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Updated April 12, 2024·
If high-end gaming with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors is paramount, the Acer X27U with its OLED technology is a superior choice. Its high refresh rate and response time are perfect for competitive gamers, but limited brightness might affect daylight usage. Conversely, if budget is a concern and you're engaged in mixed usage like casual gaming, productivity, and everyday media, the Dell S2722DGM offers good performance with a solid build quality. Keep in mind, though, it won't match the Acer's performance in high-speed gaming or color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
5.8
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption, though the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,000
$250
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $250.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $250 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2948:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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