The Dell G27722HS is an entry-level gaming monitor. It has a 27 inch screen with a 1080p resolution, and it has a 165Hz refresh rate for gaming. There's native FreeSync support, and it's also certified to have G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing in games. It's part of Dell's G Series gaming monitor lineup, which includes a similar 24 inch Dell G2422HS. It's limited on extra features as it lacks a USB hub, HDR support, and speakers. Also, its stand has height and tilt adjustments, but other than that, you can't swivel it or rotate it into portrait mode.
Our Verdict
The Dell G2722HS is okay overall. It's a good gaming monitor as it has a high 165Hz refresh rate and variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing. It also has a quick response time and low input lag for a responsive gaming experience. It's decent for office use as it performs well in bright rooms and has good viewing angles so that someone sitting next to you sees the same accurate image, but it's hard to place the screen in an ideal position. It's just okay for content creators or watching videos because it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, has a low resolution, and doesn't support HDR.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Quick response time at any refresh rate.
- Limited ergonomics.
- Low pixel density.
- Low native contrast ratio.
The Dell G2722HS is decent for office use. It's good for bright offices because it has great reflection handling and good peak brightness, so visibility isn't an issue. It also has good viewing angles if you need to share your screen with someone sitting next to you, but the stand can't swivel. Sadly, it has a limited 1080p resolution and low pixel density, meaning text doesn't look that sharp.
- Good peak brightness.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Limited ergonomics.
- Low pixel density.
The Dell G2722HS is good for gaming. It has a high 165Hz refresh rate with native FreeSync support and G-SYNC compatibility to reduce screen tearing. Motion also looks smooth thanks to its quick response time at any refresh rate, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. Sadly, it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, meaning it isn't ideal for dark room gaming.
- 165Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
- Quick response time at any refresh rate.
- Low input lag for responsive feel.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- Limited compatibility with Xbox Series X and PS5.
The Dell G2722HS is alright for watching videos. It's a good choice for well-lit rooms because it gets bright enough to fight glare and has great reflection handling. It's also good for watching content with a few friends because it has good viewing angles, but the stand makes it hard to adjust the screen to your liking. Unfortunately, it doesn't perform well in dark rooms as it has a low contrast ratio, and the low resolution means you can't stream your favorite 4k movies.
- Good peak brightness.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Limited ergonomics.
- Low pixel density.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No HDR support.
The Dell G2722HS is okay for content creators. It displays a wide range of colors in SDR, but colors appear over-saturated, so you'll need to calibrate it for the most accurate image possible. It also has a low 1080p resolution, so you don't get sharp images, but the 27 inch screen is big enough to view more of your work area at once. The wide viewing angles are good if you want to share your screen with someone else, but it has limited ergonomics, meaning it's hard to place in an ideal viewing position.
- Good peak brightness.
- Great reflection handling.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Limited ergonomics.
- Low pixel density.
- Low native contrast ratio.
- No HDR support.
The Dell G2722HS doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27 inch Dell G2722HS, and the results only apply to this variant. It's part of Dell's G Series gaming lineup, which includes the 24 inch Dell G2422HS, and you can see the differences between each monitor below.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate | G-SYNC Compatible Certified | Stand Adjustments | USB Hub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2422HS | 24" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height | No |
| G2722HS | 27" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height | No |
| G2723HN | 27" | 1080p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt | No |
| G3223D | 32" | 1440p | 165Hz | Yes | Tilt, Height, Swivel | USB-C, USB 3.0 |
| G3223Q | 32" | 4k | 144Hz | No | Tilt, Height, Swivel | USB-B, USB 3.0 |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their G2722HS doesn't correspond to our review, let us know, and we'll update the review. Some tests, like gray uniformity, may vary between individual units.
Our unit of the Dell G2722HS was manufactured in December 2021; you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell G2722HS is a good entry-level 1080p gaming monitor that doesn't cost much. It has impressive motion handling, low input lag, and variable refresh rate support to reduce screen tearing. It's fine if you're just getting into PC gaming and need a reliable starter monitor. However, there are other monitors you can get with better overall performance, like the Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx.
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The MSI Optix G273 and the Dell G2722HS are both okay monitors with a 1080p resolution and 165Hz refresh rate. They're very similar monitors overall, but the Dell has better motion handling and a quicker response time at any refresh rate. It also has better ergonomics because you can adjust the height on its stand. However, the MSI has much better accuracy and gets brighter in SDR.
The Acer Nitro XF243Y Pbmiiprx is better overall than the Dell G2722HS. Although they're both 1080p gaming monitors with a 165Hz refresh rate, the Acer has a few advantages over the Dell. It has significantly better ergonomics, making it easier to place in an ideal viewing position. It's also a better choice if you want to use something for console gaming because it downscales a 4k image, which the Dell doesn't do. The Acer also supports HDR, which the Dell doesn't have, but it doesn't add much because it has a low contrast ratio.
The Dell S2721HGF and the Dell G2722HS are both entry-level 1080p gaming monitors, but there are a few differences between them. The G2722HS has a slightly higher 165Hz refresh rate compared to 144Hz on the S2721HGF, and it has wider viewing angles, but the S2721HGF performs better in dark rooms as it has higher contrast. The G2722HS is also better for bright rooms because it has better reflection handling and improved peak brightness. Lastly, the G2722HS has better motion handling because it has a quicker response time at any refresh rate, and there isn't any black smearing.
The Dell Alienware AW2721D is a different gaming monitor than the Dell G2722HS. The AW2721D has a high 240Hz refresh rate with a 1440p resolution and native G-SYNC support, while the G2722HS is an entry-level model with a 165Hz refresh, 1080p resolution, and native FreeSync support. Because of these differences, the AW2721D is much better overall as it has much better ergonomics, gets brighter, and supports HDR, which the G2722HS doesn't. However, the G2722HS has a quicker response time at 60Hz, so motion looks smoother with lower-frame-rate games.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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