Product comparison · 2 monitors

Alienware AW2521HFLA computer monitor vs Alienware AW3821DW computer monitor

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  • 75specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 37identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:63.5 cm (25")
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:95.2 cm (37.5")
  • Display resolution
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:1920 x 1080 pixels
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:3840 x 1600 pixels
  • Native aspect ratio
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:16:9
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:21:9
  • HD type
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:Full HD
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:UltraWide Quad HD+
  • Backlight type
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:W-LED
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:LED
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:400 cd/m²
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:450 cd/m²
  • Response time
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:1 ms
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:4 ms
  • Screen shape
    • AW2521HFLA computer monitor:Flat
    • AW3821DW computer monitor:Curved

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Comparison of AW2521HFLA, AW3821DW
115 specifications
Display18 differ
Display diagonalDiffers63.5 cm (25")95.2 cm (37.5")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels3840 x 1600 pixels
Native aspect ratioDiffers16:921:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersFull HDUltraWide Quad HD+
Panel typeIPSIPS
Backlight typeDiffersW-LEDLED
Display brightness (typical)Differs400 cd/m²450 cd/m²
Response timeDiffers1 ms4 ms
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen shapeDiffersFlatCurved
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers1920 x 1080 (HD 1080)640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 480, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1280 x 720 (HD 720), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2560 x 1440, 3840 x 1600
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p480p, 576p, 720p, 1080p, 1600p
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
Maximum refresh rateDiffers240 Hz144 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Response time (fast)Differs4 ms3 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.2832 x 0.2802 mm0.22908 x 0.22908 mm
Pixel densityDiffers90 ppi110.874 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeKnown for one30 - 255 kHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical scan rangeKnown for one48 - 240 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers54.4 cm88 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers30.3 cm36.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalDiffers62.2 cm95.3 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
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDisplayHDR 600
Performance1 differ
NVIDIA G-SYNCYesYes
AMD FreeSyncDiffersYesNo
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, White
Colour nameKnown for oneLunar LightUnknown — not stated by the source
Detachable standKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front bezel colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
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 outputsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Audio outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)13 cm13 cm
PivotDiffersYesNo
Pivot angleKnown for one-90 - 90°Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Power3 differ
Energy efficiency class (SDR)DiffersFG
Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hoursDiffers20 kWh44 kWh
Power consumption (typical)Differs21 W43.5 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
Energy efficiency class (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceF
Energy consumption (HDR) per 1000 hoursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33 kWh
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
Input currentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 A
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
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 & dimensions11 differ
Width (with stand)Differs556.3 mm894.9 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs251.9 mm293.5 mm
Height (with stand)Differs526.1 mm579.7 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs6.76 kg11.5 kg
Width (without stand)Differs556.3 mm894.9 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs73 mm130.1 mm
Height (without stand)Differs328.2 mm399.4 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.55 kg7.9 kg
Bezel width (side)Differs5.27 mm1.03 cm
Bezel width (top)Differs5.27 mm1.1 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Differs1.42 cm2.19 cm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers11.2 kg19.3 kg
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source321.1 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1042.9 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source545.1 mm
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
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Other featuresidentical
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0

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