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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're aiming for high image clarity and consistent color for digital photo editing, the Dell S2722QC with its IPS panel is a solid, cost-effective option. However, if you prioritize peak gaming performance, especially in HDR, and you consume a lot of media content, the MSI MEG 342C's QD-OLED panel offers unbeatable contrast and color volume. The MSI also provides a wider color gamut for print photo editing. Keep in mind, with the MSI, you're investing in a premium experience at a higher price point, while the Dell offers good productivity capabilities within a more modest budget. 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 MEG 342C (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.8
9.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
446 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$400
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $400 and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) costs $850.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.4 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
236 nits
The MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) and Dell S2722QC (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | MSI MEG 342C (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $850 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 175Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 236 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 446 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 98.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 1.4 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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