HP E221 21" vs Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27"
HP E221 21" Black
HP
20 Overall Score
vs
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
Dell
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
HP E221 21" Black
No customer feedback yet
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
82 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a 27-inch QHD gaming monitor that impresses most users with its smooth 180Hz refresh rate, vibrant colors, and sturdy build. While many praise its value, especially when bought on sale, a few critical reviews highlight misleading HDR performance and lack of built-in speakers. Overall, it's seen as a strong performer for gaming and desktop use, but potential buyers should be aware of its limitations.
Pros
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Sturdy and adjustable stand
- Great value when on sale
- Good build quality
Cons
- Misleading HDR performance
- No built-in speakers
- No HDMI 2.1 port
- Expensive at full price
- Dark colors out of the box
Refresh rate 6
Color quality 8
Build quality 5
Value for money 7
Hdr performance 4
Speakers 2
Scores
Office
Professional
Creative
Gaming
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| HP E221 21" | Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | LCD | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 180 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 7 ms | 1 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | DCI-P3 95% |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 2★ |
| USB-C | 0★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | — | N/A |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | — |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| Power | — | 26W★ |
| Weight | — | 6.76 kg★ |
Pros & Cons
HP E221 21" Black
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average performance (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average display (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average color (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
HP E221 21" Black
No current pricing available
Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27" Black 2023
Verdict
Winner: Dell Alienware AW2724DM 27"
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 27 specs.
