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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly use your monitor for everyday tasks or casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS might be the better option for you, because it's less expensive. However, if you're willing to invest a bit more for a smoother gaming experience with higher refresh rates and better response times, the LG 27GP83B could be worth the extra cost, especially if you're into competitive gaming. The LG also has a better color range which can be preferable for media consumption and photo editing, but it may not be as suitable for professional color work as some higher-end monitors. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP83B (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.0
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
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 LG 27GP83B (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
807:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $389 | ||
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 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."
LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Monitor Nerds
Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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