Alienware AW2524HF 24.5" FHD 500Hz Fast IPS Gaming Monitor

24.5-inch Fast IPS

Maximum via DisplayPort

Native DisplayPort refresh

GTG minimum response

Panel performance and supported refresh modes

The native 1920 × 1080 Fast IPS panel emphasizes high update rates while maintaining 178° viewing angles and 99% sRGB coverage. Dell lists 400cd/m² brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and support for 1.07 billion colors. Response is specified as 1ms gray-to-gray in Extreme mode, with a 0.5ms minimum gray-to-gray figure. Maximum refresh depends on the input: DisplayPort supports 480Hz natively and 500Hz with overclocking, while HDMI is limited to 255Hz. Reaching these modes requires compatible graphics hardware, cables and settings.

Match the connection to the required refresh rate

Use DisplayPort for the highest refresh modes and enable the supported overclock setting when targeting 500Hz. The HDMI 2.1 label does not mean this particular monitor supports 500Hz over HDMI. The manufacturer specifies a 255Hz HDMI limit at Full HD.

Adaptive synchronization and panel control

AMD FreeSync Premium and VESA Adaptive-Sync coordinate compatible frame delivery. Fast IPS viewing angles and 99% sRGB coverage preserve flexibility for everyday desktop use between games. Refresh rate, pixel response and input latency are separate measurements; performance depends on the complete system.

ComfortView Plus and an adjustable stand

Dell ComfortView Plus, Low Blue Light and Flicker Free technology provide viewing-comfort controls. Integrated cable management helps organize the connections, and the height, tilt, swivel and pivot adjustments help position the screen for the desk. The Dark Side of the Moon finish gives the housing a dark, understated appearance.

Connections, peripherals and desk positioning

Two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and one HDMI 2.1 input provide the video connections. The USB 3.2 Gen 1 hub includes an upstream connection and four downstream ports, two of which support Battery Charging 1.2. A USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable is listed among the accessories; that cable does not turn the monitor into a USB-C video-input or laptop-charging dock. Built-in speakers are not included. The stand supports 110mm height adjustment, -5° to +21° tilt, ±20° swivel and ±90° rotation, with 100 × 100mm VESA mounting.

Is the AW2524HF refresh rate 500Hz on every input?

No. DisplayPort supports 480Hz natively and 500Hz with overclocking. HDMI supports up to 255Hz at Full HD.

What does the 0.5ms response figure mean?

It is the minimum gray-to-gray response specification. Dell also lists 1ms gray-to-gray in Extreme mode.

Does it have a native USB-C video input?

No. The listed video inputs are two DisplayPort 1.4 ports and one HDMI 2.1 port. A supplied USB-C-to-DisplayPort cable is an adapter cable, not a USB-C port on the monitor.

What are the actual screen size and VESA mounting pattern?

The viewable diagonal is 24.5 inches. The VESA mounting pattern is 100 × 100mm, and the supplied stand offers 110mm height adjustment, tilt, swivel and pivot.