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Dell S2721DGF 27" QHD Gaming Monitor (2020)

MSRP 330 USD94% Neofiliac83% External
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Product Overview

Dell S2721DGF is a quality 27-inch QHD gaming monitor in Dell's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit IPS panel.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. In terms of color reproduction, one can expect above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. With a fast 1 ms response time, this display is a good gaming option. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 94% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • Fast 1 ms response time
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
  • High 90.07 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons

    What external reviewers found***

    External score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
    Pros
    • Excellent contrast
    • Excellent image quality
    • Excellent gaming performance
    • Excellent ergonomics
    • Fantastic 144Hz refresh rate
    • Outstanding response time
    Cons
    • Low contrast ratio
    • No sRGB mode
    • No HDR mode
    • No HDR10 support
    • Bad black uniformity
    • No local dimming feature
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    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    2x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x 3.5 mm Audio In, 4x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream), 1x USB 3.0 (Type-B; upstream)

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    130 mm / 5.1181 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    -90° ~ 90°
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -45° ~ 45°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 21°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black
    VESA Mount
    100 x 100 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    90.07% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    2.67 in / 67.8 mm w/o stand, 7.89 in / 200.3 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    14.31 in / 363.6 mm w/o stand, 15.51 in / 393.9 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    24.08 in / 611.6 mm
    Weight
    4.5 kg / 10 lbs w/o stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    16:9
    Brightness
    400 nits
    Contrast Ratio
    1000:1 (static)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits, 1073741824 colors
    Display Diagonal
    27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
    Display Type
    IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
    Gamut
    98% DCI-P3
    Pixel Density
    109 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.233 mm
    Refresh Rate
    30 Hz ~ 165 Hz
    Resolution
    QHD (2560x1440)
    Response Time
    1 ms (min)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 400
    Licenses
    ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO Certified, RoHS
    Operating Humidity
    10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium
    Video
    Low Blue Light, RGB lights, Flicker-free technology

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    32 W (average) / 90 W (max) / 0.3 W (sleep)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB 3.0 cable
    Debut
    2020
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    External Reviews

    laptopmag[1]

    Reviewer score 91%
    Reviewers from laptopmag have found the following***:
    The Dell S2721DGF features a 27-inch, 2560 x 1440-pixel IPS display with support for up to 165Hz refresh rate with a 1-millisecond response time. Support for both AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync is present. The three Game modes give you the most options with overdrive and dark stabilizer adjustments.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Fantastic 144Hz refresh rate
    • Excellent gaming performance
    Cons
    • No HDR10 support

    rtings[2]

    Reviewer score 68%
    Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
    The Dell S2721DGF is a great monitor for most uses. It has wide viewing angles, excellent ergonomics, and great reflection handling. Motion looks great thanks to the excellent response time, and it has low input lag. Unfortunately, although it supports HDR, this doesn't add much due to the low peak brightness and low contrast.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Outstanding response time
    • Wide horizontal viewing angle
    • Excellent ergonomics
    • Great reflection handling
    Cons
    • Low contrast ratio
    • Bad black uniformity
    • No local dimming feature

    tomshardware[3]

    Reviewer score 90%
    Reviewers from tomshardware have found the following***:
    The Dell S2721DGF has a large and accurate DCI-P3 gamut with almost 93% coverage. It's best to calibrate in either Custom Color or one of the Gaming modes. Game and Movie add very obvious edge enhancement and should be avoided. The only thing we wish for are gamma presets.
    Find the original article here.
    Pros
    • Excellent image quality
    • Excellent contrast
    • Accurate DCI-P3 gamut
    Cons
    • No sRGB mode
    • No HDR mode

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    References

    1. ^ Dell S2721DGF gaming monitor review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/dell-s2721dgf-gaming-monitor. 2021-02-27. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
    2. ^ Dell S2721DGF Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2721dgf. 2020-09-18. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
    3. ^ Dell S2721DGF 27-inch Gaming Monitor Review: Great HDR Value . [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/dell-s2721dgf-27-inch-165-hz-gaming-monitor. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2022-01-06.

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