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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a monitor for productivity and digital photo editing, the Dell S2721QS with its detailed text quality and good color accuracy is a solid choice, but it's not the best for HDR gaming or media consumption. On the other hand, if you're willing to invest in a larger, premium monitor for a better media viewing experience and more immersive gaming, the Samsung S43CG70 can deliver deeper blacks and potentially higher contrast, though its large size might be less ideal for tasks requiring sharp focus on text and image clarity. Keep in mind, for competitive gaming, both monitors have limitations due to their refresh rates and response times. 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Cost
$230
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $230 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Dell S2721QS (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$230 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 400 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 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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