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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional color accuracy for professional photo editing, the Asus PA32DC with its OLED display will be superior and is well-suited for HDR gaming and media. However, if you're looking for a cost-effective option that still offers good performance for casual gaming, media consumption, and productivity, the Dell S2722DGM may suffice. While the Dell's color range isn't as broad and it isn't suitable for HDR video editing, it maintains a good refresh rate for gaming and offers a balanced experience for everyday use. If budget is a concern and your needs aren't especially color-critical, the Dell might be the wiser choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Cost
$3,499
$300
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.8
6.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 2948:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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