Alienware AW2523HF

Written analysis

Alienware AW2523HF at a glance

The Alienware AW2523HF is a 24.5" IPS monitor at 1920×1080 and 360 Hz. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 62.5, with 58.3 work and 82.5 play. Pixel density is listed at 89 PPI. Typical brightness is 400 nits with a peak of 450 nits. Contrast is listed as 1000:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a 1080p-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 99% sRGB. Color depth is listed as 8-bit. HDR is listed as HDR10.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 360 Hz. Response time is listed as 1.00 ms. Input lag is listed as 1.80 ms. The play score covers mainstream gaming and media; competitive high-refresh use still depends on the GPU keeping up. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-B; Gen 1; upstream), 1 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; charging), 3 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream), 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (speakers), 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out (headphones).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 62.5, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 35.8. The nearby comparison below may reveal a better-equipped option at a similar price.

Work / price is 33.4 and play / price is 33.1.