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Updated April 12, 2024·
If saving money is a priority and you are primarily engaging in productivity tasks or digital photo editing, the Dell S2721QS could be a solid choice. On the other hand, if you appreciate a monitor with slightly better image quality and the convenience of additional USB ports with power delivery for charging devices, the Dell S2722QC is worth considering despite the higher cost. Both monitors have similar performance in casual gaming and media consumption, neither is ideal for competitive gaming or high-end HDR content creation, and they both offer a sharp 4K resolution on their 27-inch screens. 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 S2721QS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2722QC (IPS).
Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Dell S2721QS (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$230
$400
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) costs $400.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
82.9 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.4 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 60 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both good for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1304:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
382 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
402 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Dell S2722QC (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Dell S2722QC (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $400 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 1304:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 382 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 402 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 14.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 40 - 60 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 | |
Shopping
Dell S2721QS (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Scharon Harding | September 2021
"The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile stand with height adjustments and picture-in-picture for connecting dual systems. But don’t get it for HDR."
Dell S2722QC (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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