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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly use your monitor for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, the Dell monitor is an economical pick that offers decent image quality and resolution. However, if you're willing to invest more for an immersive gaming experience with high refresh rates and superior contrast, the LG monitor will deliver significantly better performance. The LG's OLED technology provides deeper blacks and vibrant colors, making it a better choice for HDR gaming and media consumption, but keep in mind that it might not be as good for tasks where color accuracy in photo editing is crucial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
8.1
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.7 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
3.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$309
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.9
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
203 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
665 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 203 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 665 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 99.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 2.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
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."
LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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