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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a significant factor for you, the Dell S2722DGM offers a good balance for casual gaming, competitive gaming, and productivity at a budget price, with its higher contrast providing deeper blacks suitable for dark room viewing. In contrast, the LG 38WN95C, despite its higher price, excels in productivity and digital photo editing due to its larger screen, wider color gamut, and better color accuracy. The LG's resolution and aspect ratio make it more immersive for media consumption, but it's less suitable for dark room environments due to its lower contrast. Neither monitor is the best choice for HDR gaming or media consumption. If you frequently edit HDR video, print photos professionally, or seek the best HDR experience, you may need to look elsewhere. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$250
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.5
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 692 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 | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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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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