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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you're primarily interested in productivity or digital photo editing, the Dell S2721QS could be the better choice. It offers good image clarity, which is beneficial for detailed work. On the other hand, the LG 32UN650 has a larger screen size, providing a more immersive experience for media consumption, but it doesn't perform as well in productivity tasks. Neither monitor is particularly suitable for HDR gaming or high-level competitive gaming due to their lower refresh rates and response times. Consider the Dell if cost savings are important and you mainly focus on work and photo editing, or the LG if you prefer a larger display for watching videos and casual use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
3.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
8.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good.
Cost
$230
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.7
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32UN650 (IPS) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $500 | ||
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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 373 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
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 | 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."
LG 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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