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
5.9/10
7.9/10
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
5.9/10
6.8/10
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
$354
$290
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $354 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $290.
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
5.8/10
5.9/10
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
5.0/10
4.9/10
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
"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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