Monitors / Comparison

Dell Alienware AW2521HF vs Dell Alienware AW2724DM

Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2521HF

24.5″ · 1920×1080 · 240 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate86
Resolution55
Panel80
Response time90
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Monitor · Dell

Dell Alienware AW2724DM

27″ · 2560×1440 · 165 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 76.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate68
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time90
Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2521HF and Dell Alienware AW2724DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76.

  • Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2724DM leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080).
  • Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2521HF leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).
Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2521HF

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Dell Alienware AW2724DM

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell Alienware AW2521HFDell Alienware AW2724DM
76Gear score76
24.5″Screen size27″
1920×1080Resolution2560×1440
240 HzRefresh rate165 Hz
IPSPanelIPS
1 msResponse time1 ms
≈ $600Estimated price≈ $232

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 Dell Alienware AW2521HF or Dell Alienware AW2724DM better?

Dell Alienware AW2521HF and Dell Alienware AW2724DM are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 76 and 76. Resolution: Dell Alienware AW2724DM leads (2560×1440 vs 1920×1080). Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2521HF leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: Dell Alienware AW2521HF leads (240 Hz vs 165 Hz).

How much do they cost?

Estimated prices: Dell Alienware AW2521HF ≈ $600, Dell Alienware AW2724DM ≈ $232. Current prices vary by store.