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Dell Alienware AW2521H vs Dell Alienware AW2523HF
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51 of 164 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 26 known for one only
- 49 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 1msB: 0.5msAlienware AW2523HF is 0.5 ms lower.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 18.3WB: 24.9WAlienware AW2521H is 6.6 W lower.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 21.232WB: 15.79WAlienware AW2523HF is 5.442 W lower.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.4WB: 0.3WAlienware AW2523HF is 0.1 W lower.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 19.1WB: 15.8WAlienware AW2523HF is 3.3 W lower.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 83WB: 74.5WAlienware AW2523HF is 8.5 W lower.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
1920 × 1080Native for both
A360Hz
B360Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AAlienware AW2521H: 556.3 × 328.2 mm
- BAlienware AW2523HF: 555.2 × 325.8 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A8.1kg
B5.77kg
Weight without stand
A4.5kg
B3.45kg
Box weight
A12.3kg
B9kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
AW2521H, AW2521Hb1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2521h/apd/210-aycbRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory models independently read on own original guide cover.2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact cover marketing/regulatory model names, not inferred from a sibling suffix.
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.
Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (EU)
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Colours
Display
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Screen size
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
Native resolution
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
89.9ppi
89.9ppi
Pixel pitch
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
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
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Anti-reflection coating
Panel
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Panel type
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
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
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
sRGB coverage
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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Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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Static contrast ratio
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR certification
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Viewing angle (vertical)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2521H
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 240Hz | 360Hz |
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.4 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 255Hz | 360Hz |
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Resolution Specifications gives explicitly labelled maximum native resolution on each input, rather than inferring maxima from timing presets. Unproved bit depth, chroma and lower-resolution maxima are omitted.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maximum resolution table explicitly native DP 360 Hz and HDMI 255 Hz.
Max refresh rate
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
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
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Not available
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
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
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Low framerate compensation
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
0.5ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own technical table fastest maker GtG claim in Extreme mode. This mode can introduce visible artifacts. Separate 1 ms most-observed value is not the minimum.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Black frame insertion
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Measured
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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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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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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2521H
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 | 2.2 |
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.0
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2521H
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2521H
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 |
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 |
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
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
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Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available
Audio and camera
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Speakers
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
Not available
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Speaker power per channel
Not available
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Webcam
Not available
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Microphone
Not available
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Removable stand
VESA mount
Security lock slot
On-screen menu controls
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
User firmware updates
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
Not available
Not available
Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer, NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Reflex Latency Analyzer is a system-latency feature, not a monitor-only measured-lag value.
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
Not available
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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
Width556.3Height (lowest)421.2Height (highest)526.1Depth251.9mm(21.9 × 16.6 to 20.7 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete display width/depth are direct. Height endpoints come from the maker guide mirror listed below, which labels the overall envelope separately from the 130 mm panel travel.14Owner's manualm.media-amazon.com/images/I/C1BEKAl2z0L.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker guide page 19 explicitly labels overall with-stand height: extended 526.1 mm, compressed 421.2 mm. Separate stand-only heights are 436.8/421.2 mm, and panel travel is separately 130 mm. Main approved literal overall endpoints without forcing their difference to equal panel travel.
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
Width556.3Height328.2Depth84.4mm(21.9 × 12.9 × 3.3 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width555.19Height325.84Depth66.65mm(21.9 × 12.8 × 2.6 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
Width465.2Depth251.9mm(18.3 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table stand width 465.2 mm and depth 251.9 mm, separate from panel-body width.
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
Weight without stand
Box dimensions
Not available
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Box weight
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
Not available
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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)
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)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
Off-mode power
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
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TÜV certifications
Not available
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Low blue light
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
TCO Certified
Not available
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Display, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable, Quick setup guide, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information, Alienware welcome card2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents. Optional market items and power cable can vary. HDMI cable is not listed and electrical cable description explicitly says not included.
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
ADell Alienware AW2521H
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable | 1 |
BDell Alienware AW2523HF
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m) | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream cable (1.8 m) | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1 m) | 1 |
Source3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Package Contents pictures/list explicitly shows one of each named cable.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
Premium Panel Exchange: zero bright pixels/subpixels. Up to 5 dark subpixels and up to 5 combined defects allowed.16Maker product pagedell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126004/dell-display-pixel-guidelinesRead 7 October 2026Exact current Dell US premium-panel table covers all Alienware except listed newer exceptions, none AW2521H. Exact original AW2521H reviewer sheet independently bundles Premium Panel Exchange with 3-year Advanced Exchange Service. Defect thresholds apply during warranty. Partial subpixel anomalies excluded under policy. Bright pixels and dark subpixels distinguished.
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
manuals.plus/m/242f363e5fa52a3dad16cff0500a85fa9e730e9fbce94fdbc788d08f68a4beda.pdf20Maker spec sheet (PDF)manuals.plus/m/242f363e5fa52a3dad16cff0500a85fa9e730e9fbce94fdbc788d08f68a4beda.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker authored 2020 one-page reviewer technical specification sheet, mirrored publicly by Manuals+. Exact 360 Hz model and maker copyright verified through public PDF extraction. Direct maker-hosted current sheet not found. Some older power values differ from current guide. No older power value overrides existing guide.
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Manual
dl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521h-monitor_user%27s-guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact original AW2521H/AW2521Hb guide, A01 December 2020 edition. Producer downloaded and read the authentic original PDF, which the independent reviewer also read locally. Reviewer web access initially extracted the 75-page original, but a subsequent fetch timed out and independent direct download returned HTTP 403 on October 5, 2026.
dl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact Dell user guide successfully downloaded and read. Subsequent independent direct requests returned HTTP 403. Readable maker-authored public mirror also inspected.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EPREL registration number
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