Product comparison · 2 monitors

Alienware AW2521HFA computer monitor vs Alienware AW2721D computer monitor

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  • 91specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 53identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:62.2 cm (24.5")
    • AW2721D computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • AW2721D computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
  • HD type
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:Full HD
    • AW2721D computer monitor:Quad HD
  • Backlight type
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:W-LED
    • AW2721D computer monitor:LED
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:400 cd/m²
    • AW2721D computer monitor:450 cd/m²
  • Display number of colours
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:16.78 million colours
    • AW2721D computer monitor:1.07 billion colours
  • Response time (fast)
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:4 ms
    • AW2721D computer monitor:3 ms
  • Pixel pitch
    • AW2521HFA computer monitor:0.2832 x 0.2802 mm
    • AW2721D computer monitor:0.2331 x 0.2331 mm

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Comparison of AW2521HFA, AW2721D
117 specifications
Display14 differ
Display diagonalDiffers62.2 cm (24.5")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels2560 x 1440 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDQuad HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
Backlight typeDiffersW-LEDLED
Display brightness (typical)Differs400 cd/m²450 cd/m²
Response time1 ms1 ms
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p
Aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.07 billion colours
Response time (fast)Differs4 ms3 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2832 x 0.2802 mm0.2331 x 0.2331 mm
Pixel densityDiffers90 ppi109 ppi
Horizontal scan range30 - 255 kHz30 - 255 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers48 - 240 Hz24 - 240 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers54.4 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers30.3 cm33.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalDiffers62.2 cm68.5 cm
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source131%
DCI-P3 coverageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98%
Supported graphics resolutionsKnown for one1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutKnown for one99%Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
AMD FreeSyncDiffersYesNo
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeDiffersG-SYNC CompatibleG-SYNC ULTIMATE
Flicker-free technologyYesYes
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneFreeSync PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Low Blue Light technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design1 differ
Market positioningGamingGaming
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Front bezel colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Detachable standYesYes
Colour nameKnown for oneDark SideUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub versionDiffers2.0 / 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Number of upstream ports11
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity44
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort versionDiffers1.21.4
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputs11
Audio inputKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ergonomicsidentical
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)13 cm13 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angle-90 - 90°-90 - 90°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle range-20 - 20°-20 - 20°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 21°-5 - 21°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
Power4 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFG
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers20 kWh31 kWh
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs21 W31 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 - 230 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 A
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m0 - 5000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 12192 m0 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions10 differ
Width (with stand)Differs556.3 mm607.7 mm
Depth (with stand)251.9 mm251.9 mm
Height (with stand)Differs526.1 mm555.3 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.76 kg10.6 kg
Width (without stand)Differs556.3 mm607.7 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs73 mm82.4 mm
Height (without stand)Differs328.2 mm356 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.55 kg6.3 kg
Bezel width (side)Differs5.27 mm5.5 mm
Bezel width (top)Differs5.27 mm5.5 mm
Bezel width (bottom)Differs1.42 cm1.49 cm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers256 mm259.1 mm
Package depthDiffers736 mm741.9 mm
Package heightDiffers510 mm524 mm
Package weightDiffers11.2 kg15.5 kg
USB cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
Packaging content1 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USBAC, DisplayPort, DisplayPort to Mini DisplayPort, USB
Quick start guideYesYes
DisplayPort cable lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 m
Other featuresidentical
On/off switchKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Heavy metals freeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHg (mercury)
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85285210

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