Customer Ratings & Reviews

Here I am in 2025, blown away that a computer monitor with performance like this can be had for such an affordable price! Everything about this monitor, from the stand to the bezels to the panel itself is just full of quality and makes me incredibly happy to have this on my desk! Even the cables are included that are needed for most PC or console gaming set ups! There are so many features here that make it evident that Alienware (Dell) is concerned with the gamer’s experience with this monitor. A thoughtful headphone hook pops out of the left side of the monitor ready for use. The high refresh rate 1080p panel with g-sync and free-sync makes games like Doom Eternal just look and perform beyond anything else I have experienced with my intel 13700F and NVIDIA 4070 super equipped PC. Every buttery frame with fast response time just feels like riding a bolt of lightning; exhilarating! As others have noted, this is no OLED panel, but this also fits the budget of a lot more gamers and frankly in 2025 is actually a steal for the performance you are getting, especially on sale! Overall, I would highly recommend you check out this monitor and consider it for your gaming set up!

This was by far one of the easiest unboxings and setups for a monitor that I've ever done, especially for one this size. Usually there is a lot of wrangling oversized, off-balanced, parts. However, in this case, everything was done in the box, and it was completely assembled before it even came out. The packaging allowed for the stand to snap into the monitor, and the base to be screwed on. Because everything was still in the box, even the cables could be attached before everything needed to be placed on my desk. Once placed, it was just a simple matter of plugging in the power and signal cords. The only setup complaint I had was regarding locating the service tag so I could register the monitor. I had to navigate the little finger-joystick thing through the on-screen menus before I could find it, and it wasn't an intuitive experience. Using the monitor was very straightforward. I use it as one of four monitors I have setup for use for gaming, work, and browsing the internet. The first thing I noticed was that the colors were incredibly rich and saturated compared to my other monitors. When I compare the same pics across the multiple monitors I have on my desk, this one really stands out. The colors were far superior on the Alienware monitor. One thing I wasn't impressed about was the reduction in motion blur. I still feel like the blur is there, and I don't see any significant improvement or difference from monitor to monitor. I will say, though, I don't experience any lag when using this monitor either as my primary or as a secondary. I do like the low blue light feature on the monitor. It's too soon to feel the benefits but with the amount of time I spend in front of monitors when working or playing, it's an increasingly important feature to have in a monitor. I've always been impressed with Alienware products, and this monitor is no exception. While it's not the best monitor I've ever used, the color reproduction is the best by far and at this price point you just can't beat it!

I've had the pleasure of using the Alienware AW2525HM 25" gaming monitor for a couple of weeks now. If you're looking for a solid performer on a budget, this device should definitely be on your short list. This monitor feels premium, starting right out of the box. Included in the package are a weighted base plate, a vertical arm mount, the display itself, a power cable, DisplayPort and HDMI cables, and a USB A to B 5Gbps cable. Assembly is straightforward and requires no tools. The vertical arm attaches to the baseplate with a thumbscrew, and the vertical arm clips into the monitor. Simply connect the power and your preferred display cable, and you're ready to use it. If you want to use the built-in USB hub, you can also connect the USB cable between your computer and the monitor. Tilting the monitor is simple: grab each side and adjust. It tilts downward about 10 degrees from flat, and upward around 25 degrees from flat. The height adjustment works similarly—just grab the display and move it up or down. The mount has smooth vertical movement that automatically locks into place. If you prefer using a VESA mount, it's compatible with the standard 100x100 VESA mount. When you first turn on the display, it prompts you to press the button on the bottom to select a language and input, at which point your input source appears on the display. For a 25-inch monitor at average viewing distance, pixels are noticeable since it's FHD resolution. However, once you are immersed in content, you tend not to notice this anymore. Off-angle viewing is excellent - I could move as far to either side of the monitor as I wanted and still see a sharp, colorful picture with no darkening. Browsing through the menus, there's a lot of granularity and picture preset modes (Sport, Movie, Warm, Cool, Game 1-3, etc.); however, when the SmartHDR function is turned on, you can't change the picture mode until you turn it off. The monitor does have brightness and contrast settings, and increasing the brightness past a certain point triggers a power consumption warning. Even with the brightness and contrast set fairly high, this isn't the brightest display I've seen, but if you game in a darker room, it won't be an issue. The display has a matte finish that tends to look darker, but it has the big advantage of not reflecting surrounding light sources. There was also a setting in the menus for "Alienvision" that would display crosshairs on the screen and highlight the center, supposedly to improve FPS gaming, but I found it useless and turned it off as quickly as I turned it on. The highlight here is the refresh rate - 320Hz. If you've been using a display with a 60Hz refresh rate, you'll immediately notice the difference. My video card only supported 255Hz output, but the jump from 60Hz to 255Hz is definitely noticeable. Beyond gaming, even everyday tasks benefit - scrolling text on webpages or quickly moving windows around your desktop become blur-free. Gaming is where this monitor truly excels, provided your system can handle the higher refresh rate — meaning you have enough CPU, RAM, and a sufficiently powerful graphics card to support FHD gaming at high refresh rates. Fast-paced FPS games, like Call of Duty, really show the advantages — jitter or stutter is almost nonexistent at 240Hz or higher. It's a significant improvement over 60Hz, even when gaming at 120Hz. This monitor offers a beautiful, buttery smooth display at a great price. I'm very pleased with this monitor, and the 320Hz refresh rate should make this a long-term investment in any gamer’s rig.

I got the Alienware AW2525HM 25” gaming monitor thinking it would mostly be for my son, who’s the big gamer in the house—but honestly, we both ended up loving it for totally different reasons. For my son, the 320Hz refresh rate and the 0.5-ms response time were the big selling points. He noticed the difference immediately, especially in fast-paced games. He said everything looks incredibly smooth, with no blurring or weird ghosting, and the FreeSync/G-SYNC support keeps everything tear-free. He’s pretty picky about his setup, and this monitor passed his “gamer standard” test with flying colors. From my side, I use it for regular household stuff—emails, shopping, streaming shows—and it’s fantastic for that too. The colors are bright and crisp without looking overly saturated, and the screen size is perfect for a home office corner. Even reading documents looks sharper than on our old monitor. Setup was super easy. It has both HDMI and DisplayPort, so we didn’t have to buy anything extra, and the stand is surprisingly solid and adjustable. The design is sleek but not overly flashy, which I appreciate since it sits in a shared space. It’s been a great upgrade for the whole household. My son gets the ultra-fast gaming performance he wanted, and I get a clean, clear monitor that makes everyday tasks feel nicer. Totally worth it and would recommend it for both gamers and regular home use!

This Alienware 25” 320hz monitor comes in with a great feature set for the price point. When I first saw that shipping box I wondered if they sent a 32” instead of a 25” but upon opening I realized everything was just packed nicely to avoid any type of damage. Assembly was quick/easy and tool-less. With all assembled you have a smooth tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustable monitor. The metallic blueish color was a good change from your usual black or silver. The bezel is fairly thin, but not as thin as some monitors I’ve had in the past. All the cables you could possibly need are included, hdmi/display port/power/usb. The usb cable allows you to extend 1 of your PC usb’s to 2 5gb USB A’s at the bottom of the monitor, a nice feature that gives you easy access to a couple USB’s. There is also an added little feature I didn’t notice right away, a headset hanger that pops out from the top left of the monitor, a perfect place to hang them and keep the clutter off the desk. After finally getting things all hooked up and in place I was greeted with good bright and accurate colors. In the center bottom of the screen is a joystick button that lets you go through all the settings, preset modes, inputs, alienvision etc etc. I found this very easy to use versus some monitors that only give you a left, right and enter button. Game play color, speed etc is a big step up from my previous monitor. The features at this price point make this monitor a 5 star for me. I have nothing at all bad to say about it

Picked this up as a secondary monitor to serve for gaming and work. Lets start with gaming since that is what this was made for. Its great! All the features really make this a great gaming unit. Great refresh so no lag and the brightness is really good. The LCD provided a really bright screen. I play mostly shooters so that is important. If you want darks maybe look into a OLED. But the blacks are good here as well. Really like the buttons and lights for the power button. Easy to find and see on the bottom. Out of the box assembly is easy. no tools really needed. The Base is thumb screw and it basically clips into the top. I although did mount this on a VESA mount. For work, it was usable although a little weird. i guess because of the size, I'm pairing it to my laptop and when in 2 montior extended - i get a small section that doesn't align with my laptop Monitor. Not a big deal but the mouse catches some. otherwise this works really well. no pixelization and tons of options. I was NOT able to get HDR to work but all other options seemed to be there.