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Updated April 11, 2024·
If smooth gameplay is crucial for you, especially in fast-paced games, the Dell S2522HG with a higher refresh rate and lower total response time offers a better experience. However, for tasks that benefit from more screen real estate and sharper text and images, such as graphic design or video editing, the Dell S2721DS with its higher resolution and larger screen size is more suitable. Note that neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color gamut coverage. If you often multitask and need better clarity with your work, go with the S2721DS, but if your focus is on a responsive gaming experience, choose the S2522HG. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
17.4 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 75 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
75Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1015:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
334 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Cost
$302
$309
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $302 and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) costs $309.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Dell S2721DS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Dell S2721DS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$302 | $309 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 75Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1015:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 334 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 98.6 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | No | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 17.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 75 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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 | 1 | 1 | |
Shopping
Dell S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
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."
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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