Display Verdict

IPS#7 in our IPS rankingsBest IPS for 500Hz esports

Alienware AW2524HF review

A 24.5-inch 1080p IPS that runs 480Hz natively and 500Hz overclocked, for esports players who want IPS color over TN.

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Quick verdict

The AW2524HF brings esports-class refresh rates to an IPS panel. Tom's Hardware awarded it Editor's Choice for its responsiveness, reporting visually excellent motion and negligible input lag at high frame rates, plus good color and contrast for the class. Unlike TN, IPS keeps colors stable at wider viewing angles.

It is an older design with no strobing mode, and HDMI is limited to 255Hz. Newer strobing options, such as G-SYNC Pulsar or ZOWIE DyAc 2, deliver clearer motion at lower frame rates.

24.5″ · 1080p · 480Hz (500Hz overclock) · IPS (Fast IPS)

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Buy it if

  • You play esports at 400+ fps.
  • You prefer IPS color and viewing angles over TN.

Skip it if

  • You want strobing for clearer motion at lower frame rates.
  • You want a larger, higher-resolution screen.

Key specifications

Specifications for Alienware AW2524HF
Exact modelAW2524HF — not the G-SYNC-module AW2524H
Size / aspect24.5″ / 16:9
Resolution1920×1080
Refresh rate480Hz (500Hz overclock)
Dual modeNo
Panel familyIPS
Panel subtypeFast IPS
Subpixel layoutRGB stripe (LCD)
CoatingAnti-glare
CurvatureFlat
BacklightEdge-lit LED
Motion technologyNone
Adaptive sync / VRRFreeSync Premium; G-SYNC Compatible (up to 500Hz)
HDRHDR10 support; basic
DisplayPort2x DisplayPort 1.4 (500Hz)
HDMI1x HDMI 2.1 (255Hz max)
USB-CNone
USB portsUSB 3.2: 1 upstream, 4 downstream
KVM switchNo
AudioNo audio jack or speakers
Stand4.3-inch height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount100 x 100 mm
WarrantyUnknown (not verified for the US)

Specifications are manufacturer-stated unless marked as measured. “Unknown” means we could not verify the value, not that it is zero or absent.

Advantages and drawbacks

Advantages

  • 480Hz native, 500Hz overclocked.
  • Excellent responsiveness in Tom's Hardware's review.
  • IPS color and viewing angles.
  • USB hub with four downstream ports.

Drawbacks

  • No strobing mode.
  • HDMI limited to 255Hz.
  • No audio output.
  • Needs a very powerful GPU to use fully.

What independent testing reports

We did not find numeric measurements for this exact model that we could attribute with their test conditions. Statements below are either manufacturer specifications or reviewers' qualitative findings, and each one says which.

Motion, response, and latency

Tom's Hardware reported visually perfect motion resolution and extremely low lag, holding over 450 fps in its testing with a top-tier GPU. We did not find attributable millisecond measurements to list. There is no strobing mode.

Image quality and HDR

Tom's Hardware found about 400 nits peak and accurate color with around 84% DCI-P3 coverage. As an IPS panel, viewing angles are much wider than TN.

Connectivity, PC, and console notes

Two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs that support 500Hz, one HDMI 2.1 limited to 255Hz, and a USB 3.2 hub. No audio output.

Warranty and ownership

As an LCD, no burn-in concern. Warranty terms not verified.

Warranty: Unknown (not verified for the US)

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Questions buyers ask

Is the AW2524HF the same as the AW2524H?

No. The AW2524H uses an NVIDIA G-SYNC module. The AW2524HF uses Adaptive-Sync and costs less.

Final recommendation

A solid IPS esports option if you want 500Hz without TN color, though strobing monitors now offer clearer motion.

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Sources

  • Alienware AW2524HF 500 Hz Gaming Monitor Review — Tom's Hardware, October 5, 2023 (independent testing)
  • Amazon listing for this exact model (ASIN B0CK3TG7P6), matched on September 30, 2026 by its listing title. We do not show Amazon prices or ratings.

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