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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize professional photo editing and need accurate color reproduction, the Asus PA329C might be your best bet despite the higher cost. However, if your budget is tighter and your focus is more on productivity, casual gaming, and media consumption, the Dell S2722QC offers a good balance without breaking the bank. Keep in mind that neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to both having lower refresh rates. If HDR content is a significant part of your use, bear in mind that neither monitor may offer the best HDR experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,000
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.8
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA329C (IPS) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1304:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 382 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 402 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 14.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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 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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