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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize immersive gaming, with wide color gamut and deep blacks, and are okay with a higher price, the AOC PD49 with its larger, wider screen and superior contrast is an excellent choice. However, if you're on a budget and mainly engage in casual or competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG offers a solid experience at a lower cost, with the added benefit of an adjustable stand for comfort during long sessions. The Dell isn't as well-suited for HDR gaming or professional color work, while the AOC excels in those areas but might not be as cost-effective for casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
4.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.8
5.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,350
$305
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.7
7.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2522HG (IPS) to be good for competitive gaming, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $305 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 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 | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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