Dell G2724D 27-inch IPS 1440p gaming monitor with HDMI 2.1 and 165 Hz

Dell has unveiled its latest gaming monitor, the G2724D, the best 27″ IPS 1440p monitor with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (WQHD) capable of reaching a remarkable 165 Hz refresh rate. It also boasts a DisplayHDR 400 certification.

The Dell G2724D doesn’t compromise on speed either, offering an impressive 1 ms gray-to-gray response time. It covers 99 percent of the sRGB color space and provides support for both FreeSync Premium and G-Sync-compatible Adaptive Sync technologies.

The best 27″ IPS 1440p monitor for gaming monitor features an 8-bit color depth, a typical brightness of 400 cd/m², a contrast ratio of 1000:1, and consumes 26 watts of power. It weighs in at 3.66 kg without the stand.

In terms of connectivity, the G2724D includes an HDMI 2.1 input (supporting WQHD at a maximum of 144 Hz) and two DisplayPorts 1.4 (supporting WQHD at a maximum of 165 Hz). USB ports are notably absent, but the package includes a USB-C to DisplayPort cable.

On the ergonomic front, Dell offers a full suite of adjustments, including tilt, rotation, height adjustment, pivot, VESA mount compatibility (100 x 100 mm), blue light filtering, and flicker-free backlight technology.

Price and availability

With a price tag of £299 on Amazon.co.uk, the Dell G2724D stakes a claim as the best 27″ IPS 1440p monitor for gaming with HDR available for under £300.

Dell G2724D specifications

• Display: 27-inch Fast IPS panel, Haze 25%, anti-glare 3H hardness
• Aspect ratio: 16:9
• Resolution: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
• Pixel pitch: 0.023cm
• Pixel density: 109PPI
• Brightness: 400 cd/m²
• Contrast ratio: 1000:1 / 1000:1 (dynamic)
• Color support: 16.8 million colors
• Color space: 99% sRGB
• Response time: 1 ms (grey-to-grey extreme)
• Viewing angle: 178 ° / 178 °
• Features: VESA Adaptive-Sync, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, DisplayHDR 400, LED edge light system, Low Blue Light technology, bezel-free on 3 sides, Dell ComfortView Plus, flicker-free panel
• Ports: 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2), 2 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
• Stand: Tilt (-5 ° /+21 °), Swivel (-20 ° /+20 °), Pivot (-90 ° /+90 °), Height adj. (13cm)
• VESA mount: 100 x 100 mm
• Dimensions: 61.19 x 20.02 x 52.348 cm (with stand)

In addition to the gaming monitor, Dell has also introduced the P3424WE, a new 34-inch QHD ultrawide monitor tailored for business and office applications. It features an IPS panel with a UWQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels (21:9 aspect ratio), a 60 Hz refresh rate, 3800 R curvature, and offers coverage of 99 percent sRGB. The P3424WE is priced at $769.99 or £571.20.