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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing and require a wider color gamut, the Asus PA279CRV with its excellent color representation across different color spaces is a compelling choice despite its higher price. However, if cost is a concern and you are looking for a good balance between productivity and media consumption without breaking the bank, the Dell S2722QC offers nearly equal screen clarity and quality for less money. Keep in mind, neither is well-suited for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to limited brightness and refresh rates, but both can handle casual gaming adequately. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2722QC (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA279CRV (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$469
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA279CRV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CRV (IPS) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$469 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1304:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 382 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 402 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 14.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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