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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a tight budget and mainly use your monitor for general productivity or casual use, the Dell S2721DS could serve you well due to its lower price. However, if you have a higher budget and are looking for a monitor with superior image quality, deep blacks, and better performance for both gaming and media consumption, you'll appreciate the Pixio PX277 OLED Max. The Pixio also offers a higher refresh rate which is great for competitive gaming, and its color accuracy and range are excellent for tasks like photo editing and video editing, making it versatile for various multimedia activities. However, be prepared to pay more for these enhancements. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
9.7
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
9.5
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$700
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 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 % | 137.3 % | |
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 | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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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