If you're on a budget and primarily interested in a mix of general productivity and casual gaming, the Dell S2722DGM monitor offers a solid performance at a more affordable price. However, if you are a serious gamer looking for the highest-quality visuals and willing to invest more, the LG 27GR95QE with its superior contrast and faster response time will enhance your gaming experience significantly, especially in dark scenes. The LG is also well-suited for media consumption with better color depth and peak brightness for HDR content, although it's not the best choice for tasks that require accurate color representation for professional photo or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
8.3/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.5/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
656 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption, though the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$300
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 27GR95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG 27GR95QE-B is a stellar display that makes 1440p again the PC gaming sweet spot due to its high 240Hz refresh rate and fantastic latency. However, its low overall brightness and lack of onboard settings keep it from being great."
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