Monitors / Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A vs Dell Alienware AW2524HF

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

27″ · 2560×1440 · 210 Hz · Fast IPS
GEAR SCORE 82.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate79
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time98
VS
Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2524HF

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

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Dell Alienware AW2524HF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83.

  • Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 210 Hz).
  • Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).
Pick this

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2524HF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5ADell Alienware AW2524HF
82Gear score83
27″Screen size24.5″
2560×1440Resolution1920×1080
210 HzRefresh rate500 Hz
Fast IPSPanelIPS
0.3 msResponse time0.5 ms
—Estimated price≈ $500

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 TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A or Dell Alienware AW2524HF better?

ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A and Dell Alienware AW2524HF are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 82 and 83. Resolution: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 210 Hz). Response time: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ5A leads (0.3 ms vs 0.5 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2524HF leads (500 Hz vs 210 Hz).