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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work or have a keen interest in photo editing, the Dell S2722QC with its 4K display is well-suited for those tasks. Its better text clarity and color accuracy can also enhance productivity for tasks such as graphic design. On the other hand, if you're more focused on gaming, especially competitive gaming, the MSI G273QPF offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which translates to a smoother gaming experience. It also comes at a more budget-friendly price, so if gaming is your main concern or you'd like to save money, the MSI could serve you well. However, both monitors aren't the best options for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited brightness and color volume. 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 MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
The MSI G273QPF (IPS) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$320
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $320 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI G273QPF (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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and MSI G273QPF (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$320 | $244 | ||
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 | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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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."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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