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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for a high refresh rate and lower total response time, the Dell S2522HG may be a better fit, although it comes at a higher price. However, if you are focused on vibrant color for tasks like digital photo editing, the Gigabyte G24F-2 offers a wider color gamut, making it more suitable for visual work and creative tasks at a lower cost. Both monitors have IPS panels which offer good viewing angles and color consistency, but neither is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or media consumption. If you prioritize budget and color accuracy over gaming specs, the Gigabyte is the more cost-effective choice. 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 Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
- The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2522HG (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$140
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
4.6
4.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.3
5.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$293 | $140 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1100:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 125 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | |
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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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