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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming and looking for a budget-friendly option, the Dell S2522HG with its high refresh rate and low response time would be a solid choice, though it has a lower resolution which isn't ideal for sharp images and fine details. On the other hand, the Dell S2721QS offers higher resolution which is great for productivity and media consumption, providing clearer and more detailed images, but with a lower refresh rate, it's not as well-suited for fast-paced gaming. If you value image clarity for work or entertainment over gaming performance, the S2721QS would be the better option despite being slightly more expensive. 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 S2721QS (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$230
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) costs $230.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1221:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
386 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Dell S2721QS (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Dell S2721QS (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $230 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1221:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 373 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 386 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 14.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | 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 S2721QS (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Scharon Harding | September 2021
"The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile stand with height adjustments and picture-in-picture for connecting dual systems. But don’t get it for HDR."
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