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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget, the Dell S2721DS offers a larger screen for less money, making it suitable for general use and casual gaming. The LG 32GQ850, on the other hand, is more expensive but provides a better gaming experience with a higher refresh rate and quality suitable for competitive gaming and color-critical work like digital photo editing. However, it may not be as cost-effective if you're primarily using the monitor for simple productivity tasks or casual media consumption. Choose the Dell if spending less is a priority and your needs are basic; opt for the LG if gaming performance and advanced color work are worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$718
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.2
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The LG 32GQ850 (IPS) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
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 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 600 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 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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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."
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