If budget is a key concern and you're seeking a solid all-rounder for casual gaming and general productivity, the Dell S2722DGM with its VA panel is a cost-effective choice. It offers good contrast and is suitable for digital photo editing. However, if you're willing to invest more for superior image quality and an exceptional gaming experience, especially in HDR, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max stands out with its OLED panel. It's excellent for digital and print photo editing, HDR video editing, and provides high refresh rates for competitive gaming, although its overall brightness might not be as strong for well-lit environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
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Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.5/10
5.9/10
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) is only fair for productivity, while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Cost
$300
$700
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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