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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you’re a serious gamer looking for immersive play and wide-ranging visuals, the Asus PG49WCD with its larger, curved screen and superior contrast will enhance your gaming and media consumption. It's particularly strong for games and videos that support HDR, offering vivid colors and deep blacks. On the other hand, the Dell S2522HG is far more affordable and offers a high refresh rate that's great for competitive gaming where fast response times are crucial. The smaller screen and typical brightness make it more suited for standard gaming and productivity. The Dell is not designed for HDR content, so for media consumption, the experience won't be as rich as with the Asus. If budget is less of a concern and you prioritize a broader, more vibrant display for various types of content, go with the Asus. If you want to save money and focus mainly on competitive gaming and everyday tasks, the Dell should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
5.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
7.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.7
4.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.6
5.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
413 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,026
$305
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,026 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG49WCD (QD-OLED) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,026 | $305 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 413 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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 | |
Shopping
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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