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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 788 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the refresh rate and picture quality of the AW2521HFL monitor, frequently praising its performance in gaming. Many also appreciate the monitor's design and find it easy to use, while some note the value for its price. However, a few customers have mentioned issues with the stand being bulky and the lack of built-in speakers. Some also reported experiencing problems with dead pixels.

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  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Monitor screen problem

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had little red bump spots appear on the monitor and there’s flickering on the screen

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hi Onii,

      Thank you very much for your valued feedback. We apologize for the troubles you have experienced with your Alienware 25” gaming monitor because there is a little red dot on its screen and it is flickering. This is certainly not the experience that we like to hear from our customers. We appreciate your feedback and will use it to help improve our current and future products.
      Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps you determine if any screen abnormality you experience is an inherent problem with your monitor, or with your computer and video card.

      To run the built-in diagnostics:

      1. Ensure that the screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
      2. Press and hold Button 4 for about 4 seconds until a pop-menu appears.
      3. Use Button 1 or Button 2 to select the diagnostic tool and use Button 3 to confirm. A gray test pattern appears at the beginning of the diagnostic program.
      4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
      5. Press Button 1 again to change the test patterns.
      6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to inspect the display in red, green, blue, black, white, and text screens.
      7. Press Button 1 to end the diagnostic program.

      If you do not detect any screen abnormalities upon using the built-in diagnostic tool, the monitor is functioning properly. Check the video card and computer.

      The full article on built-in diagnostics can be found below:

      How to Run a Diagnostic Test on a Dell Monitor: https://dell.to/3CW8ctj

      I have also included a troubleshooting article which below:

      Troubleshooting Flickering on Dell Gaming or Alienware Monitors: https://dell.to/3KLSBAt

      If the issues with your monitor are still not resolved after applying the troubleshooting tips above, we recommend contacting the Dell Support Team at the information provided below for further guidance.

      Best,
      Katarina@Dell

      Should you need further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had this monitor for 4 years no problems really amazing and satisfied with the purchase recommend for anyone wanting a good 240hz monitor with a 1ms reaction time, really love the rgb illuminating from the back aswell, cable management friendly as a panel in the back tucks in display port and power port.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An Awesome Monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor is absolutely awesome. Everything is simple and quick to set up, the stand gives you flexibility with positioning/orientation of the monitor, very good for those using 2 monitors for their rigs. It comes with all the visual cables so you can get set up as soon as you open it. It all looks absolutely sleek and cool af. The best part is the response and refresh rate on this monitor. The 240hz and 1ms response time means that you'll see and act only as quick as your hands and eyes can keep up. I definitely recommend it for anyone that wants to get a great screen that can handle some intense gaming or quick response gaming.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Looks nice but are garbage, I don’t know why anyone would buy this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hi Jonhenson,

      Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are sorry to hear you are not completely happy with your Alienware Gaming Monitor. This is certainly not what we like to hear from our valued customers. I have provided a link to a support page for your monitor below to help with troubleshooting issues you may be facing.

      Support Page Link: https://dell.to/34AzRmp

      Best,
      Ashley@Dell

      Should you need further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell 1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    =(

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    SUCK!!! Very disappointed!. DOESNT LOOK LIKE 240HZ

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hello PCgamer,

      We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. We are sorry to hear that you are not happy with your Alienware 25” ISP LED gaming monitor. With a little more information from you, we would like to help you as soon as possible.

      Please contact Dell Support Team at the information provided below at your earliest convenience so we can help you to resolve the issues with your gaming monitor.

      Best,
      Katarina@Dell

      Should you need further assistance, you can contact Dell directly with the information below.
      Chat or call: https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam
      Phone number to Dell 1-800-624-9896 Dell

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The monitor turns off and on when I’m playing a game.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from YourDellTeam
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      Hello ReyD,

      Thank you for your review. We apologize for the issues you have come across with the monitor shutting off while in use. We have provided steps that can be used to run a Self-Test on the monitor to help diagnose the issue.

      To run the monitor built-in self test (BIST):
      1. Make sure that the monitor screen is clean (no dust particles on the surface of the screen).
      2. Unplug the video cable(s) from the back of the Dell monitor and the PC. The Dell monitor should now enter self-test mode.
      3. Press and hold Button 1 for 5 seconds. A gray screen should appear.
      4. Carefully inspect the screen for abnormalities.
      5. Press Button 1 on the front panel again. The color of the screen should now change to red.
      6. Inspect the screen for any abnormalities.
      7. Repeat Step 5 and Step 6 to inspect the screen in green, blue, black, white and text screens.
      8. The test is complete when the white screen appears.
      9. Press Button 1 to exit the built-in self test diagnostics.

      If your monitor still has issues, this link can be used to help run further steps and provide more in-depth information: https://dell.to/3jTiTFm.

      Best regards,
      Wendy C.

      https://bit.ly/DellSupportTeam.
      Phone number to Dell: 1-800-264-9896. Dell

  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome picture and sharp design

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Normally i wouldn’t get too excited about a monitor but when this one showed up i knew it was going to be a different experience. The first thing I can say about the Alienware design is that it’s solid and very attractive. The base is super heavy and has no sign of wobble like my other high end monitor. The unit is completely plug and play and integrated immediately with my system via HDMI. You also have the option to use DisplayPort. My Dell Monitor Manager picked it up instantly and setup using the on screen controls is pretty easy. Embarrassing enough - I think the hardest thing was finding the power button, which is under the right front corner. The buttons on the back of the monitor aren’t marked very well so i kept pushing one thinking it was it and no such luck. Display quality is very sharp for a monitor this size and screen performance for high refresh rate games was so much better than the monitor i normally use. This is an absolute recommend for anyone with gaming hardware that wants a top quality monitor to pair with their rig.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best 240hz 1080p monitors!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great monitor! Picture quality is amazing and the refresh rate is smooth and precise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Color optimal Performance

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been using this monitor for various tasks, mainly gaming, for the past 2 weeks in combination with another Alienware monitor(dual screen) and I have noticed I am enjoying gaming more and more. The brightness and colors of this IPS panel are really good and textures in game look more realistic. It also helps that this monitor has AMD freesync capability so I am experiencing those benefits with my gaming tower equipped with freesync. I am not experiencing noticeable input lag or latency, any screen tearing even will on high settings. With this monitor I never went below 60FPS and hovered mostly at 120FPS. I did manage to get above 120 FPS but it wasn't too noticeable. The 1MS response time is also noticeable to me even compared to 4MS and that comes with constant gaming of the same games especially with first person shooters. If I had to make one complaint about the monitor it would have to be about the buttons on the back. They are not easily accessible and it's tough to determine which button will do what at first. Overall, I love the design of the monitor and really enjoy the LED on the back of the monitor as it stands out and pops. I am definitely using this monitor as my main primary monitor for any of my gaming down the line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I have had for 3 years it’s good.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It hasn’t disappointed yet and it has nice picture.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome for additional monitors

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This monitor is awesome for a 2nd or 3rd in portrait mode

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST GAMING MONITOR

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Monitor have had it for 3 years+ would reccomend to anyone. The lights in the stand are awesome and will compliment your setup!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    MUST BUY!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Had the monitor for a few years now and have zero complaints. Excellent picture and craftsmanship. 10/10 recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this freaking monitor!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Crazy happy with this monitor. Now that I've had it long enough to do a review. I've had this for a while now and I still love it. It's not 4k but I play FPS games so I need to non-glare and response time. I plan on keeping this till it wears out and have loved it since day one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had this monitor for years now! No issues ever! HDMI cable can be annoying you plug in with the monitor bend but still love it none the less!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great monitor never had a problem with it since I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing monitor

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really great monitor, had it for over 4 years, still solid to this day,

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    When will this be restocked?

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Supper great monitor, the only reason it isn’t a five is that i want to buy another one and it haven’t been in stock for so long, trying to buy it in Dubuque Iowa Best Buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    All about gaming

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I play Mass Effect series, amazing. My gaming PC plus this monitor equals gaming beyond. The response time is on point, looks almost cinematic. Need to and going to get two more of these. Three screen dream.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    best monitor I’ve owned

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    super great monitor, I’ve been using it for 3 years

    I would recommend this to a friend