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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2721DGF offers slightly higher HDR peak brightness which can enhance viewing in well-lit rooms, but it's not suited for true HDR gaming or media. It has a wider color gamut, making it better for tasks like digital photo editing. On the other hand, the KTC H27T22 has similar capabilities with good image clarity and refresh rate, making it suitable for casual gaming and productivity. If accurate color reproduction for photo editing is a priority, the Dell might be the better choice. However, for general use with an emphasis on gaming and typical work tasks, both monitors will perform comparably. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Very good response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721DGF (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$300
$210
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 350 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 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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