Alienware
AW2523HF
A solid mid-range pick in the 1440p monitors line-up, with 360 Hz up front.
58/100
360 HzIPS0.5 ms1920×108016:9
£598best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- VRR
- Tilt
- Swivel
- Above-average refresh rate
- No g-sync
- No freesync
Score profile
Scored against the 1440p monitors classWhere the AW2523HF wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Size24.5 "
Resolution1920
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate360 Hz
Response time0.5 ms
Gaming features
G-SyncNo
FreeSyncNo
VRRYes
Ergonomics
TiltYes
SwivelYes
PivotYes
More specs
Weight5.77 kg
Panel techIPS
Size inches24.5
Refresh rate360 Hz
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAW2523HF vs LG LG UltraGear 27GS95QE 27" 1440p OLED
AW2523HFLG UltraGear 27GS95QE 27" 1440p OLED
| AlienwareAW2523HFThis page | LGLG UltraGear 27GS95QE 27" 1440p OLED | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58 /100 | 59 /100Better |
| Refresh | 360 HzBetter | 240 Hz |
| Size | 24.5 " | 26.5 " |
| Panel type | IPS | WOLED |
| Response | 0.5 ms | 0.03 msBetter |
| HDR certified | — | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Peak | — | 1300 nits |
Who it's for
Is the AW2523HF right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable 1440p monitor for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need g-sync, in which case a higher-tier 1440p monitor is the better call.
Home cinema viewer
Wants the best picture for films and gaming nights.
good
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the AW2523HF worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 58/100 against other 1440p monitors, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the AW2523HF?
Its vrr stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p OLED?
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM 27" 1440p OLED scores 59/100 versus this one at 58/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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