The American brand Dell has always been somewhat unconventional. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that all products do not follow fashion trends. Everyone chases beauty, while Dell emphasizes performance (talking about laptops that thoughtlessly include SSD drives). The same oddity applies to monitors – Asus and MSI compete fiercely for 10-bit HDR and 165 Hz, while Dell produces equipment with very high-quality images. The latest highlight is the DELL S2721DGF monitor. The American giant managed to combine all technologies into one device and bring it to market.
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A monitor with all the sought-after technologies, for designers, gaming enthusiasts, and regular users, at just 500 US dollars. Plus, the gadget tilts, swivels, adjusts in height, and can be wall-mounted. And it’s lightweight and energy-efficient. A dream, not just a monitor.
DELL S2721DGF Monitor: Specifications
Repeating the declared technical specifications listed on the manufacturer’s website is pointless. Detailed information can be found in any online store. So, let’s focus on the key details that shape the overall impression of the new product.
Comfortable Format. This is WQHD resolution with a 27-inch diagonal and a 16:9 aspect ratio. It can be called a classic, as this monitor is considered the norm in 2020. Surveys and sales confirm this. 4K resolution for 27 inches is inefficient (pixels are not visible at 2K, and there’s no point in dividing them even smaller). But it’s not Full HD, where the dots would be clearly visible. An ideal combination of diagonal and resolution.
Color Reproduction. While buyers, sellers, and manufacturers are debating which matrix is better (IPS, VA, or PLS), Dell decided to impress with quality. They installed an IPS matrix from the Premium segment. According to ISO standards, which specify the minimum color gamut threshold (DCI-P3 over 98%). Yes, a minor detail – the matrix supports 1 billion shades, not 16.7 million. This parameter is generally overlooked. Out of 100% of online stores, only 1-2% have a filter for “maximum number of colors.”
Everyone is shouting about the quality of the live picture. Guys, what quality can there be with 16.7 million shades? One billion is quality. The rest is deception.
Weak Points of the DELL S2721DGF Monitor
It’s important to note that these are not flaws. Under no circumstances does the TeraNews portal promote or sell Dell products. This can be called observation, testing, experience, or recommendations. There are imperfections and advantages. We simply explain what and how.
Gaming Monitor: 10-bit. Officially, Dell does not mention anywhere that the DELL S2721DGF monitor operates on 10 bits. Even in the technical documentation, it states (8 bits + FRC). G-Sync module is absent. And there is no 10-bit support. Gamers are already voicing concerns that the monitor is not suitable for gaming. Just as an experiment, place two devices side by side: DELL S2721DGF and Asus VG27AQ – evaluate color transfer quality. The Taiwanese brand simply cannot compete. A matrix with 16 million shades cannot increase its color range.
Games at 165 Hz. Another customer deception. Have you ever wondered why you chase after this? What is 165 Hertz? There’s also Samsung Odyssey – with 240 Hz. In short, these Hertz make the picture smooth in games during movement – no sudden jumps. Just pay attention to one thing. These Hertz should be synchronously output by the graphics card to the monitor. And here’s the problem. Even with two 1080ti cards working in SLI, achieving the coveted 165 Hz is not possible in all games. And for Samsung Odyssey, you need as many as 4 graphics cards. Strange why monitor manufacturers remain silent about this.
Who Should Buy the DELL S2721DGF Monitor
Primarily, the device is aimed at designers. Those who often work with graphics. Where color accuracy is crucial for the professional. The DELL S2721DGF monitor will be useful for everyone working in the IT industry. High-quality picture, comfort, brightness, vivid colors, backlighting – everything is designed for comfortable work.
Gaming enthusiasts will also appreciate the DELL S2721DGF, but only if they have a powerful computer. At least with two top-tier graphics cards. Otherwise, there’s no point in buying these Hertz, which cannot be fully utilized with ordinary hardware. If the monitor is needed for work tasks (office, multimedia, internet), it’s better to look for simpler options. In the budget segment, there are interesting solutions, and there’s no need to overpay.
