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Alienware unleashes world’s fastest refresh rate of 500Hz on a Fast IPS gaming monitor and bolsters Aurora R15 Desktop at CES 2023
Today, Alienware crushes new barriers with the introduction of the world’s fastest refresh rate of 500Hz on a Fast IPS Gaming Monitor and the evolved Aurora R15 gaming desktop with AMD technology. These industry-leading display and desktop advancements further Alienware’s competitive edge, underscoring our longtime legacy as both technology pioneers and gamers at heart. Following last year’s incredible portfolio upgrades, we’re full throttle into 2023 with no signs of slowing down.
Meet the Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor, a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree and Best of Innovation Winner
The AW2524H offers the world’s fastest refresh rate of 500Hz on a gorgeous IPS panel
Introducing the monitor with the world’s fastest refresh rate of 500Hz, the Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor (AW2524H), a CES 2023 Innovation Award and Best of Innovation winner, delivers the worldclass speed today’s champions demand. Coming in at a 24.5-inch full high-definition (FHD) resolution with a supersonic refresh rate of 500Hz overclocked (480Hz native) on a Fast IPS panel, this elite display offers incredible frame rates to deliver stunning motion clarity in fast-paced games and help gamers clinch victory.
Designed for highly competitive gamers, the 500Hz Gaming Monitor also offers new functional elements such as a built-in retractable headset hanger and new hexagonal base structure which occupies a smaller footprint so you can place your gaming keyboard and mouse to your convenience and just focus on slaying the competition. The improved design was based on feedback from professional esports players
(including those on Team Liquid) as well as the Alienware gaming community.
Performance and speed win games, and with the 500Hz Gaming Monitor, your gameplay will be fully optimized to enable split-second reactions for those clutch moments that matter most. Help eliminate blur and ghosting in fast-moving images with ultra-low latency at 0.5ms GtG response timeii so you can play with confidence knowing your pixels are performing to their maximum potential, allowing you to do the same. This display builds on the existing legacy of the Alienware line-up, delivering specific refinements for competitive gamers looking to edge out the competition.
Alienware’s 500Hz Gaming Monitor comes standard with NVIDIA’s Reflex Analyzer, allowing gamers to capture end-to-end system latency and deliver a precise measurement of their PC’s performance. The stunning IPS panel also features sRGB 99% color coverage and VESA DisplayHDR 400 for wider viewing angles that deliver accurate, consistent colors and vibrant, lifelike visuals to enhance the entire gaming experience. This bold and expressive monitor is also stacked with:
- NVIDIA G-SYNC certification, helping to ensure smooth tear-free gameplay for today and tomorrow’s graphics cards
- TUV-certified ComfortView Plus hardware solution, reducing harmful blue light while maintaining true-to-life colors
- AlienFX Lighting, allowing fully customizable backlighting to match your battle station aesthetic
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor | |
| Diagonal Viewing Size: | 62.20 cm 24.5 Inches |
| Panel Type: | Fast IPS |
| Display Screen Coating | Anti-glare with 3H hardness |
| Maximum Preset Resolution | 1920 X 1080 at 480Hz (Native with DP) / at 500Hz (OC with DP) 1920 X 1080 at 240Hz (Native with HDMI) |
| Viewing Angle | (178° vertical / 178° horizontal) |
| Pixel Pitch | 0.2832 mm x 0.2802mm |
| Pixel Per Inch (PPI) | 90 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000: 1 (typical) |
| Aspect Ratio | (16:9) |
| Backlight Technology | White LED edgelight system |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m2 (typical) |
| Response Time(typical) | 0.5 ms (gray-to-gray min), 1ms (gray to gray most observed) in Extreme Mode |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI ports ver 2.1 (TMDS), 1 x DP 1.4, 2 x SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port [Front Bottom, one with NVIDIA Reflex Latency Analyzer and one with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A(max)], 2 x SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) downstream port (rear), 1 X SuperSpeed USB 5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen1) upstream port (rear), 1 x Headphone-out port (bottom), 1X Audio line-out port (rear), Security lock slot (based on Kensington Security Slot) |
| NVIDIA® Reflex Latency Analyzer | Yes |
| NVIDIA® G-SYNC® | Yes |
| Ambient Light Sensor | Yes, Detects ambient light and adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly |
| AlienFX™ Lighting | Yes, 3 zones (Alien Head, Screen size phazor graphic, Power button) |
| Adjustability | Height adjustable stand (110 mm) and Height-markers, Tilt (-5° to 21°), Swivel (-20° to 20°), Pivot (-90° to 90°), Built in cable-management |
| Low Blue Light | Yes, ComfortView Plus (TÜV Rheinland – Hardware Solution) |
| Flicker-free | Yes |
| ID color variant | Dark Side of the Moon |
| Specifications – Service / Support Details | 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange |
| HDR Support | Yes, VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Calibration Accuracy | ΔE2000 <= 1.5 (average) |
| Color Support | Color Gamut (typical): sRGB 99% Color Depth: 1.07 Billion colors |
| Height with stand (Compressed ~ Extended) | 390.51 mm ~500.51 mm 15.37 inches~19.71 inches |
| Width | 555.14 mm 21.86 inches |
| Depth | 243.71 mm 9.60 inches |
| Height without stand | 328.86 mm 12.95 inches |
| Width without stand | 555.14mm 21.86 inches |
| Depth without stand | 84.0 mm 3.31 inches |
| Weight (panel only – for VESA mount) | 4.44 kg 9.79 lb |
| Weight (with packaging) | 9.87 kg 21.76 lb |
| Built-in Devices | NA |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS-compliant, arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel |
| Flat Panel Mount Interface | VESA (100 mm x 100 mm) |
| Temperature Range Operating | Operating: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Non-operating: -20° to 60° (-4° to 140° F) |
| Humidity Range | Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-Operating:5% to 90% (non-condensing, storage/shipping) |
| Altitude | Operating: 5,000 m (16,404 ft) max Non-Operating: 12,192 m (40,000 ft) max |
| Voltage Required | 100 VAC to 240 VAC / 50 Hz or 60 Hz + 3 Hz /1.2 A (typical) |
| Power Consumption | 0.3 W (Off Mode) 0.4 W (Standby Mode) 25 W (On Mode) 86 W (Max) |
| Built-in speakers | No |
| What’s Included | Monitor Stand riser Stand base Power cable (varies by country) 1 x DisplayPort to DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 meters)1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) upstream cable (1.80 meters) 1 x USB-C to DisplayPort cable (1.0 meters) Quick start guide Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information Alienware Sticker |
Pricing and availability
- Alienware 500Hz Gaming Monitor (AW2524H) pricing will be announced closer to the shipping date in first quarter of 2023.
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