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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and mainly use your monitor for productivity tasks and occasional photo editing, the Dell S2721QS offers a good balance of cost and performance. However, if you're a gaming enthusiast or a professional requiring high color accuracy for HDR video and print photo editing, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J, despite its higher price, provides superior contrast, brightness, and color performance. This monitor also excels in competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate and response time, making it ideal for fast-paced action. Remember, these benefits do come at a higher cost, but if you're seeking top-notch gaming and professional media capabilities, it's a justifiable investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2721QS (IPS)
- The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
8.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$230
$699
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) 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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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