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Updated April 11, 2024·
If high-resolution work or watching detailed videos are important to you, the Dell monitor with its 4K resolution offers better image clarity, making it more suitable for tasks like digital photo editing. However, if you're into casual or competitive gaming, the KTC with its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate (VRR) range will provide a smoother gaming experience with less ghosting. Neither monitor is truly suitable for high dynamic range (HDR) gaming or professional HDR video editing, but for general productivity and media consumption, both will perform adequately, with Dell having a slight edge in text quality and image clarity. Remember, the KTC may offer a more responsive experience for gaming, while the Dell provides sharper and more detailed visuals for productivity and media. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$210
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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Dell S2722QC (IPS)
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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."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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