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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a casual gamer or need a monitor for productivity tasks and want to save money, the Dell S2721DGF offers a good balance at a lower price. It has a high refresh rate which is great for smooth gameplay but isn't the best choice for high-end competitive gaming or top-tier media consumption. On the other hand, the Innocn 32M2V with its MiniLED technology offers better brightness and contrast, making it more suitable for HDR gaming and media. It also has a higher resolution and larger screen size for crisper images, which along with superior color accuracy, is ideal for digital photo editing and viewing HDR content. However, this comes at a higher cost. If your priorities are high-quality visuals and HDR performance, and you're willing to invest more, the Innocn could be worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.6
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 600 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 137.7 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
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 | 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 | 2 | |
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."
Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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