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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end gaming with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the AOC AG456UCZD with its OLED panel is excellent for HDR gaming. However, it's more expensive and not as well-suited for tasks that require clearer text and image clarity. On the other hand, the Dell S2722DGM offers good gaming capabilities with a high refresh rate at a budget price, and it provides better text clarity and image quality, which is beneficial for productivity. While it doesn't excel in HDR content, it's a more versatile and affordable option for mixed use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Productivity
3.8
6.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.0
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,400
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) has a price of $1,400 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| AOC AG456UCZD (W-OLED) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 44.5" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 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 | 200 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 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 | 0.03 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 83 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 3.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 4.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 3 | 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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