If you prioritize top-tier gaming performance and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media, the Asus PG32UCDM with its QD-OLED panel is an excellent choice, albeit at a premium price. This monitor excels in image clarity and color volume, making it suitable for digital photo editing too. However, for more budget-conscious buyers or for those who value good gaming performance and productivity without the need for high-end HDR capabilities, the Dell S2722DGM offers solid performance at a significantly lower cost. Be aware, though, it won't match the Asus in terms of color accuracy or peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
13.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.7/10
7.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2948:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) costs $300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.0/10
6.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) to be good for productivity, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the Dell S2722DGM (VA) compare to other monitors
"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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