Reviews of Dell 27 Gaming Monitor - S2719dgf

Test Results

Blueprint

Curved No

Curve Radius Not Curved

The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF has a slightly different design from near Dell monitors we've tested, with a redesigned stand and a gaming-inspired blueprint on the back. It has thin bezels on three sides, outstanding ergonomics, and a corking stand. Similar virtually Dell monitors, it'southward well-built, and it fits into whatever decor.

Like most Dell monitors, the Dell S2721DGF has great build quality. Although it'south mainly made of plastic, the panels are sturdy and announced well-built. The swivel on the stand up is solid and easy to utilize.

Height Adjustment 5.1" (thirteen.0 cm)

Tilt Range -20° to 5°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape Yeah, Both Ways

Swivel Range -45° to 45°

Wall Mount VESA 100x100

Typical for a Dell monitor, the stand has excellent ergonomics, making it a very versatile choice. The back has a different pattern than other Dell Due south-series monitors we've tested, like the Dell S3220DGF. Although there is a bias lighting feature, you can simply plow it on or off, and it's a stock-still color (blueish). There'south a hole in the represent cable direction, and although information technology'southward pretty basic, information technology works well and helps to keep your cables swell.

Base Width x.9" (27.6 cm)

Base of operations Depth 7.9" (20.0 cm)

Thickness (With Brandish) half dozen.3" (16.0 cm)

Weight (With Display) xiv.6 lbs (6.6 kg)

The stand up is very different from other Dells we've tested. It's very sturdy overall, and it supports the monitor well. Although it's a bit bulkier overall than most Dell monitors, you tin nevertheless place modest objects in front of information technology.

Housing Width 24.one" (61.2 cm)

Housing Height xiv.2" (36.1 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 2.6" (6.5 cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 9.nine lbs (four.5 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels) 0.3" (0.7 cm)

Unlike the Dell S2719DGF, the controls are on the back of the display. The buttons are larger, though, and carte du jour navigation is done via a joystick, making information technology a flake easier to use.

Ability Supply Internal

• Ability cable
• DisplayPort cablevision
• HDMI cable
• USB-A to USB-B cable
• Transmission

Pic Quality

Native Dissimilarity 882 : i

Contrast With Local Dimming 971 : i

Every bit expected for an IPS monitor, the Dell S2721DGF has sub-par contrast, so blacks wait gray in a dark room. Contrast varies between individual units, and these results are at the low end of what we look for an IPS monitor, meaning some units might look a bit better than this. The local dimming feature is only available in HDR, so dissimilar most monitors, the results here for contrast with local dimming were taken in HDR with the brightness at max.

Local Dimming Yes

Backlight Edge

Although not advertised to support information technology, the Dell S2721DGF has a local dimming characteristic. It'due south automatically enabled with HDR and tin't be turned off. Unfortunately, due to the express number of zones, it'south terrible. Zone changes can be clearly seen, and there's significant blooming around bright objects in dark scenes due to the large area of each dimming zone.

Real Scene 341 cd/one thousand²

Peak 2% Window 364 cd/k²

Peak ten% Window 367 cd/grand²

Peak 25% Window 368 cd/g²

Peak 50% Window 368 cd/m²

Elevation 100% Window 368 cd/g²

Sustained 2% Window 364 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 367 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 368 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 368 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 368 cd/m²

ABL 0.001

Minimum Effulgence 35 cd/thou²

The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF has dandy peak brightness in SDR, with very fiddling variation in peak brightness with different scenes. It can easily overcome glare in a vivid room.

We tested the pinnacle brightness after calibration in the 'Custom Color' Picture Mode with Brightness at its max.

VESA DisplayHDR Certification DisplayHDR 400

Real Scene 328 cd/grand²

Peak 2% Window 481 cd/m²

Superlative 10% Window 485 cd/one thousand²

Top 25% Window 486 cd/m²

Height 50% Window 487 cd/grand²

Peak 100% Window 487 cd/1000²

Sustained 2% Window 480 cd/k²

Sustained x% Window 484 cd/k²

Sustained 25% Window 484 cd/g²

Sustained 50% Window 486 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 486 cd/g²

ABL 0.003

Unfortunately, the Dell S2721DGF has just okay meridian brightness in HDR. Information technology's bright plenty that pocket-size highlights in some games stand out a bit, simply it's not vivid enough for a true cinematic HDR feel. There'southward very little variation in brightness with different content, though, which is groovy.

We measured the HDR tiptop brightness with the Smart HDR setting ready to 'DisplayHDR'.

Color Washout From Left 46°

Color Washout From Right 47°

Color Shift From Left 52°

Color Shift From Correct 55°

Brightness Loss From Left 48°

Brightness Loss From Right 49°

Black Level Heighten From Left 70°

Black Level Raise From Right seventy°

Gamma Shift From Left 60°

Gamma Shift From Correct 61°

The Dell S2721DGF has an amazing horizontal viewing angle, cheers to its IPS panel. The epitome remains accurate even at a wide angle, making information technology a great choice for co-op gaming or if you oft share your screen with someone else.

Color Washout From Below 32°

Color Washout From To a higher place 33°

Color Shift From Below 31°

Colour Shift From Above 34°

Brightness Loss From Beneath 36°

Brightness Loss From Above 37°

Blackness Level Raise From Below 32°

Black Level Heighten From To a higher place 22°

Gamma Shift From Below thirty°

Gamma Shift From Above 30°

Strangely, the vertical viewing bending is mediocre, and it degrades much faster than the horizontal viewing bending. This is much worse than most IPS monitors nosotros've tested, but nosotros don't expect information technology to be noticeable to about users.

fifty% Std. Dev. 3.975%

fifty% DSE 0.132%

The Dell S2721DGF has first-class grey uniformity. The sides of the screen are a bit darker than the center, but this isn't very noticeable. There's very little dingy screen effect (DSE) in the heart, which is peculiarly important for sports games or browsing the spider web. In near-dark scenes, the uniformity is even better, with about no noticeable problems. Uniformity can vary betwixt individual units, merely it's rarely an issue with recent monitors.

Oddly, the gray uniformity varies depending on the refresh rate. When running this monitor at 60Hz, the overall uniformity is a bit worse, and there'southward a row of pixels virtually the bottom of the screen that is noticeably darker than the residuum. Unfortunately, this issue isn't isolated to our unit, equally multiple owners of this monitor have reported the same issue in the same spot.

Native Std. Dev. 2.946%

Std. Dev. westward/ L.D. 7.261%

Unfortunately, our Dell S2721DGF 27 has bad black uniformity, merely this can vary betwixt individual units. There's significant clouding throughout the screen, and some light bleeds in the corners (commonly chosen IPS glow). Local dimming makes it worse, due to the limited number of zones, causing meaning clouding around the test cross.

Motion-picture show Mode Standard

sRGB Gamut Area xy 137.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 3.43

Color Temperature (Avg.) vi,929 One thousand

Gamma (Avg.) 2.13

Color dE (Avg.) 3.55

Contrast Setting 75

RGB Settings Default

Gamma Setting No Gamma Setting

Brightness Setting 75

Measured Brightness 223 cd/yard²

Effulgence Locked No

Unfortunately, the Dell S2721DGF has disappointing accurateness out of the box. There are noticeable inaccuracies in brighter shades of grey, and well-nigh colors are terribly oversaturated and aren't displayed accurately. On the other paw, gamma follows the sRGB target curve very closely, but some darker scenes are displayed a scrap darker than they should be. Note that the exact out-of-the-box scale can vary between units. If colour accurateness is important to you, check out the ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q.

Film Mode Custom Color

sRGB Gamut Expanse xy 100.7%

White Remainder dE (Avg.) 0.54

Color Temperature (Avg.) 6,504 K

Gamma (Avg.) ii.17

Colour dE (Avg.) 0.34

Dissimilarity Setting 73

RGB Settings 100-96-97

Gamma Setting No Gamma Setting

Effulgence Setting 30

Measured Effulgence 99 cd/m²

After calibration, in that location are no noticeable issues with any color, or with the white balance. Gamma follows the sRGB target curve nigh perfectly, and the colour temperature is very shut to our target of 6500K.

sRGB Coverage xy 99.6%

sRGB Picture Mode Custom Color

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 84.five%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode Custom Color

The Dell S2721DGF has a superb SDR color gamut, with complete coverage of the sRGB color space used by most current desktop and web content, including games. It as well has adept coverage of the wider Adobe RGB color space.

sRGB In ICtCp 97.v%

sRGB Flick Style Custom Color

Adobe RGB In ICtCp 89.5%

Adobe RGB Film Mode Custom Colour

The Dell S2721DGF has fantastic color volume in SDR. It can display most colors at a wide range of luminance levels. Due to the depression contrast ratio, it can't display dark saturated colors very well.

Broad Color Gamut Yep

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 97.2%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode Desktop

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 72.8%

Rec. 2020 Pic Mode Desktop

The Dell S2721DGF has a decent HDR colour gamut. It can display a wide color gamut, and coverage of the DCI P3 color space used by virtually current HDR content is satisfactory.

DCI-P3 In ICtCp 89.eight%

DCI-P3 Movie Mode Desktop

Rec. 2020 In ICtCp 71.0%

Rec. 2020 Movie Mode Desktop

The Dell S2721DGF 27 has only okay HDR color book. It can't display dark saturated colors very well and can't fill out its gamut, specially in bright scenes.

Screen End Matte

Full Reflections 4.three%

Indirect Reflections iii.ix%

Calculated Direct Reflections 0.4%

The Dell S2721DGF has great reflection handling. Combined with its great elevation effulgence, information technology can easily overcome glare in a bright room.

Sub-Pixel Layout RGB

Update 11/25/2021: We increased the text clarity score from seven.0 to vii.five for consistency with other similar displays.

The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF has skilful text clarity, just it'southward recommended to enable ClearType for the all-time results. This is especially noticeable in diagonal or curved lines, as seen in the superlative photograph. When using the monitor at 60Hz, a row of pixels near the bottom dim, as you tin see in this photo.

Colour Depth 10 Chip

The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF has outstanding gradient treatment, with near no noticeable banding in about shades.

Motion

Native Refresh Rate 165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate 165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 165 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 144 Hz

Max Refresh Charge per unit Over DP @ 10-flake 165 Hz

Max Refresh Charge per unit Over HDMI @ x-Bit 60 Hz

FreeSync Yep

Grand-SYNC Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum 165 Hz

VRR Minimum < xx Hz

VRR Supported Connectors DisplayPort, HDMI

The Dell S2721DGF has a very loftier refresh rate, cracking for gaming. It supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh charge per unit engineering, and information technology'due south also certified past NVIDIA to work with their 1000-SYNC Compatible engineering. Although FreeSync works over both HDMI and DisplayPort, G-SYNC mode only works over DisplayPort. Over HDMI, the maximum refresh rate is 144Hz.

Recommended Overdrive Setting Extreme

Rise / Autumn Time 3.v ms

Total Response Time 6.3 ms

Overshoot Error ane.9%

Worst three Rise / Fall Time 4.two ms

Worst 3 Full Response Time 10.vi ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 14.7%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Nautical chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Blur Photo
fast	Chart	Table	Photograph
super-fast	Nautical chart	Tabular array	Photo
extreme	Chart	Table	Photo

The Dell S2721DGF has an outstanding response fourth dimension at the maximum refresh rate. Fast-moving objects are very articulate, with simply a short blur trail backside them. Similar near gaming monitors, the level of overdrive can be adjusted, only we recommend the everyman setting, 'Fast'. College settings have slightly faster Rise/Fall times, but due to the level of overshoot, the total response time is slower, and they have noticeable changed ghosting.

Recommended Overdrive Setting Super Fast

Rise / Autumn Time 4.two ms

Total Response Time 7.4 ms

Overshoot Error 0.vi%

Worst three Rise / Fall Time five.4 ms

Worst iii Total Response Time 10.viii ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 4.viii%

Overdrive Setting	Response Time Nautical chart	Response Fourth dimension Tables	Movement Mistiness Photo
fast	Chart	Tabular array	Photograph
super-fast	Chart	Table	Photograph
extreme	Nautical chart	Table	Photograph

Recommended Overdrive Setting Fast

Rise / Fall Fourth dimension 4.8 ms

Total Response Time xi.6 ms

Overshoot Error 1.0%

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time 6.5 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time 20.2 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error 5.3%

Overdrive Setting	Response Fourth dimension Chart	Response Time Tables	Motion Mistiness Photograph
fast	Chart	Tabular array	Photo
super-fast	Nautical chart	Table	Photo
farthermost	Chart	Tabular array	Photo

The Dell S2721DGF has an outstanding response time when gaming at 60Hz, with a much faster total response time than the Dell S2719DGF. There'south very footling overshoot and only a very short blur trail behind fast-moving objects. We recommend the 'Fast' overdrive setting, as the college settings are slower overall, with more than noticeable overshoot. Although this monitor doesn't back up a variable overdrive feature, the response fourth dimension settings acquit consistently across the refresh rate range, so you don't take to worry nearly changing settings if your frame rate drops.

Backlight Strobing (BFI) No BFI

Maximum Frequency North/A

Minimum Frequency N/A

Longest Pulse Width Brightness N/A

Shortest Pulse Width Effulgence Northward/A

Pulse Width Control No BFI

Pulse Phase Command No BFI

Pulse Amplitude Control No BFI

VRR At The Same Time No BFI

Unfortunately, the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF doesn't have an optional backlight strobing characteristic, commonly known as blackness frame insertion.

Flicker-Costless Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency >grand Hz

The backlight doesn't utilise pulse width modulation to dim the backlight, but in that location's a very high-frequency flicker. This is extremely unusual; we rechecked information technology with dissimilar equipment and confirmed that it'south flickering at about 20kHz. This isn't at all noticeable in person.

Inputs

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 3.7 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz four.viii ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 11.i ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) Due north/A

The Dell 27 S2721DGF has fantastic low input lag, which is important for a responsive gaming experience. The 60Hz input lag is slightly college than the Dell S2719DGF, simply this isn't a noticeable departure.

Note: Due to limitations with our testing equipment, the HDR input lag was measured over HDMI at 60Hz.

Native Resolution 2560 x 1440

Aspect Ratio sixteen:9

Megapixels 3.7 MP

Pixel Density 109 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal 27.0"

Screen Area 310 in²

The 27 inch, 1440p screen is great for multitasking and delivers a sharper epitome for gaming, so y'all can run into more than fine details in your games.

4k @ 120Hz No

4k @ 60Hz No

1440p @ 120Hz PS5 doesn't output 1440p

1440p @ 60Hz PS5 doesn't output 1440p

1080p @ 120Hz Yes

1080p @ 60Hz Yes

HDR Aye

VRR PS5 doesn't support VRR nevertheless

4k @ 120Hz No

4k @ 60Hz No

1440p @ 120Hz Yes

1440p @ 60Hz Yes

1080p @ 120Hz Yes

1080p @ 60Hz Yes

HDR No

VRR Yes

The Dell S2721DGF merely supports 1440p and 1080p gaming from the Xbox Serial X. Information technology can't display a downscaled 4k resolution, which besides means it doesn't support HDR from the Xbox Serial 10, every bit the Xbox only supports HDR with a 4k resolution.

DisplayPort 1 (DP 1.iv)

Mini DisplayPort No

HDMI 2 (HDMI 2.0)

HDMI two.1 Rated Speed No HDMI 2.1

DVI No

VGA No

Daisy Chaining No

3.5mm Audio Out ii

three.5mm Audio In No

3.5mm Microphone In No

USB-A Ports 4

USB-A Rated Speed 5Gbps (USB 3.two Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port Yep

USB-C Ports 0

USB-C Upstream No USB-C Ports

USB-C Rated Speed No USB-C Ports

USB-C Power Delivery No USB-C Ports

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Way No USB-C Ports

Thunderbolt No

This monitor works well with MacBooks. There are no issues with sleep mode or closing the lid; it responds quickly, and windows are restored to their original position. VRR and HDR don't work very consistently, as you often have to modify settings on and off again or disconnect the cable briefly for these modes to piece of work properly.

Features

Speakers No

RGB Illumination Fixed (On/Off)

Multiple Input Brandish No

KVM Switch No

There are a few additional features on the Dell S2721DGF, including the ability to display a frame counter or timer. Unlike many recent gaming monitors, there's no pick to add crosshairs, which might be a scrap disappointing.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF, which is the only size available. There's an S2721DGFA variant that'south simply available in Europe but appears to be the aforementioned monitor. There are other gaming options available from Dell's 'S' series of monitors, some of which are listed below.

Model	Size	Native Resolution	Refresh Rate	VRR	Console	Notes
S2721DGF	27"	2560x1440p	165Hz	FreeSync	IPS
S2721DGFA	27"	2560x1440p	165Hz	FreeSync	IPS	EU version only
S2421HGF	24"	1920x1080p	144Hz	FreeSync	TN
S3220DGF	32"	2560x1440p	165Hz	FreeSync	VA
S2719DGF	27''	2560x1440p	144Hz	FreeSync	TN

If someone comes across a different blazon of panel or if their Dell S2721DGF doesn't correspond to our review, let the states know and nosotros'll update the review. Note that some tests such as contrast, grey uniformity, and blackness uniformity may vary betwixt individual units.

Our unit was manufactured in June 2020, and you can see the label hither.

Compared To Other Monitors

The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor S2721DGF is a bully monitor. It's a cracking gaming monitor that also works well for role utilize, multimedia, or media creation.

Run into our recommendations for the all-time gaming monitors, the best 27 inch monitors, and the best budget gaming monitors.

The Gigabyte M27Q and the Dell S2721DGF are very similar overall. Gaming-wise, the Dell has faster response times. Its refresh charge per unit is merely a fleck lower, 165Hz compared to the Gigabyte's 170Hz; withal, this is a small difference that isn't noticeable. It also has significantly improve ergonomics, making it easier to position the screen the way y'all want. On the other mitt, the Gigabyte has more features. It includes a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Style, an integrated KVM switch, and a Picture-in-Picture/Pic-by-Picture style that lets you display two input signals simultaneously, which can be useful for streamers running on two computers.

The Dell S2721DGF is a bit better overall than the LG 27GL850-B. The Dell has much better ergonomics, better build quality, and ameliorate reflection handling. On the other hand, the LG is more than accurate out of the box, and for the ii units we tested, the LG has improve black uniformity, merely this varies betwixt units.

The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD and the Dell S2721DGF are both great monitors with similar gaming features. They're both 1440p monitors with a 165Hz refresh rate and outstanding response time. The MSI has a BFI feature, which the Dell doesn't, but information technology only works within a narrow frequency range. The MSI also has a USB-C input, which supports DisplayPort Alt Mode. On the other paw, the Dell is a meliorate choice if y'all desire to employ it in a well-lit room because it has much better reflection treatment. It also has a local dimming characteristic, simply information technology performs terribly.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Dell S2722DGM use different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The S2721DGF uses an IPS panel, and information technology has better ergonomics, meliorate viewing angles, better reflection handling, and better gradient handling. The S2721DGF supports HDR, but this doesn't add together that much, as it can't deliver an impactful HDR experience. The S2722DGM uses a VA panel, and it has much ameliorate dissimilarity and better black uniformity, so it's a better choice for a dim or dark room.

The Dell S2721DGF is a chip better than the LG 27GL83A-B for near uses. The Dell has much better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal viewing position, and it's amend built. The Dell besides has much better reflection handling. On the other manus, the LG is more accurate out of the box.

The Dell S2721DGF and the LG 27GP850-B are very like, each with strengths and weaknesses. The LG has an optional black frame insertion feature, which can help reduce the amount of persistence blur seen on-screen. The Dell has a more versatile stand, as it tin can swivel and switch to portrait orientation on either side, and it feels a fleck better built than the LG.

The Dell S2721DGF and the LG 27GP83B-B perform near identically. The Dell has amend ergonomics, though, with a wider swivel range, improve superlative adjustment, and it can switch to portrait orientation in either direction. The other differences between them are minor and tin can mainly be attributed to panel variance, simply the LG we bought has better blackness uniformity, a slightly ameliorate response fourth dimension, and better accuracy out of the box.

For gaming, the Dell S2721DGF performs better than the Gigabyte G27Q. The Dell has a higher refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the Gigabyte's 144Hz, and it has a much faster response time, resulting in a clearer image with less ghosting. The Dell likewise has ameliorate ergonomics and wider viewing angles, but it doesn't go as vivid equally the Gigabyte.

The Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T and the Dell S2721DGF are very different monitors. The Samsung has a curved VA panel and is better suited for dark rooms, while the Dell has a flat IPS console with wider viewing angles. Gaming-wise, the Samsung performs ameliorate mainly because information technology has a much higher refresh charge per unit, 240Hz compared to the Dell's 165Hz. The Dell has better response time at max refresh rate, though, particularly in nighttime transitions. The Samsung is bachelor in a 27 inch and 32 inch size, while the Dell is only available in a 27 inch size.

The Dell S2721DGF is much ameliorate than the Samsung Odyssey G5 LC27G55T overall. The Dell has improve gaming functioning due to its higher refresh rate, faster response time, and lower input lag. It also has wider viewing angles, higher summit brightness, and significantly better ergonomics. Still, the Samsung's VA panel has a meliorate contrast ratio, and it has a Black Frame Insertion feature to improve move clarity.

The Dell S2721DGF is better than the BenQ EX2780Q overall. The Dell has a college refresh rate and a faster response time, which results in a smoother and more responsive gaming feel. It as well has significantly better ergonomics and USB ports.

Overall, the Dell S2721DGF performs amend than the Dell S2721HGF. The S2721DGF has a 1440p resolution compared to the S2721HGF'southward 1080p and a higher 165Hz refresh rate. It also has a better response time at max refresh charge per unit and 60Hz, resulting in clearer images in fast-moving scenes. The S2721DGF has an IPS console with much wider viewing angles, and the stand allows for more than ergonomic adjustments, making it a amend choice for sharing content or playing co-op games. If you often game in the dark, the S2721HGF might be a better choice due to its higher dissimilarity ratio.

The HP OMEN 27i and the Dell S2721DGF are very similar. They're both 27 inch IPS monitors with a 1440p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. The Dell has better response times to deliver clearer motility with less blur trail backside fast-moving objects. Information technology likewise has significantly better ergonomics because it tin hinge and rotate to portrait mode, and information technology supports HDR.

The Dell S3220DGF and the Dell S2721DGF both have a 1440p resolution and a 165Hz refresh charge per unit, but they have different panel types. The S3220DGF has a 32 inch curved VA panel, while the S2721DGF has a 27 inch flat IPS panel. The S2721DGF's motion handling is significantly amend because it has much quicker response times. It likewise has amend reflection handling, wider viewing angles, and gets brighter to combat glare. If you more often than not game in the dark, the S3220DGF might exist a better pick because it has a much higher contrast ratio to produce deeper blacks.

The Dell S2721DGF is much better overall than the Dell S2719DGF. The S2721DGF has a faster refresh rate, and the IPS console delivers much better viewing angles. The S2721DGF adds HDR support, only due to the low meridian brightness and disappointing dissimilarity, this doesn't add much.

The ASUS TUF VG27AQ is slightly better than the Dell S2721DGF overall, but the Dell might be a better choice. The ASUS has better vertical viewing angles, and the unit we tested has amend black uniformity, but this varies. On the other mitt, the Dell has much better reflection treatment and faster response time, resulting in clearer motion.

The Dell S2721DGF is a scrap better overall than the LG 27GN850-B, but the two monitors are very like. The Dell has a max refresh rate of 165Hz, as opposed to the LG's 144Hz, and this results in a slightly quicker response time. Information technology also has much amend ergonomics, making information technology a better selection for office use, and it gets brighter. On the other manus, the LG has much better out-of-the-box accuracy, so yous may not need to become it calibrated.

The Dell Alienware AW2721D and the Dell S2721DGF are both not bad gaming monitors with like performance. That said, the AW2721D has a higher max refresh rate and slightly better picture quality overall. They accept like response times, although the S2721DGF experiences less overshoot. The S2721DGF has much better reflection treatment and better ergonomics, but the AW2721D feels better built, gets significantly brighter in SDR and HDR, and has much better accuracy out-of-the-box, although this can vary between units. The S2721DGF may stand for a better value to some people.

The Dell S2721DGF and the LG 27GN800-B perform very similarly gaming-wise. They mainly differ in features. The Dell has significantly ameliorate ergonomics considering it allows for superlative and hinge adjustment, as well as rotation to portrait mode. Information technology also has a USB hub with four USB iii.0 ports.

Overall, the Dell S2721QS is marginally meliorate than the Dell S2721DGF; however, they're intended for different uses. The S2721QS is a 4k monitor with a basic 60Hz panel while the S2721DGF is a gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The S2721QS delivers sharper text and has amend color accuracy out of the box. The S2721DGF has better ergonomics, faster response time, and lower input lag.

The Dell S2721DGF and the MSI Optix G273QF are ii 1440p, 165Hz monitors with IPS panels, and the Dell is better for most uses. The Dell has much better ergonomics, allowing y'all to place the screen how you like, and it's better for well-lit rooms as it gets brighter and has much better reflection treatment. The Dell as well supports HDR, which the MSI doesn't, just information technology doesn't evangelize a true HDR experience because it has low peak effulgence and a terrible local dimming feature.

The Lenovo Legion Y27q-xx and the Dell S2721DGF are very similar overall. The Dell has better ergonomics, improve reflection handling, and higher summit effulgence in both SDR and HDR. However, the Lenovo has significantly amend color accurateness out of the box.

The Dell S2721DGF and the ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQL1A are ii monitors that perform very similarly overall. The Dell has amend ergonomics, gets brighter in SDR, has better reflection handling, and the response time is much quicker. However, the ASUS has a BFI feature, its max refresh rate is 170Hz, and it gets brighter and displays a wider color gamut in HDR.

The Samsung Odyssey G5 S27AG50 and the Dell S2721DGF are similar gaming monitors. They both have a 165Hz refresh charge per unit with an IPS console and a 1440p resolution, just the Samsung has a BFI feature that the Dell doesn't have. Notwithstanding, this doesn't make much departure considering both monitors have very quick response times for smooth motion. Also, the Dell has a local dimming characteristic, which the Samsung doesn't have, but information technology performs terribly anyways. The Dell has a few more than features, like RGB illumination and a USB 3.0 hub, while the Samsung has a USB 2.0 port that you can only employ for service updates, merely the differences between the monitors are minor.

The Acer Nitro XV272U KVbmiiprzx and the Dell S2721DGF are both 27 inch IPS monitors with a 1440p resolution. The Acer has a slightly college refresh charge per unit of 170Hz adjacent to the Dell's 165Hz, but the departure is small and shouldn't be noticeable to most people. The Acer has ameliorate response times, specially at 60Hz. Other than that, the just other big difference between them is the screen brightness.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Dell S2722QC are different types of monitors. The S2722QC is designed for productivity as it has a 4k screen and has more office features like a USB-C input and Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Movie modes, meaning you can connect two devices. The S2721DGF is designed for gaming as it has a much college 165Hz refresh rate, and information technology has much quicker response times too. The S2721DGF also has a local dimming characteristic, which the S2722QC doesn't have, just information technology performs terribly.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Dell S3422DWG employ different panel technologies, each with strengths and weaknesses. The S2721DGF uses an IPS panel, and information technology has much better ergonomics, amend viewing angles, and a improve response fourth dimension. The S3422DWG has better black uniformity, ameliorate contrast, and an optional backlight strobing feature.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Samsung Odyssey G7 S28AG70 are both not bad overall monitors, merely they're different in a few areas. While the Dell has a 1440p resolution with a faster 165Hz refresh charge per unit, the Samsung has a higher 4k resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Samsung has HDMI 2.one inputs that allow you to play 4k games upwards to 120 fps from consoles, and it has a completely flicker-free backlight. Motion looks smooth betwixt both, but the Samsung has more overshoot at 60Hz. The Dell also has much better reflection handling, and it gets brighter, and then it'south a amend choice for well-lit rooms.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Acer Predator XB273U GXbmiipruzx both perform well when information technology comes to gaming, just the Acer has a significantly college refresh rate at 270Hz, while the Dell maxes out at 165Hz. Nonetheless, both have exceptional response times and low input lag. The Acer has a few actress features that the Dell doesn't, like Black Frame Insertion (BFI), built-in speakers, and a USB-C port with ability commitment and DisplayPort Alt way.

The Dell S2721DGF and the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQ perform very similarly gaming-wise. The main divergence is that the ASUS has a black frame insertion feature to better move clarity, and dissimilar about monitors, it can exist used simultaneously with VRR. The ASUS doesn't get very bright, and so it might exist amend to go with the Dell if you call up glare might be an issue.

Overall, the Dell S2721DGF is significantly meliorate than the Dell S2721D. The S2721DGF is a better selection for gaming, as information technology has a faster response time, lower input lag, and a much higher refresh rate. It also has amend ergonomics, wider viewing angles, and supports HDR. However, the S2721D has better screen uniformity and color accurateness out-of-the-box.

The Dell S2721DGF is much ameliorate than the AOC CQ27G2 for virtually users. The Dell has much better ergonomics, higher peak brightness, amend reflection handling, and much amend move handling. The Dell also has wide viewing angles. On the other hand, the AOC has better contrast, so information technology might be a better pick for a dark room.

The Dell S2721DGF is much amend than the Gigabyte G27QC. The Dell has significantly better ergonomics, faster response time, and its IPS console provides much wider viewing angles. The Gigabyte's college contrast ratio is improve for dark rooms, and it has improve colour accuracy out-of-the-box.

The LG 27GN880-B and the Dell S2721DGF are both 27 inch 1440p monitors. They accept very similar response times, merely the Dell has a slightly college refresh rate of 165Hz versus the LG'southward 144Hz. Feature-wise, the LG comes with a monitor arm with a wider swivel range, and it takes up less desk space. The Dell has a USB hub with 4 USB ports, whereas the LG has none. If you tend to game in a bright room with a lot of glare, the Dell might be a ameliorate choice because it has meliorate reflection handling and gets a fleck brighter overall.

The LG 32GP850-B is slightly better than the Dell S2721DGF, merely the principal differences are minor and could exist due to panel variance. The LG has more screen real estate, a faster refresh rate, better black uniformity, and information technology'due south more accurate out of the box. The LG, on the other hand, has amend ergonomics and seems to be better built.

The LG 27GP950-B is slightly better than the Dell S2721DGF. The LG has a higher resolution and much better text clarity, and it supports HDMI 2.1 for next-gen panel gamers. The Dell, on the other hand, has much better reflection treatment and much better ergonomics.

The ASUS ROG Strix XG279Q is slightly better than the Dell S2721DGF. The ASUS has a BFI feature, a quicker response time at 60Hz, a slightly higher max refresh rate, and much better color accuracy. However, the Dell has a quicker response time at its max refresh rate and a much lower input lag at 60Hz.

The Dell S2721DGF is slightly better than the LG 27GN950-B for gaming. The Dell has much better ergonomics, significantly amend reflection handling, a lower input lag, and a slightly quicker response time at its max refresh rate. Still, the LG has a higher 4k resolution, better out-of-the-box color accuracy, a quicker response time, and a lower input lag at 60Hz.

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249Q1A and the Dell S2721DGF are great gaming monitors with a 165Hz refresh rate, simply the ASUS has a 24 inch screen with a 1080p resolution, while the Dell has a 27 inch screen with a 1440p resolution. They're very similar in terms of gaming performance; the main differences are in the features. The Dell has USB ports, significantly better ergonomics, and it gets a lot brighter to combat glare. Information technology as well supports HDR and a wide color gamut.

Although the Dell S2721DGF and the LG 34GP83A-B have unlike screen sizes and aspect ratios, they're quite similar in gaming operation. Both monitors have exceptional response times, and the Dell's 165Hz refresh rate is simply marginally college than the LG's 160Hz. The Dell has better ergonomics and wider viewing angles, making it a meliorate choice for sharing content or playing co-op games. On the other mitt, the LG'south 21:9 attribute ratio feels more immersive and provides more space for multitasking.

The Dell S2721DGF is much better than the MSI Optix G272. The Dell has much meliorate ergonomics, ameliorate viewing angles, and a higher resolution screen. The Dell supports HDR, but this doesn't add much. On the other paw, the MSI has an optional Black Frame Insertion feature, and the unit nosotros bought has better black uniformity, but this varies between units.

The Dell S2721DGF and the LG 32GN650-B are both gaming monitors, but they use different panel types with different advantages and disadvantages, and they are differently sized. The Dell is a 27 inch IPS monitor, so information technology has much wider viewing angles, resulting in an image that stays accurate when viewed from the side. However, information technology has a much lower contrast ratio than the VA panel on the LG, meaning that blacks appear grayish in the nighttime. The LG is better suited to dark room gaming. Its larger screen size besides means it has a lower pixel density than the Dell, so the image isn't quite as precipitous. The Dell also has a faster response time for clear movement, and it gets brighter, making it more suited to well-lit rooms.

The Dell S2721DGF is much amend than the Samsung C27RG5. The Dell has a much faster response time, then motion in games looks much meliorate, with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects. The Dell also has much better ergonomics and a higher resolution screen.

The Dell S2721DGF and the Lepow Z1 are completely different displays that target dissimilar uses. The Lepow is a portable monitor designed for office/productivity, while the Dell is a desktop gaming monitor. The Dell vastly outperforms the Lepow in almost every way, but the Lepow is far more than portable.

The Dell S2721DGF and the ASUS ROG Strix XG16AHPE are two very dissimilar displays with dissimilar intended use cases. The Dell is a desktop monitor with a high-resolution screen and first-class ergonomics. The ASUS is a portable gaming monitor with a smaller screen and a lower native resolution. The Dell supports HDR, but information technology's not equally accurate out of the box.

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