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ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A vs Dell Alienware AW2525HM
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84 of 164 fields differ
- 46 different values
- 38 known for one only
- 28 the same
- 52 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 45WB: 22.6WDell is 22.4 W lower.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 0.3msB: 0.5msASUS is 0.2 ms lower.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 26WB: 18.1WDell is 7.9 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 300nitsB: 400nitsDell is 100 nits higher.
- ContrastA: 1,300:1B: 1,000:1ASUS is 1.3 times higher.
- Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 89.9ppiASUS is 18.9 ppi higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
2560 × 1440Native for A
A300Hz
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.
- AASUS: 614.8 × 366.5 mm
- BDell: 555.6 × 329.5 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A4.6kg
B6.07kg
Weight without stand
A3.6kg
B3.69kg
Box weight
A6.4kg
B8.19kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
VG27AQM5A, 90LM0BG0-B019B2, 90LM0BG0-B019C1, 90LM0BG0-B019714Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Model VG27AQM5A. The part numbers come from the ASUS eShop pages.9Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/us/90lm0bg0-b019b2-tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a.htmlRead 23 October 2026ASUS eShop US lists Product Name VG27AQM5A with Part Number 90LM0BG0-B019B2.10Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90lm0bg0-b019c1-tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a.htmlRead 23 October 2026ASUS eShop Canada lists Product Name VG27AQM5A with Part Number 90LM0BG0-B019C1.11Maker product pagewebshop.asus.com/ch-en/90LM0BG0-B01971/TUF-Gaming-VG27AQM5ARead 23 October 2026ASUS webshop Switzerland lists TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A with part number 90LM0BG0-B01971. MediaMarkt Netherlands lists the same code. The code 90LM0BG0-B019B1 was not found in any source and is not stored.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
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Native resolution
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
Pixel density
108.8ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2829mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Display Viewing Area (H x V) 596.74 x 335.66 mm, stored as width by height.
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
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Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Anti-reflection coating
Panel
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Panel type
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)
Backlight
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Local dimming
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: sRGB 99% CIE 1931 typical.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: sRGB 99% CIE 1931 typical.
DCI-P3 coverage
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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Claimed Delta E
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Paper calibration report in box
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No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 is the complete shipped-component list. It includes QR Card, Safety Environmental Regulatory Information and Alienware Sticker, with no physical calibration report. This does not establish whether factory calibration occurred.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 is the complete shipped-component list. It includes QR Card, Safety Environmental Regulatory Information and Alienware Sticker, with no physical calibration report. This does not establish whether factory calibration occurred.
Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
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)
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR certification
None1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The certificate list names G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz and two TUV marks, with no DisplayHDR level. The VESA DisplayHDR list does not contain the model.7Certification listdisplayhdr.org/certified-productsRead 23 October 2026VESA certified DisplayHDR list checked in all tiers. It holds ASUS VG27AQML5A and VG27AQL5A families but no VG27AQM5A entry. Stored as none because the maker lists only HDR10.
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 2560 × 1440Native | 300Hz | 300Hz |
Source1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Refresh Rate (Max) 300 Hz. Digital Signal Frequency lists HDMI and DP at 48 to 300 Hz (V). The manual's supported timing list shows 2560 x 1440 at 300 Hz on both HDMI and DP. DisplayPort is 1.4 (HBR3) and HDMI is 2.1 (FRL). Bit depth, chroma and DSC conditions are not published, so none are stored. Lower-resolution timing rows are not stored.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.5 Supported timing list: 2560 x 1440 at 300 Hz appears for both HDMI and DP. The OSD also offers a DisplayPort 1.2 or 1.4 stream setting and a DSC support toggle.
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 255Hz | 320Hz |
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
300Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
300Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
300Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
300Hz
255Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
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Max refresh rate at 10-bit
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Native refresh rate
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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24Hz17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Tables 7 and 8, pages 12-13, explicitly list fixed 1920x1080 at 24 Hz via both DisplayPort and HDMI. This is the lowest stated fixed preset timing. The separate 48 Hz general scan/VRR lower limit is not substituted.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Tables 7 and 8, pages 12-13, explicitly list fixed 1920x1080 at 24 Hz via both DisplayPort and HDMI. This is the lowest stated fixed preset timing. The separate 48 Hz general scan/VRR lower limit is not substituted.
Adaptive sync technologies
VESA AdaptiveSync Display, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026VRR Technology Yes (Adaptive-Sync). Certificate list names G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA AdaptiveSync Display 300Hz.
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 TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 300 |
| HDMI | 48 | 300 |
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Input | Min (Hz) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 48 | 320 |
| HDMI | 48 | 255 |
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
Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.3ms1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Response Time 1 ms (GTG), 0.3 ms (min.). The 0.3 ms minimum is stored as the fastest claim. The manual lists 0.3 ms GTG as its typical response time.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Response time (typ.) 0.3 ms GTG.
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)
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Overdrive settings
Variable OD Level 0, Variable OD Level 1, Variable OD Level 2, Variable OD Level 3, Variable OD Level 4, Variable OD Level 54Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.1.2: Variable OD, Level 0 to Level 5.
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
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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1,150.8:114Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM review, Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level: 1150.8:1 with 0.3647-nit black. This is the published native SDR contrast result at maximum backlight before calibration, not HDR field dimming or post-calibration contrast. Publisher method uses X-Rite instruments and Calman reference patterns.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher reference-pattern method uses X-Rite instruments and Calman to calculate contrast. Exact review distinguishes uncalibrated maximum backlight from 200-nit calibrated and HDR field-dimming results.
SDR brightness (measured)
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419.7nits14Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/3Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM review, Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level: 419.7 nits. Maximum backlight SDR white measurement before calibration. Picture mode and patch size are not individually restated beside this result. Publisher method uses X-Rite i1 Pro/i1 Display Pro, Calman and AccuPel HDMI reference patterns. Other reviews report different samples and conditions, not averaged here.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher Equipment and Methodology: X-Rite i1 Pro spectrophotometer, i1 Display Pro colorimeter, Calman, AccuPel DVG-5000 via HDMI. Exact review conditions remain the Uncalibrated Maximum Backlight Level section.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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1.8715Measurementtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-review/4Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM pre-calibration color gamut result in Standard picture mode, DCI-P3 reference. Text states average 1.87 dE. The first Color Gamut Accuracy Calman chart labels Standard, default and Avg dE2000 1.8679. Published method measures primary/secondary saturations with X-Rite i1 Pro/i1 Display Pro, Calman and reference generator. Post-calibration 0.93 dE and grayscale errors are excluded.16Measurementtomshardware.com/reference/how-we-test-pc-monitors-benchmarkingRead 7 October 2026Publisher method measures every primary and secondary at multiple saturation levels and includes those in average Delta E. Exact default review chart explicitly proves Delta E 2000 rather than assuming a formula from software name.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
AASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 2.2 |
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 and 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 1.4 and 2.3 |
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
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VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications HDMI connectivity table explicitly includes VRR.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The only USB-C port is listed as a Service Port. It is not a video input. The manual's input list holds DisplayPort, HDMI-1 and HDMI-2 only.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.3.2: the USB type-C port is a service port for firmware upgrades. It does not carry video.
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 TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
Not availableBDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-B | 1 |
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 TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
Not availableBDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-A | 2 |
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.
Daisy chain (MST)
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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
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
3.5 mm microphone input
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
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
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No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 lists all shipped components and documentation, with no remote. Kakaku exact model separately states remote none.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Package contents table 1 page 6 lists all shipped components and documentation, with no remote. Kakaku exact model separately states remote none.
Audio and camera
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Speakers
Yes1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Audio, Speaker: Yes (2Wx2).4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
Number of speakers
Speaker power per channel
2W1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Speaker Yes (2Wx2), 2 W per speaker.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Speaker (built-in) 2 W x 2 Stereo, RMS.
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
0mm1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Height Adjustment: No. Stored as 0 mm.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Height adjustment: No. Stored as 0 mm.
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise0°1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The manual lists Pivot: No. Stored as 0 and 0. The overview page's pivot figure belongs to a shared template for other models.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Pivot: No. Stored as 0 and 0.
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
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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
On-screen menu controls
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
User firmware updates
Yes3Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5aRead 23 October 2026DisplayWidget Center lists a Firmware Update Notification. The manual describes a USB-C service port for the user to upgrade the monitor firmware.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sections 1.3.2 and 2.5: the service port connects the monitor to a PC with a USB type-C cable to upgrade its firmware.
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
GamePlus, FPS Counter, Crosshair, Dynamic Crosshair, Timer, Stopwatch, Display Alignment, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Dynamic Shadow Boost, AI Visual, GameFast Input4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Sections 1.3.3, 1.3.4 and 3.1.2: GamePlus (FPS counter, crosshair, timer, stopwatch, display alignment), GameVisual and Shadow Boost. Dynamic Crosshair appears in the GamePlus menu. Dynamic Shadow Boost, AI Visual and GameFast Input come from the maker page.
OLED care
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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
Width614.84Height (lowest)455.01Height (highest)455.01Depth213.81mm(24.2 × 17.9 × 8.4 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The page gives 61.50 x 45.50 x 21.40 cm. The manual's outline drawing gives the exact millimetres. The stand has no height adjustment, so the minimum and maximum heights are equal.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3 outline drawing: 614.84 wide, 455.01 high and 213.81 deep, which match the 61.5 x 45.5 x 21.4 cm of section 3.2.
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
Width614.84Height366.52Depth53.95mm(24.2 × 14.4 × 2.1 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026The page gives 61.50 x 36.70 x 5.40 cm. The manual's outline drawing gives the exact millimetres.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.3 outline drawing: 614.84 wide, 366.52 high and 53.95 deep, which match the 61.5 x 36.7 x 5.4 cm of section 3.2.
Stand footprint
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Weight with stand
4.6kg(10.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Net Weight 4.6 kg, an estimate that varies by region.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (incl. stand) 4.6 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
3.6kg(7.9 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Net Weight without Stand 3.6 kg, an estimate that varies by region.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Net weight (without stand) 3.6 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
Width686Height475Depth160mm(27 × 18.7 × 6.3 in)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Box Dimension 68.60 x 47.50 x 16.00 cm (W x H x D).4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Box dimension 68.6 x 47.5 x 16.0 cm (W x H x D).
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Box weight
6.4kg(14.1 lb)1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Gross Weight 6.4 kg.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 3.2 Gross Weight (Esti.) 6.4 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
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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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)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
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 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
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Low Blue Light, Flicker-free1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Certificate list: TUV Low Blue Light, TUV Flicker-free.
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
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.
TCO Certified
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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
LCD Monitor, Monitor Base, Monitor Arm, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Power Cord, DisplayPort cable, L-shaped Screwdriver1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026Accessories (varies by region): warranty card, quick start guide, power cord, L-shaped screwdriver, DisplayPort cable. The monitor, base and arm come from the manual's package contents.4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026Section 1.2 package contents: LCD monitor, monitor base, monitor arm, quick start guide, warranty card, power cord, DisplayPort cable. The L-shaped screwdriver comes from the maker page.
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 TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A
| Type |
|---|
| Power cord |
| DisplayPort cable |
BDell Alienware AW2525HM
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| 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)
Dead pixel policy
Not available
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.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
www.asus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspec1Maker product pageasus.com/us/displays-desktops/monitors/tuf-gaming/tuf-gaming-vg27aqm5a/techspecRead 23 October 2026
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 7 October 2026The maker Tech Specs table is the current public technical specification sheet. A separate consumer PDF was not found. The public internal draft presentation was excluded.
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdf4Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/LCD%20Monitors/VG27AQM5A/ASUS_VG27AQM5A-English.pdfRead 23 October 2026ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQM5A Series user guide, First Edition February 2025, 28 pages. Listed on the maker's support page with a release date of 2026-10-02.
dl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official Dell AW2525HM user guide, May 2025 Rev.A00,51 pages. Original research direct download succeeded. This independent pass received 403 and stopped. Identical maker-authored public Geizhals PDF mirror was independently downloaded and read, with same model/regulatory identity/version. Official manual URL retained.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Public Geizhals copy of the exact Dell AW2525HM user guide, May 2025 Rev. A00, 51 pages. Official manual_url remains the maker URL. Identity, title and technical tables independently matched.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same official maker-authored AW2525HM/AW2525HMt May2025A00 51-page user guide, publicly mirrored. Direct Dell link blocked this independent pass. All new package/connector/timing/certification/mounting facts were checked in the mirrored original document. Mirror does not establish any different product configuration.
EPREL registration number
Both are also in the API. Back to all monitors.