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Dell S2721QS vs ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

Which Monitor Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Design
      StyleAccelerated Longevity TestBuild QualityErgonomicsStandDisplayControlsIn The Box
    Picture Quality
      ContrastLocal DimmingSDR BrightnessHDR BrightnessHorizontal Viewing AngleVertical Viewing AngleGray UniformityBlack UniformityColor Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)SDR Color GamutHDR Color GamutHDR Color VolumeText ClarityReflectionsGradientSDR Color Volume
    Motion
      Refresh RateVariable Refresh Rate (VRR)VRR Motion PerformanceRefresh Rate ComplianceResponse Time @ 60HzCAD @ Max Refresh RateResponse Time @ Max Refresh RateCAD @ 120HzResponse Time @ 120HzCAD @ 60HzResponse Time @ 60HzBacklight Strobing (BFI)VRR FlickerImage Flicker
    Inputs
      Input LagResolutionPS5 CompatibilityXbox Series X|S CompatibilityInputs PhotosVideo And Audio PortsUSBmacOS Compatibility
    Features
      Additional FeaturesOn-Screen Display (OSD)
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Dell S2721QS
ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

Tested using Methodology v2.0.1

Updated Sep 30, 2025 04:33 PM

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Dell S2721QS Picture

Track

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV Picture

Track

Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Variable Refresh Rate
Locked
HDR10
Locked
Max Refresh Rate
75 Hz
Size
27"
Pixel Type
IPS
Native Resolution
2560 x 1440
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
HDR10
No

Our Verdict

Dell S2721QS

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

The Dell S2721QS and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV are both great 27-inch office monitors. The Dell has a 4k resolution, whereas the ASUS is 1440p, so the Dell has sharper text clarity. Feature-wise, the Dell has a Picture-in-Picture mode, but the ASUS has USB ports, including a USB-C that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W charging.

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Variants

  • S2721QS (27")
  • ProArt Display PA278CV (27")

Review

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Mixed Usage 
 

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Design

Style 
 

Design Picture  

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Curved 
 

Locked
Locked

Curve Radius 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Accelerated Longevity Test 
 

Uniformity Pictures  

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Longevity Graph  

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Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture  

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Ergonomics 
 

N/A
N/A

Ergonomics Picture  

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Back Picture  

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Height Adjustment 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)

Tilt Range 
 

Locked
Locked

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Locked
Locked

Swivel Range 
 

Locked
Locked

Wall Mount 
 

Locked
Locked
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Stand 
 

Stand Picture  

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Thickness Picture  

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Base Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Base Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Show Text 

Display 
 

Display Picture  

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Size 
 

Lock"
Lock"

Housing Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Housing Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Controls 
 

Controls Picture  

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Show Text 

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Power Supply 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 
Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

Checkerboard Picture  

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Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A

Local Dimming Video  

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Local Dimming 
 

Locked
Locked

Backlight 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

SDR Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Real Scene 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

Lock
Lock

Minimum Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
Show Text 

HDR Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

EOTF  

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VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

Locked
Locked

Real Scene 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Peak 2% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Peak 10% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Peak 25% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Peak 50% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Peak 100% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 2% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 10% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 25% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 50% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 100% Window 
 

Lock cd/m²
N/A

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

Lock
N/A
Show Text 

Horizontal Viewing Angle 
 

N/A
N/A

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video  

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Horizontal Chroma Graph  

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Color Washout From Left 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Color Washout From Right 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Horizontal Hue Graph  

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Color Shift From Left 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Color Shift From Right 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Horizontal Lightness Graph  

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Brightness Loss From Left 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

Lock°
Lock°
Show Text 

Vertical Viewing Angle 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Viewing Angle Video  

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Vertical Chroma Graph  

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Color Washout From Below 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Color Washout From Above 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Vertical Hue Graph  

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Color Shift From Below 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Color Shift From Above 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Vertical Lightness Graph  

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Brightness Loss From Below 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Brightness Loss From Above 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Below 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Above 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Below 
 

Lock°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Above 
 

Lock°
Lock°
Show Text 

Gray Uniformity 
 

N/A
N/A

50% Uniformity Picture  

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50% Std. Dev. 
 

Lock%
Lock%

50% DSE 
 

Lock%
Lock%
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Black Uniformity 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture  

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Native Std. Dev. 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming  

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Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre Calibration Picture  

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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Pre Color Picture  

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Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Contrast Setting 
 

Lock
Lock

RGB Settings 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Brightness Setting 
 

Lock
N/A

Measured Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

N/A
N/A

Post Calibration Picture  

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

Lock
Lock

Contrast Setting 
 

Lock
Lock

RGB Settings 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Brightness Setting 
 

Lock
Lock

Measured Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

sRGB Color Gamut Picture  

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sRGB Coverage xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture  

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Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

HDR Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Locked
N/A

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture  

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DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

Lock%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture  

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Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

Lock%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

HDR Color Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture  

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1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

Lock%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture  

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10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

Lock%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Text Clarity 
 

N/A
N/A

ClearType On  

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ClearType Off  

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Pixel Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Pixels  

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Subpixel Layout 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

Reflections 
 

N/A
N/A

Average Room  

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Average Room Off Picture  

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Bright Room Off Picture  

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Screen Finish 
 

Locked
Locked

Total Reflections 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Indirect Reflections 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Calculated Direct Reflections 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Show Text 

Gradient 
 

N/A
N/A

Gradient Picture  

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Color Depth 
 

Lock Bit
Lock Bit
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SDR Color Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

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sRGB In ICtCp 
 

Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Locked

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture  

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Adobe RGB In ICtCp 
 

Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Locked
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Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

Lock Hz
N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

Lock Hz
N/A
Show Text 

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Locked
Locked

FreeSync 
 

Locked
Locked

G-SYNC 
 

Locked
Locked

VRR Maximum 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

Locked
Locked

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

Locked
Locked
Show Text 

VRR Motion Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Pursuit Photo VRR  

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OD Mode CAD Comparison  

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Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Locked

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

Lock

Best CAD 
 

Lock

Worst CAD 
 

Lock
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Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

N/A
N/A

Fast GTG Sequence  

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VRR Compliance  

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Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

Lock%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

N/A

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

Lock%
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

Motion Blur Picture  

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Response Time Table  

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Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Rise / Fall Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Overshoot Error 
 

Lock RGB
Lock%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 
 

Lock RGB
Lock%
Show Text 

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

N/A
N/A

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh  

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CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh  

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OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

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Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

Lock

Best 10% CAD 
 

Lock

Worst 10% CAD 
 

Lock
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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked
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Motion Blur Picture  

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RGB Overshoot 
 

Lock RGB
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Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

Lock RGB
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Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
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Heatmap First Response  

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Heatmap Total Response  

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Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

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Response Time Table  

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CAD @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
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Pursuit Photo 120Hz  

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CAD Heatmap 120Hz  

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OD Transition 120Hz 
 

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Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

N/A

Best 10% CAD 
 

N/A

Worst 10% CAD 
 

N/A
Show Text 

Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

N/A
N/A

RGB Overshoot 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Response Time 
 

N/A
N/A

First Response Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

N/A
N/A

120Hz First Response Heatmap  

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120Hz Total Response Heatmap  

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120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot  

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Motion Blur Picture  

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Response Time Table  

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CAD @ 60Hz 
 

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Pursuit Photo 60Hz  

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CAD Heatmap 60Hz  

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OD Transition 60Hz 
 

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Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

Lock

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Lock

Worst 10% CAD 
 

Lock
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Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

First Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

Lock RGB
Lock%

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

Lock ms
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Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

Lock RGB
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60Hz First Response Heatmap  

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60Hz Total Response Heatmap  

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60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap  

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

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Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture  

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Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Locked
Locked

Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
Lock Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
Lock Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
Lock cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
Lock cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

Locked
Locked

Pulse Phase Control 
 

Locked
Locked

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

Locked
Locked

VRR At The Same Time 
 

Locked
Locked
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VRR Flicker 
 

N/A
N/A

VRR Flicker Video  

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VRR Flicker Graph  

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Dark Gray Flicker 
 

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Middle Gray Flicker 
 

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Image Flicker 
 

N/A
N/A

Backlight Picture  

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Flicker-Free 
 

Locked
Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

Locked
Locked
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Inputs

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

N/A
Lock ms
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Resolution 
 

N/A
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Megapixels 
 

Lock MP
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Pixel Density 
 

Lock PPI
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Measured Screen Diagonal 
 

Lock"

Screen Area 
 

Lock in²

PS5 Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

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PS5 Compatibility Table  

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR 
 

Locked

VRR 
 

Locked
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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

N/A
N/A

XSX Compatibility Photo  

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XSX Compatibility Table  

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4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR 
 

Locked

VRR 
 

Locked
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Inputs Photos  

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Video And Audio Ports 
 

DisplayPort 
 

Locked
Locked

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

Locked

Mini DisplayPort 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

Locked
Locked

DVI 
 

Locked
Locked

VGA 
 

Locked
Locked

Daisy Chaining 
 

Locked
Locked

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

3.5mm Audio In 
 

Locked
Locked

3.5mm Microphone In 
 

Locked
Locked
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USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-C Ports 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-C Upstream 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

Locked
Locked

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Thunderbolt 
 

Locked
Locked
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macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot  

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Features

Additional Features 
 

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

Speakers 
 

Locked
Locked

RGB Illumination 
 

Locked
Locked

Multiple Input Display 
 

Locked
Locked

KVM Switch 
 

Locked
Locked
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On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

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