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Updated April 11, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you mainly engage in casual computing and use applications that don't require highly accurate colors, then the Dell S2721DS could be a suitable option for you. Its affordability comes with limitations, such as a lower refresh rate and lack of advanced gaming features, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. On the other hand, if you are willing to invest a bit more for better performance in both casual and more competitive gaming due to a higher refresh rate, as well as improved color reproduction for tasks like digital photo editing, the KTC H27T22 might be the better choice. However, keep in mind that neither monitor is well-suited for HDR gaming or professional media production, as they both lack the necessary brightness and color volume for those use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC H27T22 (IPS).
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$210
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC H27T22 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 350 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 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 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 | 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 | 2 | |
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."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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