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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-end, professional-grade monitor for tasks like HDR video editing, print photo editing, and a richer overall image quality, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its better contrast, brightness, color accuracy, and HDR capabilities might be worth the premium price. It also offers versatility for both casual gaming and media consumption. However, if your budget is tight and your primary uses are casual gaming, everyday productivity, and media consumption without the need for advanced color or HDR performance, the Dell S2721DS provides a good option at a much lower price point. Keep in mind that the Dell will not offer the same level of detail or color precision as the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
5.0
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
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 PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$2,999
$309
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $309 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 334 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 48 - 75 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
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Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
Dell S2721DS (IPS)
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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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