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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and versatile connectivity options for productivity tasks, the Asus PA329CV with its 32-inch display could be a suitable choice, although it's more expensive. However, for sharper text and image clarity, and if you are interested in casual gaming and media consumption without spending as much, the Dell S2721QS with its 27-inch display offers very good quality and the additional benefit of being less expensive. Neither monitor excels in HDR gaming or competitive gaming, but for standard tasks and occasional leisure activities, both will perform well with the Asus offering more screen real estate and the Dell providing better value for money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
- The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721QS (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.5 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$529
$230
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) costs $230.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.7
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 S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.5
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329CV (IPS) | Dell S2721QS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $230 | ||
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 | 1221:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 15 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 | 6/10 | 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 | 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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