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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for value and solid all-around performance, the Dell S2721DGF offers a good balance for productivity and casual gaming with a more budget-friendly price tag. It has a high refresh rate ideal for smooth gameplay and is suitable for digital photo editing given its color gamut coverage. However, if your preference leans towards a more immersive experience with a wider screen for multitasking and media consumption, the LG 34GN850B with its ultrawide format could be better, though it comes at a higher cost and might not be as well-suited for color-critical work. Neither option is optimal for HDR gaming and media due to their lower HDR peak brightness levels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- The LG 34GN850B (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
6.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2721DGF (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $750 | ||
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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 436 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 160 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 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 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 | 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 | |
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."
LG 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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