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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CV with its wider color gamut coverage might be the better option despite its higher cost. However, for general productivity and media consumption that doesn't involve professional color work, the Dell S2722QC provides very good image clarity and text quality at a more attractive price. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times, but both could serve well for casual gaming experiences. If budget is a concern and your work doesn't demand the highest color accuracy, the Dell is a compelling choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS).
Key differences
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (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
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (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
14.4 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 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 S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (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 PA279CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
Cost
$399
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $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 | 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 | |
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 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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