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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and primarily involved in everyday computing tasks, the Dell S2721DS with its standard resolution and size may serve you well, despite its limited gaming and media capabilities. On the other hand, if you're a serious gamer or content creator willing to invest in top-tier visual performance, with striking contrast and color accuracy, the MSI MEG 342C offers an immersive experience due to its high-end OLED technology, but this comes at a higher price. The latter is especially suited for HDR gaming and media, as well as tasks requiring precise colors, like photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$850
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
5.1
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell S2721DS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 75Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 446 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 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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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