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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly engage in everyday tasks like web browsing, office work, and watching standard dynamic range content, the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is a cost-effective option with a decent sized screen and good image clarity. However, for a more immersive experience in gaming and media with better contrast and a wider screen, consider investing in the Dell S3422DWG (VA). The VA panel of the S3422DWG offers deeper blacks and is also better suited for more demanding gaming due to a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. Keep in mind, though, that it comes at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell S3422DWG (VA)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
86.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.2 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2725:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
344 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
528 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S3422DWG (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) costs $330.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S3422DWG (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell S3422DWG (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Dell S3422DWG (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Dell S3422DWG (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $330 | ||
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 | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 2725:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 344 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 528 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 % | 98.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 9.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 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 S3422DWG (VA)
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IGN
Whitson Gordon | August 2021
"The Dell S3422DWG is, overall, a great monitor that delivers on most of its promises, providing a sharp ultrawide experience with smooth motion. It is, however, not as great of a value proposition, costing a bit too much compared to similar competitors."
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