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Dell Alienware AW2521HF vs Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
Product A: Dell
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Product B: Samsung
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84 of 164 fields differ
- 43 different values
- 41 known for one only
- 21 the same
- 59 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 17.18WB: 49WDell is 31.82 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 89.9ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 127.7 ppi higher.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WDell is 0.2 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 240HzB: 180HzDell is 60 Hz higher.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 20.4WB: 26WDell is 5.6 W lower.
- Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 400nitsB: 350nitsDell is 50 nits higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B180Hz
2560 × 1440
ANot listed
B360Hz
1920 × 1080Native for A
A240Hz
BNot listed
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ADell: 556.3 × 328.2 mm
- BSamsung: 614.1 × 365.1 mm
We have no stand height for Dell, so it is drawn without its stand.
We have no stand height for Samsung, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A7.46kg
B6.2kg
Weight without stand
A4.15kg
B3.7kg
Box weight
A11.72kg
B8.3kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
AW2521HF, AW2521HFb1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overviewRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory names independently checked on original manual cover. HFL colour variant and later HFA regional model are not merged.2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own original guide cover expressly lists marketing AW2521HF and regulatory AW2521HFb. The paired HFL variant is separately identified and not merged into this record.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
LS27HG802EFXZA, LS27HG806EFXEN, LS27HG806EFXXU, LS27HG806EFXXY, LS27HG806EFXXK2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026LS27HG802EFXZA is the US spec entry. LS27HG806EFXEN is the Samsung Germany data sheet and page, LS27HG806EFXXU the UK page, LS27HG806EFXXY the Australia page and LS27HG806EFXXK the Hong Kong page. All list the same hardware table.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxenRead 14 October 2026Germany page LS27HG806EFXEN.5Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxuRead 14 October 2026UK page LS27HG806EFXXU, same hardware table.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/hk/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxkRead 14 October 2026Hong Kong page LS27HG806EFXXK, same product name.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Predecessor
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Successor
Dell Alienware AW2523HF7Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2523hfRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Alienware AW2523HF replaces the Alienware AW2521HF.
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Launch price (US)
Not available
$949.9913Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-launches-next-gen-odyssey-viewfinity-and-the-movingstyle-essential-monitors-including-industrys-first-6k-gaming-monitorRead 14 October 2026Samsung US release of 19 May 2026 pricing table: 27 inch G80HF 949.99 USD. Tom's Hardware (3 June 2026) and TFTCentral (24 April 2026) report the same US price. Excludes sales tax.15Press articletomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/samsung-rolls-out-2026-odyssey-gaming-monitors-including-5k-and-6k-models-27-to-32-inches-with-up-to-330-hz-refresh-rateRead 14 October 2026Tom's Hardware, 3 June 2026: the 27-inch Odyssey G8 is priced at 949.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Dark Side of the Moon2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Product Features explicitly assigns Dark Side of the Moon to AW2521HF. Lunar Light belongs to AW2521HFL and is not a second HF colour.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Segment
Display
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Screen size
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewable screen diagonal
24.5in(62.2 cm)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pixel density
89.9ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2832mm2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own horizontal pitch 0.2832 mm. Vertical 0.2802 mm is distinct and does not share this scalar. Explicit active dimensions agree at maker precision.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Active display area
Width543.744Height302.616mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Curved
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Not available
Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare (Haze 25%, 3H hard coating)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact A03 December 2020 guide specifies anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer, Haze 25% and 3H hard coating.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact anti-glare front-polarizer treatment, Haze 25% and 3H hard coating.
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Touchscreen
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Panel
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Panel type
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Panel type (as published)
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Backlight
Not available
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
Not available
Displayable colours
16.78 million2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
sRGB coverage
99%2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own manual typical 99% sRGB coverage. CIE reference is unstated.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Not available
Claimed Delta E
Not available
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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
1,000:12Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2521HF
| Resolution | HDMI 2.0 | DisplayPort 1.2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 × 1080Native | 240Hz | 240Hz |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Resolution Specifications expressly gives maximum native 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz for DP 1.2 and HDMI 2.0, not just timing presets. Bit depth, chroma and compression remain unproved.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Resolution | HDMI 2.1 | DisplayPort 2.1 | Port not listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5120 × 2880Native | 180Hz | 180Hz | Not available |
| 2560 × 1440 | Not available | Not available | 360Hz |
Max refresh rate
240Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
240Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
240Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
240Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
240Hz2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Not available
Minimum fixed refresh rate
Not available
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Adaptive sync technologies
Adaptive-Sync, FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20264Reviewpcmonitors.info/reviews/dell-alienware-aw2521hfRead 5 October 2026Exact review verifies DP 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 Adaptive-Sync for AMD FreeSync at native 240 Hz. G-SYNC Compatible mode works only over DP. Generic protocol is separate from certification.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
1ms2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own fastest maker GtG claim 1 ms in Extreme, which can cause visible artifacts. Super Fast 2 ms and Fast 4 ms are separate.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Motion blur reduction
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black frame insertion
Not available
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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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SDR brightness (measured)
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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)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity
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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2521HF
| Type | Version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.2 | 1 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 2 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 2.1 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 2.2 |
HDMI ports
2
2
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.0
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.2
2.1
HDMI features
Not available
Not available
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no USB-C socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
USB-C power delivered
Not available
Not available
Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2521HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.0 | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-B | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2521HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.0 | 4 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own four USB-A peripheral sockets, including one BC1.2 charging port at up to 2 A. Charging does not add a fifth socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
KVM switch
Not available
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no Ethernet socket.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm headphone output
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own headphone output is separate from rear speaker line-out, which expressly does not support headphones.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
3.5 mm microphone input
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has headphone/line analog outputs but no microphone input.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Optical out
No2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical inventory has no optical output.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Not available
Picture in picture
Not available
Smart features
None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
Not available
Not available
Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Webcam
Not available
Microphone
Not available
Not available
Ergonomics and controls
11 of 15 differ
Stand height adjustment
130mm2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Swivel
Left20°Right20°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
VESA adapter needed
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide2_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Dell Display Manager guide provides direct brightness, contrast and preset controls. This proves software monitor settings beyond desktop window placement. AWCC lighting alone is not the proof.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC) and Dell Display Manager (DDM)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own AWCC/AlienFX section controls lighting. Display Manager compatibility is separately named and its exact guide proves direct monitor image controls.3Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide2_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own exact Dell Display Manager guide names DDM and establishes direct monitor image controls. Own original user guide separately names Alienware Command Center for AlienFX lighting.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Not available
Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
Yes2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own AlienFX lighting zones allow RGB colour codes and multiple colours, not only an ordinary power LED.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Black Equalizer, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX, Core Sync3Maker product pagesamsung.com/au/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg806efxxyRead 14 October 2026Named rows Black Equaliser, Virtual AIM Point, Super Arena Gaming UX and Core Sync. The manual also lists an Infinity Core Lighting on/off item for LED lighting behind the screen. Colours are not documented, so RGB lighting is not stored.
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
Width556.29Depth251.92mm(21.9 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own width and depth are direct. Height endpoints are omitted because published extended/compressed difference 104.87 mm differs from the stated 130 mm travel. Neck/body pose scope is unresolved.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Width614.1Depth263.9mm(24.2 × 10.4 in)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maße mit Standfuss 614.1 x 566.6 x 263.9 mm (W x H x D). The 566.6 mm height has no stated stand position, so no height is stored. Same figures on the AU page.
Dimensions without stand
Width556.29Height328.24Depth72.95mm(21.9 × 12.9 × 2.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Stand footprint
Width465.3Depth251.92mm(18.3 × 9.9 in)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own supplied stand width 465.3 mm and depth 251.92 mm. No inferred rectangular area.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Weight with stand
7.46kg(16.4 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table with stand assembly and cables.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact later edition states stand assembly and cables 7.46 kg.
Weight without stand
4.15kg(9.1 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact A03 December 2020 manual publishes 4.15 kg without stand or cables. Earlier manual and launch claims 3.55 kg, and reviewed unit 3.54 kg, conflict. A hardware revision or weight-scope explanation is unproved, so no cause is inferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact later edition states without stand or cables 4.15 kg. Earlier-edition 3.55 kg is not silently transferred.
Box dimensions
Not available
Width665Height153Depth477mm(26.2 × 6 × 18.8 in)7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Maße mit Verpackung 665 x 153 x 477 mm (B x H x T). The US sheet gives 26.18 x 6.02 x 18.78 in, the same size. The AU page lists a different 693 x 189 x 438 mm box.
Box weight
11.72kg(25.8 lb)2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power
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Power supply
Internal2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (typical)
17.18W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical Pon 17.18 W uses the Energy Star reference test method. EU on-mode 20.4 W is separate.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use (max)
72W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use SDR (EU label)
20.4W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own electrical On mode 20.4 W as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013, separate from Energy Star Pon 17.18 W.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power use HDR (EU label)
Not available
Standby power
0.3W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Off-mode power
0.2W2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 20266Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
EU energy class SDR
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EU energy class HDR
Not available
Energy per 1000 h SDR
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Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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Low blue light
Software2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own ComfortView preset decreases blue-light emission by software setting, not a claimed hardware solution.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
ENERGY STAR
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, I/O cover, Power cable (varies by country), DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, Quick setup guide, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information, Alienware welcome card2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Package Contents. Regional optional items and power cord can vary. No printed-item change from newer sibling manuals is transferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable, DP cable2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/gapi/v1/bridge/cacheable/bridge-dataRead 14 October 2026US accessory rows: Power Cable Length 1.5 m, HDMI Cable Yes, DP Cable Yes, USB Type A to B Upstream Cable No. The German data sheet lists the same three. The AU page also lists a USB 3.0 cable, so bundles vary by market.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2521HF
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Power cable | 1 |
| DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable | 1 |
| HDMI cable | 1 |
| USB 3.0 upstream cable | 1 |
Source2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own Package Contents explicitly pictures/lists one of each cable. Lengths are not inferred.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Type |
|---|
| Power cable (1.5 m) |
| HDMI cable |
| DP cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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Dead pixel policy
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Links
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Product page
www.dell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overview1Maker product pagedell.com/support/product-details/en-us/product/dell-aw2521hf-monitor/overviewRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker product support page. The original US retail product page now redirects to the accessories category.
www.samsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg802efxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/gaming/odyssey-g8-g80hf-27-inch-dual-mode-5k-180hz-qhd-360hz-ls27hg802efxzaRead 14 October 2026Exact US page for LS27HG802EFXZA, 27 Inch Odyssey G8 G80HF 5K Gaming Monitor (2026).
Spec sheet
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images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdf7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Gaming_Monitor_LS27HG806EFXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Samsung Germany data sheet for LS27HG806EFXEN, dated 22 April 2026.
Manual
downloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdf2Owner's manualdownloads.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact December 2020 A03 maker guide was downloaded and read. Later independent downloads.dell.com retrieval returned HTTP 403. The same exact edition is readable on the separately listed original dl.dell.com host.6Owner's manualdl.dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_electronics_accessories/esuprt_electronics_accessories_monitors/dell-aw2521hf-monitor_User%27s-Guide_en-us.pdfRead 5 October 2026Readable original maker host for the exact A03 December 2020 guide. This is the same later edition, not the older edition with different weights.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx8Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026BN81-29068G-02 user manual (Asia, Middle East and Africa edition, English, July 2026). It covers S27HG80*E, the G80HF family code. The Samsung Australia page lists S27HG806EF.
EPREL registration number
Not available
262369410EU energy label (EPREL)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27hg806efxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026The QR code on the Samsung EU energy label for S27HG806EF decodes to eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/2623694. The EPREL record has model identifier S27HG806EF, 5120 x 2880, SDR 26 W and HDR 61 W.11EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/products/electronicdisplays/2623694Read 14 October 2026EPREL record 2623694 for S27HG806EF. Panel technology is listed as LED LCD. EU market start 18 May 2026 (regulatory only).
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