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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're seeking a larger screen and better resolution for tasks like productivity and media viewing, the Gigabyte M32UC with its 4K resolution will be worth the extra cost. However, for budget-conscious gamers who prioritize frugality, the Dell S2722DGM provides a solid gaming experience at a lower price, despite having a lower resolution which might not be as sharp for detailed work or high-resolution media consumption. Both monitors offer good gaming performance with similar refresh rates, but the Gigabyte has a slight edge with a higher peak brightness, which can enhance the visual experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good contrast
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$300
$550
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 160Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 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 M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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