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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image and text for tasks like reading or office work, along with digital photo editing, the Dell monitor offers good performance at a more affordable price. However, if you're into casual or even competitive gaming, the LG monitor's higher refresh rate and faster response time provide a smoother gaming experience, though it comes at a premium cost. The LG is also larger, which could enhance your media consumption, but it's not the best for HDR content. Neither are ideal for HDR gaming or professional HDR video editing, but for productivity and gaming, each has its advantages depending on your budget and priorities. 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)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$230
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $930 | ||
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 | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | |
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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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