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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prioritize productivity or digital photo editing with good text clarity and image clarity, the Dell S2721QS offers a 4K resolution at a lower price. However, for the best gaming experience with fast response times, higher refresh rate, and superior contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, the MSI MPG 271QRX is much more suitable, though it comes at a higher cost. The MSI also excels in HDR video editing and print photo editing due to its wider color gamuts and high brightness. Choose the Dell for affordability and crisp visuals for work; opt for the MSI for high-end gaming and color-critical tasks. 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 MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
10.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 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 MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$230
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | MSI MPG 271QRX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 360Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 138 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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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