What simply occurred? PC big Alienware has introduced a slew of latest merchandise that might ship avid gamers’ hearts fluttering and, within the case of the monitor, their wallets weeping. Along with a few headsets, the corporate’s first wi-fi gaming keyboard, and a wi-fi mouse, the Dell subsidiary revealed a 500Hz monitor with an $829.99 price ticket.
Beginning with that show, the 24.5-inch Alienware AW2524H has a 480Hz refresh price that’s overclocked to 500Hz. As with most displays that attain these kinds of blistering speeds, it has a most 1080p decision, although it does use an IPS fairly than the standard TN panel, which ought to supply higher shade accuracy and viewing angles.
The monitor additionally comes with Nvidia’s G-Sync and Reflex Analyzer, Vesa DisplayHDR 400 certification, customizable RGB backlighting, and a headset hanger that pulls out of the facet.
Port-wise, the Alienware AW2524H comes with two USB-A inputs (5Gbps), two 3.5mm audio jacks, a DisplayPort 1.4 connector, and two HDMI 2.1 ports. The DP enter is required to succeed in that 500Hz refresh price – HDMI is proscribed to ‘simply’ 240Hz. The monitor launches on March 21 for $829.99
This is not the primary 500Hz monitor. Again in Could, Nvidia used its Computex 2022 keynote to disclose an Asus monitor with the identical refresh price, although that one employs a TN panel. Nevertheless, the corporate now says it has overclocked the ROG Swift Professional PG248QP to 540Hz. No phrase but on the value, however it’s set to launch in Q2.
Elsewhere, Alienware introduced the mechanical AW920K Tri-Mode Wi-fi Gaming Keyboard. It makes use of Cherry MX Crimson switches and PBT double-shot keycaps. There are options similar to a programmable rocker swap and dial, anti-ghosting, magnetic snap-on charging, Cherry switches, and N-key rollover. It connects to a tool through a 2.4GHz wi-fi USB-C dongle, Bluetooth 5.1, or a removable USB-A to USB-C paracord cable, which sounds quite a bit just like the Asus ROG Azoth (overview coming quickly). Alienware’s keyboard goes on sale in Q3 for $289.99.
There’s additionally a tenkeyless model of the AW920K keyboard in lunar white, priced at $159.99.
Subsequent is the headsets. Alienware is launching wired and wi-fi variations, each with 45mm sliding headbands and reminiscence foam ear cups coated in material. The wi-fi model makes use of 40mm drivers, comes with Dolby Atmos help, and has 30 hours of battery life. It is obtainable now for $160. The wired headset provides comparable options, connecting through USB or a 3.5mm port. It prices $100 and launches on April 14 in North America and China and on Could 19 in different elements of the world.
Lastly, there’s the Alienware AW610M Wi-fi Gaming Mouse. Out there in “Lunar Gentle” and “Darkish Facet of the Moon” colours, the mouse has a 26,000 DPI optical sensor, seven programmable buttons, and three-zone RGB lighting. Customers get 140 hours of use between prices, and it may be fast-charged in 5 minutes for ten hours of use. It is obtainable within the US in the present day for $99.
