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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Dell S2722QC offers a higher resolution which is excellent for productivity and media consumption, making text clearer and images more detailed. On the other hand, the LG 27GP850 emphasizes performance with a higher refresh rate and lower response time, enhancing the gaming experience, especially in fast-paced games where quick reflexes are key. Both monitors have an adjustable stand and offer good color coverage, but the LG's wider color gamut makes it slightly better for digital photo editing. The Dell, with its higher peak brightness, might be better suited for rooms with more ambient light. Note, neither is particularly recommended for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. Choose the Dell for a sharper image for work and watching videos or the LG if your focus is on a smoother gaming experience. 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 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.0
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
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 LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8
5.9
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 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$290
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $290 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $250.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
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 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$290 | $250 | ||
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 | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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