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ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN vs Dell Alienware AW2525HM

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ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

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  • 51 known for one only
  • 23 the same
  • 44 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 49.1WB: 22.6WDell is 26.5 W lower.
  2. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.5msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
  3. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 26.1WB: 18.1WDell is 8 W lower.
  4. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 89.9ppiASUS is 18.9 ppi higher.
  5. Refresh rateA: 360HzB: 320HzASUS is 40 Hz 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
B320Hz

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
B6.07kg
Weight without stand
A4.8kg
B3.69kg
Box weight
A11.8kg
B8.19kg

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AASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN
BDell Alienware AW2525HM

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/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 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
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
Not available
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
Not available
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
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
Black2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
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/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 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)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 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/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 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/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
0.233mm1Maker 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/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
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/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
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/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Matte3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
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 pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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)
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.
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
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 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
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
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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.
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
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.
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 pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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
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
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
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/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)
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/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)
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
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
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/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 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/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
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 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
360Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
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
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
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
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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
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, 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
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 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 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/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)
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/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
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.
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Blur-reduction technology
NVIDIA ULMB 23Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026
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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.
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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/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
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.
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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
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 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
3
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
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)
No3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says no USB Type-C connector.
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
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 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
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 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
Not available
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)
Not available
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
Not available
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 pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
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
Not available
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
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Picture by picture
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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
Not available
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 pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
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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
Not available
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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/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
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/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
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/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
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/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
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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 1002Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Joystick, Buttons2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Yes3Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus-rog-swift-pg27aqnRead 5 October 2026Owner-applied firmware update adds ULMB 2 and improves overdrive.
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
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 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

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.
Width555.59Height (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
Width614Height367Depth90mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 3.5 in)2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width555.59Height329.5Depth68.89mm(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
Not available
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
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.
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
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.
3.69kg(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
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.
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
External adapter2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
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.
Not available
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/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)
Not available
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)
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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)
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.
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)
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.
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
0.5W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 standby < 0.5 W.
0.5W2Owner'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
0.3W2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/PG27AQN/PG27AQN_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications summary 3-11 off < 0.3 W.
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
F7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
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
G7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/1338403Read 5 October 2026
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
Flicker-free, Low Blue Light1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/monitors/27-to-31-5-inches/rog-swift-360hz-pg27aqn-model/specRead 5 October 2026
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
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.
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
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.
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
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 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)
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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
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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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