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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your focus is on digital photo editing, the Dell S2722QC's better color accuracy and higher resolution on a smaller screen could be beneficial for detailed work, and it comes at a lower price. However, if you engage in multitasking and prefer an ultrawide screen for increased workspace, the LG 38WN95C offers a larger, broader display that may enhance productivity. For gaming, the LG provides a wider refresh rate range, which is vital for smoother gameplay, but it demands a higher investment. Both monitors have limitations for HDR gaming and media, but if cost-saving is a priority and your main activities are work-related and casual usage, the Dell should suffice. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good brightness
- Good response time
Key differences
Productivity
7.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$400
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 38WN95C (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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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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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