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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PA279CRV offers a higher screen resolution which is better for digital photo editing and print photo editing due to its superior color accuracy and wider color gamuts. However, if you are into casual or competitive gaming, the Dell S2721DGF boasts a higher refresh rate and lower response time, making it more suitable for fast-paced games. The Dell is also less expensive, so if budget is a concern and your primary use case isn't professional photo editing, it might be the better choice. Both monitors have their merits for productivity and media consumption, but neither is particularly suited for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.3 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
882:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
485 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
882:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
485 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Cost
$449
$434
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $449 and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) costs $434.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Dell S2721DGF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$449 | $434 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 882:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 368 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 485 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 137.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 6.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2021
"The Dell S2721DGF checks all the boxes for an upper-mid priced display that can take on the best gaming monitors, and you might even be able to find it for under $500 (it's $450-$500 as of writing). The monitor's 1440p, runs at 165 Hz without overclock, has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatibility, covers a large portion of the DCI-P3 color gamut and includes a lighting effect on the back."
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