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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen with a higher resolution for detailed work and more immersive gaming or media viewing, the Dell S2722DGM with its 27-inch display might be a better fit. It also has a higher contrast which benefits from deeper blacks and overall richer colors, making it suitable for digital photo editing. However, if competitive gaming is your priority and you value smoother motion with less blur, the ViewSonic XG2431's higher refresh rate and faster response time will provide a more fluid experience. Keep in mind that its smaller, lower-resolution screen might not be as good for productivity tasks that benefit from more screen real estate. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
Yes
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$300
$245
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722DGM (VA) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$300 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2948:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 507 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 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 13.2 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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