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Updated April 22, 2024·
If budget constraints are a major factor for you, the Dell S2721DS offers a more wallet-friendly option with good text quality and image clarity, suitable for general productivity and casual gaming. However, if you're looking for a monitor with better contrast and color depth, which enhances HDR gaming and media consumption, the Samsung S43CG70 might be a better fit, although it comes at a higher price. The Samsung's larger screen size and higher resolution could also provide a more immersive experience for media consumption and productivity tasks, despite its higher price tag. Keep in mind that neither monitor is optimal for competitive gaming due to their relatively slower response times and refresh rates. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2721DS (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1015:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the Dell S2721DS (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$309
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) has a price of $309 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.0
4.9
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
17.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 75 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
334 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721DS (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721DS (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$309 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1015:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 334 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17.4 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 75 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5.2/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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