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.
