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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is a deeper contrast and a more budget-friendly option, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel is a solid choice, particularly for general use and immersive gaming where deep blacks are valued. However, if you're willing to invest more for sharper motion handling and vibrant colors in fast-paced games and productivity tasks that benefit from better viewing angles and color accuracy, the LG 27GP850 with its IPS panel is worth the extra cost. Both monitors have good refresh rates, but the LG's slightly higher rate and better performance with motion make it more suitable for competitive gaming. Neither is the best choice for HDR gaming or media consumption, but they handle standard dynamic range content well. 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 LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $389 | ||
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 472 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 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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