Dell S2721HGF 27" FHD Curved Gaming Monitor (2020)
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Dell S2721HGF is an affordable 27-inch FHD curved gaming monitor in Dell's 2020 lineup. It is powered by a basic 8-bit VA panel.
Its 1500 curvature provides a more immersive visual experience. The included stand comes with tilt and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty.
In terms of drawbacks, this monitor lacks HDR support. Further, the 8-bit panel is rather limiting in terms of color reproduction.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 64% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- 1500 curvature
- Stand with tilt and height adjustments
- High 3000:1 contrast ratio
- Support for NVIDIA G-SYNC
- High 90.42 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
- No publicized HDR support
- 8-bit display panel
What external reviewers found***
External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- Excellent contrast
- Excellent color accuracy
- Solid motion performance
- Excellent response time
- Good sRGB coverage
Cons
- Mediocre contrast
- Relatively expensive
- Mediocre ergonomics
- No HDMI or DisplayPort ports
- 1080p resolution might be too low for some
- No USB ports
Price Comparison
Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 2x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2
Construction
Adjustment | Height
100 mm / 3.937 in
Adjustment | Pivot
N/A
Adjustment | Swivel
N/A
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 21°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Curved monitor
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm
Dimensions
Bezels
90.42% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
3.79 in / 96.3 mm w/o stand, 7.5 in / 190.4 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
14.33 in / 364.1 mm w/o stand, 19.42 in / 493.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
23.95 in / 608.4 mm
Weight
4.06 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 8.86 kg / 19 lbs w/ stand
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
3000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Curvature
1500R
Display Diagonal
27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
Display Type
VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
83% NTSC
Pixel Density
81 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.311 mm
Refresh Rate
48 Hz ~ 144 Hz
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Response Time
4 ms (min)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V
Function
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, Flicker-free technology
Performance
Power Consumption
27 W (average) / 46 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep)
Production
Debut
2020
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External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 77%The Dell S2721HGF did a decent job in our benchmark tests, proving that it's a worthwhile monitor for its price. The curved display especially helped getting immersed into the game, as it felt like the world wrapped around my sightlines. However, the display could be brighter and its picture quality isn't exceptional.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent color accuracy
- Solid build quality
- Easy to set up and use
Cons
- Relatively expensive
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 82%The 27-inch screen is a vertical alignment (VA) TFT panel with a 1500R curve. It has a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The Dell 27 shows better contrast performance than the Alienware 25. It lags a bit in color-gamut coverage.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- High-refresh refresh rate
- Excellent contrast
- Solid motion performance
Cons
- Mediocre contrast
rtings[3]
Reviewer score 42%The Dell S2721HGF is decent for most uses. It has low input lag, fast response time, and a high refresh rate, making it great for gaming. However, it's only decent for work and media consumption, mainly due to its 1080p resolution and poor ergonomics. Unfortunately, it doesn't support HDR.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Excellent response time
- High contrast ratio
- Good sRGB coverage
Cons
- Mediocre ergonomics
- 1080p resolution might be too low for some
t3[4]
Reviewer score 80%The Dell Curved Gaming Monitor S2721HGF has a 1920 x 1080 VA panel display. It has a 144Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB coverage and a 1ms response time. It comes with two HDMI 1.4 ports, a DisplayPort 1.2 and a 3.5mm headphone out jack. You can manage simple settings like brightness and contrast but there isn't much beyond that.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- Decent contrast
Cons
- No USB ports
- No HDMI or DisplayPort ports
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References
- ^ Dell S2721HGF monitor review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/dell-s2721hgf-monitor. 2020-11-14. Retrieved 2022-01-02.
- ^ Dell 27 Curved Gaming Monitor (S2721HGF) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-27-curved-gaming-monitor-s2721hgf. 2021-03-08. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Dell S2721HGF Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2721hgf. 2021-01-14. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
- ^ Dell Curved Gaming Monitor S2721HGF review: a great budget buy. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/dell-s2721hgf. 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2022-01-06.
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