The Dell G2725D is an entry-level 27-inch, 1440p gaming monitor. In name, it's a replacement for the popular Dell G2724D, but it's different from its predecessor in a few areas. It has a different stand and comes with a slightly higher 180Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR support. It competes with other budget-friendly 1440p gaming monitors, like the MSI G274QPF-QD and the Gigabyte G27Q. It has typical gaming features, like FreeSync support, and a few overdrive settings. It also offers basic connectivity with DisplayPort and HDMI ports and has an audio jack.
Our Verdict
The Dell G2725D is mediocre for PC gaming. It has a 180Hz refresh rate and supports FreeSync VRR and G-SYNC compatibility, but there's noticeable motion blur with fast-moving objects. While it has low input lag for a responsive feel at high refresh rates, the input lag is high at 60Hz, so it feels less responsive. Plus, it has limited picture quality with a low contrast ratio, and it doesn't support HDR.
180Hz refresh rate and VRR support.
Consistent motion handling.
Low input lag at high refresh rates.
Fast-moving objects have some blur.
Less responsive feel at 60Hz.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
The Dell G2725D is poor for console gaming. It has limited compatibility with the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S as it doesn't support VRR or HDR, but it at least supports 1440p signals up to 120Hz. Gaming feels responsive at 120Hz, but its input lag is high at 60Hz, leading to a less responsive feel. Fast-moving objects on the screen also have noticeable motion blur. Lastly, it delivers bad picture quality due to its low contrast ratio and disappointing black uniformity.
Consistent motion handling.
Low input lag at high refresh rates.
Fast-moving objects have some blur.
Less responsive feel at 60Hz.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
Limited console compatibility.
The Dell G2725D is decent for office use. It has good text clarity, and it's also a good choice to use in a well-lit room, as it gets bright enough to fight glare and has decent reflection handling. That said, it has terrible ergonomics as you can't even swivel it, so it's hard to adjust to an ideal position, and it has narrow viewing angles that make the image look darker from the sides. It also lacks any extra productivity features, like a USB hub.
Bright enough to fight glare.
Reflection handling is decent.
Good text clarity.
Narrow viewing angles.
Terrible ergonomics.
The Dell G2725D is unremarkable for editing. It doesn't support HDR and lacks an sRGB mode, so while colors are accurate before calibration, you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy. That said, we had two units stop working when we tried creating an ICC profile during calibration. It also has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray and doesn't have a local dimming feature to further improve it. On the plus side, it gets bright enough to fight glare room, and its reflection handling is good enough to use in a well-lit room.
Bright enough to fight glare.
Reflection handling is decent.
Fairly accurate before calibration.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
Narrow viewing angles.
Two previous units broke when creating ICC profile.
No sRGB mode; needs full calibration for best accuracy.
The Dell G2725D gets bright enough to fight glare in SDR, but it doesn't support HDR.
Bright enough to fight glare.
No HDR support.
The Dell G2725D has a decent response time. While it remains consistent across its VRR range, there's noticeable blur with fast-moving content.
Consistent motion handling.
Fast-moving objects have some blur.
The Dell G2725D Monitor doesn't support HDR.
The Dell G2725D has okay SDR picture quality. Its main strength is that it displays a wide range of colors. However, the downside is that it has a low contrast ratio, and blacks look gray in dark rooms.
Displays wide range of colors in SDR.
Low contrast ratio.
The Dell G2725D has good color accuracy. Although it doesn't have a dedicated sRGB mode, colors are fairly accurate before calibration. That said, the accuracy still benefits from a full calibration. However, two of our units broke when we tried creating an ICC profile during calibration.
Fairly accurate before calibration.
Two previous units broke when creating ICC profile.
No sRGB mode; needs full calibration for best accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Jan 23, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Aug 19, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
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Updated Aug 08, 2025:
We clarified the height to the top of the screen on its stand.
- Updated Jul 24, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch Dell G2725D, which is the only size available. In name, it's a successor to the Dell G2724D, but it's different in a few ways, which you can see below. The results in the review are only valid for the G2725D.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Max Refresh Rate | Ergonomics | HDR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2724D | 27" | 1440p | 165Hz | Height, Swivel, Tilt, Rotate | Yes |
| G2725D | 27" | 1440p | 180Hz | Tilt | No |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in August 2024.
Note: The results in the review are from the third unit of this monitor that we bought and tested. The others stopped working when we tried calibrating and creating an ICC profile for them. One of them didn't turn on at all, and we couldn't use the on-screen display on the other. If you experience the same thing, let us know.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell G2725D is an entry-level 1440p gaming monitor with a 180Hz refresh rate. Meant as a replacement to the Dell G2724D, it's a big downgrade in performance compared to the previous model. It has worse motion handling, ergonomics, and picture quality, and it lacks a few features like HDR support. Plus, it has some build quality issues, including the fact that two of our units stopped working when we tried creating an ICC profile during calibration. If you're looking for a budget-friendly gaming monitor, it's better to go for other low-cost options with better motion handling and more features, like the LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B.
Also see our recommendations for the best gaming monitors under $300, the best budget and cheap gaming monitors, and the best 1440p 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 LG 27GP850-B/27GP83B-B and the Dell G2725D are both entry-level gaming monitors. The LG has a few extra advantages though, as it has better motion handling, a more ergonomic stand, and consistently lower input lag at any refresh rate. Plus, the LG supports HDR, which the Dell doesn't, but that doesn't make a big difference as the LG has disappointing HDR picture quality.
The Gigabyte GS27QC and the Dell G2725D are two budget-friendly 1440p gaming monitors. There are a few differences between them, as the Gigabyte has a higher contrast ratio that makes it better to use in dark rooms. That said, the Dell gets brighter, making it better for bright rooms. The Dell also has better motion handling with less smearing than on the Gigabyte. Another difference is that the Gigabyte has a curved screen, while the Dell is flat, but that's a personal preference.
The Dell G2725D and the Acer Nitro XZ322QU V3bmiiphx are 1440p gaming monitors. The Acer is the better option for most gamers, as it displays fast-moving objects more crisply. It also delivers a more immersive experience, displaying a wider range of colors and deeper blacks in a dark room. However, the Dell is far less expensive, so you may want to consider it if you're on a limited budget.
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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