The local dimming feature is only available in HDR, so unlike most monitors, the results here for contrast with local dimming were taken in HDR with the brightness at max. The Dell S2721DGF is a 27 inch, 1440p monitor gaming monitor with a fast refresh rate and great gaming features.

Its refresh rate is just a bit lower, 165Hz compared to the Gigabyte's 170Hz; however, this is a small difference that isn't noticeable.

AMD, and the AMD Arrow logo, and combinations thereof are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. billion colours, every gaming experience features vibrant colours and incredible depth, all in stunning QHD (2560x1440) resolution. With our AMD platform, we saw frame rates between 120 and 140 frames per second (fps) with FreeSync working perfectly and blur-free operation from Dell’s excellent overdrive. Unlike many recent gaming monitors, there's no option to add crosshairs, which might be a bit disappointing. It has great reflection handling and high peak brightness in SDR, so visibility isn't an issue in a bright room.

It also has significantly better ergonomics, making it easier to position the screen the way you want. The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD and the Dell S2721DGF are both great monitors with similar gaming features. The maximum number of colors, which the display is able to reproduce, depends on the type of the panel in use and color enhancing technologies like FRC. But the S2721DGF is clearly a gaming monitor, even down to the base which has an interesting breakout effect where the upright appears to grow out of it.Ultrabook, Celeron, Celeron Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Intel Evo, Intel Optane, Iris, Itanium, MAX, Pentium, Pentium Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, Xeon Phi and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the U. It includes a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode, an integrated KVM switch, and a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode that lets you display two input signals simultaneously, which can be useful for streamers running on two computers. With dynamic contrast in operation, black levels dropped significantly, and the monitor took on a completely different look.

On the other hand, the LG has much better out-of-the-box accuracy, so you may not need to get it calibrated. Uncompromised clarity: The Dell 27 Gaming Monitor is VESA DisplayHDR 400-certifed, allowing you to see more detail and color than an SDR display, and ensuring remarkable clarity and high contrast for strikingly lifelike visuals. Information about the maximum horizontal viewing angle, within which the image on the screen is of acceptable quality. Offers may be changed without notice and are subject to product availability, eligibility, credit approval and execution of documentation provided by and acceptable to DFS. It has a remarkable response time at the max refresh rate, resulting in clear motion with almost no noticeable blur behind fast-moving objects, whether you're gaming on a high-end PC or a console.

Although it's a bit bulkier overall than most Dell monitors, you can still place small objects in front of it. Of course, if you’re packing a beefier setup, you can always spec into both of these and get the best of both worlds. The storage temperature shows the range from a minimum to a maximum temperature, within which storing of the display is considered to be safe.