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Dell Alienware AW2525HM vs Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
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86 of 164 fields differ
- 53 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 27 the same
- 51 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.
- Power use (typical)Lower is betterA: 14.76WB: 49WDell is 34.24 W lower.
- Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 22.6WB: 61WDell is 38.4 W lower.
- Pixel densityA: 89.9ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 127.7 ppi higher.
- Response timeLower is betterA: 0.5msB: 1msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
- Refresh rateA: 320HzB: 180HzDell is 140 Hz higher.
- Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 18.1WB: 26WDell is 7.9 W lower.
- Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 78WDell is 13 W lower.
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
A320Hz
BNot listed
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.
- ADell: 555.6 × 329.5 mm
- BSamsung: 614.1 × 365.1 mm
We have no stand height for Samsung, so it is drawn without its stand.
Weight
0 to 15 kg
Weight with stand
A6.07kg
B6.2kg
Weight without stand
A3.69kg
B3.7kg
Box weight
A8.19kg
B8.3kg
All 172 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
AW2525HM, AW2525HMt, 9WDY71Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US manufacturer part 9WDY7. Regulatory model AW2525HMt verified on exact manual title.
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
Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$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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Colours
Segment
Display
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Screen size
Viewable screen diagonal
Native resolution
1920 × 1080px2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Resolution specifications table 6, pages 11-12.
Aspect ratio
Pixel density
89.9ppi
217.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2829mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Monitor specifications table 5: horizontal 0.2829 mm. Vertical pitch separately 0.2802 mm cannot share this scalar. Published active dimensions and pitch retain maker precision.
Active display area
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
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Panel
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Panel type
Fast IPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 20262Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact user guide technical panel type. Fast IPS branding for AW2525HM is also explicit on US product page.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact user guide technical panel type. Fast IPS branding for AW2525HM is also explicit on US product page.
Panel type (as published)
Backlight
Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Colour depth method
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Displayable colours
sRGB coverage
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
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.
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,000:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM monitor specifications table 5 gives native IPS contrast 1000:1 typical.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2525HM monitor specifications table 5 gives native IPS contrast 1000:1 typical.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
Brightness (maker minimum)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR certification
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Viewing angle (horizontal)
Refresh rate and motion
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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell 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.
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
320Hz
360Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
320Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
320Hz
180Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
255Hz
180Hz
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
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.
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Adaptive sync technologies
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 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.
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
Not availableLow framerate compensation
Response time (maker GtG claim)
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/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.
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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)
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.
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SDR brightness (measured)
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.
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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)
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.
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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 AW2525HM
| Type | Version | Count | HDCP |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayPort | 1.4 | 1 | 1.4 and 2.3 |
| HDMI | 2.1 | 2 | 1.4 and 2.3 |
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
2.1
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
2.1
HDMI features
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.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
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 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.
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-B | 1 |
USB downstream hub ports
ADell 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.
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Connector | USB version | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 |
KVM switch
Daisy chain (MST)
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 list HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort input, one USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream. There is no DisplayPort output for MST daisy chain.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 list HDMI inputs, one DisplayPort input, one USB-B upstream and two USB-A downstream. There is no DisplayPort output for MST daisy chain.
Ethernet
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no Ethernet socket.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no Ethernet socket.
3.5 mm headphone output
3.5 mm microphone input
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no analogue audio or headset jack, including microphone input.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no analogue audio or headset jack, including microphone input.
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Optical out
No17Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no optical audio output.20Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory table 4 page 9 and connectivity table 5 page 10 have no optical audio output.
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Picture in 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
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.
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Audio and camera
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Speakers
Number of speakers
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
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
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
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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On-screen menu controls
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Using joystick and AlienFX/AWCC sections. Software provides monitor gaming controls rather than only desktop window layout.
Desktop software
User firmware updates
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Ambient light sensor
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
Timer, Frame Rate, Display Alignment, Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.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
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.
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
Stand footprint
Width240Depth206mm(9.4 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 20266Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026
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Weight with stand
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
3.69kg(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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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
8.19kg(18.1 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Physical characteristics table 10: weight with packaging.
Power
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Power supply
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
Power use (typical)
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)
65W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: maximum brightness/contrast with maximum loading on all USB ports.
Power use SDR (EU label)
Power use HDR (EU label)
Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 standby mode.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications table 9: EU 2019/2021 and EU 2019/2013 off mode.
EU energy class SDR
EU energy class HDR
Energy per 1000 h SDR
Energy per 1000 h HDR
Certifications
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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
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.
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Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual25876081-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-user-s-guide.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.6Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/7/d/b/0/2310a98f80493df0bab51632ce388fd1916d.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Features: TÜV Rheinland hardware low-blue-light certification Category 3 at factory/default settings.
TCO Certified
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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
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.
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 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.
BSamsung Odyssey G8 G80HF (5K)
| Type |
|---|
| Power cable (1.5 m) |
| HDMI cable |
| DP cable |
Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Dead pixel policy
Free panel replacement for one bright pixel during the limited hardware warranty1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Premium Panel Exchange: even one bright pixel allows panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty.
Links
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Product page
www.dell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
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
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.
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
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.
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
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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