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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work and digital photo editing, the Dell S2722QC with its larger, 4K screen will be more suitable, offering better image clarity and text quality. However, if your focus is on competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG2431 with a higher refresh rate and response time would be a better fit, enhancing fluidity and reducing motion blur. The Dell has an edge for productivity tasks due to its higher resolution and screen size, which is good for multitasking, whereas the ViewSonic falls short in productivity and media consumption but excels in fast-paced gaming scenarios. Choose the Dell for a sharp, detailed display for work and casual use, or the ViewSonic for responsiveness in competitive gaming environments. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
6.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
14.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
40 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Dell S2722QC (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is good for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.8
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$290
$260
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
$450
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) has a price of $290 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $260.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1304:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
382 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
402 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
82.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell S2722QC (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell S2722QC (IPS) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell S2722QC (IPS) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$290 | $260 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1304:1 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 382 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 402 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 14.4 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 40 - 60 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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