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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and higher resolution for tasks like productivity or enjoying detailed visuals, the Dell S2721DS with its 27-inch display might be a better option. However, if your focus is on competitive gaming and you want a monitor that supports higher refresh rates for smoother gameplay, the Lenovo G24-20 will be more suitable with its good refresh rate capabilities. The Lenovo also has a better response time, reducing motion blur, which is advantageous for fast-paced games. Keep in mind that while the Dell offers better image clarity and text quality, it falls short in gaming performance compared to the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.7
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
300 nits
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.9
4.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$195
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $195 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | ||
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 % | |
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 | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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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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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