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  • 28 the same
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Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 35WB: 14.76WDell is 20.24 W lower.
  2. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.5msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
  3. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 400nitsDell is 100 nits higher.
  4. Refresh rateA: 260HzB: 320HzDell is 60 Hz higher.
  5. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 89.9ppiAOC is 18.9 ppi higher.
  6. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 56WB: 65WAOC is 9 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

2560 × 1440Native for A
A260Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B320Hz

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A3.84kg
B6.07kg
Weight without stand
A3.45kg
B3.69kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AAOC Q27G41ZE
BDell Alienware AW2525HM

General

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Series
G412Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Design family G41, Product line AOC Gaming.
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Model numbers
Q27G41ZE2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Model Name Q27G41ZE. AOC sells related 27 inch QHD 260Hz models under other names (Q27G40ZE, Q27G42ZE). They are separate models and are not mixed in.
AW2525HM, AW2525HMt, 9WDY71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US manufacturer part 9WDY7. Regulatory model AW2525HMt verified on exact manual title.
GTIN / EAN
6854177427835Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FF5HXGJKRead 15 October 2026Amazon US page, ASIN B0FF5HXGJK, sold by the AOC Store: Model Number Q27G41ZE, UPC 685417742783, manufacturer TPV-USA. BuildCores lists the same UPC.
Not available
Announced
Not available
4 March 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/monitor-madness-alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitorsRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725D and AW2525HM included in March 4 launch announcement. Approximate target prices are not stored as confirmed launch MSRP.
Status
Available1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026The page lists the monitor from 159.99 USD, In stock with a Buy now button, and one retail store. A search snippet of the same page earlier showed Currently not available, so availability changes.
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, CN6Press articlerutab.net/b/hardware/2025/06/29/aoc-predstavila-novyy-igrovoy-monitor-2k-s-chastotoy-260-gc-vsego-za-150-dollarov.htmlRead 15 October 2026China (JD.com) from the launch articles. US from the AOC US page and Amazon US.
US7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM US maker store offers this model for sale. US reference part 9WDY7 is retained. Other regional package SKUs are not imported.
Colours
Black1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Bezel Colour (front) Black. Cabinet colour (backside) Black, Red. Amazon lists the colour as Black.
Dark Blue1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Product Color: Dark Blue. Interstellar Indigo is the finish name in feature copy, not a second sold colour.
Segment
Gaming2Maker spec sheet (PDF)aocdlw-prd-printservice-web.azurewebsites.net/api/print/monitor/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Channel: Gaming.
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Screen size (inch) 27.0.
24.5in(62.2 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker advertised diagonal 24.5 inches, distinct from its rounded class size.
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
24.5in(62.2 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel resolution 2560x1440.
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Aspect ratio 16:9.
16:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Pixel pitch 0.2331mm(H) x 0.2331mm(V).
0.2829mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.
Active display area
Width596.736Height335.664mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Horizontal scan size (maximum) 596.736mm, Vertical scan size (maximum) 335.664mm. This equals 2560 x 1440 at the stated pitch.
Width543.17Height302.62mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 explicitly labels horizontal 543.17 mm and vertical 302.62 mm active area.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5 explicitly labels horizontal 543.17 mm and vertical 302.62 mm active area.
Curved
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel treatment: Antiglare (AG), with a panel haze value of 25%. Amazon lists the finish as Glossy, which conflicts with the maker and is not used.
Matte2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Anti-reflection coating
Antiglare (AG)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Panel treatment, verbatim.
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says Touchscreen fehlt. Corroborated by Digitec Without touch function and actual university laboratory exact-model table Touch No.

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026The page headline says 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor. The spec row says Panel type IPS.
Fast IPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 20262Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact user guide technical panel type. Fast IPS branding for AW2525HM is also explicit on US product page.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact user guide technical panel type. Fast IPS branding for AW2525HM is also explicit on US product page.
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Headline: Fast IPS.
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
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Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Display colours 16.7M (8bits). The maker does not say native or FRC. A Russian launch report says 10-bit via 8-bit + FRC, which conflicts with the maker's 8bits and is not used.
8bits12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth and Gamut: 8-bit / DCI-P3. This does not rely on converting 16.7 million colors.
Colour depth method
Not available
Native12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth: 8-bit. Supported input depth alone is not used.
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Display colours 16.7M (8bits).
16.7 million2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: sRGB 99% CIE 1931 typical.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: sRGB 99% CIE 1931 typical.
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
85%1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Color Gamut: NTSC 85%. Coverage or volume and the CIE basis are not stated. A Russian launch report gives 94% DCI-P3 and 99.9% sRGB. That is not in any AOC document and is not used.
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 is the complete shipped-component list. It includes QR Card, Safety Environmental Regulatory Information and Alienware Sticker, with no physical calibration report. This does not establish whether factory calibration occurred.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 is the complete shipped-component list. It includes QR Card, Safety Environmental Regulatory Information and Alienware Sticker, with no physical calibration report. This does not establish whether factory calibration occurred.
Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:15Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0FF5HXGJKRead 15 October 2026The AOC Store listing bullet says a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and the product table says Contrast Ratio 1000:1. No AOC document states it. Static or dynamic is not named, and 1000:1 is typical for IPS, so it is stored as static.
1,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM monitor specifications table 5 gives native IPS contrast 1000:1 typical.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2525HM monitor specifications table 5 gives native IPS contrast 1000:1 typical.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
300nits1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Brightness in nits 300 cd/m2. Window and mode are not stated.
400nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR103Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026HDR section p 13: compatible with input signals in HDR10 format. The page says HDR Ready. No DisplayHDR certification is stated.
HDR1013Reviewpcworld.com/article/2859524/alienware-aw2525hm-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly states support for HDR10 input. Maker manual independently documents Smart HDR processing and HDR input on both HDMI and DisplayPort.
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Viewing angle (CR10) 178/178.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Viewing angle (CR10) 178/178.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz260Hz
Source3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Max resolution 2560x1440@144Hz (HDMI) and 2560x1440@260Hz[1] (DisplayPort). Footnote [1]: overclocking is achieved at 2560x1440@260Hz, and if a display error occurs adjust to 240Hz. Vertical scan range 48~144Hz (HDMI) and 48~260Hz (DisplayPort). Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The preset timing table lists lower resolutions, but that does not prove maxima, so no other rows are stored. A review says HDMI tops out at 120 Hz, which conflicts with the manual and is not used.
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native255Hz320Hz
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications physical connectivity table expressly states supports up to native resolution at the stored maximum on each input. This is maximum text, not an inference from preset timing entries. Lower-resolution and virtual 4K maxima remain omitted. Bit depth/chroma/compression are omitted when not directly proved.
Max refresh rate
260Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
260Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
260Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
255Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
240Hz1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Max Refresh rate 240 Hz. The overclock to 260 Hz is a separate field. A review calls the panel a native 165 Hz overclocked to 240 Hz, which conflicts with the maker and is not used.
320Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
260Hz3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Footnote [1] on p 27: overclocking at 2560x1440@260Hz, DisplayPort only per the vertical scan range. Game Setting p 17 has an OverClock On/Off option.
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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24Hz17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Tables 7 and 8, pages 12-13, explicitly list fixed 1920x1080 at 24 Hz via both DisplayPort and HDMI. This is the lowest stated fixed preset timing. The separate 48 Hz general scan/VRR lower limit is not substituted.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Tables 7 and 8, pages 12-13, explicitly list fixed 1920x1080 at 24 Hz via both DisplayPort and HDMI. This is the lowest stated fixed preset timing. The separate 48 Hz general scan/VRR lower limit is not substituted.
Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026G-SYNC Compatible feature block. The manual says G-SYNC Compatible works with DisplayPort and Adaptive-Sync works with DisplayPort and HDMI. NVIDIA's validated list was not checked. The maker does not claim FreeSync.
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features names AMD tier and G-SYNC Compatible / VESA AdaptiveSync Display certifications. Connectivity table separately states HDMI VRR.
VRR range per port
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Not available
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48320
HDMI48255
Source10Certification listnvidia.com/content/dam/en-zz/Solutions/geforce/geforce-gsync-product-page/g-sync-monitors-specs-latest.jsonRead 7 October 2026Public data asset observed in NVIDIA G-SYNC monitor specifications page. Exact Dell AW2525HM record lists G-SYNC Compatible, variable refresh rate range 48-320Hz, Display Port, driver 576.02 or newer. This is certification operating range, not a measured result or general scan range.11Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-210-bryj-a3535804.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model Variable Synchronisierung entry explicitly lists AMD FreeSync Premium certified 48-320Hz via DisplayPort and 48-255Hz via HDMI. HDMI row is the AMD FreeSync operating range. NVIDIA row only independently certifies DisplayPort. General signal scan table is not used as VRR proof.
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Yes11Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-210-bryj-a3535804.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model Variable Synchronisierung entry explicitly says mit LFC-Support. This is published device support, not an inference solely from the FreeSync tier.
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026OD Response (typical) 1 ms GtG. Overdrive setting is not stated.
0.5ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026AW2525HM Product Features page 7: 0.5 ms minimum grey-to-grey, 1 ms most observed, in Extreme mode, with possible visible artifacts.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026AW2525HM Product Features page 7: 0.5 ms minimum grey-to-grey, 1 ms most observed, in Extreme mode, with possible visible artifacts.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
0.3ms1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Response time MPRT 0.3 ms.
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Extreme3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 17: Overdrive Normal, Fast, Faster, Fastest, Extreme. Extreme is only available with Adaptive-Sync off and at 75 Hz or above.
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Game menu RESPONSE TIME explicitly lists FAST, SUPER FAST, EXTREME.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Game menu RESPONSE TIME explicitly lists FAST, SUPER FAST, EXTREME.
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16: MBR (Motion Blur Reduction) gives 0-20 levels of adjustment. The manual does not say whether it uses backlight strobing.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
MBR3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16-17: MBR and MBR Sync.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 17: MBR Sync can be turned on while G-SYNC/Adaptive-Sync is on, at 75 Hz or above, with a variable-frequency signal. Plain MBR needs Adaptive-Sync off.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Flicker-Free: Flicker Free. The feature text says a DC backlight panel.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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1,150.8:114Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM review, Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level: 1150.8:1 with 0.3647-nit black. This is the published native SDR contrast result at maximum backlight before calibration, not HDR field dimming or post-calibration contrast. Publisher method uses X-Rite instruments and Calman reference patterns.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher reference-pattern method uses X-Rite instruments and Calman to calculate contrast. Exact review distinguishes uncalibrated maximum backlight from 200-nit calibrated and HDR field-dimming results.
SDR brightness (measured)
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419.7nits14Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM review, Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level: 419.7 nits. Maximum backlight SDR white measurement before calibration. Picture mode and patch size are not individually restated beside this result. Publisher method uses X-Rite i1 Pro/i1 Display Pro, Calman and AccuPel HDMI reference patterns. Other reviews report different samples and conditions, not averaged here.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher Equipment and Methodology: X-Rite i1 Pro spectrophotometer, i1 Display Pro colorimeter, Calman, AccuPel DVG-5000 via HDMI. Exact review conditions remain the Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level section.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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1.8715Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM pre-calibration color gamut result in Standard picture mode, DCI-P3 reference. Text states average 1.87 dE. The first Color Gamut Accuracy Calman chart labels Standard, default and Avg dE2000 1.8679. Published method measures primary/secondary saturations with X-Rite i1 Pro/i1 Display Pro, Calman and reference generator. Post-calibration 0.93 dE and grayscale errors are excluded.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher method measures every primary and secondary at multiple saturation levels and includes those in average Delta E. Exact default review chart explicitly proves Delta E 2000 rather than assuming a formula from software name.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AAOC Q27G41ZE
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.011.4/2.2
DisplayPort1.411.4/2.2
Source1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026HDMI 2.0 x 1 and DisplayPort 1.4 x 1, both HDCP 1.4/2.2. The manual's rear view also shows one DisplayPort, one HDMI, earphone and power. The Amazon bullet says 2 x HDMI 2.0, which conflicts with the maker and is not used. Raw link bandwidth is not stated.
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.411.4 and 2.3
HDMI2.121.4 and 2.3
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
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VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026PD for USB C/TBT: No. Thunderbolt in 0x. The manual's rear view has no USB-C.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete maker physical connector inventory contains no USB-C socket.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete maker physical connector inventory contains no USB-C socket.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
AAOC Q27G41ZE
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BDell Alienware AW2525HM
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20261 physical USB Type-B upstream, published as USB 5Gbps. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed alone.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 20261 physical USB Type-B upstream, published as USB 5Gbps. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed alone.
USB downstream hub ports
AAOC Q27G41ZE
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BDell Alienware AW2525HM
ConnectorCount
USB-A2
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Two physical USB Type-A 5Gbps downstream sockets. One supports BC1.2 charging. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two physical USB Type-A 5Gbps downstream sockets. One supports BC1.2 charging. A numbered USB revision is not inferred from speed.
KVM switch
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026KVM: No.
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says KVM-Switch fehlt. Maker complete connector inventory has only one USB-B upstream and no USB-C data path. Draft maker PbP/PiP/KVM NA row is excluded.
Daisy chain (MST)
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026MST / Daisy chain: False. DisplayPort output 0x.
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 list HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort input, one USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream. There is no DisplayPort output for MST daisy chain.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 list HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort input, one USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream. There is no DisplayPort output for MST daisy chain.
Ethernet
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026RJ45: No.
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no Ethernet socket.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no Ethernet socket.
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Audio Output: 1x Audio out. The manual calls it Earphone.
No12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table says Audio: None. Complete maker physical connector inventory independently contains no headphone or audio output.
3.5 mm microphone input
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Microphone in: False.
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no analogue audio or headset jack, including microphone input.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no analogue audio or headset jack, including microphone input.
Optical out
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Connecting the Monitor p 9 lists DisplayPort, HDMI, Earphone and Power. No optical output.
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no optical audio output.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no optical audio output.
Picture in picture
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 15-24 have no PIP or PBP function.
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Picture by picture
No3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026The OSD menus on pp 15-24 have no PIP or PBP function.
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Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 lists all shipped components and documentation, with no remote. Kakaku exact model separately states remote none.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 lists all shipped components and documentation, with no remote. Kakaku exact model separately states remote none.

Audio and camera

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Speakers
No1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Speakers: False.
No12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table says Speakers: None. Independently corroborated by Tom’s Guide exact review and Geizhals.
Number of speakers
Not available
012Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Speakers: None in exact review means there are no built-in speaker drivers. Speaker power remains absent.
Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
Not available
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says Webcam fehlt. Maker complete exterior/components diagrams and exact Simplified Service Manual hardware inventory independently show no camera assembly.
Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
0mm3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Adjusting Viewing Angle p 8 shows tilt only. Two reviews say the stand has no height adjustment. Stored as no height travel.8Reviewsyabiz.com/2026/06/aoc-q27g41ze-review-240hz-qhd-gaming.htmlRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text: the included stand has tilt but lacks height, swivel and pivot.9Reviewibisik.com/aoc-q27g41ze-gaming-monitorRead 15 October 2026Reviewer text, dated 2025-11-12: the stand is stable though not height-adjustable.
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward3°Backward21°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Tilt -3 (+/-2) to 21 (+/-2) degrees. The centre values are stored. The manual diagram shows -5 and 23, the limits with tolerance.
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left0°Right0°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Swivel: No. Stored as no swivel.
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Pivot: No. Stored as no pivot.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Quick release function: True. The manual says remove the base before wall mounting.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1003Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Wall Mounting p 10: 100mm x 100mm pattern with M4 screws, 4 screws. The manual adds that VESA holes are not available on all models.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
Not available
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026VESA wall mounting page 28 instructs using M4 x 10 mm screws, removing the stand and protective cover, then attaching the wall-mount bracket directly to the monitor. Native 100x100 holes need no monitor-specific adapter. Wall mount kit is sold separately.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026VESA wall mounting page 28 instructs using M4 x 10 mm screws, removing the stand and protective cover, then attaching the wall-mount bracket directly to the monitor. Native 100x100 holes need no monitor-specific adapter. Wall mount kit is sold separately.
Security lock slot
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Buttons3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Hotkeys p 14: five buttons for Source/Exit, User Key, Dial Point, Menu/Enter and Power. No joystick.
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.
Desktop software
Not available
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
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Not available
Ambient light sensor
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Not available
Presence sensor
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Not available
RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
Game Mode presets, Shadow Control, Low Input Lag, Game Color, Dial Point, Sniper Scope, Frame Counter3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Game Setting p 16-17: Gaming Mode (Standard, FPS, RTS, Racing, Gamer 1-3), Shadow Control, Low Input Lag, Game Color, Dial Point, Sniper Scope, Frame Counter.
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width613.9Height (lowest)449.4Height (highest)449.4Depth189.7mm(24.2 × 17.7 × 7.5 in)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product dimensions incl. base (WxHxD) 613.9 x 449.4 x 189.7 mm. The stand has tilt only, so the height has one value. Amazon lists 7.46 x 24.17 x 17.7 in, which agrees. The page also lists Product dimensions excl. base 613.9 x 449.4 x 52.7 mm. Its height repeats the with-stand height and cannot be the bare body, so the without-stand size is not stored.
Width555.59Height (lowest)390.73Height (highest)500.73Depth206mm(21.9 × 15.4 to 19.7 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10 page 14 labels extended and compressed display height, distinct from stand-only height.
Dimensions without stand
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Width555.59Height329.5Depth68.89mm(21.9 × 13 × 2.7 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
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Width240Depth206mm(9.4 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight with stand
3.84kg(8.5 lb)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product with stand 3.84 kg. The AOC UAE page labels the same row Net weight excl. package. Cables are not stated.
6.07kg(13.4 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with stand assembly and cables.
Weight without stand
3.45kg(7.6 lb)1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Product without stand 3.45 kg. Cables are not stated.
3.69kg(8.1 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: no stand and no cables.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
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8.19kg(18.1 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Contents in Box p 6 lists a power cable and no adapter. Power Source 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A.
Internal5Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Power connector inventory and AC100-240V device input establish internal power supply. External adapter is not in the complete maker bundle.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026General Specification p 27: Power Source 100-240V~ 50/60Hz 1.5A.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
35W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption on (typical) 35.0 W. The manual says 35W at default brightness and contrast.
14.76W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. Separate EU on-mode consumption is not stored as typical.
Power use (max)
56W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption on (maximum) 56.0 W. The manual says <=56W at brightness 100 and contrast 100. There are no USB ports, so no USB load is included.
65W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.
Power use SDR (EU label)
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18.1W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. SDR on-mode power demand 18.1 W under EU regulation. This is distinct from Energy Star Pon and rounded label energy.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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22.6W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. HDR on-mode power demand 22.6 W under EU regulation.
Standby power
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0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.
Off-mode power
0.3W1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Power consumption off 0.3 W. The page and leaflet give standby 0.5 W, but the manual says Standby Mode <=0.3W. That conflict is why standby is not stored.
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.
EU energy class SDR
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E8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. SDR energy efficiency class E.
EU energy class HDR
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F8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. HDR energy efficiency class F.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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18kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/8/f/9/0e8c580941704aecadd88ccd9cc108b6fbdb.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact ALIENWARE AW2525HM EU energy label. Explicit printed 18 kWh/1000h in SDR. Public label mirror linked from the exact model listing. No rounding calculation from watts.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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23kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/8/f/9/0e8c580941704aecadd88ccd9cc108b6fbdb.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact ALIENWARE AW2525HM EU energy label. Explicit printed 23 kWh/1000h in HDR. Public label mirror linked from the exact model listing. No rounding calculation from watts.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light Category 317Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product features page 7 explicitly names TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification Category 3 at factory/default setting. Generic flicker-free does not prove separate TÜV flicker-free certification.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product features page 7 explicitly names TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification Category 3 at factory/default setting. Generic flicker-free does not prove separate TÜV flicker-free certification.
Low blue light
Software1Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/monitors/q27g41zeRead 15 October 2026Blue Light Technology: Anti Blue Light. The manual's LowBlue Mode decreases blue light by controlling colour temperature, so it is a picture setting.
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.
ENERGY STAR
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No19Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/4a4165d0cc100a3337171c0974f906dd112a19afbcced2697d1cfcda5fbfc27c.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dell exact AW2525HM/AW2525HMt Product Compliance Datasheet, revised May 9 2025, section II Environmental Voluntary Marks: Global ENERGY STAR NA. Using its Version 8 test method for Pon does not establish certification. Public indexed PDF text is readable, direct mirror download encounters bot check and was stopped.
TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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None19Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/4a4165d0cc100a3337171c0974f906dd112a19afbcced2697d1cfcda5fbfc27c.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dell exact AW2525HM/AW2525HMt Product Compliance Datasheet section II Environmental Voluntary Marks: EPEAT Configuration Dependent NA. No registered tier is claimed for this model.
Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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RoHS compliant17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Environmental characteristics table 11 page 15 explicitly states RoHS Compliant.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Environmental characteristics table 11 page 15 explicitly states RoHS Compliant.

In the box

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In the box
Monitor, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Stand, Base, Power Cable, HDMI Cable, DisplayPort Cable3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Contents in Box p 6, as published. Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cable, HDMI Cable and DisplayPort Cable are starred. The manual says not all signal cables are provided in all countries and regions.
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country or region), USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware Sticker2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6. Power cord differs by country.
Cables included
AAOC Q27G41ZE
Type
Power cable
Source3Owner's manualaoc.com/api/asset/pi46502Read 15 October 2026Only the power cable is stored. HDMI and DisplayPort cables are marked as region dependent, and a US buyer review on Amazon says neither is in the box.
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
TypeCount
Power cable1
USB 5Gbps Type-A to Type-B cable (1.80 m)1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.80 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Package contents page 6 and US maker Cable Type Included explicitly list one of each cable.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years4Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/warranty-informationRead 15 October 2026Limited warranty table: AOC G-Series Monitor three (3) years from the date of purchase. The older statement on the same page says three years except one year for the LED panel. Amazon US lists 3 Year Manufacturer. US and Canada.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US maker page. 3-year limited hardware and Advanced Exchange service.
Dead pixel policy
LED panel pixel defect only if it exceeds ISO 9241-307 Class 1: 1 full bright pixel, 1 full dark pixel, 2 single or double bright or dark sub-pixels, 3 to 5 stuck-on or stuck-off sub-pixels4Maker product pageaoc.com/us/gaming/warranty-informationRead 15 October 2026Covered LED panel pixel defect is one that exceeds ISO 9241-307 Class 1. Class 1 permits 1 full bright pixel, 1 full dark pixel, 2 single or double bright or dark sub-pixels, 3 to 5 stuck-on or stuck-off sub-pixels. Wording shortened. US and Canada. AOC's South Africa site has a different zero bright dot offer, which is not used.
Free panel replacement for one bright pixel during the limited hardware warranty1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Premium Panel Exchange: even one bright pixel allows panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty.

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