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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly monitor for competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG with a higher refresh rate and solid response times is a strong choice. The Dell's full HD resolution is sufficient for most gaming and productivity tasks, but may not be as sharp for detailed work as the LG's unique higher resolution screen. However, if you prioritize screen real estate for productivity or multitasking, the LG DualUp with its taller 16:18 aspect ratio could better suit your needs, although it's not ideal for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate. The LG also offers better coverage of color gamuts, making it a good option for digital photo editing. Both have IPS panels for good color accuracy and viewing angles, but if peak brightness and high dynamic range are a priority, neither of these models stand out for HDR gaming or media consumption. 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 LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
7.0
4.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.6
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.3
6.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$289
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $289 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2522HG (IPS) | LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$289 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 28" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 2880 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6 ms | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 89 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | |
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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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