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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you require high-resolution graphics for detailed work like digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CV with its superior screen resolution will be more suitable, and it also supports a wider color gamut for print photo editing. This monitor also offers an adjustable stand for ergonomic setup. Conversely, the Dell S2721DS is more budget-friendly and is still good for casual use, including casual gaming and general productivity tasks, though it won't offer as sharp an image due to its lower resolution. Neither is particularly well-suited for competitive gaming or high-end HDR video editing due to limited refresh rates and average contrast performance. 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 S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA279CV (IPS).
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$309
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (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 S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (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 S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $309 | ||
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 334 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 48 - 75 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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 S2721DS (IPS)
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Tech Radar
Ural Garrett | November 2021
"General users or casual PC gamers in need of a solid and affordable QHD monitor with a few extras may walk away satisfied with the Dell S2721D."
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