Monitors / Comparison

Dell S2817Q vs LG 32BK50Q-W

Monitor · Dell

Dell S2817Q

28″ · 3840×2160 · 60 Hz · TN
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate15
Resolution100
Panel50
Response time78
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Monitor · LG

LG 32BK50Q-W

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 75 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 53.0 / 100Average
Refresh rate25
Resolution80
Panel80
Response time30
Verdict

Dell S2817Q and LG 32BK50Q-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53.

  • Resolution: Dell S2817Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).
  • Response time: Dell S2817Q leads (2 ms vs 8 ms).
Pick this

Dell S2817Q

If you care most about resolution, response time.

Pick this

LG 32BK50Q-W

If you care most about refresh rate.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Dell S2817QLG 32BK50Q-W
53Gear score53
28″Screen size31.5″
3840×2160Resolution2560×1440
60 HzRefresh rate75 Hz
TNPanelIPS
2 msResponse time8 ms

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is Dell S2817Q or LG 32BK50Q-W better?

Dell S2817Q and LG 32BK50Q-W are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 53 and 53. Resolution: Dell S2817Q leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz). Response time: Dell S2817Q leads (2 ms vs 8 ms).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: LG 32BK50Q-W leads (75 Hz vs 60 Hz).