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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image and larger screen for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell monitor delivers with its higher resolution and better color accuracy. However, for fast-paced gaming, the Lenovo offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which means smoother gameplay, albeit on a smaller, lower-resolution display. The Dell can also handle casual gaming but would not be as optimal for competitive scenarios. In contrast, the Lenovo might not be as suitable for productivity or high-resolution media consumption due to its smaller size and lower resolution. The choice depends on whether you are willing to invest more in a monitor that excels in visual clarity or save money with a monitor that prioritizes gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
4.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$280
$195
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $280 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$280 | $195 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 92 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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 | |
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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."
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