Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM vs Dell Alienware AW2524H

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2524H

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 500 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 83.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate100
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time97
Verdict

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and Dell Alienware AW2524H are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83.

  • Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524H leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell Alienware AW2524H leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM

If you care most about resolution.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2524H

If you care most about refresh rate, response time.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QMDell Alienware AW2524H
83Gear score83
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
240 HzRefresh rate500 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time0.5 ms
≈ $540Estimated price—

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM or Dell Alienware AW2524H better?

ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM and Dell Alienware AW2524H are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 83 and 83. Resolution: ASUS ROG Swift PG279QM leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524H leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz). Response time: Dell Alienware AW2524H leads (0.5 ms vs 1 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524H leads (500 Hz vs 240 Hz).