If you prioritize higher resolution for tasks like digital photo editing, the Dell S2722QC offers crisp 4K clarity, which also enhances productivity with more screen real estate. It's less costly but offers limited refresh rates, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. Conversely, the LG 27GP83B excels in gaming with a high refresh rate and superior response time to minimize ghosting, though the lower resolution might not be as sharp for productivity and photo editing. Both monitors are 27 inches and use IPS panels for good color accuracy, but the LG's strengths in gaming come with a higher price tag. 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 LG 27GP83B (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
6.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
6.2/10
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 LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP83B (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP83B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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."
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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