If you're looking for exceptional contrast and color depth, making the Cooler Master GZ2711 outstanding for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as print photo editing, it's an excellent choice despite the higher price. The OLED panel will also give you better image clarity. However, if your main activities include competitive gaming and productivity, and you're looking to save money, the Dell S2522HG with its IPS panel offers great performance for these tasks with good color accuracy. It won't match the Cooler Master in terms of contrast and HDR performance but is very capable for day-to-day use and gaming on a budget. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
7.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good.
Productivity
5.8/10
4.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
5.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$900
$305
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $305.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-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 Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-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 Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-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 Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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