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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image quality, particularly for HDR gaming and media consumption, and color accuracy for print photo editing are top priorities, the Asus PA27DCE with its superior contrast and color depth is an excellent choice despite its higher price. However, for more balance including casual and competitive gaming as well as productivity, the Dell S2721DGF provides a good refresh rate and decent image clarity at a lower cost. The Dell monitor won't match the Asus in terms of peak brightness and may not be as suitable for HDR content, but it provides a better balance for various activities if you're looking to save money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
882:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
485 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.4
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
882:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
485 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,999
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) costs $300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
368 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.6
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 PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell S2721DGF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 882:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 368 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 485 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 137.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 6.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 3 | 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
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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