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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-resolution for detailed work or watching movies is a priority, the Dell monitor will suit you with its clearer picture for tasks like photo editing. However, if you're a competitive gamer looking for smooth visuals and quick response, the ViewSonic offers features that align with those needs, but at a lower resolution, which is less ideal for sharpness and detail in other uses. Neither is top-tier for HDR gaming or media, with modest brightness and color volume. The Dell's larger screen makes multi-tasking and productivity more comfortable, whereas the ViewSonic's higher refresh rate and response time better supports fast-paced gaming. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
14.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2721QS (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$280
$245
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) has a price of $280 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1221:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
373 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
386 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
85.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2721QS (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2721QS (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2721QS (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$280 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1221:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 373 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 386 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.5 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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