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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and prioritize gaming, the Dell S2722DGM offers good performance with a high refresh rate that's well-suited for both casual and competitive gaming. Its VA panel provides better contrast ratios, making it suitable for general media consumption too. However, for productivity tasks or if you engage in digital photo editing, the LG 32UN650 with its larger screen, higher resolution, and IPS panel offers better image clarity and color accuracy, though it's not the best choice for gaming. The LG's higher price reflects the superior screen and resolution, which can be more beneficial for creative work than gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
3.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.5
8.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$300
$500
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell S2722DGM (VA) to be good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 32UN650 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 3229:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 298 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 373 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 % | 98.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 11.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 32UN650 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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