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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and primarily involved in general use like web browsing and office tasks, the Dell S2721DS with its 27-inch screen, good text quality, and fair image clarity, offers a good value option. However, if you can invest more and need a monitor that excels in productivity due to a larger screen, better contrast, and sharper resolution, the Dell U3223QE stands out. It also has improved color coverage which is advantageous for tasks demanding color accuracy, such as digital photo editing. Neither monitor is ideal for high-level gaming or high-quality HDR content, but for casual gaming and media consumption, the U3223QE's larger screen and higher resolution might offer a more immersive experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black).
Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
3.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
24.3 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.9
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$825
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) costs $825.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2104:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
438 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.9 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $825 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 8 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 2104:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 438 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 | 24.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 5.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | |
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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."
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