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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and content with a lower resolution, the Dell S2721DS could be suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming. However, if you're willing to spend a bit more, the Dell S2722QC offers a higher resolution which is better for detailed work and media consumption. The S2722QC also has a wider color gamut and a 4K display, making it preferable for tasks that require color accuracy, such as digital photo editing. Neither monitor is ideal for competitive gaming due to their modest refresh rates, nor for high-end HDR gaming and media consumption. Consider the S2722QC for productivity and better image clarity, but if saving money is a priority, the S2721DS is a viable option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2722QC (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 1304:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 382 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 402 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 14.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721DS (IPS)
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Tech Radar
Ural Garrett | November 2021
"General users or casual PC gamers in need of a solid and affordable QHD monitor with a few extras may walk away satisfied with the Dell S2721D."
Dell S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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