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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and enjoy gaming with deep blacks and decent motion handling, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel offers good value; however, it's not ideal for HDR gaming or color-critical work. On the other hand, the pricier Phillips 27E1N8900 excels in color accuracy and is better for digital photo editing and print photo editing, thanks to its W-OLED technology, but its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for competitive gaming. Choose the Dell for cost-effective gaming and general use, or invest in the Phillips for top-notch color performance, especially if your work involves photography or media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Cost
$250
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $250 and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.5
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | Phillips 27E1N8900 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 540 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 150 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 0.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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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