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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher screen resolution for sharp images and detailed work like digital photo editing, the Dell S2721QS with its 4K resolution would be a better choice, and you'll save money too. However, if your focus is on a smooth gaming experience with higher refresh rates and responsive gameplay, the LG 32GP850 with its higher refresh capabilities and variable refresh rate feature would serve you better, though at a higher cost. Neither monitor is best suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind, the Dell's larger pixels per inch indicate crisper text, which is beneficial for productivity. 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)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$230
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 430 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 | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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."
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