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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution gaming experience and are ready to invest in an upper midrange monitor, the Asus model, with its better refresh rate and color depth, could enhance your gameplay and is also suitable for print photo editing. On the other hand, if you're looking to save money and need a monitor for general productivity, casual gaming, and media consumption, the budget-friendly Dell model, despite lower performance in color volume and refresh rate, will serve these basic needs without the extra cost. The choice ultimately depends on balancing your desired use cases with how much you're willing to spend. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
5.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$611
$309
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $309 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 75Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 334 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | 82 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 75 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | |
Shopping
Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
Dell S2721DS (IPS)
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Tech Radar
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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