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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN vs Dell Alienware AW2523HF

Product A: ASUS

ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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Alienware AW2523HF

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65 of 164 fields differ

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  • 37 different values
  • 28 known for one only
  • 29 the same
  • 70 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.5msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
  2. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 49.1WB: 24.9WDell is 24.2 W lower.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.3WDell is 0.2 W lower.
  4. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 26.1WB: 15.8WDell is 10.3 W lower.
  5. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 89.9ppiASUS is 18.9 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

2560 × 1440Native for A
A360Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B360Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A8.4kg
B5.77kg
Weight without stand
A4.8kg
B3.45kg
Box weight
A11.8kg
B9kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
BDell Alienware AW2523HF

General

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Series
ROG Swift1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
PG27AQN1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
AW2523HF, AW2523HFt1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory models verified on own manual title.2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Readable exact original Dell AW2523HF / AW2523HFt 63-page user guide hosted on a public Icecat mirror. Physical/electrical and AWCC instructions match the original downloaded Dell manual.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
Not available
Status
Not available
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Dell Alienware AW2521HF8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2523hfRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Alienware AW2523HF replaces the Alienware AW2521HF.
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Not available
Not available
Colours
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Dark Side of the Moon1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

Display

8 of 12 differ
Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maker manual advertised diagonal, not substituted from a rounded 25-inch class name.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
108.8ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.233mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker horizontal and vertical pitch 0.233 mm, rounded. No extra precision inferred.
0.2829mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual horizontal pitch 0.2829 mm. Separate vertical 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pixel count agree at maker precision.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Active display area
Width595.968Height335.232mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker Display Viewing Area 595.968 x 335.232 mm. Published 0.233 mm pixel pitch is rounded and remains separately qualified.
Width543.17Height302.62mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curved
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact model is a flat panel in the reviewed design and front photos.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker page explicitly states Flat Panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Not available
Anti-glare, 3H hard coating2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
UltraFast IPS8Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-modelRead 5 October 2026Exact product feature page calls the panel UltraFast IPS.
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
Edge-lit LED3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR technical capabilities section explicitly identifies simple edge-lit local dimming.
Edge-lit LED6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review panel table explicitly states IPS / W-LED, edge array. Own manual WLED alone does not establish topology.
Local dimming
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Dimming zones
243Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact review identifies 24 zones. This is not inferred from the DisplayHDR tier.
Not available
Panel maker
AU Optronics3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Panel part number
M270DAN10.03Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Exact panel identification M270DAN10.0 from AU Optronics.
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
10bits3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026HDR section explicitly identifies 10-bit colour support using an 8-bit panel with G-SYNC module FRC. This is distinct from the manual 12-bit input acceptance and maker 16.7 million native panel colours.
8bits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Colour depth method
FRC3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Eight native panel bits plus FRC in the G-SYNC module provides 10-bit colour support. Accepted 12-bit input alone is not a native panel-depth claim.
Native2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual explicitly says RGB 8 bits with 16.78 million colours. No FRC is asserted.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review panel table explicitly native colour depth 8 bit, corroborating own manual RGB 8 bits.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
16.78 million2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
Not available
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage
98%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Current global maker tech specs 98% DCI-P3. Separate 135% sRGB is volume and omitted. CIE reference not stated.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Yes5Press articlepcmonitors.info/asus/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqn-360hz-wqhd-ips-with-g-syncRead 5 October 2026Exact product report identifies factory sRGB calibration with Delta E < 2. Physical calibration-report format is separate.
Not available
Claimed Delta E
21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Published Delta E < 2. Exact PC Monitors report identifies factory sRGB calibration.
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,000:11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
1,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
400nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Maker HDR peak 600 nits. Stimulus, mode and duration not stated.
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
HDR101Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
HDR106Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly lists HDR10 and evaluates HDR image. The weak HDR contrast is distinct from accepted signal format. Its separate DisplayHDR 400 certification claim is not transferred without independent manufacturer proof.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 6001Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz8-bit360Hz8-bit, 4:4:4, DSC
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 144 Hz at 8-bit. Manual 3-16 explicitly says native DP 360 Hz requires DSC, 8-bit RGB/YUV444 and a compatible Turing-generation GPU. HDMI chroma/DSC and 12-bit maxima remain unproved. Lower-resolution preset maxima are not inferred.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supported operating modes 3-16 expressly confirms native DP 360 with DSC at 8-bit RGB/YUV444, compatible GPU requirement. This supplements independently explicit review native maxima.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native255Hz360Hz
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Resolution Specifications gives explicitly labelled maximum native resolution on each input, rather than inferring maxima from timing presets. Unproved bit depth, chroma and lower-resolution maxima are omitted.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maximum resolution table explicitly native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 255 Hz.
Max refresh rate
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
360Hz
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
Not available
Native refresh rate
360Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
360Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
G-SYNC, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Native G-SYNC module, AMD-compatible DP Adaptive-Sync and console HDMI VRR are explicitly tested. FreeSync Premium certification is not inferred.
FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Product Features states the AMD tier and listed certifications. Generic scan ranges are not treated as proof of actual VRR endpoints.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VRR range per port
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort1360
Source3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Gaming capabilities table explicitly gives effective DP VRR 1-360 Hz.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
0.5ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own technical table fastest maker GtG claim in Extreme mode. This mode can introduce visible artifacts. Separate 1 ms most-observed value is not the minimum.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Not available
Overdrive settings
Off, Normal, Esports, Extreme3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion blur reduction
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 was added by firmware in late May 2023. It operates at 360 Hz with a compatible NVIDIA GPU and was not part of original launch firmware.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
NVIDIA ULMB 23Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026ULMB 2 section explicitly requires disabling G-SYNC. Tested AMD hardware does not support the feature.
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
1.17ms3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Lag section explicitly gives 1.17 ms total display lag, distinct from 0.60 ms estimated processing. The method includes half average oscilloscope GtG in total lag. Maximum/native 360 Hz is tested. Picture mode, firmware build and input connector are not stated. The review covers the firmware update that added ULMB 2.
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
VRR range (measured)
Not available
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
Not available
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
TypeVersionCountDSC
DisplayPort1.41Yes
HDMI2.03Not available
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
3
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Type-C connector.
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical port inventory has no USB-C socket.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 12
Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 14
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact physical inventory counts four USB-A peripheral sockets. One supports power charging, which does not add a fifth socket.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
Not available
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical headphone socket is separate from rear line-out for speakers.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Not available
Optical out
Not available
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
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Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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Audio and camera

0 of 5 differ
Speakers
No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker page explicitly states Built-in speaker No.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review specifications and verdict explicitly say no speakers.
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
100mm2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward20°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left25°Right25°2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Clockwise90°1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own joystick instructions and AlienVision software controls establish display gaming controls in AWCC, not only desktop window management.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
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Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Owner-applied firmware update adds ULMB 2 and improves overdrive.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026Aura Sync decorative RGB element independently described in exact-model reviews.
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Gaming menu features
GamePlus, GameVisual, Dark Boost, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer, Esports Dual Format2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Gaming and G-SYNC Processor menu sections. Esports Dual Format changes active image size/resolution without exceeding native 360 Hz, so no faster dual_mode is inferred.
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, AlienVision, Crosshair2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OLED care

None of 3 known
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
Width614Height (lowest)408Height (highest)508Depth255mm(24.2 × 16.1 to 20 × 10 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 explicitly labels lowest 408 mm and highest 508 mm.
Width555.19Height (lowest)390.25Height (highest)500.25Depth243.7mm(21.9 × 15.4 to 19.7 × 9.6 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics labels compressed and extended complete display height, not stand-neck heights.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Dimensions without stand
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width555.19Height325.84Depth66.65mm(21.9 × 12.8 × 2.6 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
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Width233.4Depth223.14mm(9.2 × 8.8 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table explicitly gives base width and depth.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight with stand
8.4kg(18.5 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Net 8.4 kg.
5.77kg(12.7 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: weight with stand assembly and cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight without stand
4.8kg(10.6 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated body 4.8 kg.
3.45kg(7.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: no stand and no cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Box dimensions
Width719Height512Depth267mm(28.3 × 20.2 × 10.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Box weight
11.8kg(26 lb)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 estimated Gross 11.8 kg.
9kg(19.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power

8 of 13 differ
Power supply
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Internal4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
180W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 AC adapter output 20 V, 9 A, exactly 180 W. Distinct from monitor consumption.
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual AC100-240V, maker tech specs separately supplies 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
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15.79W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical table Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. EU on-mode consumption is a different field and condition.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (max)
Not available
74.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical table maximum at maximum brightness/contrast and maximum loading on all USB ports.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use SDR (EU label)
26.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode SDR watts. Unlabelled manual PowerOn<42W is not stored as typical power.
15.8W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fresh canonical exact-model EPREL fiche SDR on-mode watts. Base API version 2 has lastVersion false, so canonical fiche independently verifies the same decimal value.
Power use HDR (EU label)
49.1W7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026Current exact PG27AQN EU on-mode HDR watts, separate from rounded label energy.
24.9W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fresh canonical exact-model fiche HDR on-mode watts. This does not by itself prove an accepted HDR signal format.
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 standby < 0.5 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 off < 0.3 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class SDR
F7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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Low blue light
Software2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual Blue Light Filter offers a selectable software picture filter. Generic TÜV Low Blue Light certification alone does not prove a hardware solution.
Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own ComfortView user preset is a software blue-light reduction mode.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Quick start guide, Warranty card, Power adapter, Power cord, DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB cable, Input/output port cover, Color calibration testing report, ROG welcome card with envelope, ROG sticker2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-12 accessories. The report is listed, but paper format is not independently proved.
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country), Quick start guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m), Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1 m)3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents. Market-specific optional components and power cord can vary. Sticker versus welcome-card production change is not asserted as universal.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
Type
Power cord
DisplayPort cable
HDMI cable
USB cable
Source2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker accessories list. Unknown quantities remain absent.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m)1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m)1
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1 m)1
Source3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents pictures/list explicitly shows one of each named cable.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker 3-year limited hardware / Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange. Regional service terms can differ.
Dead pixel policy
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Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.