ARC
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 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 240 Hz with DSC, HDR and VRR
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 USB-B upstream; front 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (data, charging up to 15 W)
Picture by picture–Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.01 kg9.63 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°–
Pivot-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)707.42 x 232 x 473.75–583.33 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand555.14 x 84 x 328.86 mm (W x D x H)707.42 x 121.65 x 418.67 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.65 kg6.72 kg
ColoursDark greyBlack
Power and support
Power use18.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 74 W maximum33 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 112.4 W maximum
Energy class–G
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.2 A100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)
CertificationsAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue lightAMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, VESA DisplayHDR 400, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Warranty3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (US)3 years limited with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (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), Alienware sticker

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