If budget is a major concern and you primarily focus on competitive gaming with fast response times, the Dell S2522HG with its high refresh rate will serve you well. However, if you're willing to invest in superior image quality for tasks like HDR gaming, media consumption, and digital photo editing, the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED offers an excellent color range and better contrast. The ViewSonic also has the advantage of being suitable for print photo editing and better overall image clarity, but it won't excel in the same way as the Dell for responsiveness in competitive gaming scenarios. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
7.0/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good.
Productivity
4.6/10
5.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
89 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.3/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$293
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) has a price of $293 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2522HG (IPS) and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) 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."
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