Dell S2722QC
27″ · 4K IPS · 60Hz
Espresso 17 Pro
17″ · Portable touch
Espresso 17 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Dell S2722QC lands at 82 and Espresso 17 Pro at 84. That puts Espresso 17 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Dell S2722QC if…
- ✓Current panel tech
- ✓Strong factory calibration
- ✓Modern connectivity
Pick Espresso 17 Pro if…
- ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- ✓Modern connectivity
- ✓Mature firmware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPicture quality
TieColor accuracy and HDR performance
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Dell S2722QCSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Dell S2722QC more score per dollar ($399 vs $739).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Dell S2722QC | Espresso 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Panel | 4K IPS | Portable touch |
| Size | 27" | 17" |
| Refresh | 60Hz | — |
| Release year | 2022 | 2023 |
Dell S2722QC
- +Current panel tech
- +Strong factory calibration
- +Modern connectivity
- −Stand footprint large on bigger sizes
- −HDR varies by model
- −OLED burn-in risk
Espresso 17 Pro
- +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
- +Modern connectivity
- +Mature firmware
- −Stand ergonomics vary
- −HDR on IPS limited
- −OLED burn-in risk
FAQ: Dell S2722QC vs Espresso 17 Pro
Which is better, Dell S2722QC or Espresso 17 Pro? +
Espresso 17 Pro scores 84 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Dell S2722QC worth the price? +
At $399, Dell S2722QC delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in color.
Is Espresso 17 Pro worth the price? +
At $739, Espresso 17 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.
Does Dell S2722QC or Espresso 17 Pro last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Dell S2722QC or Espresso 17 Pro? +
Dell S2722QC — more score per dollar ($399 vs $739). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.