If you're on a budget and need a monitor mainly for productivity with decent image quality for photo editing, the Dell S2722QC would serve you well. However, if you want the best visual experience for HDR gaming and media consumption and don't mind spending more, the Gigabyte FO32U2 with its superior contrast, color volume, and lower response time would be the better choice, particularly for dynamic content. This Gigabyte model also provides a smoother gaming experience due to a higher refresh rate, although its higher price reflects these premium qualities. Keep in mind the screen size difference; the Gigabyte offers a slightly larger display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
6.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.8/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$400
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
7.9/10
7.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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