CRUA CR240QA 24" White 2024
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
What Buyers Say
CRUA CR240QA 24" White 2024
This monitor is praised for its excellent value, high refresh rate (up to 200Hz via DisplayPort), and effective blue light reduction that alleviates eye strain and fatigue for older gamers. Users appreciate the build quality, aesthetics, and ease of setup, though some note minor height inconsistencies across multiple units and a single dead pixel. A few quirks include the monitor trying to take over as the sound card and the need for manual color adjustment when blue light filter is maxed.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- High refresh rate (up to 200Hz)
- Effective blue light reduction
- Good build quality
- Aesthetic and minimalist design
Cons
- Minor height differences across multiple units
- Single dead pixel reported
- Monitor tries to take over sound card
- Manual color adjustment needed with blue light filter max
- Broken tab on plastic cover out of box
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that impresses most users with its smooth 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and sturdy build. While many praise its value, especially when bought on sale, a few critical reviews highlight misleading HDR performance and lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it's seen as a strong performer for gaming and desktop use, but potential buyers should be aware of its limitations.
Pros
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy and adjustable stand
- Great value when on sale
- Good build quality
Cons
- Misleading HDR performance
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- Expensive at full price
- Dark colors out of the box
Scores
Specifications
| CRUA CR240QA 24" | Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 24" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,800 | — |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 100 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 2 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 0 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | No | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 26W★ |
| Weight | 5.19 kg★ | 6.76 kg |
Pros & Cons
CRUA CR240QA 24" White 2024
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (76th percentile)
- Strong ergonomic (67th percentile)
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
CRUA CR240QA 24" White 2024 offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.
