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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and a higher resolution for clearer images, the Asus XB273U F would be a better choice despite its higher price. It has a higher refresh rate, a broader color gamut, and is better for photo editing tasks. However, if budget is a concern and you mainly focus on casual or competitive gaming at a lower cost, the Dell S2522HG offers good gaming performance and an adequate refresh rate, but it has a lower resolution and isn't as well-suited for tasks requiring high color accuracy like photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
7.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good.
Productivity
6.7
4.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.3
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$289
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $289.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) 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 XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $289 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 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 | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 2 | 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 | |
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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