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Updated April 12, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you need a monitor that performs well for general productivity and casual gaming, the Dell S2722QC could be a suitable choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for better image clarity and color accuracy, which is particularly important for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell U2723QE offers a higher contrast and better color coverage. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or competitive gaming due to their low refresh rates and response times, but for tasks that demand accurate color representation, the U2723QE holds an advantage. Keep in mind that while the U2723QE has more USB ports which could be beneficial for connectivity, it does come at a higher cost compared to the S2722QC. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Key differences
Cost
$400
$545
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) costs $545.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.3 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
20.7 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.9
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
162 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be very good for productivity, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
6.8
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1978:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
341 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
415 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be good for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $545 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS Black | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 1978:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 341 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 415 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 20.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 162 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 0 | 0 | |
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Dell S2722QC offers 4K, USB-C, HDR, and integrated speakers for a uniquely affordable price, but makes some image quality sacrifices to hit its low cost. It’s a good everyday productivity monitor that you should buy for its features, not its performance."
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