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Dell AW2518H

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4.7 / 5
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Pros

  • convenient and comfortable to reach
  • is very nice
  • Panel uniformity is superb

Cons

  • CES 2019 is just around the corner so
  • sweeter price tag is difficult to ignore
  • any available adapters or gadgets that will output the necessary signal

Key specs

  • 1920, 1080 px
  • 240 Hz
  • LCD
  • 1 ms
  • Flat
  • 25 in
  • 400 cd/m²
  • 16

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Dell AW2518H - Pros & Cons

Dell AW2518H

Pros

  • convenient and comfortable to reach
  • is very nice
  • Panel uniformity is superb
  • simplified yet functional design with reasonable proportions and a complete range of ergonomics
  • extra smoothness and quickness of the higher refresh ceiling
  • in class performance in responsiveness and image fidelity
  • excellent gaming performance and decent imaging quality
  • superb performance in both gaming and imaging aspects
  • excellent design and performance
  • capable of great performance
  • fast and smooth

Cons

  • CES 2019 is just around the corner so
  • sweeter price tag is difficult to ignore
  • any available adapters or gadgets that will output the necessary signal
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  • merely is too expensive at regular price
  • limited to TN technology
  • it doesn t have noticeable plastic borders on three sides
  • it can sometimes make using on-screen menus tricky
  • The various ports are hidden away along the underside of the monitor
  • overlay feature missing from this monitor is a crosshair option for shooting games
  • is the way the power socket sits at an angle

Dell AW2518H - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
25 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
1 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
400 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
6.61 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

Dell AW2518H - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size25.0 in
Brightness400.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio16:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment5.12 in
Height (without stand)12.91 in
Height with stand20.56 in
Depth (with stand)2.54 in
Depth (without stand)2.54 in
Width (with stand)21.88 in
Weight (without stand)7.72 lb
Weight0.23 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Supported graphics resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 800 x 600
  • 1024 x 768
  • 1920 x 1080
Refresh rate240.0 Hz
HD typeFull HD
Display number of colours16.78 million colours
Colour gamut (Adobe RGB)72.0 %
Colour gamut (NTSC)72.0 %
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightLED
Panel typeTN
Response time (GtG)1.0 ms
Response time1.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)no
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)170.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)160.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationyes
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
Sync technologyNvidia G-sync
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Power
Energy efficiency classA
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption< 26
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)26.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designFlat
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersno
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Number of USB 3.0 ports4
USB connectors (total)4
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Composite inputno
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Number of HDMI inputs1
HDMI version1.4
Headphone outputyes
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Thunderboltno
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
DisplayPort version1.2
MHLno
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotno
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStarno

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Dell AW2518H Dell - Editorial Reviews (11)

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Dell AW2518H Best Displays Ideal for Triple Monitor Surround Setups – Buying...
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Published: 21.12.2017
Best Displays Ideal for Triple Monitor Surround Setups – Buying...

Triple Monitor setups became popular in the early 2010’s when Nvidia released its Surround Tech that spans your computer’s output through three monitors

Dell AW2518H Alienware AW2518H 240Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 08.12.2017
Alienware AW2518H 240Hz G-Sync Monitor Review

25-inch 240Hz gaming monitors are a hot property right now and no manufacturer wants to be left out. Today we’re checking out Alienware’s AW2518H.

Dell AW2518H Best Gaming Monitors at Best Buy – Best Selling and Highest Rated...
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Published: 23.05.2018
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Dell AW2518H Alienware AW2518H Review – 240Hz E-Sports Monitor with...
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Published: 14.12.2017
Alienware AW2518H Review – 240Hz E-Sports Monitor with...
4.8

The Alienware AW2518H aims to offer bleeding-edge performance with its 240Hz refresh rate and G-Sync that combines to create buttery-smooth visuals

Dell AW2518H Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor AW2518H review
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TechRadar
Published: 22.09.2017
Alienware 25 Gaming Monitor AW2518H review
4.0

A slick and speedy gaming monitor

Dell AW2518H Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors 2018 - Are They Worth...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 25.09.2018
Best 240Hz Gaming Monitors 2018 - Are They Worth...

The best 240Hz gaming monitors offer a ridiculously high refresh rate that can upgrade your viewing experience with fluidity and accuracy.

Dell AW2518H Review – The Alienware AW2518H gaming monitor lands in niche territory - GameAxis
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GameAxis
Published: 02.10.2017
Review – The Alienware AW2518H gaming monitor lands in niche territory - GameAxis
3.8

Before the arrival of gaming-targeted hardware and nearly a decade before Razer, there stood a company whose magazine ads left gamers longing. Alienware has been in the business since the era of Doom and floppy disks, so it’s surprising to see them drag their feet with the monitor market – especially when their parent, Dell, …

Dell AW2518H Alienware AW2518H Review
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Gadget Review
Published: 17.08.2020
Alienware AW2518H Review
4.4

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Alienware AW2518HPerformanceDesignValueAlienware AW2518H Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes08.8Expert RatingIf you want to get the best out of your Nvidia Graphics card, it pays to get a gaming monitor with G-Sync. The Alienware AW2518H can sync with your graphics card to eliminate screen tearing and motion blur. Its incredible performance earned it a spot on our best G-Sync monitors list. Speaking of lists, have you seen our best computer monitors list? If not, check […]

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RTINGS.com
Published: 20.05.2020
Dell Alienware AW2521HF Review
3.6

The Dell Alienware AW2521HF is an overall good monitor with impressive gaming performance. It has identical features as its bigger sibling, the Dell Alienware AW...

Dell AW2518H Alienware Gaming Monitor Review: Beautiful, But Too Pricey
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Tom's Guide
Published: 17.08.2017
Alienware Gaming Monitor Review: Beautiful, But Too Pricey
3.5

The Alienware Gaming Monitor is one of the most gorgeous gaming displays around, but you pay a high premium for the fancy looks.

Dell AW2518H Alienware AW2518H 240Hz G-Sync Monitor Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 08.12.2017
Alienware AW2518H 240Hz G-Sync Monitor Review

25-inch 240Hz gaming monitors are a hot property right now and no manufacturer wants to be left out. Today we’re checking out Alienware’s AW2518H.

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