High refresh rate gaming monitors have become increasingly popular among gamers in recent years. These monitors offer a smoother and more responsive gaming experience, allowing players to react faster to in-game actions. The refresh rate of a monitor is measured in Hertz (Hz) and refers to the number of times per second that the screen refreshes. While traditional monitors typically have a refresh rate of 60Hz, gaming monitors can have refresh rates of up to 360Hz or even 500Hz. Although 500Hz may sound a bit too much, Alienware is looking to lead the gaming monitors industry with the commercial launch of its new AW2524H 500Hz IPS monitor.

Alienware 500Hz

The Alienware AW2524H is not your average gaming monitor, boasting impressive technical specifications that make it a standout product in the market. With a native refresh rate of 480Hz, the monitor has been overclocked to an incredible 500Hz, offering a gameplay experience that is both fluid and responsive. Admittedly, the resolution is limited to 1080p, but this is a common constraint in high refresh rate screens due to bandwidth limitations. On the plus side, the anti-glare IPS screen will appeal to many gamers, delivering vivid colors and great viewing angles.

The Alienware AW2524H is equipped with a wide range of features. Customers get four 5Gbps USB-A ports, two standard 3.5mm audio-out jacks, a DisplayPort 1.4 connector, and two HDMI 2.1 ports – although it’s important to note that the HDMI connection is limited to 240Hz. Additionally, the monitor is certified with DisplayHDR 400, and comes with Nvidia‘s G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer tech, customizable RGB backlighting, and a convenient pull-out headset hanger.

The Alienware AW2524H is a niche product priced at just under $830, which isn’t exactly affordable but it could have been worse compared to other innovative gaming displays that can cost up to $3,500 like the Samsung Odyssey Ark. While the negligible response time difference between a 500Hz and other high refresh displays makes it unlikely for many gamers to gravitate towards the 500Hz gaming monitor, professional esports players might benefit from it. It’s noteworthy that while Alienware was the first to launch a 500Hz monitor, ASUS was the first company to announce a faster 540Hz version called the Asus ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, expected to launch in Q2 this year.

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