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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're serious about competitive gaming and want the highest refresh rate for a smoother experience, the Asus PG27AQN is better suited for you, despite its higher price. However, the Dell S2722DGM offers a better contrast ratio, which can enhance visual depth, making it a solid choice for both casual gaming and media consumption at a more budget-friendly price. If you prioritize everyday productivity and digital photo editing, the Dell still delivers good performance and value. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or HDR video editing, so if those are key interests, you might want to consider other options. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.7
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2722DGM (VA) to be good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
6.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | Dell S2722DGM (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 2948:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 13.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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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