Product reviewers deemed the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) fit for professional use. They loved that it had a super elegant design and that it also had a peak brightness level of 600 nits. However, the monitor’s stand has very limited ergonomics, as it does not allow for height, pivot, or tilt adjustment. Weighing about 8.6 pounds, the monitor is pretty easy to move around, but with a 75Hz refresh rate, the monitor is not likely to impress competitive gamers.
Picture Quality
Blacks
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) pleased expert testers with its deep black levels. The display averaged a black point luminance of 0.47 at maximum brightness, which expert testers hailed as being pretty high for an IPS monitor, like the Acer Predator XB273K.
Brightness
- Product reviewers loved that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had an impressive peak brightness rating of 380.8 nits when tested with SDR content. This improved further to average about 600 nits when tested with HDR content.
Color Accuracy
- The Dell Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) was praised by critics for its high color accuracy. They felt that the display had good color accuracy out of the box, but after calibration, they recorded a Delta E rating of 0.08, which was one of the highest ratings in the market.
Color Gamut
- Like the Gigabyte AORUS FI27Q-X, experts complimented the Dell S2719DM monitor for its broad coverage of the sRGB color gamut, as they noted that it averaged more than 100% of the sRGB color space. The display also had a decent 85% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering super accurate color.
Color Gradient
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) impressed reviewers with its high color gradient. During their tests, they noted that the display’s contrast gradients were great and that it had excellent color representation even during transitions.
Color Uniformity/Variance
- Critics were happy with the high color uniformity on the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) despite noting minimal backlight bleed towards the bottom left of the screen. They also pointed out that the screen had some visible IPS glow, especially towards the bottom corners, but this appeared to bloom when viewed from a steeper viewing angle.
Contrast
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had a decently high contrast ratio of 1000:1, which evaluators confirmed would be enough to provide a decent viewing experience. They were, however, quick to confirm that this would still not be enough to offer an authentic HDR experience.
Resolution
- Top testers were pleased with the 2560 x 1440 Full Ultra HD resolution on the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) during testing. Its comprehensive QHD resolution made content crisp and detailed, with bright and vivid coloring.
Refresh Rate
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) averaged a 75Hz maximum refresh rate, leaving some critics with mixed feelings. They were pleased that the refresh rate was variable but emphasized that it wouldn’t be high enough to prevent screen tearing when gaming.
Glare and Reflections
- Certified testers were glad that the Dell S2719DM had a medium matte anti-glare surface on its screen, as it effectively handled glare. The display also has a peak brightness level that is high enough to combat glare in a well-lit room, but experts advised against placing it opposite a window.
HDR
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) boasts good HDR support to the extent that it reaches a peak brightness of 600 nits for HDR content. Product reviewers were glad that it also processes 3840 x 2160 signals up to 60Hz, and that colors remained vivid and highly accurate.
Image Flicker
- Product reviewers were impressed that there was no flickering on the Dell S2719DM’s backlight. As a result, they confirmed that the display would not be likely to cause any eye strain even with extended use.
Image Retention
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had a small bit of image retention, as expert testers found during testing. They weren’t disappointed with this, as the elements that they displayed on-screen disappeared with another 20 minutes of use.
Local Dimming
- Product testers were unfazed by the lack of a local dimming feature on the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM). They felt that even without it, the display was well capable of deep blacks.
Design
Aesthetics
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) thrilled analysts with its minimalist look. They were delighted with its ultra-thin bezels, having noted that they all measured 0.35 inches at all sides.
Build Quality
- Critics were pretty glad that the Dell S2719DM had good build quality, as they confirmed that none of its parts felt flimsy. They loved that its rear was smooth and was pleased with the oval cut-out on the stand that allowed for cable management.
Portability
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) proved difficult to carry, as testers noted that it weighed a hefty 17.5 pounds. They felt that most people would need an extra hand to move it around and confirmed that it was not entirely portable.
Size
- Top critics were quite happy about the impressively slim design and size of the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM). They concurred that the display would provide a good field of view and that professionals would enjoy the screen real estate offered.
Stand and Mounting
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) failed to impress reviewers with its stand, as they noted that it was reasonably limited in terms of ergonomics. The stand only allows for tilting and does not support any height, pivot, or swivel adjustments. Users who find this a deal-breaker might be better off with the BenQ PD3200U, as it features a fully adjustable stand.
Features
Connectivity and Inputs
- Product reviewers were unhappy that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had a relatively limited range of connectivity inputs, as they counted one 3.5mm Audio out jack and two HDMI ports. In contrast, the Alienware AW2521H offers many more input options. It features one 1.4 DisplayPort, two HDMI ports, one 3.5mm Headphone output, one 3.5mm line output, and five USB 3.2 ports.
Controls
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) features five downward-facing buttons that reviewers thought were relatively small and difficult to use to adjust the display’s settings.
Bluetooth
- Experts established that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) does not have Bluetooth connectivity, so they did not comment on this feature.
Menus
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) pleased reviewers with its simple-to-use menu, as they confirmed that users would have an easy time navigating through the different options to adjust options such as brightness, contrast, and source color.
Microphone
- Product reviewers confirmed that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) menu did not have a microphone.
Speakers
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) does not have built-in speakers.
Webcam
- There is no webcam on the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM).
Gaming
G-Sync/FreeSync
- The Dell S2719DM pleased expert testers with its support for FreeSync technology, but they were slightly disappointed that it did not feature G Sync compatibility. This meant that it would seamlessly work with GPUs using an AMD Radeon graphics card but not support GPUs that rely on an Nvidia Graphics card.
Adaptive Sync
- Top analysts were disappointed that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) did not support Adaptive-Sync technology. This meant that it couldn’t variate its refresh rate to match that of a connected GPU.
Input Lag
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) impressed analysts with its super low input lag of 9.68ms. During their tests, they confirmed that there was no sluggishness in the execution of commands.
Response Time
- Verified critics loved that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had a super high response time of 5ms. During their testing, they confirmed that there was no blur or ghosting.
Text Clarity
- The Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) impressed reviewers with its text clarity and attributed this to its impressive 2560 x 1440 resolution.
Viewing Angles
- Certified testers loved that the Dell 27 Ultrathin Monitor (S2719DM) had excellent viewing angles. They had no problems viewing the display from different seating positions and acknowledged that a large group could easily view the display.
