The Dell S2722DGM, being less expensive, delivers good performance for casual and competitive gaming with its high refresh rate and supports everyday productivity well. It's suitable for tasks like digital photo editing with decent color accuracy. However, it does not offer the best experience for HDR gaming or media consumption due to its lack of HDR brightness. In contrast, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K comes at a premium price, but it features a wider screen and superior color accuracy and contrast, making it a better choice for HDR gaming and media. It's also suitable for print photo editing due to its broader color gamut and excellent HDR brightness. Choose the Dell for cost efficiency and solid all-around performance or the ViewSonic if you're willing to invest more for an enhanced gaming and media experience, especially in HDR. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722DGM (VA)
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Excellent for casual gaming
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0/10
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722DGM (VA) is good.
Cost
$300
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) has a price of $300 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.4/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
13.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.5/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.0/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
2948:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and Dell S2722DGM (VA) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722DGM (VA) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) 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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