Our Verdict
The S2719DGF is a decent monitor for mixed usage. It has a very fast response time that leaves only minimal blur and a very low input lag to enhance the gaming experience. It has great size and resolution to allow you to multitask, and it can get bright enough to combat glare in most office environments. Unfortunately, it lacks good dark room performance with a low contrast ratio and terrible black uniformity.
- Extremely fast response time.
- Incredibly low input lag.
- Bad dark room performance.
- Image loses accuracy at an angle.
The Dell S2719DGF is a decent monitor for office use. The screen size and native resolution are suitable for working with multiple windows open at the same time. It has excellent ergonomics and you can easily swivel it towards your coworker sitting next to you if you wish to share your work. It does a decent job at handling reflections, so you won't have to worry if a few small light sources are facing the monitor.
The S2719DGF is a great monitor for gaming. It's very responsive to your actions due to the incredibly low input lag, and its extremely fast response time ensures that fast-moving content looks clear. It has a great resolution and large size for an immersive gaming experience, and it also supports FreeSync VRR to reduce screen tearing.
Decent monitor for multimedia. The S2719DGF is very responsive due to the low input lag, and it has great size and resolution so you can see every detail in your favorite videos. Unfortunately, the best image quality is reserved for those sitting directly in front of it due to the disappointing viewing angles.
The Dell S2719DGF is a decent monitor for media creation. It has a great resolution and size that allows you to open many windows on your screen. It has a great color gamut for casual users, but professionals might find it limiting. Unfortunately, the viewing angles are disappointing and you'll lose image accuracy when viewed from the side. On the upside, adjusting it how you like is easy due to the excellent ergonomics.
The Dell S2719DGF doesn't support HDR.
Changelog
- Updated Feb 24, 2020: Converted to Test Bench 1.1.
- Updated Jan 31, 2019: Review published.
- Updated Jan 29, 2019: Our testers have started testing this product.
- Updated Jan 29, 2019: Early access published.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the 27 inch S2719DGF, and there are two other sizes available in the same family of monitors, which are listed below.
| Model | Size | Native Resolution | Refresh rate | Notes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2719DGF | 27" | 2560x1440p | 144Hz |
FreeSync |
2019 |
| S2716DG | 27'' | 2560x1440p | 144Hz | G-Sync | 2016 |
| S2417DG | 24'' | 2560x1440p | 144Hz | G-Sync | 2017 |
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their Dell S2719DGF 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.
Our unit was manufactured in November 2018, and you can see the label here.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell S2719DGF is a decent monitor overall. It's great for gaming thanks to its many gaming-related features, and it's priced quite competitively too, so it tends to be a good choice if you're looking for a gaming monitor. See our recommendations for the best gaming monitors, the best 27 inch monitors, and the best budget gaming monitors.
The Dell S2721DGF is much better overall than the Dell S2719DGF. The S2721DGF has a faster refresh rate, and the IPS panel delivers much better viewing angles. The S2721DGF adds HDR support, but due to the low peak brightness and disappointing contrast, this doesn't add much.
The ASUS VG279Q is a bit better than the Dell S2719DGF. The VG279Q has much better black uniformity, although it still isn't great, and the VG279Q has an optional black frame insertion feature. The S2719DGF has a higher resolution screen, which some people might prefer, and it has a faster response time.
The DellS2719DGF and the Nixeus EDG 34 are very similar monitors in terms of overall performance. The 27 inch Dell uses a TN panel so it has a much better response time, resulting in clearer motion, and it has a wider range of refresh rates. However, the VA panel on the 34 inch Nixeus provides much better picture quality with great contrast ratio, fantastic gray uniformity, and unlike the Dell, it displays a wide color gamut. The Dell is more suited to gaming, while the Nixeus performs better for everyday use.
The AOC CQ27G1 is a slightly better monitor than the Dell S2719DGF. The AOC uses a VA panel, so it has a much better contrast ratio and black uniformity, and the colors are more accurate. Meanwhile, the Dell uses a TN panel, so it has a much quicker response time at its max refresh rate of 155Hz and at 60Hz. Both monitors have native FreeSync support, but the Dell is also compatible with some NVIDIA graphics cards.
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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