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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen size and ultrawide resolution for an immersive experience in productivity tasks and media consumption, the LG 38WN95C with its broader color gamut may be worth the higher price. However, the Dell S2721DGF, while smaller, offers a high refresh rate and good performance for casual and competitive gaming at a more affordable cost. The Dell's resolution is sufficient for sharp images and text quality, making it suitable for everyday use and digital photo editing. Conversely, if you want to save money and don't require an ultrawide screen or the highest level of color accuracy, the Dell may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DGF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$1,600
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell S2721DGF (IPS) has a price of $300 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $1,600.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Dell S2721DGF (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
882:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
368 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
485 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DGF (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DGF (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 882:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 368 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 485 nits | 692 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.3 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 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 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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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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