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Alienware AW2521HFLA computer monitor vs Alienware AW2720HFA computer monitor

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  • 77specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 52identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:63.5 cm (25")
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:400 cd/m²
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:350 cd/m²
  • Pixel pitch
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:0.2832 x 0.2802 mm
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:0.3108 x 0.3108 mm
  • Pixel density
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:90 ppi
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:82 ppi
  • Viewable size, horizontal
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:54.4 cm
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:59.7 cm
  • Viewable size, vertical
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:30.3 cm
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:33.6 cm
  • Viewable size diagonal
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:62.2 cm
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:68.5 cm
  • Product colour
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:Silver, White
    • AW2720HFA computer monitor:Black

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Comparison of AW2521HFLA, AW2720HFA
105 specifications
Display9 differ
Display diagonalDiffers63.5 cm (25")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
Backlight typeW-LEDW-LED
Display brightness (typical)Differs400 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Response time1 ms1 ms
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 900, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Maximum refresh rate240 Hz240 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of colours16.78 million colours16.78 million colours
Response time (fast)4 ms4 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2832 x 0.2802 mm0.3108 x 0.3108 mm
Pixel densityDiffers90 ppi82 ppi
Horizontal scan range30 - 255 kHz30 - 255 kHz
Vertical scan range48 - 240 Hz48 - 240 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers54.4 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers30.3 cm33.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalDiffers62.2 cm68.5 cm
Colour gamut standardKnown for onesRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
sRGB coverage (typical)Known for one99%Unknown — not stated by the source
Dell ComfortView technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSyncYesYes
NVIDIA G-SYNC typeKnown for oneG-SYNC CompatibleUnknown — not stated by the source
AMD FreeSync typeKnown for oneFreeSync PremiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Flicker-free technologyKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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 colourDiffersSilver, WhiteBlack
Colour nameKnown for oneLunar LightUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable standKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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)
USB upstream port typeKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of upstream ports11
USB Type-A downstream ports quantityDiffers54
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity22
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantity11
DisplayPort version1.21.2
Audio inputNoNo
Headphone outYesYes
Headphone outputs11
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Ergonomicsidentical
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interfaceKnown for one100 x 100 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Plug and PlayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)FF
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers20 kWh22 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs21 W23 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W0.3 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20.78 W
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 A
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 altitudeKnown for one0 - 5000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 12192 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions10 differ
Width (with stand)Differs556.3 mm612.7 mm
Depth (with stand)251.9 mm251.9 mm
Height (with stand)Differs526.1 mm559.4 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.76 kg8.3 kg
Width (without stand)Differs556.3 mm612.7 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs73 mm78.7 mm
Height (without stand)Differs328.2 mm366.8 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.55 kg4.6 kg
Bezel width (side)Differs5.27 mm8 mm
Bezel width (top)Differs5.27 mm8 mm
Bezel width (bottom)Differs1.42 cm2.32 cm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers11.2 kg13.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Stand includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, DisplayPort, HDMI, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Dell Display Manager (DDM) compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8528521085285210

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