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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2722DGM is a budget-friendly option with a good contrast that would be suitable for general use and casual gaming. However, its smaller size and VA panel might not deliver as sharp an image clarity as an IPS panel found in more costly monitors like the LG 32GP850, which offers better color accuracy and wider viewing angles, better suited for productivity and digital photo editing. If competitive gaming is a priority, both are viable with similar refresh rates and response times, but the LG might edge out with slightly lower response time and higher peak brightness. If you are keen on HDR content and can accommodate a higher price, the LG provides better HDR peak brightness but is not ideal for HDR gaming or video editing. In summary, the Dell is great for the price-conscious user, while the LG suits those who prioritize a larger display and better color performance for a variety of tasks, including gaming and content creation. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$250
$600
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 32GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
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 | 1037:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 412 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 430 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 6.2 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 | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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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