Our Verdict
The Dell S2417DG is a good monitor for mixed usage. It is very ergonomic and can be positioned to suit any taste and has very good gaming features. It does suffer however from narrow viewing angles as most TN monitors, and its picture quality does not make it a good choice for movie watching.
- Fast 144Hz refresh rate.
- Fast motion is clear due to quick response time.
- Supports G-SYNC Variable Refresh Rate.
- Image looks very washed out at an angle.
- Blacks are gray and cloudy.
The Dell S2417DG is decent for office use. The high brightness capability makes it a good choice for bright lit offices and the ergonomic stand will be well appreciated by the user. Unfortunately, the poor viewing angles will not allow you to work comfortably with other colleagues without having to swivel the monitor.
This is an excellent monitor for gaming. It has VRR support through the G-SYNC technology that will help avoid tearing when playing this high graphics demanding game. Also, the BFI feature will help clear the motion. The low input lag, the 144Hz refresh rate, and the 1440p resolution are all essential factors to gamers and this monitor scores well. So most people will enjoy using it for gaming.
The S2417DG is a decent monitor for use with media. Although the resolution is good at 1440p and the input lag is low, watching movies in darker environments does not look good due to the low contrast ratio. One other slightly disturbing factor is the limited viewing angle which requires you to sit right in front of the monitor to get an accurate picture. Overall it should not be your first option when choosing a monitor for multimedia usage.
Decent performance of this monitor in media creation. It has a great resolution, low input lag, excellent refresh rate and good ergonomics that are a big plus while working in video editing or touching up pictures. However, the lack of good viewing angles is hurting the performance of this monitor.
Unfortunately, the Dell S2417DG does not support HDR like the Samsung CHG70.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 07, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Jul 06, 2018: Review published.
- Updated Jul 04, 2018: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Jul 04, 2018: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We've tested the 24" S2417DG. The monitor is also available in a 27" size (Dell S2716DG).
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Dell S2417DG doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Size | Model |
| 24" | S2417DG |
| 27" | S2716DG |
Update 07/09/2018: The S2417DG we reviewed was manufactured in May 2017 (A00 Revision).
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The Acer Predator XB271HU Bmiprz is marginally better than the Dell S2417DG. The Acer has an IPS panel (vs. the TN Panel on the Dell) that provides it with better viewing angles, which are important when you look at the monitor from the side, such as in an office environment. The Acer has a larger screen size that allows you to work more comfortably and better enjoy multimedia content. On the other hand, the Dell can handle reflections slightly better, and this is great if you place it in a room with many light sources behind you.
The AOC AGON AG271QX and the Dell S2417DG have very similar performance. Both support variable refresh rate implementations. The S2417DG supports G-SYNC and the AG271QX supports FreeSync. The Dell also supports black frame insertion (BFI) through the NVIDIA ULMB, which can help clear persistence blur. It also has better ergonomics that make it easy to position the monitor to your liking, whereas the AOC AGON has a larger screen size which makes it more comfortable to work on.
The Dell S2417DG is better than the Dell U2717D. The S2417DG has a much lower input lag, a faster pixel response time, a much better refresh rate, and better motion handling in general. All these make it a much better monitor for gaming. The Dell U2717D, on the other hand, has an IPS panel (vs. the TN panel of the S2417DG) and this gives it much better viewing angles that are useful in office environments where you might want to share your work with the person sitting next to you.
The Dell S2417DG has a very similar performance than the Dell S2716DG. The differences between the two monitors can be attributed to manufacturing panel variances. Both monitors have native QHD resolution, but the S2716DG is bigger and this makes it more comfortable when you work on it or watch multimedia.
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