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We purchased (2) Dell S2721DGF (1ms Fast IPS 2560X1440 @ 165hz with Display port 1.4) when they first came out. We got them after a Hardware Unboxed video rated them very high for 2k 27" IPS monitors. That was a few years ago and they were extremely expensive for us @ $500 each +tax and we had to drive 3 hour round trip to the closest Best Buy that had them in stock. They were well worth it. They still work flawless and look crisp! Cheap 60hz monitors when gaming for long sessions was giving headaches and eye pain. These monitors helped. Great review btw. You went deep and wide and covered it all. Well done. Liked and subbed.
@@JacobDarkOfficial true, here in Brazil the u2424h was 2000 BRL (R$) just 1-2 weeks ago, now it's 1600. Good for the price. But the LG 32gn600b also costs 1600, and I think that the size+resolution is better for gaming Although both has pros and cons if we compare them.
The S2721DGF is a total crap ! The left corner is blue, the right corner is yellow ! The light from every side ! The fonts this thing draws are a nightmare ! The only thing it exists is 165Hz but there are much cheaper options for that !
The big selling point of this monitor is the IPS Black panel, which has a contrast ratio of 2000:1 - double that of regular IPS. And did you say "variable refresh rate"? Does Freesync work on the DP port???
For those who are interested in buying this monitor consider the fact that you will probably get a monitor with backlight bleeding. I have replaced 4 monitors and all of them had backlight bleeding to some extent. It’s only noticeable with lights turned off in the room but still not really appealing considering the price of the monitor. So bear in mind that you will most likely get the unit with the same issue😢
There is a possibility that the frame was severely compressed at the factory. And over time, after using the monitor for 25 days, the bezel will loosen a little under heat, and there will not be such a big leakage. I've read reddit where many people had backlight leakage disappear after a while after purchase.
@@PlayGameToday By then it would be out of return window. Maybe not such a good idea. For the price of these monitors we should be expecting much better quality.
@@hiddenswan indeed. Also, who use it for work may simply not be able to tolerate this for that long, even if the bleeding fades away. If that's truly the reason, then dell should wait those units to be in good state to sell.
dude....what's going on with dell? I bought an Alienware Aw2724DM and the first unit came with a large light bleed... 2 more attempts were made to change but now with an error/bug in the brightness (only 240nits from a peak of 600nits) and so there was an error also in the HDR. I was offered to exchange it for the fourth time for the same model but this time I gave up and asked my money back... I no longer trust this model. My surprise is to know that this is also happening with the "Ultrasharp" family with the "IPS black" panel. Dell urgently needs to carry out an investigation into the production line and quality control.... I have read many reports about light leaks and flickering even in monitors with "sync" functions
Thank you for a good video! A suggested addition to the conclusion is that this can be a good monitor if you want something that is decent for both gaming and productivity, while also looking professional. Looking at specs only, there are cheaper alternatives such as the Samsung or the Asus if you either are doing 100% gaming or 100% content creation. Many people are doing a little bith of both. This monitor can also be written of as a business expense I guess ;)
Hi Jacob, thank you for your review! I'm seriously considering buying this monitor. I have an RTX 4070, do you know if the screen support G-sync technology at least unofficially and if there is any tearing and ghosting on this screen?
As an individual that bought this monitor along side few of my friends.I can say that this monitor's contrast ratio is actually quite higher which is a good thing. On my model the contrast ratio was 2307 while my three friends that have this same monitor had 2263 , 2104 and 2144 contrast ratio. It's not as dark as VA monitors how ever it's pretty close which is great as this monitor has no black issues like the VA panels. For productivity work this monitor is one of the best on the market also playing single player AAA games with this monitor is fantastic as well.
I just got this. I’m studying to be programming. And I will connect it to my PS5 to play fifa or something. And also play GTA 6 next year. What do you think?
Thank you for the review! You briefly mentioned VRR support. Does it mean this monitor supports FreeSync/G-Sync, even thought it is not mentioned in the monitor description on the Dell website? And if yes, I wonder if DE version supports it too.
dude....what's going on with dell? I bought an Alienware Aw2724DM and the first unit came with a large light bleed... 2 more attempts were made to change but now with an error/bug in the brightness (only 240nits from a peak of 600nits) and so there was an error also in the HDR. I was offered to exchange it for the fourth time for the same model but this time I gave up and asked my money back... I no longer trust this model. My surprise is to know that this is also happening with the "Ultrasharp" family with the "IPS black" panel. Dell urgently needs to carry out an investigation into the production line and quality control.... I have read many reports about light leaks and flickering even in monitors with "sync" functions
you've mentioned this monitor has an ambient light sensor. so if i use this in my mac mini m2 pro, the true tone & auto brightness will adjust automatically right? because when i'm using my dell G3223Q monitor, the auto brightness option is disabled
thx for this hands on test! looking good on black levels and bleed, can you elaborate on the reflection handling of this model? freesync would be nice, but at least it has 120hz hdmi vrr.
@@JacobDarkOfficial thank you - i rewatched the video and if its standard dell (ultrasharp) coating its fine Im on a UP2716D atm, that display only really lacks higher (variable) refreshrate and better blacks.
Yes, you can display out from MacBook. I have the 14pro connected to the DELL U3223Q (4K, 60Hz only) with thunderbolt cable (USB-C). All works with one cable. The USB downstream is for scenarios, when you connect a PC with HDMI or DP and you want to use the monitors USB ports. Hope that answers your question.
Great review. I just bought mac mini m2 which only supports 60hz this monitor is 120hz i like it but i don't know how would it work with mac mini ? Would it put more stress on mac mini ? How does VRR works?
Just got one and I'm actually kinda surprised at how NOT sharp it is. Looks worse than my 17" 1080p laptop screen. Maybe my expectations were just too high for the resolution and screen size?
So is it FreeSync compatible? I'm not a "gamer" much these days and I prefer confortable ergonomics for work, so I was eyeing this as a mix use sidegrade from my U2515H. FreeSync would be nice have and I'm not a fan of the "gamer monitor" look most FreeSync monitors have.
Not sure why my comment asking your opinion on the backlight bleed of my unit is gone. Is that true? Would have liked anybody else to have chimed in, as well.
I am still rocking a Dell U2413. It's 1080p and has terrible motion blur but great colors. I was looking for a potential upgrade but it's really hard to find something decent. Basically the same monitor just 120 or 144 hz and WQHD. Is that so hard without blowing the 500 bucks mark?
So basically this monitor could be a good pick for both casual gaming and creative work but value-wise there are better picks, right? Considering picking up the DE version to pair with my work laptop and home computer. Using a Samsung S6 right now. The curve on it and 21:9 form factor is nice but the color shifting at the edges irks me.
It's a good jack of all trades monitor for everyday use but at the price point there are better options. Dell tends to over price their stuff, I'd wait for a sale price before considering it.
Great review! I'm considering purchasing one of these for work during the day and some simple, smooth gaming in the evening with that slightly higher refresh rate. 120 is 'low' for these days but I wonder if I'll even notice...I know refresh rates, at least from a human 'noticing' POV, hit diminishing returns after 100hz or thereabouts.
Thanks! I do think it's a solid monitor and should serve you well. FYI I've noticed sometimes after 2 or 3 months Dell tends to drop the price on new products or put them on sale relatively soon.
@@JacobDarkOfficialI'm seriously considering buying this monitor. I have a RTX 4070, do you know if the screen support G-sync technology at least unofficially and if there is any tearing on this screen?
@@JeanThiouu I've read others have shown the monitor as gsync compatible but when I tried with my 4080 it did NOT show it. I don't recall noticing screen tearing but Dell has a solid return policy if you're not satisfied.
Im worried about adobe rgb on asus pa27qv monitor but this one seems to check all the boxed for color accuracy i also looked at asus pq27CGV with 144hz similar adobe rgb aspects but since this one has 120hz refresh rate but no vrr or any freesync tehnology i have nvidia gpu and i plan to work and game on it.
@@JacobDarkOfficial why wouldn't this be a good panel for the ps5? 1440p 120hz is supported, and it has hdmi 2.1 VRR (still trying to figure out if this is ps5 compatible vrr)
