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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a professional in photography or design, the Asus PA329C with its larger screen, higher resolution, and superior color accuracy, is well-suited for print photo editing and digital work, though its high cost reflects this quality. For casual gaming and general productivity, the Dell S2721DS offers good image clarity and a high-quality display for its budget-friendly price but doesn't match the Asus for more demanding creative tasks or for HDR content. Neither model is ideal for competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times. If media consumption and HDR gaming are a priority, neither monitor might fulfill your needs in this regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA329C (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$309
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (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 PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (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 PA329C (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $309 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 75Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 334 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 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 | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 1 | |
Shopping
Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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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