If you're on a tight budget and primarily interested in competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG offers a high refresh rate and good response time, making it a solid choice for fast-paced games. However, if you're willing to spend more for a better overall gaming experience and higher resolution for clearer images, then the LG 27GP83B will be better, particularly for games and tasks that can benefit from its larger screen and superior color. Neither are the best for HDR gaming or professional photo editing, but for everyday use and gaming, each has its advantages depending on your budget and desired features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
Good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0/10
6.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
4.6/10
6.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3/10
5.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$293
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
6.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (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."
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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