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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM vs Dell Alienware AW2521HF
Product A: ASUS
90 of 172 known
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Product B: Dell
83 of 172 known
Change Dell Alienware AW2521HF
72 of 164 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 31 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.3WDell is 0.2 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 240HzASUS is 40 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
1920 × 1080Native for both
A280Hz
B240Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AASUS: 619.4 × 362.7 mm
- BDell: 556.3 × 328.2 mm
We have no stand height for Dell, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A5.6kg
B7.46kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B4.15kg
Box weight
A8.2kg
B11.72kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
4 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
AW2521HF, AW2521HFb1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overviewRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory names independently checked on original manual cover. HFL colour variant and later HFA regional model are not merged.2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original guide cover expressly lists marketing AW2521HF and regulatory AW2521HFb. The paired HFL variant is separately identified and not merged into this record.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
Not available
Not available
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
Not available
Colours
Dark Side of the Moon2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Product Features explicitly assigns Dark Side of the Moon to AW2521HF. Lunar Light belongs to AW2521HFL and is not a second HF colour.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Display
7 of 12 differ
Screen size
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
81.6ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2832mm2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own horizontal pitch 0.2832 mm. Vertical 0.2802 mm is distinct and does not share this scalar. Explicit active dimensions agree at maker precision.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Active display area
Not available
Width543.744Height302.616mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curved
Not available
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare (Haze 25%, 3H hard coating)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact A03 December 2020 guide specifies anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer, Haze 25% and 3H hard coating.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact anti-glare front-polarizer treatment, Haze 25% and 3H hard coating.
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available
Panel
6 of 31 differ
Panel type
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Local dimming
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Panel part number
Panel generation
Not available
Not available
Subpixel layout
Not available
Not available
Colour depth
Colour depth method
Displayable colours
16.78 million2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
99%2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual typical 99% sRGB coverage. CIE reference is unstated.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
Not available
Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
Not available
NTSC coverage
Not available
Not available
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
Not available
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
Not available
Hardware calibration support
Not available
Not available
Static contrast ratio
1,000:12Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
Not available
Full-screen brightness
Not available
Not available
HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 240Hz | 280Hz |
BDell Alienware AW2521HF
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 240Hz | 240Hz |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Resolution Specifications expressly gives maximum native 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz for DP 1.2 and HDMI 2.0, not just timing presets. Bit depth, chroma and compression remain unproved.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Max refresh rate
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, G-SYNC Compatible, HDMI VRR2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VRR Technology: Yes (Adaptive-Sync) and the G-SYNC Compatible badge. TFTCentral confirms the NVIDIA certification and HDMI-VRR support for consoles.
Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20264Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2521hfRead 5 October 2026Exact review verifies DP 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 Adaptive-Sync for AMD FreeSync at native 240 Hz. G-SYNC Compatible mode works only over DP. Generic protocol is separate from certification.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 280 |
| HDMI | 48 | 240 |
BDell Alienware AW2521HF
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own fastest maker GtG claim 1 ms in Extreme, which can cause visible artifacts. Super Fast 2 ms and Fast 4 ms are separate.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
Overdrive settings
0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 1004Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Response Times section: the OSD Over Drive option has 6 levels, 0, 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100.
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion blur reduction
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available
Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
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
Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
Not available
Reflections (measured)
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
9 of 19 differ
Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.2 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
BDell Alienware AW2521HF
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.2 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.2
HDMI features
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no USB-C socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not availableBDell Alienware AW2521HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.0 | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not availableBDell Alienware AW2521HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 4 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own four USB-A peripheral sockets, including one BC1.2 charging port at up to 2 A. Charging does not add a fifth socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no Ethernet socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own headphone output is separate from rear speaker line-out, which expressly does not support headphones.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has headphone/line analog outputs but no microphone input.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Optical out
Not available
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no optical output.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Picture in picture
Not available
Picture by picture
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available
Audio and camera
3 of 5 differ
Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available
Ergonomics and controls
9 of 15 differ
Stand height adjustment
130mm2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward33°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Tilt: Yes (+33 to -5 degrees).
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pivot: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees), clockwise and counterclockwise.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
Not available
Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide2_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Dell Display Manager guide provides direct brightness, contrast and preset controls. This proves software monitor settings beyond desktop window placement. AWCC lighting alone is not the proof.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
Not available
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) and Dell Display Manager (DDM)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own AWCC/AlienFX section controls lighting. Display Manager compatibility is separately named and its exact guide proves direct monitor image controls.3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide2_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Dell Display Manager guide names DDM and establishes direct monitor image controls. Own original user guide separately names Alienware Command Center for AlienFX lighting.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Not available
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Ambient light sensor
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own AlienFX lighting zones allow RGB colour codes and multiple colours, not only an ordinary power LED.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Gaming menu features
Crosshair, Timer, FPS counter, Display Alignment, Sniper, Shadow Boost3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026GamePlus function: crosshair, timer, FPS counter, display alignment and sniper. Shadow Boost is in the Gaming menu.
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
OLED care
None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
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Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width619.4Height (lowest)376Height (highest)506.7Depth211.4mm(24.4 × 14.8 to 19.9 × 8.3 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension (W x H x D): 61.94 x 50.67 x 21.14 cm at the highest position. The lowest height of 376 mm comes from the user guide, which gives 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest.3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: 619 x 506 x 211 mm highest and 619 x 376 x 211 mm lowest. Width, maximum height and depth are taken from the more precise tech spec page.
Width556.29Depth251.92mm(21.9 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own width and depth are direct. Height endpoints are omitted because published extended/compressed difference 104.87 mm differs from the stated 130 mm travel. Neck/body pose scope is unresolved.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Dimensions without stand
Width619.4Height362.7Depth50.6mm(24.4 × 14.3 × 2 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Phys. Dimension without Stand (W x H x D): 61.94 x 36.27 x 5.06 cm. The user guide gives 619 x 363 x 50 mm.
Width556.29Height328.24Depth72.95mm(21.9 × 12.9 × 2.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
Not available
Width465.3Depth251.92mm(18.3 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own supplied stand width 465.3 mm and depth 251.92 mm. No inferred rectangular area.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight with stand
7.46kg(16.4 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table with stand assembly and cables.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact later edition states stand assembly and cables 7.46 kg.
Weight without stand
4.15kg(9.1 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A03 December 2020 manual publishes 4.15 kg without stand or cables. Earlier manual and launch claims 3.55 kg, and reviewed unit 3.54 kg, conflict. A hardware revision or weight-scope explanation is unproved, so no cause is inferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact later edition states without stand or cables 4.15 kg. Earlier-edition 3.55 kg is not silently transferred.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
11.72kg(25.8 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power
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Power supply
Internal2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
Not available
17.18W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical Pon 17.18 W uses the Energy Star reference test method. EU on-mode 20.4 W is separate.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (max)
72W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use SDR (EU label)
Not available
20.4W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical On mode 20.4 W as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013, separate from Energy Star Pon 17.18 W.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use HDR (EU label)
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Standby power
0.3W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Off-mode power
0.2W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
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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
Not available
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate badges: TUV Low Blue Light and TUV Flicker-free.
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Low blue light
Software2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own ComfortView preset decreases blue-light emission by software setting, not a claimed hardware solution.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.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
UL/cUL, CB, CE, ErP, FCC, CCC, CU, RCM, BSMI, VCCI, RoHS, J-MOSS, WEEE, Windows 7 & 8.1 & 10 WHQL, CEL, MEPS, PSE, UkrSEPRO, KCC, E-Standby, ICES-3, PC Recycle3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Compliance and Standards, verbatim, without the TUV items listed above.
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In the box
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In the box
Warranty Card, Quick start guide, Power cord, Power adapter, HDMI cable, DisplayPort cable, Certificate2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Accessories, verbatim. The page says they vary by region and the user guide lists the DisplayPort and HDMI cables as optional.
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, Quick setup guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware welcome card2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Package Contents. Regional optional items and power cord can vary. No printed-item change from newer sibling manuals is transferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not availableBDell Alienware AW2521HF
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable | 1 |
| HDMI cable | 1 |
| USB 3.0 upstream cable | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Package Contents explicitly pictures/lists one of each cable. Lengths are not inferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Warranty
None of 2 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
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Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Exact model ASUS Global product page.
www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overview1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overviewRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker product support page. The original US retail product page now redirects to the accessories category.
Spec sheet
www.asus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspec2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026ASUS Global tech spec page. No separate spec sheet PDF was found.
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Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026English user guide, first edition November 2019.
downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact December 2020 A03 maker guide was downloaded and read. Later independent downloads.dell.com retrieval returned HTTP 403. The same exact edition is readable on the separately listed original dl.dell.com host.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Readable original maker host for the exact A03 December 2020 guide. This is the same later edition, not the older edition with different weights.
EPREL registration number
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