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Updated April 11, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you mostly engage in everyday computing or casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS offers a satisfactory experience at a budget price. However, for a superior experience in productivity tasks due to higher resolution and larger screen, as well as better performance in gaming with a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, the Gigabyte M32U is a better fit, though it comes at an upper midrange price. The Gigabyte M32U also supports more advanced color work like digital photo editing, but if you're focused on print photo editing, neither of these monitors is ideal. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M32U (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be 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
7.1 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $650 | ||
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 | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 456 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 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 7.1 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 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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 M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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