Alienware - AW2518H 25" LED FHD G-SYNC Monitor - Black
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Description
Features
Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution
High resolutions that deliver a solid gaming or video experience without undue strain on your graphics card.
1 ms response time
Delivers ultra-fast performance, minimizing lag and time-to-screen.
240 Hz refresh rate
Delivers powerful performance so that you can get the most out of your games and videos.
25" antiglare LED monitor
Efficient screen type uses LEDs to provide precise backlighting to pixels.
G-SYNC technology for smooth gameplay
NVIDIA G-SYNC synchronizes the refresh rates between the GPU and display, eliminating screen tearing and minimizing display stutter and input lag.
HDMI and DisplayPort inputs
Allow you to set up DVD players and other AV sources for a clear, high quality audio and video signal.
3 USB 3.0 ports
Allow you to connect devices to the monitor, which then transfers the data to the computer.
170° horizontal and 160° vertical viewing angles
Allow you to view the screen from a wide range of angles.
1,000:1 contrast ratio
Ensures images are crisp and clear with deep blacks and bright highlights.
400 cd/m² brightness
Produces bright images that can clearly be seen even in well-lit rooms.
What's Included
Alienware AW2518H 25" LED FHD G-SYNC Monitor
Cable cover
DisplayPort cable
SuperSpeed USB cable
Manuals & Guides
Key Specs
- Refresh Rate240Hz
- Maximum Resolution1920 x 1080
- Native Resolution1920 x 1080
- Response Time1 milliseconds
- Panel TypeIPS
- Synchronization TechnologyG-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
- Screen Size25 inches
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total)1
- Display Connector(s)1 x HDMI
General
- Product NameAW2518H 25" LED FHD G-SYNC Monitor
- BrandAlienware
- Operating System CompatibilityWindows
- Model NumberAW2518H
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Display
- Refresh Rate240Hz
- Maximum Resolution1920 x 1080
- Native Resolution1920 x 1080
- Contrast Ratio1000:1
- Response Time1 milliseconds
- Display TypeLED
- Panel TypeIPS
- Synchronization TechnologyG-SYNC (NVIDIA Adaptive Sync)
- Aspect Ratio16:9
- Curved ScreenNo
- Pixel Density90 pixels per inch
- Brightness400 candela per square meter
- Screen Size25 inches
- High Dynamic Range (HDR)No
- Horizontal Frequency160 kilohertz
- Horizontal Viewing Angle170 degrees
- Vertical Viewing Angle160 degrees
- Touch ScreenNo
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total)1
- Display Connector(s)1 x HDMI
- Headphone JackYes
Compatibility
- Wall MountableNo
Features
- TiltableYes
- Adjustable Stand HeightYes
- Anti-GlareYes
- Built-In WebcamNo
- Integrated Speaker(s)No
Dimensions
- Product Width21.9 inches
- Product Depth (With Stand)10.6 inches
- Product Weight15 pounds
- Stand IncludedYes
Power
- Power Consumption26 watts
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts3 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor3 years
Other
- UPC884116271437
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 337 reviews
(337 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Ease of Use4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Pros mentioned:Refresh rateCons mentioned:Resolution
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Monitor for FPS/Motion games.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The thing about this monitor that may turn people off is the 1920x1080. But the 240hz refresh rate is the reason you should consider otherwise. You're not going to be pushing that refresh rate or those frames for a higher res monitor. 1440p, you can kiss those refresh rate & those frames goodbye. 1080p has native support on any game, console, movies or otherwise. This is the best choice. The monitor is built extremely well and you won't be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Graphics, Refresh rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing monitor
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Thank you best buy, purchased this monitor and had it shipped in 2 days!!! I had a 60HZ monitor before I bought the 240HZ alienware monitor and omg I'm never going back lol. The graphics and fps and colors on here are unbelievable!!! Will be buying a 2nd one real soon!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Refresh rate
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best of the best
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bulit my all desktop setup of Alineware, monitor is made of high qulaity material and has a sharp looking. This monitor is Full HD 1080 but with Nvidia Gsync you notice a greater pciture ( only Nividia GeForce GTX upported in this model) it has 240 refresh rate to elimnaite any lagging you may notice in video games. Screen can be ajusted, titled, and rotated. I bought on sale and I’m so happy
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:G-sync, Refresh rateCons mentioned:Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent G-Sync Monitor
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Alienware AW251H is actually the first monitor specifically designed for gaming that I have personally used so I was quite eager to compare it with my current monitor (HP 2511x). At 240 Hz and a 1 millisecond response time, this monitor is sure to grab the attention of most gamers looking for high specifications. With the addition of G-Sync, the monitor should be free from any ghosting or tearing that would otherwise distract during gaming sessions. From a design perspective, I was actually quite surprised at how heavy and sturdy the stand was. The style of the stand was actually quite innovative, with two legs branching out and seemed secure and sturdy. On the back, the silver had a nice brushed finished and, while plastic, it did not feel cheap. In addition, there was a stylish alien logo in the back. Once the stand is installed, the monitor can be rotated to the left or right, as well as up or down depending on how high you want it. Lastly, the monitor can pivot around in 90-degree increments to fit your needs. At eye level, the monitor looked amazing and was actually more comfortable than the current viewing angle on my monitor. In the back of the monitor, you will note one HDMI 1.4 port and a Display Port 1.2 connection; a Display Port cable is included along with a bracket to cover up the cables once they are rerouted through the hole in the stand. There are two USB 3.0 ports and a audio jack directly underneath the Alienware logo. A USB 3.0 cable is included as well. In addition to the technical specifics, I would like to differentiate this G-Sync model (AW251H) with the Free-Sync (AW251HF) model as they do vary quite a bit. Image quality and performance during games remains the same and both are free from any ghosting or tearing. The first noticeable difference is that on the G-Sync model, the monitor has 3 LED lights on the back for a cool effect. They can be customized to various colors as well as different effects. In addition, the Alienware logo also illuminates corresponding to whichever color you set. Sadly, the Free-Sync model does not have this feature. The second variance on the G-Sync model is that you MUST use the Display Port to achieve the 240 Hz refresh rate. The HDMI is limited by its 1.4 revision, therefore, it is capped at 60 Hz. Conversely, not only does the Free-Sync model have an extra HDMI port, but both ports are version 2.0 and can both support the 240 Hz refresh rate. Both monitors have the same 1.2 revision of the Display Port. The last difference between the two monitors is that there are a few extra settings on the Free-Sync version including a Display menu to change the aspect ratio, color input (RGB/YPbPr), and dynamic contrast. Under the Game menu, the Free Sync version also has Hue and Saturation settings that are absent from the G-Sync version. On the monitor, there are several modes that are worth mentioning. First, there are several presets based on which type of game you are playing such as FPS, RPG, and RTS. Standard is default and implies both 75% brightness and contrast. On max contrast, the colors are actually quite vibrant especially for an anti-glare monitor. Additionally, max brightness was actually fairly bright especially at its rated 400 nits. Another feature that is worth noting is the dark mode, which improves viewing on dark images. However, I noticed it almost sharpens the image too much if your game is not extremely dark or your game's brightness is too high. In addition to those above, you will also find three custom game presets as well as warm, cool, comfort view, and custom color. Custom allows you to only adjust the standard red, blue, and green colors. However, on the three custom game presets you have additional color control over yellow, magenta, and cyan. As for image quality, overall I think most will be pleased with the image, provided that you know what to expect from an anti-glare monitor. For me personally, as my last 3 monitors have all had a glossy screen finish, the color reproduction can be somewhat of an adjustment. Thus, I was actually surprised that on standard preset, the color is crisp and was not as dull as I was expecting. Whites were a bit muddy at first but after adjusting the settings, it improved. In addition, with a screen size of 25'', it was perfect for viewing 1080p content. At this resolution, I typically avoid anything higher than 25'' as it tends to look washed out to me. Additionally, the pixel pitch is listed at 0.2832mm by 0.2802mm. Usually, pixel pitch is listed with one number but I would assume the first number would be for the horizontal portion of the display (1920) though I could be wrong. In addition, I viewed and set several different wallpapers as backgrounds to view the color. The blacks were actually handled fairly decent, though understand they aren't the deepest or as rich as some of the IPS panels. Greens looked fairly deep as well. I also looked at some backgrounds with more orange and red and the color seemed fairly accurate. Dell also lists this as 90 pixels per inch. With these specs, text and color seemed perfectly adequate and everything was sharp and concise. As for game performance, all of the games played fluid and smooth and obviously, there was no evidence of ghosting. One feature I would like to mention is that the monitor has a built in frame rate display so while playing games I had that enabled as well as fraps. When you have the monitor's frame rate overlay enabled, it would seem that it only works while G-Sync is enabled. For my tests, I used my GTX 670 as it is the only card I have that supports G-Sync. First and foremost, at no fault to the monitor, my card could only see this monitor as 200 Hz instead of the 240 even though it has the proper Display Port on the back. Additionally, I tried different driver revisions to no avail and even created a custom resolution with the correct refresh rate, but it still only reported 200 Hz. Most should not have this problem as it looks like it was an isolated issue with my card since I successfully verified the monitor's 240 Hz on a different computer. Aside from this, I continued the test at 200hz. While playing the newest Doom with G-Sync, Fraps, and the monitor's FPS overlay enabled, I noticed that the monitor's rate matched the Fraps overlay counter. Conversely, when you have the G-Sync disabled, it would just display the monitor's 200 Hz refresh rate and never moved while Fraps moved accordingly. With all the graphics turned to low, Doom ran between 40-90 during multiplayer matches, and even during dips upper 40s, everything was still quite smooth. As for G-Sync itself, just like its Free Sync counterpart, I could not detect a noticeable difference even when it was disabled. Both tests were quite smooth. The feature, nonetheless, is great to have as it does seem to work while it was on, as evident by the monitor's frame rate overlay matching the Fraps counter. Still, the G-Sync feature is great to have and complements the monitor's high refresh rate wonderfully. In conclusion, I would recommend this monitor for those who are looking for a high performance gaming monitor that are not afraid of the price tag. Personally, while I have had always preferred monitors with glossy screens, this monitor surprised me more than I thought it would. Its image isn't as washed out as some others tend to be and the brightness is actually better than my current monitor. With that said, you will need adjust the image to your liking and I caution those especially who are coming from either gloss finish monitors or even IPS ones that it may take some time to get used to it. Perhaps the best feature for me was that ability to adjust and pivot the monitor to my needs. Playing at eye level is actually comfortable rather than having to look down at a monitor. At 240 Hz and a 1 millisecond response time, it offers everything that those who play games would require of such a monitor. Games were smooth and pictures looked as they should. As such, I think it would fulfill the needs of gamers at a price that most are willing to pay. Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Must buy for any gamer. Stand is built well, it does take up some space but doesn’t hinder using my kbm. Playing on this baby is so smooth! Get it
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
The best monitor!! Worth every penny!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.In this monitor, you can see all the details of any game . Best quality ever !! I will recommend to everyone!! It was so easy to assemble.As well it has different modes for different categories of games!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Purchase No Problems
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Aside it from only being a monitor no remote or anything it is pretty cool. Also easy to set up no screws so that’s a big plus for me because it disassembles easy as well. I Use on my i9, Nvidia RXT 2080TI, 16gb ram, blah blah it’s works great!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Gamers will love this monitor
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This Alienware is out of this world awesome. Who knew gaming could be made so much better. Monitor linked right up to my cyberpower gaming PC.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWould this be a good monitor for console gaming
Asked by Nos.
- A:Answer No, this would not. Consoles can’t take advantage of this monitor’s two best and most expensive features, gsync and 240hz display capability. This is also only a 1080p monitor and is not HDR compatible which both the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X do support. This is a monitor designed for competitive PC gaming and really nothing besides that. I personally have this and it’s wonderful for PC but I have a samsung 4K monitor for my console.
Answered by jport
Q: QuestionDoes this screen come with built in speaker? cuz I see there's volume section in monitor menu but nothing is playing when I tried.
Asked by Woody.
- A:Answer No it does not have a built-in speaker unfortunately.
Answered by Unight
Q: QuestionCan this be hooked to a PS4
Asked by wanttoplay.
- A:Answer The monitor has an HDMI input which means yes. Though keep in mind you are paying a premium for Gsync and 240hz refresh rates for this monitor and won’t be utilizing its potential pairing it with a PS4.
Answered by Chris
Q: QuestionCan this be used with a monitor stand (ex: a 3 monitor stand with the brackets built into the stand)
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes, this unit can be mounted on a 100x100mm VESA compatible mount.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionHow well can this gaming monitor run fortnite with no gaming pc at all, if it’s able to? What about league of legends as well?
Asked by Fortnite.
- A:Answer You can’t play a game with just the monitor itself. You need a PC to plug it into.
Answered by Kilvix
Q: QuestionCan you connect a xbox one x into the monitor?
Asked by bobby.
- A:Answer Yes it will work with a xbox one x but I would not buy a 240hz refresh monitor for anything other than pc because consoles are limited to 60hz refresh. My advice buy a nice tv or a nice 4k monitor with HDR to take advantage of the features the xbox one x has. Great monitor for pc gaming tho if you have a good enough gpu to push 240hz
Answered by Bronny
Q: QuestionCan this monitor be mounted to a wall? if so what size mount will I need?
Asked by Ryane.
- A:Answer I found this answer from Dell’s website: “That is not known by Dell because we do not test different model stands on different models. The AW2518H User's Guide page 9 shows us that the panel uses a standard VESA bracket. So in theory, any VESA stand could work.”
Answered by Blacknblu
Q: QuestionDoes this monitor have VESA mountin options?
Asked by Fireman.
- A:Answer It is VESA mountable based on Dell's website. I'm 99.9% sure all "Dell" monitors use the same stand-mount technology, which features a cutout and holes for a VESA mount
Answered by PackJrevite