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Updated April 12, 2024·
The Dell S2721DS offers a budget-friendly option suitable for everyday use with decent image clarity and good text quality, making it an adequate choice for general productivity and casual media consumption. However, its lower refresh rate and lack of features like an adjustable stand and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) make it less suited for gaming. On the other hand, the Gigabyte M34WQ, while more expensive, provides a larger, ultrawide screen with higher refresh rates and VRR support, enhancing the gaming experience, especially for immersive and competitive gaming. It also boasts better color depth and a USB power delivery option, catering well to multitasking and some digital photo editing. If gaming and a more versatile monitor for creative tasks are top priorities, the Gigabyte M34WQ is the better investment. If you're focused on general use and want to save money, the Dell S2721DS should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS).
Advantages of the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.5
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
$500
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (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 M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 372 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 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 8.5 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 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | |
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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 M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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