If you prioritize budget and mainly use your computer for general productivity or casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS with its lower price and adequate performance could be a sensible choice. On the other hand, if you're serious about gaming, particularly competitive gaming, or if you're enthusiastic about consuming or creating HDR media with vibrant colors and deep contrasts, the MSI MAG 271QPX with its superior color range, contrast, and refresh rate will offer a significantly better experience, at the cost of being much more expensive. Keep in mind, though, that for tasks like digital photo editing and high-end gaming, the MSI is a stronger fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
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Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0/10
10.0/10
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-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 MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.9/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
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