Dell Alienware AW2521HF / AW2521HFL 25" Gaming Monitor
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Product Overview
Dell Alienware AW2521HF is a premium 25-inch FHD gaming monitor with 240Hz refresh rate supported by 1ms response time and G-SYNC as well as FreeSync support.
Like other premium devices launched in 2020 by Alienware, the AW2521HF shares the Legend design language debuted at CES 2019. This futuristic design complements the rich feature set and bleeding-edge technologies inside.
Designed to produce an immersive gaming experience, the AW2521HF prioritizes speed: It delivers industry-leading 240Hz refresh rate. G-SYNC and FreeSync supports combined with 1ms response time and 240Hz refresh rate eliminate visible artifacts, producing a smoothing gameplay experience.
Last but not least, the AW2521HF also works as a USB hub, thanks to its four USB 3.2 downstream ports and headphone connectivity.
The AW2521HFL is a light-colored version of the AW2521HF. Both share all features with the 320Hz AW2521H except for the refresh rate.
Other Alienware gaming monitors in the 2021 Model Year include the 144Hz 2300R-curved AW3821DW in 38-inch, the 240Hz AW2721D in 27-inch, and the 320Hz AW2521H in 25-inch.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 72% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
- Fast 1 ms response time
- High 1000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- High 90.11 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 41% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent response time and 240Hz refresh rate
- Great reflection handling
- Outstanding response tim
- Wide viewing angles
Cons
- Low contrast ratio
- No HDR support
- Sub-par black uniformity
Price Comparison
Specifications
| Lunar Light | Dark Side of the Moon | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Connectivity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ports | 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream), 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones), 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out (line-out), 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 3x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 2A) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment | Height | 130 mm / 5.1181 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment | Pivot | -90° ~ 90° | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment | Swivel | -20° ~ 20° | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustment | Tilt | -5° ~ 21° | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | No | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colors | Lunar Light | Dark Side of the Moon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bezels | 90.11% screen-to-body ratio | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 2.87 in / 72.95 mm w/o stand, 9.92 in / 251.92 mm w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 12.92 in / 328.24 mm w/o stand, 16.58 in / 421.21 mm w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 21.9 in / 556.29 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 3.55 kg / 8 lbs w/o stand , 7.17 kg / 16 lbs w/ stand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 400 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 (static) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Backlight | W-LED | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Color Depth | 8 bits, 16777216 colors | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 25" (24.5 in / 622.3 mm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gamut | 99% sRGB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Density | 89 ppi | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pixel Pitch | 0.283 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz ~ 360 Hz | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | FHD (1920x1080) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Response Time | 1 ms (min) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Viewing Angle | 178° H / 178° V | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Humidity | 10 % ~ 80 % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variable Framerate | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Video | Low Blue Light, Flicker-free technology | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Consumption | 24 W (average) / 72 W (max) / 12.8 W (eco) / 0.3 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accessory | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 Type-B to Type-A cable | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
rtings[1]
Reviewer score 41%The Alienware AW2521HF is a good monitor for most uses. The 1080p resolution is decent for its 25 inch screen, but the smaller screen size makes it less ideal for multitaskers. Response time and input lag are outstanding, and color accuracy is good, although its coverage of the Adobe RGB color space may not be wide enough for content creators.
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Pros
- Excellent response time and 240Hz refresh rate
- Wide viewing angles
- Great reflection handling
- Outstanding response tim
Cons
- Low contrast ratio
- Sub-par black uniformity
- No HDR support
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References
- ^ Dell Alienware AW2521HF Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2521hf. 2020-05-20. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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