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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option for general productivity and photography work, the Dell S2721QS offers a sharp image with good color accuracy but isn't ideal for HDR gaming or consuming HDR content. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest more for a larger screen that's better for a mix of tasks including casual gaming, thanks to a higher refresh rate and compatibility with variable refresh rate technologies, the Gigabyte M32U would be a better fit, although it still falls short for serious HDR gaming or professional video editing where peak brightness and color performance are critical. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good response time
Key differences
Cost
$230
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) costs $650.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
140 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1125:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Gigabyte M32U (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 1125:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 140 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 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."
Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
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