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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution displays and top-notch image clarity for productivity or digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display may be worth its premium price. However, the Dell S2722DGM offers a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, making it better suited for both casual and competitive gaming. The Dell monitor's VA panel also provides better contrast, which is great for media consumption, at a budget-friendly price. If you're not focused on gaming or need exceptional color accuracy for professional work, the Apple display's superior text quality and color coverage for photo editing might be more appealing despite the cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class for productivity
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.5
6.5
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$1,599
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.0
7.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 2948:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 389 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 99.6 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | Yes | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 218 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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