If you prioritize immersive gaming and deeper contrast for media, the Dell monitor with its larger screen and higher resolution is a better fit, but it's not the top choice for HDR content. The Gigabyte, on the other hand, with its IPS panel, offers better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, which are advantages for productivity tasks and digital photo editing. However, it has a smaller screen and lower resolution which is less ideal for detailed work but can be an affordable option with a decent gaming experience. Both feature high refresh rates for smooth gaming; choose based on whether screen size or color performance aligns more closely with your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
Good for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Good brightness
Advantages of the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS)
Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.5/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1100:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$250
$140
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) costs $140.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.8/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte G24F-2 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance for less than $300. With Adaptive-Sync, 165 Hz, a solid overdrive and usable blur reduction, it rocks full-motion gaming without breaking the bank."
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