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Dell S2721QS Monitor Review

Tested using Methodology v2.0
Review updated Apr 04, 2024 at 04:18 pm
Latest change: Writing modified Apr 17, 2024 at 10:15 am
Dell S2721QS Picture
5.9
PC Gaming
4.5
Console Gaming
8.5
Office
7.4
Editing
7.2
Brightness
4.7
Response Time
4.8
HDR Picture
7.2
SDR Picture
7.7
Color Accuracy

The Dell S2721QS is a budget-friendly 27-inch, 4k monitor meant for everyday and office use. Part of Dell's S Series lineup, it sits below the Dell S2722QC, which has more features, and alongside the larger Dell S3221QS. It comes with an ergonomic stand and even a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode to view images from two sources at once, but it's rather barebones in terms of extra features as it lacks any USB ports. Although it isn't designed for gaming and is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, it supports FreeSync VRR technology to reduce screen tearing.

Our Verdict

5.9 PC Gaming

The Dell S2721QS is disappointing for PC gaming, but it isn't designed for this. It's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, but at least it has VRR support to reduce screen tearing. While it has low enough input lag for a responsive feel, motion is very blurry due to its poor response time.

Pros
  • VRR support.
  • High 4k resolution.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast ratio.
  • Poor response time.
  • Highlights don't pop in HDR.
  • Limited to 60Hz refresh rate.
4.5 Console Gaming

The Dell S2721QS is bad for console gaming. Without HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, it can't fully take advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, but it has a high 4K resolution to deliver detailed images. It has low input lag for a responsive enough feel, but fast-moving objects look blurry due to its poor response time.

Pros
  • High 4k resolution.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast ratio.
  • Poor response time.
  • Highlights don't pop in HDR.
8.5 Office

The Dell S2721QS is excellent for office use. Its excellent ergonomics allow you to adjust the screen to your optimal viewing position, and thanks to its wide viewing angles, you can easily share your work with colleagues. It also handles reflections well and gets bright enough to overcome glare. Lastly, it has a large screen that provides enough space to have multiple windows opened side-by-side and a high resolution that results in fantastic text clarity.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Excellent ergonomics.
  • High 4k resolution.
  • Bright enough to fight glare.
Cons
7.4 Editing

The Dell S2721QS is decent for content creation. It has a large screen and high resolution, allowing you to see fine details clearly. It also has excellent ergonomics and wide viewing angles, great for sharing your work with clients and coworkers. That said, it lacks a dedicated sRGB mode, so you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy. It also has limited picture quality, mainly due to its low contrast and lack of local dimming, which is disappointing if you need to edit videos in HDR.

Pros
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Excellent ergonomics.
  • High 4k resolution.
  • Bright enough to fight glare.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast ratio.
  • Highlights don't pop in HDR.
  • No dedicated sRGB picture mode.
7.2 Brightness

The Dell S2721QS has decent brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare, but highlights don't pop in HDR.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare.
Cons
  • Highlights don't pop in HDR.
4.7 Response Time

The Dell S2721QS has a poor response time. There's noticeable motion blur with fast-moving objects.

Pros
Cons
  • Poor response time.
4.8 HDR Picture

The Dell S2721QS is terrible for HDR. Its low contrast ratio makes blacks look gray, and it lacks a local dimming feature to improve it further. In addition, it fails to display a wide range of colors and makes colors look vivid.

Pros
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast ratio.
  • No local dimming.
7.2 SDR Picture

The Dell S2721QS has decent picture quality in SDR. Its main downside is that blacks look gray due to its low contrast, but it has decent black uniformity as there isn't too much clouding.

Pros
  • Displays wide range of colors.
Cons
  • Mediocre contrast ratio.
7.7 Color Accuracy

The Dell S2721QS has good color accuracy. You need to calibrate it for the best accuracy, but once you do, it keeps the image consistent throughout thanks to its good gray uniformity.

Pros
  • Good gray uniformity.
Cons
  • No dedicated sRGB picture mode.
  • 5.9 PC Gaming
  • 4.5 Console Gaming
  • 8.5 Office
  • 7.4 Editing

Performance Usages

  • 7.2 Brightness
  • 4.7 Response Time
  • 4.8 HDR Picture
  • 7.2 SDR Picture
  • 7.7 Color Accuracy
  1. Updated Apr 17, 2024: Updated text throughout the review according to Test Bench 2.0, mainly in the Verdict and Motion sections.
  2. Updated Apr 17, 2024: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0. This includes new tests for VRR Motion Performance, Refresh Rate Compliance, Cumulative Absolute Deviation (CAD), and VRR Flicker. You can read the full changelog here.
  3. Updated Dec 08, 2023: Changed the Text Clarity score to 9.0 to better reflect other monitors that we've tested.
  4. Updated Apr 14, 2023: Confirmed that 1440p works on this monitor with the PS5.
  5. Updated Mar 22, 2023: Clarified text throughout as part of Test Bench 1.2, including adding text to the Console Compatibility boxes.
  6. Updated Feb 22, 2023: Retested the monitor's macOS Compatibility with a MacBook using macOS Ventura 13 and noticed that it performs the same as with macOS Monterey 12.
  7. Updated May 02, 2022: We tested the monitor with the PS5's new variable refresh rate feature and confirmed that it's not compatible, since the PS5 only supports HDMI Forum VRR.
  8. Updated Apr 08, 2022: Updated to Test Bench 1.2, resulting in changes to the results and scores with the Response Time and Input Lag. Added tests for Console Compatibility and macOS compatibility and made minor changes to other tests, which you can see in our Changelog.
  9. Updated Dec 17, 2021: We remeasured the depth of the stand.
  10. Updated Dec 08, 2020: We've retested the horizontal viewing angle.
  11. Updated Nov 23, 2020: Review published.
  12. Updated Nov 18, 2020: Early access published.
  13. Updated Nov 13, 2020: Our testers have started testing this product.
  14. Updated Nov 04, 2020: The product has arrived in our lab, and our testers will start evaluating it soon.
  15. Updated Oct 27, 2020: We've purchased the product and are waiting for it to arrive in our lab.

Differences Between Sizes And Variants

We tested the 27-inch Dell S2721QS, which is the only size available, and the results are only valid for this monitor. Although there's a larger Dell S3221QS available, it's a different monitor with another panel type, and you can see the differences between them below. Dell's S Series lineup also includes the Dell S2722QC, which is similar to the S2721QS but has a USB hub.

Model Size Panel Type Resolution USB-A Stand Adjustments
S2721QS 27" IPS 4k 0 Tilt, Height, Swivel, Rotate
S3221QS 32" VA 4k 2 Tilt, Height

Our unit was manufactured in July 2020; you can see the label here. We tested it with firmware M2B102.

Compared To Other Monitors

The Dell S2721QS is an excellent budget-friendly office monitor that offers good value if you need something for work. It has a high 4k resolution that helps provide sharp text clarity, it gets bright enough to fight glare, and it has excellent ergonomics that make it easy to adjust. It's rather barebones in terms of extra features, which is still fine if you need something simple, but if you prefer something with a USB hub, you can check out the higher-end Dell S2722QC instead.

For more options, check out our recommendations for the best 4k monitors, the best office monitors, and the best budget and cheap monitors.

Dell S2722QC

The Dell S2722QC is an updated version of the Dell S2721QS with many of the same features, but there are a few differences. They're built the same and have similar picture quality with an IPS panel with wide viewing angles and a 4k resolution. However, the main differences are with the inputs: while the S2722QC has a USB-C input and two USB 3.0 inputs, the S2721QS has a DisplayPort input, which the S2722QC doesn't have.

Dell U2723QE

The Dell U2723QE and the Dell S2721QS are both 4k office monitors, but the U2723QE has a few more features. It has a massive USB hub that the S2721QS lacks, and it has a KVM switch, so you can control two sources with the same keyboard and mouse. The U2723QE also displays a wider range of colors in SDR and HDR with better accuracy and has an improved contrast ratio. Both get bright in SDR, but the S2721QS is better in bright rooms because it has improved reflection handling.

Dell S3221QS

Overall, the Dell S2721QS is much better than the Dell S3221QS. Although they look similar, the S2721QS has wider viewing angles and significantly better ergonomics and gets brighter in SDR mode. However, the S3221QS' VA panel has a higher contrast ratio and is better suited for dark rooms, and its larger screen size provides more space for multitasking.

Dell UltraSharp U2720Q

The Dell S2721QS is a bit better than the Dell UltraSharp U2720Q for most uses. The S2721QS has higher peak brightness and better reflection handling, and it supports variable refresh rate technology to reduce screen tearing when gaming. However, the U2720Q has better ergonomics and more connectivity options, including a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode.

Dell U2719D

The Dell U2719D and the Dell S2721QS are different types of productivity monitors. The S2721QS has a higher resolution that results in sharper text, but the U2719D has extra features like a USB hub and more accurate colors. Getting one over the other comes down to choosing if you want the higher resolution or extra features.

Dell S2721DGF

Overall, the Dell S2721QS is marginally better than the Dell S2721DGF; however, they're intended for different uses. The S2721QS is a 4k monitor with a basic 60Hz panel while the S2721DGF is a gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The S2721QS delivers sharper text and has better color accuracy out of the box. The S2721DGF has better ergonomics, faster response time, and lower input lag.

LG 27UK650-W

Overall, the Dell S2721QS is a bit better than the LG 27UK650-W. The Dell has better ergonomics, wider viewing angles, and better reflection handling. On the other hand, the LG has better out-of-the-box color accuracy.

ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV

The Dell S2721QS and the ASUS ProArt Display PA278CV are both great 27-inch office monitors. The Dell has a 4k resolution, whereas the ASUS is 1440p, so the Dell has sharper text clarity. Feature-wise, the Dell has a Picture-in-Picture mode, but the ASUS has USB ports, including a USB-C that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W charging.

BenQ EL2870U

The Dell S2721QS is much better than the BenQ EL2870U. The Dell has much better ergonomics and higher peak brightness, and its IPS panel has wider viewing angles. It also has a better contrast ratio and can display a wide color gamut for HDR content. On the flip side, the BenQ has better color accuracy out of the box.

ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV

The ASUS ProArt Display PA278QV and the Dell S2721QS are both great productivity monitors. The main difference is that the ASUS has a 1440p resolution, while the Dell is 4k. The ASUS has USB ports, and its faster 75Hz refresh rate provides a slightly more responsive desktop experience. On the other hand, the Dell has a Picture-in-Picture mode and supports HDR.

Dell P2425H

The Dell S2721QS and the Dell P2425H are office-oriented monitors. Both are good choices for office work, and if you don't need the added performance of the S2721QS, then the P2425H is a great choice. However, the S2721QS is the better choice if you work in a bright environment, need HDR support, want a much sharper image, or prefer a larger screen.

Dell P2423D

The Dell P2423D and the Dell S2721QS are both budget-friendly office and productivity monitors. The S2721QS is the better monitor for most people, as it has a sharper display, is better at overcoming glare, and can view and edit HDR content. However, the P2423D is more compact, so you may prefer it if you have limited space or want a dual or triple monitor setup. The P2423D also has USB ports for connecting multiple peripherals to your computer with a single cable.

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Test Results

perceptual testing image
Design
Design
Style
Curved
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved

The design is simple and typical of other Dell monitors. Its thin borders aren't distracting, making it a good option for multi-monitor setups.

Design
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures N/A
7.5
Design
Build Quality

The build quality is good. The display is made entirely of good-quality plastic. There are no loose parts, and the back doesn't flex much. The stand is a mix of metal and plastic, and it supports the monitor well.

8.8
Design
Ergonomics
Min Height To Top Of Panel
15.4" (39.0 cm)
Height Adjustment
4.3" (11.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-20° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
Yes, Both Ways
Swivel Range
-30° to 30°
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100

The ergonomics are excellent. It allows for all manner of adjustments so that you can place the screen in your ideal viewing position. The back is plain and made of textured plastic. There's a cutout on the stand for cable management to help keep your setup organized.

Design
Stand
Base Width
10.2" (25.9 cm)
Base Depth
6.9" (17.6 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
5.1" (13.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
13.9 lbs (6.3 kg)

The stand doesn't take up too much space, and the flat base lets you put things on it. It feels stable and doesn't wobble much.

Design
Display
Size
27"
Housing Width
24.1" (61.2 cm)
Housing Height
14.3" (36.3 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.0" (5.2 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
10.6 lbs (4.8 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
Design
Controls

There are four buttons underneath the right side of the screen to control the on-screen display, and a power button too.

Design
In The Box
Power Supply
Internal

  • HDMI cable
  • Power cord
  • User guides

Picture Quality
6.3
Picture Quality
Contrast
Native Contrast
1,221 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A

The Dell S2721QS has a mediocre contrast ratio, so blacks looks gray next to bright highlights.

0
Picture Quality
Local Dimming
Local Dimming
No
Backlight
Edge

This monitor doesn't have a local dimming feature. We still film these videos on the monitor so you can compare the backlight performance with a monitor that has local dimming.

8.0
Picture Quality
SDR Brightness
Real Scene
362 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
369 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
370 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
371 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
373 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
374 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
368 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
369 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
371 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
372 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
373 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.001
Minimum Brightness
32 cd/m²

The SDR brightness is great. It's bright enough to overcome intense glare, which is great if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and it maintains this brightness across different content. These results are from after calibration in the 'Custom Color' Picture Mode with Brightness set to its max.

6.6
Picture Quality
HDR Brightness
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
370 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
387 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
386 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
386 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
385 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
385 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
386 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
386 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
385 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
385 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
384 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000

The HDR brightness is okay. It isn't bright enough to deliver a vivid HDR experience as small highlights don't pop against the rest of the image. These results are from the 'Desktop' Smart HDR mode.

8.1
Picture Quality
Horizontal Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Left
40°
Color Washout From Right
44°
Color Shift From Left
58°
Color Shift From Right
62°
Brightness Loss From Left
44°
Brightness Loss From Right
48°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
Gamma Shift From Left
42°
Gamma Shift From Right
44°

This monitor has a great horizontal viewing angle. Images remain consistent when viewed from the side, good for sharing content on your screen with coworkers and clients.

Some users have reported that the edge of the screen seems blurrier than the rest when viewed at an angle. This is normal for most monitors, but it's a bit more noticeable on this monitor.

8.3
Picture Quality
Vertical Viewing Angle
Color Washout From Below
35°
Color Washout From Above
37°
Color Shift From Below
61°
Color Shift From Above
62°
Brightness Loss From Below
38°
Brightness Loss From Above
38°
Black Level Raise From Below
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
60°
Gamma Shift From Above
67°

The vertical viewing angle is impressive. The image remains consistent when standing up and looking down at the monitor.

7.8
Picture Quality
Gray Uniformity
50% Std. Dev.
4.171%
50% DSE
0.142%

The gray uniformity is good. Although the edges are darker than the rest, there isn't any noticeable dirty screen effect in the center, which is great for browsing webpages.

7.1
Picture Quality
Black Uniformity
Native Std. Dev.
1.208%
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A

The black uniformity is decent. The whole screen looks gray, and there's slight backlight bleed along the top and bottom edges.

7.0
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Custom Color
sRGB Gamut Area xy
116.9%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
3.02
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,926 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.39
Color dE (Avg.)
3.15
Contrast Setting
75
RGB Settings
100-100-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
75
Measured Brightness
334 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No

The accuracy before calibration is decent. Unlike the Dell S2722QC, this monitor doesn't have an sRGB picture mode, so colors are oversaturated. There are also visible inaccuracies with the white balance, and the color temperature is on the cooler side, resulting in a slight blueish tint. Gamma doesn't properly follow the target sRGB curve, causing most scenes to appear darker than they should.

9.6
Picture Quality
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
Picture Mode
Custom Color
sRGB Gamut Area xy
102.5%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.59
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,535 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.17
Color dE (Avg.)
0.57
Contrast Setting
71
RGB Settings
100-97-97
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Brightness Setting
20
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
ICC Profile
Download

The accuracy after calibration is fantastic. The remaining color inaccuracies aren't visible to the naked eye. The color temperature is almost right on the 6500K target, and the white balance is nearly perfect. Gamma is significantly improved, but very dark and very bright scenes are slightly over-brightened.

9.4
Picture Quality
SDR Color Gamut
sRGB Coverage xy
100.0%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
80.5%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color

This monitor has a fantastic SDR color gamut. It has full coverage of the sRGB color space used in most content, but with limited coverage in the Adobe RGB color space, it isn't ideal for professional editors who use this color space.

7.2
Picture Quality
HDR Color Gamut
Wide Color Gamut
Yes
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
85.2%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Desktop
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
61.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Desktop

The HDR color gamut is decent. It has good coverage of the DCI-P3 color space used in most HDR content, but its coverage of the wider Rec. 2020 color space is bad, and colors are off in each color space.

6.7
Picture Quality
HDR Color Volume
1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp
56.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
Desktop
10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp
24.1%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
Desktop

The HDR color volume is just okay. It struggles to display bright and dark colors very well, so HDR doesn't look vivid.

9.0
Picture Quality
Text Clarity
Pixel Type
IPS
Subpixel Layout
RGB

This monitor has fantastic text clarity due to its high pixel density. Using Windows ClearType (top photo) makes the letters look bolder.

7.8
Picture Quality
Reflections
Screen Finish
Matte
Total Reflections
4.5%
Indirect Reflections
2.5%
Calculated Direct Reflections
2.0%

The reflection handling is good. It has a matte anti-reflective coating that reduces the intensity of reflections well. Combined with the screen's great peak brightness, it's a good choice for most well-lit rooms, but you can have visibility issues if you place it opposite a window with direct sunlight.

9.8
Picture Quality
Gradient
Color Depth
10 Bit

The gradient handling is outstanding. You won't see any banding in most content.

Motion
6.0
Motion
Refresh Rate
Native Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
60 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
30 Hz
Motion
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
60 Hz
VRR Minimum
40 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort

NVIDIAVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort40Hz60Hz
HDMIN/AN/A

AMDVRR MinVRR Max
DisplayPort40Hz60Hz
HDMIN/AN/A

5.3
Motion
VRR Motion Performance
Recommended VRR OD Setting
Normal
Variable Overdrive Advertised
No
Avg. CAD
373
Best CAD
373
Worst CAD
373

Refresh RateCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
59HeatmapChartPhoto

This monitor has disappointing motion handling with VRR enabled. There's noticeable motion blur with the 'Normal' Response Time setting, and the 'Fast' and 'Extreme' settings have worse motion handling with more inverse ghosting.

3.9
Motion
Refresh Rate Compliance
Compliance @ Max Hz
59%
Compliance @ 120 FPS
N/A
Compliance @ 60 FPS
59%

The refresh rate compliance is poor. Its response time isn't fast enough to make full transitions before the monitor draws the next frame, leading to blurry motion.

4.8
Motion
CAD @ Max Refresh Rate
OD Transition Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Avg. CAD
373
Best 10% CAD
215
Worst 10% CAD
583

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
NormalHeatmapChartPhoto
FastHeatmapChartPhoto
ExtremeHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at the max refresh rate of 60Hz is poor. The 'Normal' overdrive setting has a ton of noticeable blur, and the 'Fast' and 'Extreme' settings have too much inverse ghosting.

Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
First Response Time
15.2 ms
Total Response Time
15.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
25.0 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
25.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB

Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
NormalHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
FastHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
ExtremeHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

not tested
Motion
CAD @ 120Hz
OD Transition 120Hz
N/A
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
Avg. CAD
N/A
Best 10% CAD
N/A
Worst 10% CAD
N/A

This monitor doesn't support a 120Hz signal.

Motion
Response Time @ 120Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
No 120Hz Refresh Rate
First Response Time
N/A
Total Response Time
N/A
RGB Overshoot
N/A
Worst 10% First Response Time
N/A
Worst 10% Total Response Time
N/A
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
N/A

This monitor doesn't support a 120Hz signal.

4.8
Motion
CAD @ 60Hz
OD Transition 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
Avg. CAD
373
Best 10% CAD
215
Worst 10% CAD
583

Overdrive ModeCAD HeatmapRT ChartPursuit Photo
NormalHeatmapChartPhoto
FastHeatmapChartPhoto
ExtremeHeatmapChartPhoto

The CAD at 60Hz is poor. The 'Normal' overdrive setting has a ton of noticeable blur, and the 'Fast' and 'Extreme' settings have too much inverse ghosting.

Motion
Response Time @ 60Hz
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Normal
First Response Time
15.2 ms
Total Response Time
15.2 ms
RGB Overshoot
0 RGB
Worst 10% First Response Time
25.0 ms
Worst 10% Total Response Time
25.0 ms
Worst 10% RGB Overshoot
0 RGB

Overdrive ModeFirst Response HeatmapTotal Response HeatmapRGB Overshoot Heatmap
NormalHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
FastHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap
ExtremeHeatmapHeatmapHeatmap

Motion
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
No BFI
Maximum Frequency
N/A
Minimum Frequency
N/A
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
N/A
Pulse Width Control
No BFI
Pulse Phase Control
No BFI
Pulse Amplitude Control
No BFI
VRR At The Same Time
No BFI

This monitor doesn't have an optional backlight strobing feature.

9.4
Motion
VRR Flicker
Dark Gray Flicker
0.5 RGB
Middle Gray Flicker
0.3 RGB
Light Gray Flicker
0.1 RGB

This monitor has minimal VRR flicker with changing frame rates, which is fantastic for gaming.

10
Motion
Image Flicker
Flicker-Free
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz

The backlight is flicker-free, which helps reduce eye strain if you're sensitive to it.

Inputs
8.3
Inputs
Input Lag
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
8.7 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
N/A
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
N/A

This monitor has excellent low input lag, providing a responsive desktop and gaming experience.

8.8
Inputs
Resolution
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Megapixels
8.3 MP
Pixel Density
163 PPI
2.3
Inputs
PS5 Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes

This monitor has limited compatibility with the PS5, but it works with any resolution at 60Hz.

3.9
Inputs
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
No
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
No
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes

This monitor has limited compatibility with the Xbox Series X|S, but it works with any resolution at 60Hz. Keep in mind that the Xbox doesn't support HDR with 1080p and 1440p signals, so this isn't an issue with the monitor.

Inputs
Inputs Photos
Inputs
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
VGA
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
3.5mm Audio In
No
HDR10
Yes
3.5mm Microphone In
No
Inputs
USB
USB-A Ports
0
USB-A Rated Speed
No USB-A Ports
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No

This monitor doesn't have a USB-C input, but if you want a monitor that does, then check out the Dell S2722QC.

Inputs
macOS Compatibility

ConnectionHDMI 2.0USB-C to DisplayPort
Max Refresh Rate60Hz30Hz
VRR Range40-60HzN/A
HDRYesYes

There are some connectivity issues with macOS devices. If you're using a USB-C to DisplayPort adapter, the connection is very unstable at 60Hz, but decreasing it to 30Hz results in a stable connection. That said, there aren't any issues with 4k @ 60Hz over HDMI. While it supports VRR, it doesn't properly work at all times.

Even with macOS Ventura 13 the monitor performs the same as with macOS Monterey 12 and it's best to use an HDMI connection.

Features
Features
Additional Features
Speakers
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
Multiple Input Display
PIP + PBP
KVM Switch
No

There aren't many additional features on this monitor, but it has a Picture-in-Picture/Picture-by-Picture mode, allowing you to display images from two input sources simultaneously.

Features
On-Screen Display (OSD)