Dell S2721NX 27" Black 2021
The IPS panel offers consistent colors across wide 178-degree viewing angles, while AMD FreeSync and a 75Hz refresh rate eliminate screen tearing for smoother visuals. Its dual HDMI ports and VESA compatibility add practical flexibility for a clutter-free desk setup. This monitor is best for budget-conscious home users and students who want a 27-inch screen for casual gaming and everyday productivity.
Screen 27"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Panel IPS
Refresh 75 Hz
response time ms 4
adaptive sync FreeSync
37 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average portability (13th percentile)
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
78/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 9 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) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | No |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 75 Hz |
| Response Time | 4 |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
Ergonomics
| Tilt | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Weight | 5.1 kg / 11.2 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell S2721NX 27" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Apple Studio Display XDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | Mini-LED |
| Refresh Rate | 75 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 4 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | - |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | - | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | HDR |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell S2721NX 27" | 43.7 | 13.1 | 54.2 | 21 | 46.8 | 47.5 | 50.6 | 31.7 | 73.5 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 77.1 | 99.7 | 96.2 | 74.9 | 90.6 | 96.5 | 97.1 | 95.2 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27UCDMG Compare | 96.3 | 58.6 | 97.9 | 84.7 | 99.1 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 82 | 99.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99.1 | 58.6 | 79 | 84.7 | 95.4 | 90.6 | 98.1 | 82 | 99.4 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 91.2 | 40.6 | 79 | 69.6 | 95.4 | 90.6 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.2 |
| Apple Studio Display XDR Compare | 99.7 | 81.8 | 99.4 | 94.3 | 74.9 | 66.5 | 56.4 | 90.3 | 67.4 |
Usage Scores
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