
Dell S2722DC
Score: 93/100
AOC Q27G4XN
Score: 90/100Rankings

The Dell S2722DC is a 27-inch WQHD IPS monitor aimed at productivity and light gaming, featuring USB-C single-cable docking with 65 W power delivery, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and a sleek, eco-friendly design. While it offers sharp visuals and flexible connectivity, its 75 Hz panel and limited HDMI bandwidth keep it out of the high-performance gaming segment.

The AOC Q27G4XN is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that combines a 180 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response and a fast VA panel with deep blacks and wide-gamut color coverage. It offers extensive ergonomic adjustments and HDR10 support, though it lacks built-in speakers and may show minor VA-related ghosting.
| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
350 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
1,000 | 5,000best | |
99 % | 127.8 %best | |
2best | 2best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Panel Type | IPS | Fast VA |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
HDR Support | false | true |
Brightness (nits) | 350 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 5000 |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 99 % | 127.8 % |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB‑C Port | true | false |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Tilt Range (°) | 21 ° | 24 ° |
Height Adjustment Range (mm) | 109 mm | 130 mm |
Audio(1) | ||
Built‑in Speakers | true | false |
Power & Warranty(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 17.7 W | 32 W |


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Professional reviewers praise the S2722DC for its workplace versatility, highlighting the seamless USB-C docking, extensive ergonomic adjustments, and accurate color performance. While they note the monitor's 75 Hz panel is adequate for casual gaming, they point out its limitations for competitive play and the lack of HDMI 2.0, HDR, and a KVM switch.
Everyday users love the monitor's clean design, easy setup, and especially the USB-C charging for laptops, calling it ideal for remote work. Common complaints focus on the underpowered speakers, the older HDMI standard, and occasional insufficient charging power for high-end laptops.

Professional reviewers hail the Q27G4XN as a best-in-class 1440p gaming monitor under $300, praising its 180 Hz refresh, superior color coverage and seamless adaptive-sync performance while noting occasional VA ghosting and the absence of built-in speakers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly rate the monitor 4.4-5.0 stars, lauding its fluid motion, vibrant colors and solid build, with occasional complaints about dead pixels, lack of speakers and the front power LED.
“Great monitor. Big screen, small footprint, nice adjustments, clean layout, charges my Mac well.”

“The AOC Q27G4XN punches well above its weight, offering specs typically seen in $400+ monitors.”

“Incredible clarity and smoothness”
