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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a budget-friendly monitor mainly for everyday tasks and casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS would be a suitable choice. However, if you're willing to invest more in a monitor that offers higher resolution, larger screen size, and better performance for competitive gaming, productivity, and media consumption, the LG 32GQ950 would be more appropriate. Although the LG is more costly, it provides a crisper image with its higher pixels per inch and improved refresh rate which is important for smoother visual experiences, but it's worth noting that neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or professional photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
5.9
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.7
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (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 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1007 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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."
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