If you prioritize a larger screen and ultrawide aspect ratio for an immersive experience in productivity and general media consumption, and are willing to pay more, the LG 34WQ75C could be a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you prefer a monitor that is more budget-friendly and offers a higher resolution which is better for detailed work and sharper text, the Dell S2721QS would be a better fit. Neither of these monitors are ideal for gaming due to their poor refresh rates and response times, nor for HDR content due to limited peak brightness and color gamut. However, the Dell offers a slightly better experience for digital photo editing with better color accuracy. 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 LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
3.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (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 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ75C (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 LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 34WQ75C (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 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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