If you prioritize digital photo editing and require a larger screen, the Asus PA329CV is a better fit; however, keep in mind that its high price might not correspond to better performance in gaming or HDR content. On the other hand, the Dell S2722QC offers great image clarity and very good text quality at a lower price, making it a more budget-friendly choice for productivity and general media consumption. It also provides better brightness and contrast, but neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their poor refresh rates and response times. If HDR gaming is important to you, though, both monitors might not meet your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329CV (IPS)
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2722QC (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
4.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
15.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$529
$400
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Asus PA329CV (IPS) has a price of $529 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
80.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Asus PA329CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.7/10
7.9/10
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 PA329CV (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.5/10
6.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (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 S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA329CV (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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