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ASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM vs Dell Alienware AW2523HF

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TUF Gaming VG279QM

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77 of 164 fields differ

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  • 33 different values
  • 44 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.5msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
  2. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.5WB: 0.3WDell is 0.2 W lower.
  3. Refresh rateA: 280HzB: 360HzDell is 80 Hz higher.
  4. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 74.5WASUS is 9.5 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

1920 × 1080Native for both
A280Hz
B360Hz

Size, drawn to scale

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

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A5.6kg
B5.77kg
Weight without stand
A3.3kg
B3.45kg
Box weight
A8.2kg
B9kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
BDell Alienware AW2523HF

General

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Series
TUF Gaming2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Product name TUF Gaming VG279QM.
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
VG279QM3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026User guide cover: TUF Gaming Monitor VG279QM series.
AW2523HF, AW2523HFt1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory models verified on own manual title.2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Readable exact original Dell AW2523HF / AW2523HFt 63-page user guide hosted on a public Icecat mirror. Physical/electrical and AWCC instructions match the original downloaded Dell manual.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
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Status
Available2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026The current ASUS Global page lists the model with a full tech spec table and a security update support period until 31/12/2026. Stock was not checked.
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Predecessor
Not available
Dell Alienware AW2521HF8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2523hfRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Alienware AW2523HF replaces the Alienware AW2521HF.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
US, GB4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Review: available from most regions via Amazon and in the UK from Overclockers UK.
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Colours
Black3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Colors Black.
Dark Side of the Moon1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026TUF Gaming gaming monitor.
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Size (inch): 27. The user guide says 27 inch W (16:9, 68.6 cm).
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maker manual advertised diagonal, not substituted from a rounded 25-inch class name.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
Not available
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920x1080.
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
16:92Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
81.6ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.311mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Pixel Pitch: 0.311mm. The user guide gives 0.311 mm x 0.311 mm. The page's display viewing area of 567.6 x 336.15 mm does not fit 1920 x 1080 at this pitch, so it is not stored.
0.2829mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual horizontal pitch 0.2829 mm. Separate vertical 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pixel count agree at maker precision.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Active display area
Not available
Width543.17Height302.62mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curved
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No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker page explicitly states Flat Panel.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface: Anti-Glare. TFTCentral calls it a light anti-glare coating.
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Anti-reflection coating
Anti-Glare2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Surface, verbatim.
Anti-glare, 3H hard coating2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel

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Panel type
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type: Fast IPS.
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Panel Type, verbatim.
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Edge-lit LED6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review panel table explicitly states IPS / W-LED, edge array. Own manual WLED alone does not establish topology.
Local dimming
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: DisplayHDR 400 does not require local dimming and this monitor has none, so it cannot offer improved dynamic range.
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
AU Optronics4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section: AU Optronics M270HAN03.0 AHVA panel.
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Panel part number
M270HAN03.04Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Responsiveness and Gaming section.
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
8bits6Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/asus-tuf-gaming-vg279qm-with-280hz-refresh-rate-ips-panel-and-elmb-syncRead 10 October 2026TFTCentral news: 8-bit colour depth. The review also says 8-bit colour depth.
8bits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Colour depth method
Native5Reviewdisplayninja.com/asus-vg279qm-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors (true 8-bit).
Native2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual explicitly says RGB 8 bits with 16.78 million colours. No FRC is asserted.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review panel table explicitly native colour depth 8 bit, corroborating own manual RGB 8 bits.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Display Colors: 16.7M.
16.78 million2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
99%2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Color Space (sRGB): 99%. The maker does not say whether this is coverage or volume. TFTCentral measured 108.6 percent sRGB gamut volume.
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:12Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Typ.): 1000:1. The user guide also lists 100,000,000:1 with ASCR on, which is not stored.
1,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (Typ.): 400 cd/m2.
400nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
400nits2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Brightness (HDR, Peak): 400 cd/m2.
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR102Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026HDR (High Dynamic Range) Support: HDR10.
HDR106Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly lists HDR10 and evaluates HDR image. The weak HDR contrast is distinct from accepted signal format. Its separate DisplayHDR 400 certification claim is not transferred without independent manufacturer proof.
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 4002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Certificate: VESA DisplayHDR 400.
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Viewing Angle (CR>=10, H/V): 178 / 178.
178°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.2
1920 × 1080Native240Hz280Hz
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Signal Frequency: DisplayPort 48 to 280 Hz vertical, HDMI 48 to 240 Hz vertical. The user guide says the Overclocking setting allows a 280 Hz maximum on DisplayPort only, and TFTCentral says the overclock is not guaranteed on every sample and can be limited to 270 Hz. Bit depth and chroma are not stated.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.0DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native255Hz360Hz
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Resolution Specifications gives explicitly labelled maximum native resolution on each input, rather than inferring maxima from timing presets. Unproved bit depth, chroma and lower-resolution maxima are omitted.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maximum resolution table explicitly native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 255 Hz.
Max refresh rate
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
280Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
255Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
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Native refresh rate
240Hz4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Overclocking and VRR section: the native refresh rate is 240 Hz.
360Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
280Hz2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max): 280Hz, reached with the OSD Overclocking option on DisplayPort.
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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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.
FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Product Features states the AMD tier and listed certifications. Generic scan ranges are not treated as proof of actual VRR endpoints.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VRR range per port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48280
HDMI48240
Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: Adaptive-Sync can only be activated within 48Hz to 240Hz for HDMI and 48Hz to 280Hz for DisplayPort. The DisplayPort maximum needs the overclock.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Response Time: 1ms (GTG).
0.5ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own technical table fastest maker GtG claim in Extreme mode. This mode can introduce visible artifacts. Separate 1 ms most-observed value is not the minimum.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026ELMB section: a 1ms response time (MPRT).
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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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Motion blur reduction
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur: Yes.
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Blur-reduction technology
ELMB SYNC1Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Extreme Low Motion Blur Sync (ELMB SYNC).
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Gaming menu: ELMB SYNC can be turned on when Adaptive-Sync (DP) / Variable Refresh Rate is On. TFTCentral confirms strobing and VRR can run together.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Flicker-free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
3.6ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Detailed Response Times: average G2G of 3.6 ms at the native 240 Hz with Over Drive 80, TFTCentral's 2020 oscilloscope method. At the overclocked 280 Hz with Over Drive 80 it was 4.0 ms. The best case at Over Drive 100 and 280 Hz was 0.9 ms with heavy overshoot.
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,135:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: static contrast 1135:1 at the default 70 percent brightness. The brightness section gives an average of 1128:1 across the range.
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SDR brightness (measured)
378nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 378 cd/m2 at full OSD brightness, range 98 to 378 cd/m2.
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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)
2.24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Default Performance and Setup: average dE 2.2, maximum 7.6, at default settings in Racing Mode, before calibration, i1 Pro 2 and LaCie Blue Eye Pro.
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
TypeVersionCount
DisplayPort1.21
HDMI2.02
Source2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1 and HDMI (v2.0) x 2.
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.412.2
HDMI2.022.2
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
1.4
HDMI features
VRR4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Specifications and Features: HDMI supports VRR for games consoles.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Not available
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical port inventory has no USB-C socket.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.2 Gen 11
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB downstream hub ports
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
Not available
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 14
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact physical inventory counts four USB-A peripheral sockets. One supports power charging, which does not add a fifth socket.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
KVM switch
Not available
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Not available
Ethernet
Not available
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3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026I/O Ports: Earphone Jack Yes.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical headphone socket is separate from rear line-out for speakers.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
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Optical out
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Picture in picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Picture by picture
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Movies and Video table: PiP / PbP neither supported.
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Smart features

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

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Speakers
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker Yes (2Wx2).
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker page explicitly states Built-in speaker No.6Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/alienware-aw2523hf-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact review specifications and verdict explicitly say no speakers.
Number of speakers
22Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Audio: Speaker 2W x 2.
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Speaker power per channel
2W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Speaker (Built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
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Webcam
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Height Adjustment: 0~130mm. TFTCentral measured 130 mm of travel.
110mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left90°Right90°2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Swivel: Yes (+90 to -90 degrees).
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: the stand can be removed by unscrewing it, with VESA 100mm holes behind.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1002Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026VESA Wall Mounting: 100x100mm.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: VESA 100mm mounting holes sit behind the stand.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Kensington Lock: Yes.
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026Design and Ergonomics: a joystick and 3 pressable buttons on the back right.
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own joystick instructions and AlienVision software controls establish display gaming controls in AWCC, not only desktop window management.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
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Alienware Command Center (AWCC)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no ambient light sensors, motion sensors or card readers.
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Presence sensor
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: no motion sensors.
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RGB lighting
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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 Stabilizer, AlienVision, Crosshair2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
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.
Width555.19Height (lowest)390.25Height (highest)500.25Depth243.7mm(21.9 × 15.4 to 19.7 × 9.6 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics labels compressed and extended complete display height, not stand-neck heights.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Dimensions without stand
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.
Width555.19Height325.84Depth66.65mm(21.9 × 12.8 × 2.6 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
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Width233.4Depth223.14mm(9.2 × 8.8 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table explicitly gives base width and depth.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight with stand
5.6kg(12.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight: 5.6 kg. The user guide also says 5.6 kg.
5.77kg(12.7 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: weight with stand assembly and cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight without stand
3.3kg(7.3 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Net Weight without Stand: 3.3 kg.
3.45kg(7.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: no stand and no cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Box dimensions
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Box weight
8.2kg(18.1 lb)2Maker product pageasus.com/displays-desktops/monitors/gaming/tuf-gaming-vg279qm/techspecRead 10 October 2026Gross Weight: 8.2 kg.
9kg(19.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power

8 of 13 differ
Power supply
External adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: DC 19V, 3.42A (AC adapter). The accessories include a power adapter.
Internal4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
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15.79W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical table Pon measured with reference to Energy Star test method. EU on-mode consumption is a different field and condition.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (max)
65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power On < 65 W. Published as less than 65 W, and the maker does not say whether this is a maximum or a typical figure.
74.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical table maximum at maximum brightness/contrast and maximum loading on all USB ports.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use SDR (EU label)
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15.8W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fresh canonical exact-model EPREL fiche SDR on-mode watts. Base API version 2 has lastVersion false, so canonical fiche independently verifies the same decimal value.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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24.9W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fresh canonical exact-model fiche HDR on-mode watts. This does not by itself prove an accepted HDR signal format.
Standby power
0.5W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Standby < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Off-mode power
0.3W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG279QM/VG279QM_English.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications summary: Power Off < 0.3 W. Published as less than 0.3 W.
0.3W4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class SDR
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E4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class HDR
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G4EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_1253618_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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
Software4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/asus_tuf_gaming_vg279qmRead 10 October 2026General and Office Applications: 4 selectable blue light filter modes in the OSD. The maker lists a TUV Low Blue Light badge.
Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own ComfortView user preset is a software blue-light reduction mode.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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.
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable (varies by country), Quick start guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m), Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1 m)3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents. Market-specific optional components and power cord can vary. Sticker versus welcome-card production change is not asserted as universal.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
AASUS TUF Gaming VG279QM
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BDell Alienware AW2523HF
TypeCount
Power cable1
DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m)1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m)1
Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1 m)1
Source3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents pictures/list explicitly shows one of each named cable.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

1 of 2 differ
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact US maker 3-year limited hardware / Advanced Exchange and Premium Panel Exchange. Regional service terms can differ.
Dead pixel policy
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Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.