Dell P2724DEB 27" Black/Silver 2024

The Dell P2724DEB is a 27-inch 1440p video conferencing monitor with a built-in 2K webcam, dual mics, and speakers. It's a great all-in-one solution for remote workers who live on Zoom and Teams calls, with USB-C charging and a sharp IPS panel. But the 60Hz refresh rate and premium price make it a poor fit for gamers or anyone who doesn't need the conferencing gear.

Let's be clear: this is not a gaming monitor. The 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time put it in the 22nd percentile for performance in our database. That's not a typo. If you're planning to play fast shooters or anything competitive, this panel will feel sluggish compared to even budget gaming displays. The 350 nits brightness is fine for a well-lit office, and the 99% sRGB coverage means colors look accurate for documents, spreadsheets, and video calls. But HDR support here is more of a checkbox than a feature. You won't get eye-searing highlights or deep blacks.

For productivity, though, the 2560 x 1440 resolution on a 27-inch panel is a sweet spot. Text is sharp, you get plenty of screen real estate for side-by-side windows, and the IPS panel keeps colors consistent from different viewing angles. The 5ms response time is fine for scrolling and video playback. Just don't expect this thing to keep up with a 144Hz panel, because it won't.

The Dell P2724DEB doesn't really compete with the gaming monitors that show up as its top competitors in our database. The ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG, MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B, Samsung Odyssey G60SD, and Gigabyte M Series OLED MO27U2 SA are all high-refresh gaming displays that would absolutely demolish this Dell in motion clarity and response time. But none of them have a built-in webcam, mics, or speakers, and none of them are Zoom certified. So the comparison is a bit apples to oranges.

Where the Dell actually competes is against other conferencing monitors and against the idea of buying a regular monitor plus a separate webcam. Against something like a standard Dell UltraSharp 27-inch 1440p panel, you're paying roughly USD 100 to USD 150 more for the integrated camera and audio. Against a dedicated 4K webcam plus a decent monitor, the Dell is often cheaper and definitely simpler. The trade-off is that you're locked into whatever webcam quality Dell built in, and you can't upgrade it later without buying an external camera anyway.

Pricing on this monitor is all over the place. In the US, we're seeing listings from USD 430 to USD 533 across eight vendors, and that's a meaningful spread. The best deal in our database comes from Newegg, where refurbished open-box units sit at the lower end of that range. If you're in Canada, the gap is even wider, from CAD 500 to CAD 716 across four listings, and again Newegg has the most aggressive pricing. For what you get, the value depends entirely on how much you'll use the conferencing features. If the webcam and mics replace a separate USB camera and headset, the math starts to make sense. If you already own those, you're paying extra for redundancy.

The Dell P2724DEB is a 27-inch 1440p video conferencing monitor that tries to be your entire meeting setup in one box. It's got a built-in 2K webcam, dual mics, stereo speakers, and a USB-C port that pushes 90W to your laptop. For office work, it scores 75.1 out of 100 in our database, which puts it firmly in "solid daily driver" territory. But the total score drops to 71.5, and that gap tells you a lot about who this monitor is actually for.

If you're searching for a monitor that makes Zoom and Teams calls painless, this thing nails the basics. The webcam is genuinely good for a built-in unit, the mics do echo cancellation, and the whole package is certified for both platforms. You plug in one USB-C cable and your laptop charges, your display connects, and your camera and audio just work. That's the pitch, and it mostly delivers.

But at USD 430 to USD 533 depending on where you shop, you're paying a premium for that convenience. A plain 27-inch 1440p IPS monitor without the conferencing gear runs a lot less. So the real question is whether you'll actually use the webcam and mics enough to justify the extra cost. For a lot of remote workers, the answer is probably yes. For everyone else, keep reading.

Skip the Dell P2724DEB if you're a gamer, a video editor who needs high refresh rates or wide color gamuts, or anyone who already owns a decent webcam and headset. The 60Hz panel and 5ms response time will frustrate anyone used to smoother displays, and the built-in speakers won't satisfy audiophiles. If you're on a tight budget and just need a sharp 1440p screen for documents and browsing, a standard Dell UltraSharp or similar IPS monitor without the conferencing gear will save you real money. And if you need the absolute best webcam quality for streaming or content creation, a dedicated 4K webcam paired with a cheaper monitor will beat the built-in camera here.

Should you buy the Dell P2724DEB? If you spend your workday on video calls and you want a clean desk with one cable running to your laptop, yes. This monitor solves a real problem: the mess of webcams, mics, speakers, and cables that remote work tends to create. The 1440p panel is sharp, the USB-C charging is genuinely useful, and the conferencing features work without fiddling.

But if you don't take many video calls, or if you already have a webcam and headset you like, this monitor is hard to justify. You're paying a premium for features you won't use, and the 60Hz panel means it's not a great pick for gaming or anything motion-heavy. For pure productivity on a budget, a standard 1440p IPS monitor will get you 90% of the experience for less money.