The Dell S2721DGF offers a higher refresh rate and lower response time, making it a better choice for gaming, particularly if you enjoy fast-paced games where quick response times are crucial. However, the Dell S2722QC has a higher resolution which provides sharper images, making it superior for productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate, such as photo editing. Both have good color accuracy but neither is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or high-end color grading. Choose the S2721DGF for a smoother gaming experience or the S2722QC for crisper text and more detailed images in creative applications and general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.9/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
6.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The Dell S2721DGF checks all the boxes for an upper-mid priced display that can take on the best gaming monitors, and you might even be able to find it for under $500 (it's $450-$500 as of writing). The monitor's 1440p, runs at 165 Hz without overclock, has AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync Compatibility, covers a large portion of the DCI-P3 color gamut and includes a lighting effect on the back."
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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