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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly use your monitor for tasks like web browsing, office work, and casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS would be a cost-effective pick with good screen size and image clarity; however, if you're into more serious gaming or content creation and can spend more, the Gigabyte M32Q's higher refresh rate, better response time, and color accuracy make it a superior choice for those activities. The Gigabyte also offers a larger screen, which is beneficial for multitasking and immersive gaming or media experiences, plus it has a higher peak brightness which helps in well-lit environments, though for HDR content, both monitors have limitations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$455
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 460 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 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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