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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize color accuracy for digital photo editing and seek a monitor with an adjustable stand at a more affordable price, the Dell S2722QC could be a better fit. However, for top-notch contrast, particularly in HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as superior overall image clarity, the LG 27EQ850 stands out, albeit at a premium cost. The Dell has a stable stand and multiple USB ports, which is great for productivity, while the LG, being an OLED, offers exceptional color volume and depth that's well-suited for print photo editing, though it's not as strong in casual gaming due to its refresh rate limitations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell S2722QC (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$400
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 1 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 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
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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