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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a solid monitor within a budget that can handle a mix of gaming and productivity, the Dell S2722DGM could serve you well with its better contrast and good text quality. It's particularly suitable if you won't emphasize HDR gaming or high-refresh-rate competitive gaming. However, if you prioritize competitive gaming and can spend a bit more, the Innocn 27G1S stands out with its higher refresh rate and very low response time, which minimizes ghosting, though it comes at the cost of contrast and overall image clarity. Neither are ideal for tasks requiring accurate color representation, such as professional photo editing. 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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
8.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$300
$270
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 300 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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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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."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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