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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a higher resolution and more accurate colors for tasks like photo editing, the Dell S2722QC may be the right choice for you and it comes at a more affordable price. However, if you prefer a larger, curved screen for an immersive gaming experience and can use a wider color gamut for media consumption, then the LG 34GN850B may be worth the extra investment. Keep in mind, the LG's enhanced gaming features like a wider variable refresh rate range, will provide a better experience for both casual and competitive gaming, albeit at a higher cost. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$400
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GN850B (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 108 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 | |
Shopping
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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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