Alienware
AW2525HM
A solid mid-range pick in the 1440p monitors line-up, with 320 Hz up front.
57/100
320 HzIPS0.5 ms1920×108016:999% sRGB
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Why we rate it
- Above-average refresh rate
- Above-average hdmi ports
- No g-sync
- No freesync
Score profile
Scored against the 1440p monitors classWhere the AW2525HM wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Resolution1920
Aspect ratio16
Panel typeIPS
Refresh rate320 Hz
Response time0.5 ms
sRGB coverage99
Ports
HDMI ports2
Gaming features
G-SyncNo
FreeSyncNo
More specs
Weight3.69 kg
Panel techFast IPS
Size inches25
Adaptive syncYes
Refresh rate320 Hz
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowAW2525HM vs Alienware AW2725DF
AW2525HMAW2725DF
| AlienwareAW2525HMThis page | AlienwareAW2725DF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57 /100 | 60 /100Better |
| Refresh | 320 Hz | 360 HzBetter |
| Size | — | 27 " |
| Panel type | IPS | QD-OLED |
| Response | 0.5 ms | 0.03 msBetter |
| HDR certified | — | HDR400 |
Who it's for
Is the AW2525HM 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.
okay
Everyday watcher
Mixed TV, streaming and the odd console session.
good
Budget upgrader
Replacing an older set without overspending.
excellent
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the AW2525HM worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 57/100 against other 1440p monitors, a solid mid-range result where the class average is around 51.
What stands out on the AW2525HM?
Its refresh rate stands out, and more is better here, so a higher figure is the stronger pick.
How does it compare to the ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS gaming monitor ― 27-inch?
The ASUS ROG Strix OLED XG27ACDMS gaming monitor ― 27-inch scores 58/100 versus this one at 57/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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