The deal-breaker for most users is that the Dell AW2518HF 240Hz gaming monitor features the standard 1920×1080 resolution and a TN panel, which, with the performance put aside, provides an inferior image quality to even some cheaper displays.

While the menu is not open, four of these buttons can be used as hotkeys for certain functions. You can assign them to any shortcut under the ‘Personalize’ section. Forum Rules wrote: 1. Rule #1: Be Nice. This is published forum rule #1. Even To Newbies & People You Disagree With!In other words, the preset labeled as "super fast" (for example) now has what I assume to be roughly the same amount of overdrive gain attached to it, as the "normal" preset has in non-VRR operation. There is no doubt that the Alienware 25 AW2518HF gaming monitor is superior. It sports high-end gaming performance without costing as much as the usual Alienware products. Compared to the other Alienware gaming monitors, this is quite a cheap model. We discuss all the other special gaming features in detail in this review. Do you already have a graphics card that is compatible with Free-Sync? Then it’s easy to synchronize the refresh rate of AW2518HF to the GPU. It will allow you to experience a dynamic refresh rate. It will also cut any stuttering and screen tearing without increasing your input lag. Which means the higher it is, the more voltage gets pumped into your screen's pixels to force them to transition from color to color faster. Playing on the preset, which was named "super fast" by the monitor manufacturer won't suddenly make your monitor super fast...

DDC/CI (This is recommended to keep off, but I found no difference in testing. Your GPU might do some dynamic/automatic overdrive adjustments if you enable g-sync/freesync though, so I would keep it on with G-sync enabled) Thought some might find this helpful; I went through and calibrated my AW2518HF with DisplayCal to the BT.1886 gamma standard it's using.There are bound to be many wires and cables which you can hide behind the stand to keep things tidy. That way, you won’t have to worry about the wires or untidy desk space. I briefly tried it and so far it seems it has eliminated the inverse ghosting quite a bit on the highest overdrive. The monitor is exceptionally well-built, with a thin bezel, and it weighs only 13.47 pounds along with the stand. Your monitor is safe and stable on this tripod. So, you can enjoy the game without any screen tearing or stuttering.

As expected, the viewing angles amount to 170° vertically and 160° horizontally, meaning that the colors will shift in tone when the screen is viewed from certain angles i.e., too far from the side or above/below. This Alienware AW2518HF gaming monitor review talks about all the technical specifications of this product. It also gives you the pros and cons of this fantastic gaming monitor.You are probably right about the overdrive setup but IMO it does change the input lag too. I do not have any scientific way to test since I don't have the LED mod on my mouse. The Dell AW2518HF features a TN panel developed by AU Optronics; the same panel is used in most 24.5″ 240Hz gaming monitor models. Now, considering the performance of this gaming monitor, the reflexes are quite fast. That’s because of the low input lag and the impressive refresh rate. You can still enjoy responsive gaming experiences with a competitive edge, which the AMD FreeSync adaptive technology makes possible. You will not notice any screen tearing, and all in all, the Alienware AW2518HF GSYNC does a fantastic job. The ergonomic design of this Alienware monitor includes a 130mm adjustable height. There’s also a 90-degree pivot feature with a 20-degree swivel feature, and you can tilt it from 5 to 25 degrees. The monitor also offers a 100 x 100 VESA mount compatibility. The monitor’s screen has a special anti-glare coating, which gives it a matte finish. – Performance In this review, we have looked deeper into the gaming features of the model. We’ve found it to be one of the best options for pro-gamers and beginners in this field.