Dell Alienware AW2523HF 360Hz Full HD IPS
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A 24.5″ 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) IPS-type panel is used, assumed to be an AUO AHVA (Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle) panel. This includes a medium matte anti-glare screen surface with 1000:1 static contrast ratio, 178°/178° viewing angles and true 8-bit colour support included. A 360Hz refresh rate is offered alongside Adaptive-Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium with 48 – 360Hz VRR range plus LFC. The monitor is also AdaptiveSync Display 360 certified. A flicker-free WLED backlight provides a 400 cd/m² typical maximum luminance and 99% sRGB colour gamut. Basic HDR10 support is included, allowing the monitor to respond to HDR10 content with 10-bit colour processing used. The brightness level, colour gamut and lack of specified local dimming all limit its HDR output, however.
A 1ms or ‘0.5ms min’ grey to grey response time is specified, but as usual pay little attention to these figures. ‘ComfortView’ Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included to promote a more relaxing viewing experience. The rear of the monitor combines dark grey matte plastic and some black plastic elements. Notably absent are any ‘AlienFX’ RGB LED elements. A retractable headphone hook is included at the left side, as viewed from the front. The stand offers full adjustability, including 110mm (~4.3 inches) height adjustment and pivot into portrait. The stand is easily detached via a quick-release mechanism, revealing provision for 100 x 100mm VESA mounting as an alternative. The ports face downwards and include; AC power input (internal power converter), 2 USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (plus Type-B upstream), 2 HDMI 2.0 ports, DP 1.4 and 3.5mm audio line-out. Beneath the main port area, facing downwards on the bottom bezel for easy access, there are 2 further USB 3.2 Gen1 ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Further details can be found on the manufacturer’s website. The monitor is listed for ~$450 USD.
