Which UHD Monitor? Dell P2721Q vs S2722QC

Polt on 22/08/2021 - 14:58
Last edited 22/08/2021 - 22:23

I need help from Ozbargain's collective "wisdom"… I don't know a huge amount about monitors.

I'm looking to buy a 27" usb-c UHD monitor and have narrowed it down to a couple of options from Dell:

This monitor is mainly for web design work and general WFH, must be UHD as my partner will be using it when working from home and needs UHD to test website compatibility. Won't be used for gaming so not particularly worried about a super high refresh rate.

Both monitors look very similar to me when running through the specs. Google tells me the P series should sit above the S series in the Dell lineup, but the S series monitor is much newer (just released so I can't find any reviews) so might be better(?)

Can anyone more knowledgeable than me provide a recommendation one way or the other since the price difference is negligible?

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Comments

  • wileywopey on 22/08/2021 - 15:12

    One of the major advantages of the P2721Q is that it has USB-C Power Delivery (PD) up to 65w. perfect for plugging a cable in to your USB-C enabled laptop (e.g. Macbook) and getting video, USB hub, and charging, all from one cable. It might also have a better stand, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

    • Polt on 22/08/2021 - 15:46
      +1

      They both seem to have the same 65W USB-C hub I think

  • ben d on 22/08/2021 - 15:23

    I would also like to know this but could be tricky as you say the S2722QC has just been released. I did read somewhere the Dell guarantees no dead pixels on the P ('professional') series.

    Can I ask where you are getting those coupons from?

    • Polt on 22/08/2021 - 15:45

      Both seem to have the same guarantee: "Premium Panel Guarantee".

      The coupons are student discounts (.edu.au email required) from here:
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/645556

      The S series is already 45% off a (probably inflated) RRP so only the 7% off coupon is worth applying for that monitor.

  • geekcohen on 23/08/2021 - 10:20
    +1

    I got 3 of these recently - https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-monitor-s2721…

    I got them when they were on special and they are great. WFH with web development and they are great! Upgraded from 24 inch 1920x1080 10 year old monitors to these and I am so glad for the change!

    Photos (excuse the messy desk) - https://www.dropbox.com/s/zjl975swboemx2k/2021-08-23%2010.18…

    • DialADeal on 20/11/2021 - 21:11

      Nice setup!

  • prophet on 23/08/2021 - 11:32

    What coupons are you using to get those prices?

  • ewat on 23/08/2021 - 15:45

    Looks like S2722QC has speakers on it! (and the back is a bit fancier)
    Also refresh rate at 'extreme' is 4ms? (so faster)..

    What did you end up with?

    • Polt on 23/08/2021 - 20:51

      Ended up buying the S series… Should be delivered in about a week. In the end I just figured that given they look so similar in all other respects (apart from the speakers and faster refresh rate you pointed out) that it'd probably be worth getting the newer model.

      • ewat on 23/08/2021 - 22:28
        +1

        Agree, yea im leaning this way too - id REALLY appreciate it if you can tell me / paste a photo maybe of what the back colour really looks like IRL? I'm trying to see whether a white, silver or black mounting arm be most ideal..

        Feels like black is safe, white might look silly, and silver (brushed) could possible look fantastic

        Thanks again!

  • ben d on 24/08/2021 - 09:23

    Heads up - the S2722QC is now listed as $649 full price (not discounted) so if you apply a full price coupon code (easily findable via a google search) you can get it for around $550 which is pretty good for a USB-C 4K display.

    • Polt on 24/08/2021 - 21:44

      Doh! Wish I'd waited a couple of days

      • ben d on 26/08/2021 - 17:27

        I bought two on eBay today for $369 ea - see if you can get a refund and re-purchase.

    • mblack77 on 26/08/2021 - 12:44

      Now an incredible $369 via this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/646981

  • lars06 on 25/08/2021 - 15:23

    I was wondering the same thing! Seems like they have a bit of a confusing lineup at the moment. The P2721Q, S2722QC, and U2720Q barely appear to have any major differences aside from price and aesthetics. Trying to decide for myself. The S2722QC seems like a great deal and a new model, but the U2720Q looks nicer to me despite costing hundreds more

  • quill on 25/08/2021 - 22:48
    +1

    Any change you can get a refund? Dell eBay is selling s2722qc for $369 according to https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/646981

  • ewat on 26/08/2021 - 15:21
    +1

    +1 Just nabbed one, $369 is incredible if you're after a usb-c/4k work display. Almost want 2 of them now..

  • ewat on 02/09/2021 - 19:48

    Polt did yours come yet? the ebay deal has delivery for end of Sep :O

    • Polt on 03/09/2021 - 18:56

      Yeap mine was delivered on Monday (to the post office as I wasn't home) - haven't been able to pick it up yet.

  • ewat on 03/09/2021 - 20:57

    oh awesome do let us know your thoughts once youve had a good play!

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