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  • 30 the same
  • 47 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Response timeLower is betterA: 0.5msB: 1msDell is 0.5 ms lower.
  2. Refresh rateA: 320HzB: 240HzDell is 80 Hz higher.
  3. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 52WViewSonic is 13 W lower.
  4. 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.

3840 × 2160
ANot listed
B60Hz
1920 × 1080Native for both
A320Hz
B240Hz

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.07kg
B6.8kg
Weight without stand
A3.69kg
B3.5kg
Box weight
A8.19kg
B8.6kg

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ADell Alienware AW2525HM
BViewSonic XG2431

General

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Series
Alienware1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Elite8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news item groups the XG2431 in ViewSonic's Elite gaming line-up, from the CES 2021 announcement.
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.
XG2431, VS185333Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Cover page: Model No. VS18533, P/N XG2431.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Not available
Announced
4 March 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/monitor-madness-alienware-announces-six-new-gaming-monitorsRead 5 October 2026Exact AW2725D and AW2525HM included in March 4 launch announcement. Approximate target prices are not stored as confirmed launch MSRP.
11 January 20218Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/viewsonic-announce-range-of-new-monitors-in-their-elite-gaming-line-up-including-xg320u-xg320q-xg271qg-and-xg2431Read 10 October 2026TFTCentral news of 11 January 2021 reports the CES 2021 announcement via Business Wire.
Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Available1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Current maker product page lists the model with its full specification table. No end-of-life notice on the page.
Predecessor
Not available
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Successor
Not available
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Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US7Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 7 October 2026Exact AW2525HM US maker store offers this model for sale. US reference part 9WDY7 is retained. Other regional package SKUs are not imported.
US, CA4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review says it is released in the USA and Canada and not in the UK or Europe.
Colours
Dark Blue1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US Product Color: Dark Blue. Interstellar Indigo is the finish name in feature copy, not a second sold colour.
Not available
Segment
Gaming1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
Gaming1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker title: gaming monitor.

Display

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Screen size
24.5in(62.2 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker advertised diagonal 24.5 inches, distinct from its rounded class size.
24in(61 cm)1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Display Size (in.): 24. Viewable area is 23.8 in.
Viewable screen diagonal
24.5in(62.2 cm)1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
23.8in(60.5 cm)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewable Area (in.): 23.8. The user guide table also says 24.5 in, but its active area of 527.04 x 296.46 mm gives a 23.8 in 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.
1920 × 1080px2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Resolution: 1920 x 1080.
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner'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
16:92Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Aspect Ratio: 16:9.
Pixel density
89.9ppi
91.8ppi
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.
0.2745mm3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: 0.2745 mm horizontal and vertical. The product page rounds it to 0.275 mm.
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.
Width527.04Height296.46mm(20.7 × 11.7 in)3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Display Area, Full Scan (H x V).
Curved
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026
No2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Curvature: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
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
Matte2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment: Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H). Anti-glare is mapped to matte.
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
Anti-Glare, Hard Coating (3H)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Surface Treatment, verbatim.
Touchscreen
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says Touchscreen fehlt. Corroborated by Digitec Without touch function and actual university laboratory exact-model table Touch No.
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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.
Fast IPS1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: Fast-IPS display. TFTCentral also calls it a Fast IPS panel.
Panel type (as published)
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology2Owner'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
IPS Technology2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Panel Type row, verbatim.
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
Edge-lit LED5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table: IPS / W-LED, edge array. The maker states only a LED light source.
Local dimming
Not available
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026HDR Gaming section: no backlight local dimming.
Dimming zones
Not available
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Panel maker
Not available
BOE4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section. PC Monitors also names the BOE MV238FHM-NG2.
Panel part number
Not available
MV238FHM-NG24Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: panel from BOE (MV238FHM-NG2).
Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
Not available
RGB stripe3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Color Filter, RGB vertical stripe.
Colour depth
8bits12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth and Gamut: 8-bit / DCI-P3. This does not rely on converting 16.7 million colors.
8bits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Color Space Support: 8 bit true.
Colour depth method
Native12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table explicitly labels Native Color Depth: 8-bit. Supported input depth alone is not used.
Native2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Maker says 8 bit true. Tom's Hardware lists 8-bit (6-bit+FRC) and TFTCentral says an 8-bit panel with FRC for 10-bit input, so the panel method differs between sources.7Reviewdisplayninja.com/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 16.7 million colors, true 8-bit.
Displayable colours
16.7 million2Owner'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
16.7 million2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Colors: 16.7M.
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.
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Not available
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Claimed Delta E
Not available
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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
Not available
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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.
1,000:12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Static Contrast Ratio: 1,000:1 (typ). The 80M:1 dynamic figure is not used.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
400nits2Owner'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
350nits2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Brightness: 350 cd/m2 (typ).
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
HDR1013Reviewpcworld.com/article/2859524/alienware-aw2525hm-review.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly states support for HDR10 input. Maker manual independently documents Smart HDR processing and HDR input on both HDMI and DisplayPort.
HDR102Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026High Dynamic Range: HDR10.
HDR certification
Not available
DisplayHDR 4001Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Key features: Fast-IPS display with VESA DisplayHDR 400.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°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
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 horizontal.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°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
178°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Viewing Angles: 178 vertical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
1920 × 1080Native255Hz320Hz
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.
BViewSonic XG2431
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 216060HzNot available
1920 × 1080Native240Hz240Hz
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Input Signal: vertical frequency 48 to 240 Hz on HDMI and DisplayPort. The user guide lists 1920 x 1080 at 240 Hz as the recommended mode and Tom's Hardware says 240 Hz works over both inputs. TFTCentral says a virtual 4K input is accepted and limited to 4K at 60 Hz over HDMI. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated.
Max refresh rate
320Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
320Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
320Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
255Hz
240Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
Native refresh rate
320Hz2Owner'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
240Hz2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Refresh Rate (Hz): 240.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Dual mode
Not available
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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.
Not available
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.
FreeSync Premium, G-SYNC Compatible2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Variable Refresh Rate Technology: FreeSync Premium, G-Sync compatible. TFTCentral and Tom's Hardware say it was not yet NVIDIA certified when reviewed in 2022, and G-Sync works over DisplayPort.
VRR range per port
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48320
HDMI48255
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.
BViewSonic XG2431
InputMin (Hz)Max (Hz)
DisplayPort48240
HDMI48240
Source5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Tom's Hardware: FreeSync runs from 48 to 240 Hz and works over either interface. TFTCentral confirms 48 to 240 Hz and FreeSync over HDMI.
Low framerate compensation
Yes11Spec databasegeizhals.de/dell-alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm-210-bryj-a3535804.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model Variable Synchronisierung entry explicitly says mit LFC-Support. This is published device support, not an inference solely from the FreeSync tier.
Yes4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Review: range of 48 to 240 Hz supported with LFC. PC Monitors also lists a 48 to 240 Hz VRR range plus LFC.
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.
1ms2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Response Time (Typical GTG): 1 ms.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
Not available
0.5ms1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Overview: The <0.5ms MPRT response time. Published as less than 0.5 ms.
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.
Standard, Advanced, Ultra Fast3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD menu tree, Manual Image Adjust, Response Time.
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Yes1Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/lcd/XG2431Read 10 October 2026PureXP motion blur reduction feature, Blur Busters Approved 2.0.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
PureXP3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026OSD Setup Menu: PureXP with Light, Normal, Extreme and Ultra settings. TFTCentral calls it PureXP+.
Blur reduction works with VRR
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No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section: PureXP+ cannot be used at the same time as VRR, and FreeSync must be switched off first.
Flicker-free (claimed)
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
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Flicker-Free: Yes. TFTCentral found no PWM at any brightness setting.
Black frame insertion
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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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2ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Lag section: total display lag 2.0 ms. The text does not name the refresh rate. TFTCentral tests the native refresh rate, here 240 Hz. Firmware and input are not stated.
Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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4.3ms4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Response Times and Gaming section: average G2G of 4.3 ms in Ultra Fast overdrive at 240 Hz, against 5.2 ms in Advanced mode. TFTCentral's gamma-corrected method.
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.
900:14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 900:1 at default settings and maximum brightness.
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.
356nits4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: about 356 cd/m2 at 100 percent brightness out of the box.
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.
1.14Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Default Setup: sRGB colour accuracy average dE 1.1 at factory settings, before calibration, ICC profiles disabled.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
TypeVersionCountHDCP
DisplayPort1.411.4 and 2.3
HDMI2.121.4 and 2.3
Source2Owner'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
BViewSonic XG2431
TypeVersionCount
HDMINot available2
DisplayPort1.41
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: HDMI x2 and DisplayPort x1. The page says HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. DisplayPort 1.4 is also listed by DisplayNinja, while Tom's Hardware says 1.2 and TFTCentral believes 1.2a. HDMI 2.0 is stated by TFTCentral, Tom's Hardware and DisplayNinja, and TFTCentral confirms there is no HDMI 2.1 feature. The HDMI version is left out because the maker and the reviewers conflict.
HDMI ports
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DisplayPort ports
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Highest HDMI version
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Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
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.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Design and Features: no USB type-C is provided.
USB-C power delivered
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Thunderbolt
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USB upstream ports
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
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.
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-B3.21
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type B Up Stream x1.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
ConnectorCount
USB-A2
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.
BViewSonic XG2431
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.22
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: USB 3.2 Type A Down Stream x2.
KVM switch
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says KVM-Switch fehlt. Maker complete connector inventory has only one USB-B upstream and no USB-C data path. Draft maker PbP/PiP/KVM NA row is excluded.
No4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026General Usage: lists a KVM switch as a missing feature.
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.
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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.
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3.5 mm headphone output
No12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table says Audio: None. Complete maker physical connector inventory independently contains no headphone or audio output.
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Connector: 3.5mm Audio Out x1.
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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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
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
No12Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact review specification table says Speakers: None. Independently corroborated by Tom’s Guide exact review and Geizhals.
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Number of speakers
012Reviewtomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/alienware-aw2525hm-25-inch-320-hz-gaming-monitor-reviewRead 7 October 2026Speakers: None in exact review means there are no built-in speaker drivers. Speaker power remains absent.
22Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Speaker power per channel
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3W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Internal Speakers: 3 Watts x 2.
Webcam
No18Spec databasetestberichte.de/p/dell-tests/alienware-aw2525hm-testbericht.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact model data sheet explicitly says Webcam fehlt. Maker complete exterior/components diagrams and exact Simplified Service Manual hardware inventory independently show no camera assembly.
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
110mm2Owner'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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Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°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
Forward5°Backward15°3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Using the Monitor: tilt -5 to 15 degrees.
Swivel
Left20°Right20°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
Left90°Right90°5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: 90 degrees swivel to either side. The datasheet lists Swivel: 90.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°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
Counterclockwise0°Clockwise90°2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Pivot (Right/Left): 90 / 0.
Removable stand
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
Yes3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: remove the monitor stand.
VESA mount
100 x 1002Owner'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
100 x 1003Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: 100 x 100 mm hole pattern, M4 x 10 mm screws, 14 kg maximum load.
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.
No3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Wall Mounting: the bracket attaches directly to the VESA holes after the stand is removed.
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
Yes2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Kensington Lock Slot: 1.
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.
Buttons3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Five control keys and a power key on the lower bezel.
Desktop software
Alienware Command Center (AWCC)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
ViewSonic Strobe Utility4Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431Read 10 October 2026Blur Busters Approved 2.0 section quotes the optional ViewSonic Strobe Utility, a download for tuning PureXP+.
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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No5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026Hands-on text: no lighting feature.
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
FPS Game, RTS Game, MOBA Game, Black Stabilization3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026ViewMode presets and the Manual Image Adjust menu. TFTCentral says there are no crosshair or FPS counter options.

OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
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.
Width540Height (lowest)434.1Height (highest)520.1Depth239mm(21.3 × 17.1 to 20.5 × 9.4 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical (mm): 540 x 434.1~520.1 x 239. The user guide gives 539.8 x 520.1 x 239.2.
Dimensions without stand
Width555.59Height329.5Depth68.89mm(21.9 × 13 × 2.7 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
Width540Height323Depth49mm(21.3 × 12.7 × 1.9 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Physical Without Stand (mm): 540 x 323 x 49.
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.
6.8kg(15 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight (metric) Net: 6.8 kg. The user guide also says 6.8 kg.
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.
3.5kg(7.7 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Net Without Stand: 3.5 kg.
Box dimensions
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Width698Height400Depth185mm(27.5 × 15.7 × 7.3 in)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Dimensions Packaging (mm): 698 x 400 x 185.
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.
8.6kg(19 lb)2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Weight Gross: 8.6 kg.

Power

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Power supply
Internal5Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Power connector inventory and AC100-240V device input establish internal power supply. External adapter is not in the complete maker bundle.
Internal2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Power Supply: Internal Power Supply.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner'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
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz (auto switch).
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.
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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.
52W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Consumption (max): 52 W.
Power use SDR (EU label)
18.1W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. SDR on-mode power demand 18.1 W under EU regulation. This is distinct from Energy Star Pon and rounded label energy.
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Power use HDR (EU label)
22.6W8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. HDR on-mode power demand 22.6 W under EU regulation.
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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.
0.5W2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Stand-by: 0.5 W.
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.
0.5W3Owner's manualviewsonicglobal.com/public/products_download/user_guide/display/XG2431/XG2431_UG_ENG.pdfRead 10 October 2026Power saving modes, Off: < 0.5 W. Published as less than 0.5 W.
EU energy class SDR
E8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. SDR energy efficiency class E.
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EU energy class HDR
F8EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2269431_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Product information sheet page 1. HDR energy efficiency class F.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
18kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/8/f/9/0e8c580941704aecadd88ccd9cc108b6fbdb.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact ALIENWARE AW2525HM EU energy label. Explicit printed 18 kWh/1000h in SDR. Public label mirror linked from the exact model listing. No rounding calculation from watts.
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Energy per 1000 h HDR
23kWh9EU energy label (EPREL)gzhls.at/blob/ldb/e/8/f/9/0e8c580941704aecadd88ccd9cc108b6fbdb.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact ALIENWARE AW2525HM EU energy label. Explicit printed 23 kWh/1000h in HDR. Public label mirror linked from the exact model listing. No rounding calculation from watts.
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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.
Software2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Low Blue Light: Software solution.
ENERGY STAR
No19Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/4a4165d0cc100a3337171c0974f906dd112a19afbcced2697d1cfcda5fbfc27c.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dell exact AW2525HM/AW2525HMt Product Compliance Datasheet, revised May 9 2025, section II Environmental Voluntary Marks: Global ENERGY STAR NA. Using its Version 8 test method for Pon does not establish certification. Public indexed PDF text is readable, direct mirror download encounters bot check and was stopped.
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TCO Certified
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EPEAT
None19Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/4a4165d0cc100a3337171c0974f906dd112a19afbcced2697d1cfcda5fbfc27c.pdfRead 7 October 2026Dell exact AW2525HM/AW2525HMt Product Compliance Datasheet section II Environmental Voluntary Marks: EPEAT Configuration Dependent NA. No registered tier is claimed for this model.
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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.
Blur Busters Approved 2.0, cTUVus, FCC-B, ICES003, CEC, TUV S-Mark, NOM, Mexico Energy, CE, CE EMC, CB, RoHS, ErP, REACH, WEEE, EAC, UkrSEPRO, RCM, GEMS, VCCI, PSE, KC, K-MEPS, BIS2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Regulations row, verbatim. Blur Busters Approved 2.0 comes from the maker product page, where it is listed as the first monitor to pass the program.

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.
XG2431 x1, 3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22) x1, DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male) x1, USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male) x1, Quick Start Guide x12Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents, verbatim. The user guide says cables may vary by country.
Cables included
ADell Alienware AW2525HM
TypeCount
Power cable1
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.
BViewSonic XG2431
TypeCount
3-pin Plug (IEC C13 / CEE22)1
DisplayPort Cable (v1.2, Male-Male)1
USB A/B Cable (v3.2, Male-Male)1
Source2Maker product pageviewsonic.com/global/products/sheet/XG2431Read 10 October 2026Package Contents.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/alienware-25-320hz-gaming-monitor-aw2525hm/aw2525hm_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026US maker page. 3-year limited hardware and Advanced Exchange service.
3years5Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/viewsonic-xg2431-reviewRead 10 October 2026US review spec table: 3 years. The maker page says the warranty differs from market to 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.
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