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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for deeper blacks and higher contrast for immersive single-player gaming and media consumption, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel would be a solid choice, especially if you're budget-conscious. However, consider the KTC H27T22 with its IPS panel if color accuracy matters more to you for activities like digital photo editing or if you prefer better viewing angles. Keep in mind, despite its higher price, the KTC isn't the best fit for HDR gaming or media due to its brightness and color volume capabilities. Both monitors support a good refresh rate for smooth gaming, but the better contrast on the Dell might offer a more visually compelling gaming experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$210
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.5
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $210 | ||
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 | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 350 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 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 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 | 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 | 2 | |
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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."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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