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Dell S2721QS Review

Name: Dell S2721QS
Brand: Dell

By

Debanjan Chowdhury

6/5/2023 4:19 PM

True Score

81

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79

4

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87

3,271

Consumers

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The Dell S2721QS is a splendid monitor that’s got wide viewing angles, a native 4K resolution, and 100% sRGB coverage. However, the low contrast ratio and the 60 Hz refresh rate slightly hold it back.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell S2721QS is an entry-level 4K monitor released in September 2020. It boasts a native UHD (3840 x 2160) IPS screen that promises to deliver better viewing angles and response time compared to competing monitors with VA and TN panels, like the older Dell S2719DGF gaming monitor. In addition, it claims to feature a low response time, which both casual and veteran gamers will love. Furthermore, it touts an elegant design that fits most setups well. All in all, it is decently well-positioned for casual gamers looking for a high-resolution office monitor with a few advanced gaming features built-in. To discover what experts had to say about it, keep reading our Dell S2721QS review until the end. And don’t forget to take a look at the top-ranked computer monitors available in the market.

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Consensus

our Verdict

The Dell S2721QS is a great 4K monitor for both work and play. It has wide viewing angles, a native 4K resolution, 100% sRGB coverage, and HDR playback capability. Plus, its 10-bit panel produces great picture quality. The only downsides are its low contrast ratio and 60 Hz refresh rate.

Reason to Buy

UHD 3840 x 2160 resolution
Wide viewing angle
Decent peak brightness
Supports HDR content playback
Excellent color accuracy after calibration
100% coverage of the sRGB color space
10-bit IPS panel with fantastic picture quality
AMD FreeSync support with NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility
VRR support for providing a tear-free experience

Reason to Avoid

Low contrast ratio
Mediocre black levels
No local dimming
No HDMI 2.1 or DisplayPort 1.4
Limited to 60Hz refresh rate
Lacks USB ports
BFI feature is missing
Visible backlight bleed on the top and bottom edges

Dell S2721QS Specs

	Available Inputs	3.5mm, DisplayPort, HDMI
	Bluelight Filter	Yes
	Built-In Speakers	Yes
	Built-In Webcam	No
	Curved Screen	No
	Display Type	IPS
	Flicker Free	Yes
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	HDR10
	High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes
	Max Resolution	3840 x 2160 (4k)
	Panel Type	IPS
	Refresh Rate	60 Hz
	Response Time	4 ms
	Rotating Screen	Yes
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	384.99
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	1,037.3333
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	83.6
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	77.85
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	100
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	61.1
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	8.7
Response Time (ms)	8.7
Reflections % (Total Reflections)	4.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	40
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	44
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	37
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	35

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Score Card

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Expert Score

79

*.75

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Customer Score

87

*.25

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True Score

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Expert Score Breakdown

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103.4
Category Trust Score
77
The Dell S2721QS 4K monitor brings IPS-level colors and some handy features, like a versatile… read more
By:
Scharon Harding
92.08
Category Trust Score
80
The Dell S2721QS is an inexpensive 27″ 4K IPS monitor with the standard sRGB color… read more
By:
Samuel Breton
81.08
Category Trust Score
70
Dell’s 27-inch USB-C monitor is a great buy at about $400 — but what if… read more
By:
Rob Shafer
10.93
Category Trust Score
94
The Dell S2721QS is a great monitor overall. It has a large screen with a… read more
By:
Niels Broekhuijsen