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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
    9. Back
    10. Borders
    11. Thickness
  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. Image Retention
    16. Reflections
    17. Text Clarity
    18. Gradient
    19. Color Bleed
  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)
    3. Controls
    4. In The Box
  9. Comments

Dell Alienware AW2521HF vs ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Dell Alienware AW2521HF
ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

Tested using Methodology v1.2

Updated Feb 07, 2024 02:19 PM

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Dell Alienware AW2521HF Picture
ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM Picture

Variants

  • Alienware AW2521HF (25")
  • TUF Gaming VG258QM (25")

Our Verdict

Dell Alienware AW2521HF

ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG258QM and the Dell Alienware AW2521HF perform quite similarly overall, but they use different panel types. While they're both great gaming monitors, the Dell has a bit of an edge. Its IPS panel provides wider viewing angles, so the image stays accurate from the side. It also has faster response times at both its max refresh rate and 60Hz, while the ASUS performs significantly worse at 60Hz than it does at its max refresh rate. One downside is that the Dell doesn't support HDR, but the ASUS doesn't deliver a great HDR experience anyway, so it shouldn't be the deciding factor. 

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