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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-end photography or graphic design work, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel excels in color accuracy and depth, making it suitable for print photo editing and tasks that require true-to-life colors. For casual gamers and everyday use, the Dell S2721QS is more wallet-friendly and still offers good image clarity and color performance. However, the Asus may have better overall image quality and viewing angles, but it's not as well-suited for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The Dell, while more affordable, doesn't match the Asus in color precision but is adequate for media consumption and productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
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) is good for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.4
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,999
$230
$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 S2721QS (IPS) costs $230.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2721QS (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 S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | Dell S2721QS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $230 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1221:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 373 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 386 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 14.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 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 | 6.9/10 | 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 | 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 | 1 | |
Shopping
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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