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Updated April 22, 2024·
For casual gaming and general productivity, the Dell S2721DGF provides a good balance of performance and affordability. Its higher refresh rate and good response time offer a smooth experience, making it suitable for high-paced gaming. However, if you prioritize image quality and are into HDR gaming or media consumption, the Innocn 32Q1U excels with superior contrast and color depth thanks to its OLED panel. This monitor is also better for tasks that require color accuracy, like digital and print photo editing. Keep in mind, it comes at a higher price and its lower refresh rate might not be ideal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
6.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) 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 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 137.7 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | 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 | 1 | |
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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."
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