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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you're looking for a solid, budget-friendly monitor, the Dell S2721DS offers a good blend of size and resolution, making it suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming. However, if you're willing to invest more for a wider screen and better color depth, which can enhance experiences like video editing and general productivity due to the ultrawide aspect, then the LG 34WQ73A is the better choice. The LG's larger screen and higher resolution also provide a more immersive environment for media consumption, although neither monitor is recommended for HDR gaming or professional photo editing. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 34WQ73A (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.0
3.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 34WQ73A (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | LG 34WQ73A (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 60Hz | |
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 | Unknown | |
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 | 10 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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