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Dell S2722DGM Review

Name: Dell S2722DGM
Brand: Dell

By

Kenn Muguna

5/9/2023 11:48 AM

True Score

83

Absolutely Fresh

81

3

Experts

90

4,564

Consumers

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The 27-inch Dell S2722DGM delighted product testers with its fast 165Hz refresh rate and high contrast levels, as they felt that these attributes made it ideal for office use and gaming. However, they were also let down by the monitor’s poor ergonomics and narrow viewing angles – issues it shares with the Asus TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B.

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Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell S2722DGM is a 27-inch mid-tier display that was released to the market in mid-2021. It has a 165Hz max refresh rate that is quite high, making it one of the highest even when compared to the best computer monitors. Its high contrast ratio also makes it ideal for viewing in a dark room, and since it also has impressive peak brightness levels and decent reflection handling, users shouldn’t have any issues with glare. The top gaming monitor’s excellent response time keeps motion blur at bay, and similar to the Dell S2722QC, its low input lag makes it super responsive when gaming.

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1440P
75Hz
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Consensus

our Verdict

The Dell S2722DGM is a 27-inch VA display that experts have hailed as a good pick for office use and gaming. The display boasts a respectable 165Hz max refresh rate, which experts from PC Gamer found to be good enough for tear-free gaming. It also has a decent 1440p screen resolution and, according to reviewers at Rtings, good enough contrast for dark room viewing. Its viewing angles are not as wide as those of the Corsair Xeneon 32QHD165, but its reflection handling is decent, and its 10.6ms response time is quick enough to avoid any motion blur when gaming.

On the other hand, its lack of support for HDR content and its poor ergonomics put off some reviewers, who felt that this was quite limiting.

Reason to Buy

High refresh rate
Rapid response time
Excellent contrast ratio
Impressive peak brightness
Decent reflection handling

Reason to Avoid

No support for HDR content
Poor ergonomics
Narrow viewing angles

Dell S2722DGM Specs

	Display Type	LED
	HDMI Inputs	2
	HDR Format	n/a
	Max Resolution	2560 x 1440
	Panel Type	VA
	Refresh Rate	165 Hz
	Response Time	2 ms
	Screen size	27"
	Sync Technology	AMD FreeSync, G-Sync

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Test Results

Brightness (nits)	390
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)	2,948
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)	75
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)	0
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)	99.6
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)	79.7
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)	0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)	0
Input Lag (ms)	9.2
Response Time (ms)	5.2
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)	43
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)	47
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)	32
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)	31

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Product Comparison

	Dell S2722DGM Review	Dell S3222DGM Review	Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review	Dell S2721DGF Review
True Score	83	85	79	86	NR
Ranking	# 56 / 196	# 11 / 196	# 113 / 196	# 7 / 196	# /
Market Context	The Dell S2722DGM is a 27-inch mid-tier display that was released to the market in mid-2021. It has a 165Hz max refresh rate that is… The Dell S2722DGM is a 27-inch mid-tier display that was released to the market in mid-2021. It has a 165Hz max refresh rate that is quite high, making it one of the highest even when compared to the best computer monitors. Its high contrast ratio also makes it ideal for viewing in a dark room, and since it also has impressive peak brightness levels and decent reflection handling, users shouldn’t have any issues with glare. The top gaming monitor’s excellent response time keeps motion blur at bay, and similar to the Dell S2722QC, its low input lag makes it super responsive when gaming.	The only significant difference between the Dell S2722DGM (This review) and the Dell S3222DGM is that the latter has a larger 32-inch screen and a… The only significant difference between the Dell S2722DGM (This review) and the Dell S3222DGM is that the latter has a larger 32-inch screen and a 1800R curvature. Otherwise, both have a QHD resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, and excellent contrast levels.	The Dell S2722DGM poses no challenge to the Samsung Odyssey G7, as the Samsung monitor features a higher 240Hz max refresh rate, easier adjustability, higher… The Dell S2722DGM poses no challenge to the Samsung Odyssey G7, as the Samsung monitor features a higher 240Hz max refresh rate, easier adjustability, higher contrast, and support for HDR content.	The Dell S2722DGM offers a high contrast level, but this is not enough to compete with the wider viewing angles, better ergonomics, better reflection handling,… The Dell S2722DGM offers a high contrast level, but this is not enough to compete with the wider viewing angles, better ergonomics, better reflection handling, and support for HDR content that the Dell S2721DGF offers.	The Gigabyte M27Q outmatches the Dell S2722DGM regarding wider viewing angles, color accuracy, and support for HDR content. The S2722DGM still features a higher contrast,… The Gigabyte M27Q outmatches the Dell S2722DGM regarding wider viewing angles, color accuracy, and support for HDR content. The S2722DGM still features a higher contrast, but this is not reason enough to justify it as a better choice than the M27Q.
Display Type	LED	VA	VA	LCD	–
HDMI Inputs	2	2	1	2	–
HDR Format	n/a	n/a	Yes	Yes	–
Max Resolution	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	2560 x 1440	–
Panel Type	VA	VA	VA	IPS	–
Refresh Rate	165 Hz	165 Hz	240 Hz	165 Hz	–
Response Time	2 ms	2 ms	1 ms	1 ms	–
Screen size	27"	32"	32"	27"	–
Dig Deeper		Dell S3222DGM Review →	Samsung Odyssey G7 LC32G75T Review →	Dell S2721DGF Review →

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Score Card

E

Expert Score

81

*.75

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Customer Score

90

*.25

We place a 25% weighted value on Customer Scores

True Score

83

Any product with a True Score above 70 is a Mixed Reviews

Expert Score Breakdown

Publications with higher Trust Scores are given more weight.

103.4
Category Trust Score
66
The Dell S2722DGM is a decent monitor overall. The 27 inch, 1440p screen has a… read more
By:
Rob Shafer
92.08
Category Trust Score
80
Though it leaves out HDR and extended color, the Dell S2722DGM delivers superb gaming performance… read more
By:
Christian Eberle
10.93
Category Trust Score
86
In case you don’t mind the usual VA panel weaknesses (smearing and unstable VRR performance),… read more
By:
Samuel Breton