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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Accelerated Longevity Test
    3. Build Quality
    4. Ergonomics
    5. Stand
    6. Display
    7. Controls
    8. In The Box
  5. Picture Quality
    1. Contrast
    2. Local Dimming
    3. SDR Brightness
    4. HDR Brightness
    5. Horizontal Viewing Angle
    6. Vertical Viewing Angle
    7. Gray Uniformity
    8. Black Uniformity
    9. Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
    10. Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
    11. SDR Color Gamut
    12. SDR Color Volume
    13. HDR Color Gamut
    14. HDR Color Volume
    15. Reflections
    16. Text Clarity
    17. Gradient
  6. Motion
    1. Refresh Rate
    2. Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
    3. Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
    4. Response Time @ 120Hz
    5. Response Time @ 60Hz
    6. Backlight Strobing (BFI)
    7. Image Flicker
  7. Inputs
    1. Input Lag
    2. Resolution And Size
    3. PS5 Compatibility
    4. Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
    5. Inputs Photos
    6. Video And Audio Ports
    7. USB
    8. macOS Compatibility
  8. Features
    1. Additional Features
    2. On-Screen Display (OSD)
  9. Comments

Dell Alienware AW2521H vs ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

Side-by-Side Comparison

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Dell Alienware AW2521H
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Variants

  • Alienware AW2521H (25")
  • ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN (27")

Our Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2521H

ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN

The Dell Alienware AW2521H and the ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN are both G-SYNC monitors with a 360Hz refresh rate, and they're both great for gaming. The ASUS does have a slight edge for gaming, mainly because it has better motion handling across its entire refresh rate range. Lastly, the ASUS has a higher 1440p resolution that helps deliver slightly sharper images.

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Main Differences for
Mixed Usage

Threshold 

0.10

Mixed Usage 

7.6
7.9

Resolution And Size 
 

6.7
8.0

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Design Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Design Picture

Curved 
 

No
No

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Not Curved
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Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

Longevity Graph  

Build Quality 
 

8.5
8.0

Build Quality Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Build Quality Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Build Quality Picture
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Ergonomics 
 

9.0
7.9

Ergonomics Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Ergonomics Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Back Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Back Picture

Height Adjustment 
 

5.1" (13.0 cm)
3.9" (10.0 cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
-20° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Yes, Both Ways
Yes, Clockwise

Swivel Range 
 

-20° to 20°
-25° to 25°

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
VESA 100x100
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Stand Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Stand Picture

Thickness Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Thickness Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Thickness Picture

Base Width 
 

18.3" (46.5 cm)
21.9" (55.5 cm)

Base Depth 
 

10.3" (26.1 cm)
10.1" (25.7 cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

8.9" (22.6 cm)
8.7" (22.1 cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

17.0 lbs (7.7 kg)
18.2 lbs (8.3 kg)
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Display 
 

Display Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Display Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Display Picture

Size 
 

25"
27"

Housing Width 
 

21.9" (55.7 cm)
24.2" (61.4 cm)

Housing Height 
 

13.0" (32.9 cm)
14.4" (36.6 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

3.3" (8.4 cm)
3.7" (9.4 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
10.7 lbs (4.8 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.3" (0.8 cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Controls Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Controls Picture
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H In The Box Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN In The Box Picture

Power Supply 
 

Internal
External Brick
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Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.5
5.9

Checkerboard Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Checkerboard Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast 
 

1,336 : 1
974 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
932 : 1
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Local Dimming 
 

0.0
3.5

Local Dimming Video  

Local Dimming 
 

No
Yes

Backlight 
 

Edge
Edge
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SDR Brightness 
 

8.3
8.2

Real Scene 
 

440 cd/m²
387 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

435 cd/m²
408 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

436 cd/m²
414 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

436 cd/m²
414 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

437 cd/m²
415 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

437 cd/m²
415 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

434 cd/m²
407 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

436 cd/m²
413 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

436 cd/m²
414 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

437 cd/m²
415 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

437 cd/m²
414 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
0.001

Minimum Brightness 
 

36 cd/m²
51 cd/m²
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HDR Brightness 
 

7.1
7.8

EOTF  

Dell Alienware AW2521H EOTF
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

No Certification
DisplayHDR 600

Real Scene 
 

457 cd/m²
600 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

464 cd/m²
633 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
644 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
642 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

467 cd/m²
598 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
558 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

464 cd/m²
632 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
642 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
641 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
590 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

466 cd/m²
554 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
0.009
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Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

8.0
6.8

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

Horizontal Chroma Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Horizontal Chroma Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left 
 

35°
28°

Color Washout From Right 
 

37°
31°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Horizontal Hue Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left 
 

47°
35°

Color Shift From Right 
 

50°
38°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Horizontal Lightness Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

38°
31°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

41°
35°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
70°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

58°
30°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

59°
31°
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Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

7.1
7.1

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

Vertical Chroma Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Vertical Chroma Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below 
 

28°
30°

Color Washout From Above 
 

29°
31°

Vertical Hue Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Vertical Hue Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below 
 

69°
40°

Color Shift From Above 
 

67°
42°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Vertical Lightness Graph
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below 
 

32°
33°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

33°
34°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

49°
70°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

70°
70°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

28°
37°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

30°
38°
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Gray Uniformity 
 

8.0
7.5

50% Uniformity Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H 50% Uniformity Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN 50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.463%
4.415%

50% DSE 
 

0.136%
0.149%
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Black Uniformity 
 

5.4
5.9

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Native Black Uniformity Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev. 
 

2.390%
1.379%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
5.870%
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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

8.7
8.7

Pre Calibration Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Pre Calibration Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Pre Gamma Curve Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Pre Color Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode (sRGB)

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

98.2%
95.6%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

2.90
2.01

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

7,005 K
6,847 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.21
2.08

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

1.81
1.70

Contrast Setting 
 

75
50

RGB Settings 
 

100-100-100
100-100-100

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
2.2

Brightness Setting 
 

75
42

Measured Brightness 
 

205 cd/m²
217 cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
No
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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.6
9.5

Post Calibration Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Post Calibration Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Post Gamma Curve Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Post Color Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Post Color Picture

Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

97.6%
96.8%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.52
0.59

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,516 K
6,485 K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.18
2.19

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.54
0.66

Contrast Setting 
 

75
50

RGB Settings 
 

100-98-90
100-98-94

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
2.2

Brightness Setting 
 

30
13

Measured Brightness 
 

101 cd/m²
98 cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

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SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.0
9.4

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H sRGB Color Gamut Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

98.8%
98.5%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

73.0%
89.8%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode
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SDR Color Volume 
 

9.3
9.6

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp 
 

96.8%
96.5%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

78.0%
92.3%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Racing Mode
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HDR Color Gamut 
 

6.7
8.3

Wide Color Gamut 
 

No
Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

81.3%
92.0%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
HDR Scenery Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

58.3%
69.0%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
HDR Scenery Mode
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HDR Color Volume 
 

7.6
8.3

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 
 

77.5%
85.2%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
HDR Scenery Mode

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 
 

55.9%
68.5%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
HDR Scenery Mode
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Reflections 
 

7.5
7.2

Average Room  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Average Room
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Average Room

Average Room Off Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Average Room Off Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Bright Room Off Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Semi-Gloss

Total Reflections 
 

5.8%
5.8%

Indirect Reflections 
 

4.0%
3.1%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

1.8%
2.7%
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Text Clarity 
 

7.0
7.0

ClearType On  

Dell Alienware AW2521H ClearType On
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN ClearType On

ClearType Off  

Dell Alienware AW2521H ClearType Off
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN ClearType Off

Pixel Type 
 

IPS
IPS

Pixels  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Pixels
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Pixels

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
RGB
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Gradient 
 

9.6
9.6

Gradient Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Gradient Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Gradient Picture

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
10 Bit
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

9.3
9.3

Native Refresh Rate 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

240 Hz
144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

300 Hz
360 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

144 Hz
60 Hz
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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

FreeSync 
 

No
Compatible (Tested)

G-SYNC 
 

Yes (Native)
Yes (Native)

VRR Maximum 
 

360 Hz
360 Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Yes
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

9.2
9.5

Motion Blur Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Motion Blur Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Response Time Table
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Fast
Off

Rise / Fall Time 
 

3.1 ms
3.0 ms

Total Response Time 
 

6.9 ms
5.6 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
0.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.5 ms
4.4 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

10.2 ms
7.8 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

0.0%
0.0%
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Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

8.9
9.2

Motion Blur Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Motion Blur Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Response Time Table
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Fast
Off

Rise / Fall Time 
 

3.8 ms
3.1 ms

Total Response Time 
 

7.6 ms
7.1 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

1.4%
0.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

5.1 ms
4.6 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

11.5 ms
9.2 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

5.5%
0.0%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

8.0
8.6

Motion Blur Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Motion Blur Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Response Time Table
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Fast
Off

Rise / Fall Time 
 

4.3 ms
3.1 ms

Total Response Time 
 

12.3 ms
11.2 ms

Overshoot Error 
 

1.2%
0.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

6.1 ms
4.4 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

22.1 ms
17.8 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

5.1%
0.0%
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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Backlight Strobing Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Yes
Yes

Maximum Frequency 
 

240 Hz
360 Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

144 Hz
120 Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

217 cd/m²
266 cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

22 cd/m²
24 cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

Yes
Yes

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No
No

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

Yes
Yes

VRR At The Same Time 
 

No
No
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Image Flicker 
 

10
10

Backlight Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Backlight Picture
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
0 Hz
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

9.2
9.1

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

1.7 ms
2.1 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

4.8 ms
5.9 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

8.4 ms
12.2 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

5.5 ms
3.6 ms
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Resolution And Size 
 

6.7
8.0

Native Resolution 
 

1920 x 1080
2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
16:9

Megapixels 
 

2.1 MP
3.7 MP

Pixel Density 
 

91 PPI
109 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

24.5"
26.8"

Screen Area 
 

255 in²
308 in²
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PS5 Compatibility 
 

7.0
7.0

PS5 Compatibility Photo  

Dell Alienware AW2521H PS5 Compatibility Photo
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN PS5 Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

Yes
Yes

VRR 
 

Yes
Yes
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

4.2
5.8

XSX Compatibility Photo  

Dell Alienware AW2521H XSX Compatibility Photo
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN XSX Compatibility Photo

4k @ 120Hz 
 

No
No

4k @ 60Hz 
 

No
No

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Yes

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

No
Yes

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Yes

HDR 
 

No
No

VRR 
 

Yes
Yes
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Inputs Photos  

Inputs 1  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Inputs 1
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Inputs 1

Inputs 2  

Dell Alienware AW2521H Inputs 2
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN Inputs 2
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Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.4)

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
No

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.0)
3 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

No HDMI 2.1
No HDMI 2.1

DVI 
 

No
No

VGA 
 

No
No

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
No

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

2
1

HDR10 
 

Yes
Yes

3.5mm Audio In 
 

No
No

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

No
No
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USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

4
2

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

Yes
Yes

USB-C Ports 
 

0
0

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports
No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt 
 

No
No

macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

Dell Alienware AW2521H macOS Screenshot
ASUS ROG Swift 360Hz PG27AQN macOS Screenshot
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Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

No
No

RGB Illumination 
 

Controllable
Controllable

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
No

KVM Switch 
 

No
No
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture  

Dell Alienware AW2521H OSD Picture
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Dell Alienware AW2521H

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