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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a concern, the Dell S2722DGM offers a good balance of performance for casual gaming, with its ability to handle fast motion and has a slightly higher refresh rate that could benefit competitive gamers. It would also serve well for general productivity tasks. However, the LG 27EP950, with its superior OLED panel, provides exceptional image clarity and color depth, making it ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as tasks that require precise color accuracy like photo editing. Keep in mind the LG 27EP950's premium price reflects its advanced display capabilities, especially in color reproduction and contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$3,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $3,000 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 250 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | |||
Suitable for Digital Photo Editing | Yes | No | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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."
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