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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a bigger screen and a wider aspect ratio for immersive experiences or multitasking, consider the LG monitor despite its higher price. It's also better for gaming due to a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. However, if you're mainly doing productivity tasks and digital photo editing and prefer a sharper image through a higher pixel density, the Dell would suit you well at a more affordable price. The Dell is also suitable for casual gaming, but not as much for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate and response time. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$230
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 692 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 | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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