Our Verdict
Decent monitor for mixed usage. The Dell S2419HGF has a passable picture quality as it can get fairly bright for an average room. However, it fails to deliver deep blacks in a dark room or fight the glare of a very bright room. It has a remarkably fast response time, a very low input lag, a fast refresh rate, and supports FreeSync for tear-free gaming. All these make it an attraction to gamers.
- Remarkably low input lag.
- Excellent response time.
- Bad black uniformity.
- Image loses accuracy when viewed from the side.
The Dell S2419HGF is a decent monitor for office use. Its 24" screen size and 1080p resolution might be limiting for multitasking, but good enough if your main use is word processing and email correspondence. Unfortunately, the poor viewing angles don't make it easy to share your work with a colleague, but this is slightly counterbalanced thanks to the great ergonomic adjustments of the stand. This monitor can get decently bright and is better suited for an average lit room.
This is a very good gaming monitor. It has an extremely fast response time and delivers fast-moving content with almost no blur trail. The input lag is very low and the refresh rate can be pushed to 144Hz so that motion looks crisp. Thanks also to FreeSync support this monitor delivers a great overall gaming experience.
The Dell S2419HGF delivers a decent experience when consuming multimedia. The 1080p resolution and 24" size can be limiting at times when the source content has to be downscaled so that it can be displayed. Unfortunately, the viewing angles are poor, as with most TN panel monitors. On the upside, this monitor has great ergonomics and you can adjust it to a comfortable position with ease.
The Dell S2419HGF is an okay monitor for media creation. Its resolution and size might be slightly limiting as they prevent you from displaying many details on your screen. The poor viewing angles don't favor working in groups but, on the upside, the ergonomics are great. Finally, the low input lag gives off a very responsive media editing experience.
This monitor does not support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Aug 18, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Oct 11, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Oct 09, 2019: Early access published.
- Updated Oct 08, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 24" Dell S2419HGF, which is the only size available. Some retailers offer some variants that include the DisplayPort cable instead of the HDMI one, but we expect the review to be valid for those as well.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their S2419HGF 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.
The Dell S2419HGF we reviewed was manufactured in December 2018.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell S2419HGF is a budget gaming monitor, with impressive gaming performance. It has a low input lag, supports FreeSync, and delivers a decent performance in most uses just like most gaming monitors. See also our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best budget gaming monitors, and the best 1080p monitors.
The Dell S2419HGF is slightly better than the BenQ ZOWIE XL2411P. Both monitors have an excellent refresh rate of 144Hz, even though the Dell has to be overclocked to get there. The Dell, however, also supports AMD's FreeSync variable refresh rate for an almost tear-free gaming experience. Both monitors are flicker-free, which is great, but the BenQ offers an optional black frame insertion feature to help make motion crisper.
The Dell S2419HGF is better than the LG 24GL600F. The Dell has a more versatile stand that allows many adjustments so you can place it in a comfortable position with ease and can also serve as a USB hub. Both monitors have an excellent 144Hz refresh rate, although the Dell has to be overclocked to get there. Both monitors are flicker-free, but the LG has an optional black frame insertion feature to make motion crisper.
The Dell S2419HGF is a bit better than the ASUS VG245H. The Dell has a much faster refresh rate, which is great for a smoother gaming experience. The Dell is also more versatile when it comes to connectivity, as it supports DisplayPort and HDMI and has two USB 3.0 ports. The ASUS, on the other hand, has only one HDMI port and a VGA port for compatibility with older setups.
The ViewSonic XG2402 is somewhat better than the Dell S2419HGF. Both monitors have a very fast refresh rate of 144Hz, although the Dell has to be overclocked to get there. The ViewSonic displays more uniform blacks when in a dark room. It also gets slightly brighter and has better reflection handling, so it's a better choice for a brighter room as well. The Dell, on the other hand, has a bit more versatile stand and allows you to position it comfortably with ease.
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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