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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high resolution for tasks like photo editing, the Asus PA279CV has a clearer and sharper 4K display that's also well-suited for accurate color work, making it a solid choice. However, if gaming is more your focus and you're looking to save money, the Dell S2721DGF offers a faster refresh rate for smoother gameplay and it's generally less expensive but has a lower resolution. Both have similar screen sizes and color accuracy, but the Dell's superior refresh rate gives it an edge in gaming, while the Asus offers more detail for productivity and content creation. 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 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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) costs $300.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (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
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (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 S2721DGF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell S2721DGF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $300 | ||
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 | 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 | 0 | |
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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 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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