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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-resolution digital photo editing is crucial for you, the Asus PA279CV with its larger screen and higher resolution might be the better fit despite its higher cost; however, for competitive gaming, you'll benefit from the Dell S2522HG's higher refresh rate and faster response time at a lower price, but you'll sacrifice image clarity due to its lower resolution. The Asus is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, but it does offer better text quality and image clarity for everyday productivity and editing tasks. If budget is a priority and your primary use is competitive gaming or general use, the Dell S2522HG presents a more cost-effective choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
7.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
4.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$310
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $310.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $310 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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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Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
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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