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Dell Alienware AW2523HF vs Dell Alienware AW2525HM
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60 of 164 fields differ
- 31 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 43 the same
- 61 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5WAlienware AW2523HF is 0.2 W lower.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 74.5WB: 65WAlienware AW2525HM is 9.5 W lower.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 15.8WB: 18.1WAlienware AW2523HF is 2.3 W lower.
- Refresh rateA: 360HzB: 320HzAlienware AW2523HF is 40 Hz higher.
Refresh rate per resolution
The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.
1920 × 1080Native for both
A360Hz
B320Hz
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- AAlienware AW2523HF: 555.2 × 325.8 mm
- BAlienware AW2525HM: 555.6 × 329.5 mm
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A5.77kg
B6.07kg
Weight without stand
A3.45kg
B3.69kg
Box weight
A9kg
B8.19kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.
General
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Series
Model numbers
AW2523HF, AW2523HFt1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/alienware-25-gaming-monitor-aw2523hf/apd/210-bfed/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact marketing and regulatory models verified on own manual title.2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026Readable exact original Dell AW2523HF / AW2523HFt 63-page user guide hosted on a public Icecat mirror. Physical/electrical and AWCC instructions match the original downloaded Dell manual.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
Dell Alienware AW2521HF8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/alienware-aw2523hfRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Alienware AW2523HF replaces the Alienware AW2521HF.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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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
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
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
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
Width543.17Height302.62mm(21.4 × 11.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
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Panel
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Panel type
Fast IPS2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
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
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
99%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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/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
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
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell 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.
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
360Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
360Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
360Hz
320Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
255Hz
255Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
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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
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
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
ADell Alienware AW2523HF
Not availableBDell 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)
0.5ms2Owner'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
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
Fast, Super Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
ADell Alienware AW2523HF
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 2.2 |
| HDMI | 2.0 | 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
2.0
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)
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own complete physical port inventory has no USB-C socket.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
ADell Alienware AW2523HF
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-B | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 |
BDell 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
ADell 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
BDell 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)
Not available
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
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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 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
Not available
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
Not available
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
Not available
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
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
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Speaker power per channel
Not available
Not available
Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls
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Stand height adjustment
Tilt
Swivel
Pivot
Removable stand
VESA mount
VESA adapter needed
Not available
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/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
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
Not available
Not available
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
Presence sensor
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Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
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Gaming menu features
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
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions with stand
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
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
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
Width233.4Depth223.14mm(9.2 × 8.8 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical table explicitly gives base width and depth.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Weight with stand
5.77kg(12.7 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: weight with stand assembly and cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
3.45kg(7.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own physical characteristics: no stand and no cables.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
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Box weight
9kg(19.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
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
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)
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
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
Not available
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Not available
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
Not available
Not available
VESA AdaptiveSync Display
Not available
Not available
TÜV certifications
Not available
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
Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual83203009-alienware-aw2523hf-monitor-user-s-guide.pdfRead 5 October 2026Own ComfortView user preset is a software blue-light reduction mode.7Owner's manualobjects.icecat.biz/objects/mmo_101707144_1670244201_6163_22266.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
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
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
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
ADell 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
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
1 of 2 differ
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
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Not available
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
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
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.