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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily into casual or competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG offers a solid experience at a lower cost, with good refresh rates that make for smooth gaming, though with a standard 1080p resolution which is fine for its size but not as sharp as higher resolutions. However, if you're also interested in media consumption and digital photo editing, investing in the Gigabyte M27Q-X will give you a crisper image with its higher resolution and color accuracy, along with better brightness which provides a richer visual experience, although it comes at a higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
73.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good.
Productivity
4.6
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1088:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
459 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
508 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$289
$365
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $289 and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) costs $365.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 M27Q-X (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (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 M27Q-X (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$289 | $365 | ||
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 | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1088:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 459 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 508 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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 | 0 | |
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."
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
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