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Dell S2721D Review

Name: Dell S2721D
Brand: Dell

By

Enrest Walugembe

5/9/2023 11:41 AM

True Score

67

Meh

66

2

Experts

70

282

Consumers

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Top experts praised the Dell S2721D and recommended it for casual gaming and office use. They were pleased by its FreeSync technology, G-SYNC compatibility, and excellent viewing angles. However, they were unimpressed by its low contrast ratio, which is similar to that of the Dell Alienware AW2720HF. Also, they had misgivings about this monitor’s relatively low refresh rate.

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Product Snapshot
Overview
Consensus
- {post.0.post_title} Specs
- Test Results
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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell S2721D is a mid-range gaming monitor launched in 2020 to deliver gaming features in a sleek package. This Dell gaming monitor has a QHD 1440p screen, which offers great details and crisp text. It boasts FreeSync tech and G-SYNC compatibility, reducing screen tearing when connected to monitors with various Radeon and GeForce graphics cards. IPS panel technology on this device offers remarkably wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, while the screen finish and good screen brightness enable good reflection handling. Keep reading our Dell S2721D review and see how it ranks against the best computer monitors today.

Consensus

our Verdict

Product critics praised the Dell S2721D, approving it for casual gaming. They were pleased that the monitor has FreeSync technology and G-SYNC compatibility, and noted that it reduces screen tearing. This monitor’s 2560 x 1440 resolution offers more details than 1080p monitors like the Dell S2421H. Partly because of this device’s excellent text clarity and outstanding reflection handling, analysts recommend it for the office. Reviewers at RTINGS remarked that the 27-inch display provides an engaging viewing experience. Like the Corsair XENEON 32QHD165, this Dell monitor has an IPS panel, and testers noticed only minimal deterioration in image quality and colors at wide viewing angles. Experts at Tech Radar said that this monitor gets bright enough to fight glare in moderately lit rooms. However, they were disappointed by this monitor’s relatively low 75Hz refresh rate, which pales in comparison to the 165Hz rate of the higher-end Dell S2721DGF. They also criticized this device’s low 1,015:1 contrast ratio, saying that it results in poor dark scenes when viewed in dark rooms.

Reason to Buy

Remarkable vertical and horizontal viewing angles
Outstanding reflection handling
Great gray uniformity
Freesync tech and G-SYNC support
Good reflection handling

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Ergonomically limited stand
Lacks HDR modes

Dell S2721D Specs

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	Yes
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	165 Hz
	Response Time	1 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	316
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	1,015
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	98.6
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	76.4
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	8.6
Response Time (ms)	9.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	46
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	42
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	59
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	50

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Product Comparison

	Dell S2721D Review
True Score	67	NR	NR	NR
Ranking	# 172 / 196	# /	# /	# /
Market Context	The Dell S2721D is a mid-range gaming monitor launched in 2020 to deliver gaming features in a sleek package. This Dell gaming monitor has a… The Dell S2721D is a mid-range gaming monitor launched in 2020 to deliver gaming features in a sleek package. This Dell gaming monitor has a QHD 1440p screen, which offers great details and crisp text. It boasts FreeSync tech and G-SYNC compatibility, reducing screen tearing when connected to monitors with various Radeon and GeForce graphics cards. IPS panel technology on this device offers remarkably wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles, while the screen finish and good screen brightness enable good reflection handling. Keep reading our Dell S2721D review and see how it ranks against the best computer monitors today.	The Dell S2721D (This review) is virtually identical to the Dell S2721DS, being part of the same Dell product lineup. The only difference is that… The Dell S2721D (This review) is virtually identical to the Dell S2721DS, being part of the same Dell product lineup. The only difference is that the stand on the Dell S2721DS supports a wider range of adjustments than the Dell S2721D (this review).	The Dell S2721D is similar in size and design to the Lenovo L27q-30. However, the Lenovo L27q-30 has a much wider color palette, featuring a… The Dell S2721D is similar in size and design to the Lenovo L27q-30. However, the Lenovo L27q-30 has a much wider color palette, featuring a 10-bit color system compared to the Dell monitor’s 8-bit system. The LG monitor also gets brighter.	The Dell S2721D has a slightly faster 9.8 ms response time compared to the LG 27QN600-B. Otherwise, these two monitors are very similar, sharing the… The Dell S2721D has a slightly faster 9.8 ms response time compared to the LG 27QN600-B. Otherwise, these two monitors are very similar, sharing the same IPS panel tech, FreeSync support, and similar screen dimensions.
Display Type	LED	–	–	–
HDMI Inputs	2	–	–	–
HDR Format	Yes	–	–	–
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	–	–	–
Panel Type	IPS	–	–	–
Refresh Rate	165 Hz	–	–	–
Response Time	1 ms	–	–	–
Screen size	27"	–	–	–
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Expert Score

66

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70

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True Score

67

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Expert Score Breakdown

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103.4
Category Trust Score
70
The Dell S2721D is an overall decent monitor. It’s well-suited for work thanks to its… read more
By:
Alexander Tozzi
64.71
Category Trust Score
70
General users or casual PC gamers in need of a solid and affordable QHD monitor… read more
By:
Ural Garrett