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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that gives you a solid gaming experience without breaking the bank, the Dell S2721DGF is a reasonable choice. It offers good responsiveness and an adjustable stand, making it a good fit for casual gaming and productivity tasks. The larger LG 34GP83A, however, provides a more immersive experience with its wider screen and is also suitable for gaming and productivity. While it comes at a higher price, it might be worth it for the extra screen real estate. Neither is the best pick for HDR gaming or professional photo and video editing due to their limited brightness and color gamut coverage. 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 34GP83A (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | LG 34GP83A (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 | 956:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 389 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 457 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 % | 102.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 6.1 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 | 8.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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."
LG 34GP83A (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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