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Updated April 11, 2024·
For budget-conscious customers who prioritize value and a good contrast ratio for deep blacks, especially in dimly lit rooms, the Dell S2722DGM (VA) would be an excellent choice. It's also suitable for casual and competitive gaming with its high refresh rate, good overall response time, and variable refresh rate support. However, the smaller screen size and VA panel might not deliver the best viewing angles and color accuracy that photo editing tasks demand. Conversely, the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is pricier but offers a larger screen size, better color accuracy, and a higher color depth, making it more suitable for tasks that involve photo editing. It has a faster response time, reducing ghosting for competitive gaming, but its peak brightness may not be enough for true HDR content. The IPS panel's wider viewing angles also benefit productivity and media consumption, though at the expense of lower contrast. Both monitors have adjustable stands and a range of connectivity options, but the Gigabyte edges out with additional USB ports and USB power delivery. The choice between the two would come down to whether one prefers better gaming performance and value (Dell) or is willing to pay more for enhanced color precision and productivity benefits (Gigabyte). 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 M32Q (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 170 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
333 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
460 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$455
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) costs $455.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $455 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 170Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 333 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 460 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 100.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 6.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 | 1 | |
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Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2022
"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."
Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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