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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and want a monitor with deeper blacks and higher contrast for vibrant visuals in movies and games, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel is a strong choice. However, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD offers better color accuracy and a wider color gamut which makes it more suitable for tasks that require precise colors, like photo editing. Both have similar refresh rates suitable for smooth gaming experiences. If you engage in competitive gaming, both monitors perform well, but the MSI might have a slight edge due to faster response times, reducing ghosting. For productivity and media consumption, the Dell’s higher contrast can be enjoyable, but for accurate color work, the MSI holds the advantage. 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 MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$300
$436
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
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 MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $436 | ||
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 390 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 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 9.1 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 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Shopping
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."
MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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