The Dell G2724D is an entry-level gaming monitor with a 27-inch screen and 1440p resolution. It has a 165Hz refresh rate, and it's designed for gamers who need a budget-friendly yet reliable gaming monitor. That said, it's hard to find through most retailers, but you can often find it on sale directly through Dell's website. It's newer than the popular Dell S2721DGF and is a predecessor to the Dell G2725D. It sits below Dell's Alienware lineup, which features similar 1440p options with more features, like the Dell Alienware AW2724DM. It's rather barebones in terms of features as it doesn't have a USB hub or even an audio jack, but you still have access to some of Dell's gaming features, like different virtual crosshairs. It also has FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support, and NVIDIA certifies it as G-SYNC as well.
Our Verdict
The Dell G2724D is decent for PC gaming. It supports all common VRR formats to reduce screen tearing, and its 165Hz refresh rate is high enough for most gamers. It has low input lag for a responsive feel, and it has a consistently fast response time across its entire refresh rate range, but there's still some blur with fast-moving objects. While it provides a smooth feel while gaming, it has limited picture quality as it has low contrast that makes blacks look gray, and its local dimming feature that only turns on in HDR performs terribly.
- 165Hz refresh rate.
- Consistently fast response time across VRR range.
- Low input lag.
- Supports all common VRR formats.
- Low contrast makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Terrible local dimming feature that's always on in HDR.
- Still some motion blur with fast-moving objects.
The Dell G2724D is decent for console gaming. Although it lacks HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and can't take full advantage of the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, it still supports most signals with both consoles, including VRR which reduces screen tearing. It has low input lag that makes gaming feel responsive, and motion looks sharp thanks to its fast response time, but there's still some motion blur. Unfortunately, games don't look life-like and realistic as the monitor has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray, and colors aren't vivid, especially in HDR.
- Consistently fast response time across VRR range.
- Low input lag.
- Supports all common VRR formats.
- Low contrast makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Limited to HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.
- Still some motion blur with fast-moving objects.
The Dell G2724D is very good for office use. It features an extremely ergonomic stand that makes it easy to adjust, and its wide viewing angles help if you want to share your screen with someone else, as the image remains consistent from the sides. It also has a big enough screen to place two windows side by side, and text clarity is good. Lastly, it has good reflection handling, and it gets bright enough to fight glare, meaning it's a great choice to use in well-lit office spaces.
- Bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Offers all kinds of ergonomic adjustments.
- Good text and image clarity.
- No USB hub.
The Dell G2724D is good for content creation. Its dedicated sRGB picture mode has fantastic accuracy even without calibration, and it also displays a wide range of colors. It has wide viewing angles and fantastic ergonomics, so it's an excellent choice if you often need to share your screen with a coworker or client, as they'll see a consistent image from the sides. Its 27-inch screen is big enough to open two windows side by side, and its 1440p resolution delivers good text clarity. However, it has limited picture quality due to its low contrast ratio and terrible local dimming feature in HDR.
- Bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms.
- Wide viewing angles.
- Offers all kinds of ergonomic adjustments.
- Good text and image clarity.
- Fantastic accuracy in sRGB mode.
- No USB hub.
- Low contrast makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Terrible local dimming feature that's always on in HDR.
The Dell G2724D has good brightness. It gets bright enough to fight glare in a well-lit room, but its HDR brightness is limited, as small highlights don't pop against the rest of the image.
- Bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms.
- Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell G2724D has a good response time. It remains fast over its entire refresh rate range, but while there isn't any noticeable inverse ghosting, there's still a bit of motion blur.
- Consistently fast response time across VRR range.
- Still some motion blur with fast-moving objects.
The Dell G2724D has bad picture quality in HDR. It has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray in the dark. While it has a local dimming feature that's always on in HDR, it performs terribly, as its edge-lit dimming zones cause a ton of blooming.
- Low contrast makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
- Terrible local dimming feature that's always on in HDR.
The Dell G2724D has decent picture quality in SDR. Its biggest downside is that blacks look gray due to its low contrast ratio, but it displays a wide range of colors.
- Displays wide range of colors.
- Low contrast makes blacks look gray in dark rooms.
The Dell G2724D has fantastic accuracy. It comes with an extremely accurate sRGB mode, so you only need to calibrate it if you need the most accurate colors possible. Although it has good overall gray uniformity, the edges of the screen are darker, so the image isn't as accurate along the edges.
- Fantastic accuracy in sRGB mode.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Mar 10, 2025:
Added that the Dell G2524H is an alternative if you want a gaming monitor with a higher refresh rate.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
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Updated Feb 10, 2025:
Added in the Intro that this monitor is a predecessor to the Dell G2725D.
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Updated Oct 30, 2024:
Corrected the max refresh rate of G-SYNC compatibility over HDMI, as it's limited to 120Hz.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27-inch Dell G2724D, which is the only size available for this monitor. There are other similar monitors in Dell's gaming lineup, like the Dell G3223D and the Dell S2722DGM, but they have a few differences, like the size and panel type, and this review isn't valid for those.
| Model | Size | Panel Type | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2724D | 27" | IPS | 1440p | 165Hz |
Our unit was manufactured in April 2023, and you can see the label for it here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell G2724D is a decent entry-level gaming monitor that has the basics for gaming, like support for all common VRR formats, a fast response time, and low input lag. It offers great value against other 1440p monitors like the Dell Alienware AW2724DM or the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B, especially if you're on a budget. However, it's rather basic in terms of extra features and picture quality, but this is the trade-off you need to make if you want a budget monitor, as you'll have to spend more on a higher-end monitor with better picture quality.
Also, see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors under $300, the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, and the best 27-inch gaming monitors.
The Dell G2725D is a successor to the Dell G2724D, but is a downgrade in performance. The G2725D has worse motion motion handling, doesn't support VRR with consoles like on the G2724D, and has worse build quality and ergonomics. The G2725D doesn't support HDR either, but considering the G2724D has limited picture quality in HDR, this doesn't make a big difference.
The Dell G2724D and the AOC Q27G3XMN are both budget gaming monitors with a few differences. The AOC delivers better picture quality thanks to its Mini LED backlighting, which lets it get brighter in HDR and display deeper blacks. On the other hand, the Dell has a different panel type with wider viewing angles, making it better for co-op gaming. The AOC has a slightly faster 180Hz max refresh rate, but the Dell has an advantage with motion handling, as there's less black smearing.
The Dell G2724D and the Samsung Odyssey G50D S27DG50 are 1440p 27-inch gaming monitors. Both monitors are very similar; you may prefer to get whichever is less expensive. However, if you care a lot about motion handling, the Dell is a better choice, as it has better motion handling. The Dell is also a better choice if you use your monitor for console gaming, as it's more compatible with consoles.
The Dell Alienware AW2724DM is a higher-end model than the Dell G2724D, but they perform very similarly. The AW2724D has an overclock feature of up to 180Hz and a USB hub, both of which the G2724D doesn't have, and it also displays a wider range of colors in HDR. On the other hand, the G2724D has better text clarity as it doesn't have the same color fringing issues as the AW2724D, but other than that, both monitors are very similar.
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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