The Alienware 500Hz (AW2524H) is the fastest gaming monitor I’ve ever tested. I was skeptical when I checked out the monitor during Dell’s CES 2023 preview event in NYC. 500Hz seemed unnecessarily high, even for professional players who demand high refresh rates and low latency. But after extensive time with the AW2524H, I can’t deny that it delivers the goods.
My full review is still in progress but I wanted to share some of my initial thoughts. While it performs as advertised, it’s only useful to a niche audience. Though I enjoyed the buttery-smooth response time the monitor provides, I wouldn’t pay the $829 asking price for this monitor when I can get a monitor nearly as good in every respect (save that crazy-high refresh rate) for hundreds less. Then again, I’m not the competitive gamer Dell is marketing this monitor at.
