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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharp, clear display for productivity and digital photo editing, and want to save money, the Dell S2721DGF with its lower resolution might be suitable. For those willing to pay more for immersive media consumption and casual gaming with better contrast and a larger screen, the Gigabyte M32UC would be a good choice, though it may not be as well-suited for competitive gaming or tasks that require accurate color reproduction. Note that neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 506 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 137.7 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2021
"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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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