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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Asus PA279CV excels in digital photo editing with its high color accuracy and is an appropriate choice if you require a USB hub for connecting multiple devices directly to the monitor. However, the Dell S2721QS offers similar image quality for general use and casual gaming at a lower cost. Neither monitor is well-suited for competitive gaming due to limited refresh rates, nor are they ideal for HDR content due to modest peak brightness. For routine tasks and media consumption with an eye on budget, the Dell S2721QS is a more cost-effective option while still providing good picture clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721QS (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA279CV (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$399
$230
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) costs $230.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721QS (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
1221:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.5 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (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 S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.6
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell S2721QS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $230 | ||
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 | 1221:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 373 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 386 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 | 14.5 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 | 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 | |
Shopping
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 S2721QS (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Scharon Harding | September 2021
"The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile stand with height adjustments and picture-in-picture for connecting dual systems. But don’t get it for HDR."
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