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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2721DGF offers a higher refresh rate, which is great for smooth gaming, but its smaller screen may limit immersion compared to the Gigabyte M34WQ's ultrawide display. The Gigabyte's wider screen enhances productivity and media enjoyment with more space for multitasking. Both have high resolution and color accuracy for digital photo editing, but neither is ideal for professional HDR video editing. If cost is a factor and you prioritize competitive gaming, the Dell is a solid choice; for an expansive work and media consumption experience, consider the Gigabyte despite its slightly higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721DGF (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 372 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 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 8.5 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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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 M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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