Dell S2721HGF 27" Gray 2020
A 1500R curved VA panel combined with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms MPRT response time delivers fluid, tear-free gameplay through both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium support. The height-adjustable stand with swivel and tilt offers ergonomic comfort for long sessions, while the joystick-controlled OSD provides quick access to gaming-centric tools like a frame counter and dark stabilizer. This monitor is best for competitive gamers on a budget who prioritize motion clarity and adaptive sync performance over high pixel density.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong performance (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong ergonomic (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
- Below average color (20th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202287/100
Buyers praise the monitor's size, curve, and gaming performance, but note a stiff height adjustment, a dead pixel, light bleed, and packaging damage.
- Large 27-inch curved display with vibrant colors and good gaming performance.
- Height adjustment is stiff; requires careful two-handed operation.
- One report of a dead pixel and light bleed in dark scenes.
- Packaging damage noted; monitor shipped in its original box without extra protection.
- Q2 2021100/100
Buyers in Q2 2021 praised this monitor's VA panel quality, minimal black smearing, gaming performance, and value at 1080p. They noted minor backlight bleed but were highly satisfied overall.
- Excellent VA panel with almost no black smearing and fast response time, ideal for gaming.
- Perfect for 1080p gaming with high refresh rates, especially given GPU shortages affecting higher resolutions.
- Good build quality, easy menu controls, sturdy stand, and G-Sync works out of the box.
- Minor backlight bleed on black screens, but only noticeable when actively looking for it.
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
Features
| Weight | 5.6 kg / 12.3 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell S2721HGF 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | - | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 1 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell S2721HGF 27" | 19.6 | 15.1 | 45.5 | 52.8 | 74.6 | 68.3 | 75.2 | 12.3 | 98.5 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 81.4 | 99.7 | 97.3 | 74.6 | 91 | 96.6 | 97.2 | 95.5 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.9 | 73.1 | 76.7 | 73.1 | 95.7 | 91 | 98.2 | 93.9 | 90.6 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 63.6 | 77.5 | 86.6 | 95.7 | 91 | 98.2 | 83.2 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.5 | 45.7 | 77.5 | 73.1 | 95.7 | 91 | 99.6 | 88.7 | 95.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.5 | 83.9 | 77.5 | 73.1 | 95.7 | 91 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 100 |
Usage Scores
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