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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and looking for a solid gaming experience, the Dell S2722DGM offers good performance and high refresh rate, which is particularly beneficial for fast-paced games. It also has a decent static contrast ratio, leading to quite good image depth. On the other hand, the LG 27EQ850 has superior image clarity with higher resolution and an OLED panel that provides infinite contrast and stunning colors, ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as print photo editing. However, the LG's higher price point and lower peak brightness might not be ideal if you're looking for a monitor mainly for casual gaming or if you're sensitive to budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (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
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print 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
200 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27EQ850 (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 27EQ850 (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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $1,997 | ||
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 | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
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 % | |
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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