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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a concern and your needs are centered around everyday productivity and casual gaming, the Dell S2721DS with its lower price and sufficient features could serve you well. However, for a premium, the MSI MPG 321URX offers significant improvements for a range of activities, especially with its superior contrast, color accuracy, and higher resolution. It is ideal for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional creative work. Choose MSI if you want top-tier visual quality and performance and don't mind the higher cost; opt for Dell if you prefer an affordable option that covers basic needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good 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
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.8
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
7.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (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 MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-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 | 1000 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 138.2 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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 | |
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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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