This is the only office monitor review where you actually review monitors and not just dumb down to just "it's bright" "it has great colors" nonsense . Please review more office and professional monitors .
I use this monitor with my Mac and it's been great. I think the review mentions everything exactly as it is. Text clarity is amazing, speakers are ok and design wise, it's not ugly(fit for office use and nice bezels that are not too thick). I found out the audio gets this annoying noise(poor bass) at around 75%+ with video calls or regular videos. Dell is replacing the monitor for me. Let's see how it works after that. Great review 👏🏼
I'm in doubt about buying this monitor or M32U. My concern is that 32" might be too big for comfortable work and occasional gameplay. Dell is cheaper and still 4k.
@@FN2166_ for me personally, the screen felt too big. 27 inch is perfect for splitting two windows side by side. 32” May be a little off to do that. Plus too big up close?
FLICKER ALERT!! I’ve owned this monitor since 11/2/22 and had no problems till yesterday (11/30/22). My monitor is connected to my 16” MacBook Pro (w/ M1 Pro chip), via a Dell USB-C cord connected to the MBP’s power connector. Prior to the flickering, the only changes I made to my setup were 1) upgraded MBP’s OS to Ventura, and 2) adjusted my Dell S2722QC monitor’s “Preset mode” (brightness profile) to “RTS”. The flickering didn’t start immediately, after making those changes, but occurred after about an hour later. To stop the flickering, I changed the “preset mode” back to “standard” and turned the monitor’s power off, then on. The flickering stopped. Unfortunately, I don’t know if it’s a long term issue, but my gut feeling it’s probably the MacBook Pro causing problems with the display (i.e. display settings) and not the fault of the monitor.
More than likely it could be the iOS version if you’ve updated to Ventura. I’ve been reading many reviews myself and leaning towards getting this monitor for my Mac Studio desktop I currently own another Dell monitor I believe 25 inch but the scaling resolution is currently the issue with small font and icon. Although is doable for now until I get acclimated with my Mac Studio a long 8 yrs+ upgrade from my MacBook Pro.
@@GladysGrace001 Unfortunately, the monitor started flickering again, yesterday. I found a Dell video (ua-cam.com/video/xZCBrh3Yzrk/v-deo.html ) that offered some tips on how to troubleshoot the problem, so I’m going to try that out.
@@willm127 As far as the flicker is concerned, I read somewhere to do the following: Go into your system settings and go to “displays”. You will see an option to activate or deactivate “True Tone”. Turn it off. I found it stopped the real bad flickering, but noticed some very minor flickering, weeks later. I expanded and shrunk the window and the flickering faded away. As far as your volume control question, I adjust the monitor volume using the hardware’s control panel. The sound of my MBP speakers is so good, I don’t even notice anything from the monitor speakers. Bottom line, I’m still liking the monitor and I’m hoping Apple will do better on their monitor profiles. Worst case, I’ll find a different monitor (Samsung M8?) and use the Dell monitor on one of my PCs.
Excellent review by Alex! I am confused between Dell S2722QC and LG 27UP850-W for using it as an external display for Mac M1 air. My use case is for work, I look at the screen for about 14 hours daily. Mostly writing docs, presentations, reading, emails and casual videos. Would appreciate your suggestion. Btw both models are at the same price in my region.
Unfortunately we haven't bought and tested the LG 27UP850-W yet, so we can't say how it compares (because we don't have our own data). We also wouldn't want to speculate and risk giving you incorrect information. Sorry about that. If you have specific questions about the Dell or any other monitor we've tested though, don't hesitate to follow up! :)
@@drbenirusani I got the DELL and its really a nice monitor..I cant help u cause i didnt try the LG🙃 depends mostly on the price u will find both monitors at the momemt
After going to 144hz (and then 120hz because it seems the 1.4 spec can cause some issues with bandwidth at 144hz on 4k), I won't ever go back to 60hz willingly. It just feels so smooth to use. My work laptop was restricted to 24hz over HDMI until I Thunderbolted it. That was horrendously painful.
Good video. Thank you. I'm wondering if you guys could also review monitors from Lenovo specially the one with IPS panel 32" some of them are real professional grade with Delta < 2, with tons of features.
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I just ordered this yesterday for my 16" MacBook Pro for $399 on the Dell website. Some of the favorable reviews were from Mac users, so I'm looking forward to expanding my desktop, when doing video editing.
@@percy9228 It’s working great! I have the monitor situated behind my MBP, sitting on top of a monitor stand. It provides a great picture and having the expanded workspace and extra ports is awesome! The sound is pretty good, too. Overall, I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I would just say, if anyone plans on getting one, get it directly from Dell. I’ve read some Amazon reviews for this monitor and some say Dell won’t give you great support, if you buy it outside of their company.
This or the LG 27UN850-W, which I already ordered but it will be here in 3 weeks. Is it worth waiting for the LG over this for pro office work and the occasional novice photo editing? Pleaseeeeee help. Love, subscribed, peace.
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Great review, super in-depth, subbed. I just got this for photo editing, no gaming. How do I calibrate for color accuracy? The closest I came to calibration was my 2007 iMac and it was quite involved. I'm hoping it's more user friendly now. Respect, fam.
If you want to calibrate your monitor professionally, you'll want to pick up some sort of calibration tool and/or software. Otherwise, you could try playing around with your settings to see if you can find a more desirable picture quality!
Great review! Is the flickering issue still persistent with M1 Macs? Also, would you recommend a 4k or 2k monitor at 27” in terms of text clarity with a MBP 14” for programming?
Yes, it does seem like there are widespread reports of flicker when using this monitor with M1 Macs that remain accurate. However, it's worth mentioning that we haven't been able to reproduce this issue with our unit. For those dealing with the issue though, there doesn't appear to be any permanent fix at this time. Sorry about that!
@@egezararsiz May I ask how the monitor's been holding up? I want this to use with my Macbook Air M1 but the flickering issues seem to be pretty widespread
@@JohnasaurEatsYou hey, no issues so far. However, yesterday I plugged in my power cable when my MBP was already connected to the monitor and was charging through USB-C. Worked for a couple hours, then I saw my Mac’s screen flicker for a second every once in a while. It was normal again when I unplugged the Magsafe cable
Hi first of all I loved your review and all the reviews rtings make. It is a lovely place to turn to to find out more about monitors and has helped me alot. I have a minor question though. I am doubting between the s2722qc and p2723qe for a dual monitor setup (the matter isn't reviewed by rtings yet). Could you give me your opinion? Thank you.
Hi Pieter, While we wish we could provide more insight, we don't typically offer suggestions when it comes to products we haven't tested yet. Without having our own data, we're forced to speculate, and we wouldn't want to risk providing incorrect information or negatively impact your purchase decision. Sorry about that.
Thanks for the review. Will there be any noticeable degradation in picture quality if I connect my Windows PC through HDMI instead of USB-C? I know HDMI 2.0 is limited to 4K @ 60 Hz, 8-bit 4:4:4 while USB-C (DP 1.4) can do 10-bit 4:4:4. I mostly use my PC for reading and streaming (movies, series).
Hello! In this case, there isn't a clear cut answer it really depends and could technically vary depending on what you're using it for Generally speaking though, we don't expect there to be a noticeable difference for most content!
It keep flickering on and off with my dell XP’s computer or turn to black or white or red screen , I bought directly from dell brand new one . The shipping is from their return center ,very shady.. I got a replacement under one year warranty but it doesn’t look like it is a new one either.
In the official specs the S2721QS has 1300:1 contrast ratio, while the S2722QC only has 1000:1 - but in your tests comparison page, seems like the S2722QC scores better in the contrast aspect? It shows that the S2721QS has native contrast of 1,221 : 1 while the S2722QC has native contrast of 1,304 : 1. How is this possible? Does this mean the higher official contrast ratio of S2721QS doesn't actually give an advantage here?
Hey Andrea, Technically, things like Contrast ration can vary between units and it doesn’t always line up with the advertised values from the manufacturer. In this case, the units we purchased had the contrast ration we reported. But again, this isn’t uncommon. Sometimes the monitors fail to reach the advertised contrast ratio and other times they surpass it!
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I'm in the market for a newer monitor. I will use it mainly for stock trading and office work, with the occasional PS5 gaming. I noticed Dell recently released the S2723QC, would that be a better option for what I'm looking to do ? Will you guys do a review on it for me ?
Hey there, We're happy to consider this product but we seem to be having a hard time finding a product page for it. Would you be able to provide us with the link for where you saw it? :)
@@RTINGSdotcom My apologies, I figured it was the successor to the current review model s2722QC... Its called the Dell 27 inch ultra sharp U2723QE Link: dell.to/3PkkuRO
Concerning this USB-C alt mode... I have a video card that has a 1.4a display port. Would my video card 1.4a display port work with this monitor connecting to the USB-C alt port? If so I would need a bidirectional USB-C to display port cable for it to work? Is there much difference between DP 1.2 and DP 1.4? I'm trying to decide between the Dell S2722QC, the S2721QS, the P2723QE and the U2723QE LOL!
anyone here after using it for more than 6 months. screen went blank after 3 months for me. it has only 1 year warranty to get replaced. So after 1 year, if anything goes wrong.... 😥 Display going blank seems common issue with this monitor.
There is no detail in black and white. Bright scenes are very bright. There is no detail in dark scenes, the environment is too dark. How can I adjust?
Thanks for the great video! One question I've been trying to find this answer online but haven't seen it clearly stated anywhere yet... I understand this monitor has USB-C power delivery to a laptop. My laptop has a USB-C port with DisplayPort support, but it does not support charging the laptop via that USB-C port. Is it possible to still connect this monitor to the laptop via USB-C for passing the video signal and enabling the downstream USB-A ports on the monitor, knowing I would still need to use my laptops separate AC adapter for charging? I assume the connection is smart enough to still enable those video and data features without trying to charge the laptop since it's not supported on the laptop, but was hoping you could confirm that. Thanks!
I would not bother paying extra for an usb c PD monitor if your hardware won’t support it. The big thing with this feature is that you only need that one cable for image, usb ports and charging. Coming back to your question: Like any power supply it shouldn’t put out any power if the laptop doesn’t „order“ it to do so.
I have a question: is this monitor good for eye strain? Does it improve the time I can spend looking at it before my eyes get tired? I work from home and my current monitor is really subpar in this department (it is kinda old so that is the reason I think). Thank you!
That's hard to say unfortunately as eye strain is subjective and can vary between users. Some people may also be more sensitive to eye strain issues. This monitor is flicker free though, which should help with eye strain, but we can't guarantee you won't run into issues as your sensitive may be different than others!
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Would this work well with a Mac Mini? I'm switching from an old iMac(2011) to a Mac Mini and don't want to lose the screen quality and sharpness I was used to up until now. Would this be a good match?
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It really depends what your needs are! Are you looking for more gaming features or something else? Try out our table tool here: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/table/76846 We already added the budget for you, but feel free to play around with it to help narrow down your options!
We haven't tested that specific model, so we can't say for sure. If they perform similarly though, then it should be good. We just can't say for sure unfortunately.
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We haven't actually tested the ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q1A yet! It's up on our suggestion tool though so you can vote for it here: www.rtings.com/monitor/suggestions
Which panel does the Dell s series use? I am planning to get the basic s2721hn model for wfh, but have heard that the panel used is a low quality chinese make. Would appreciate your help, thanks.
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I'm currently thinking about getting a 4k monitor, but there is one thing I'm worried about: I occasionally will use it for gaming on a laptop that doesn't have a very powerful graphics card. Upgrading the graphics card isn't an option. Playing in 4k won't be possible with that graphics card. Does anyone have experience with playing with the game at to 1080p on a 4k screen? Naively I think that this should scale up to the screen without blurriness effects as 4k is an exact multiple of 1080p resolution, so one p0ixel calculated by the laptop would be displayed by 4 adjacent pixels on the monitor. Should this work, or am I missing something? Thanks in advance!
Hello, Unfortunately monitors don't have the same upscaling processing as on TVs, so you're right that each pixel just needs to be multiplied by 4, but the image isn't as crisp as on a TV. Also, if you sit close to the screen you'll see the bluriness more, but it isn't so much of an issue if you sit further away. I hope this answers your question and let me know if you have any more!
Great review! Is this good for casual gaming x work? I tried a 1440p 27 inch Dell monitor (S2721DGF) but found the text too blurry for my liking - I'm coming from a Dell XPS 13 9730, with a 13 inch 4k monitor, so I wasn't able to adjust to the lower res. I would be using it with the laptop I mentioned, which I plan to upgrade to a PC for mixed use (maybe the XPS 8490) next year.
It's definitely a great office monitor, but when it comes to gaming, it's decent at best. So, it really depends on the sort of gaming you'll be doing. If you don't need a high refresh rate, then it *might* be worth considering. But yeah, we wouldn't recommend it for gaming. Sorry about that!
@@RTINGSdotcom thanks for responding so quick! I play most of my fast paced games on my PS4 so would need PC gaming only for Sims 4, Civ VI, and some open world games that aren’t available on PS4. My instinct is that those games would be fine on this monitor but would be great to get a second opinion from someone who’s seen this monitor up close.
We actually have a comparison between both of these products that should clear things up for you! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/asus-proart-display-pa278cv-vs-dell-s2722qc/22806/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
What does USB-C input mean? Is this the input connected to a USB port on a computer so that the other USB-A ports on the monitor can act as a USB hub for the mouse and keyboard?
You can use this USB-C port in two ways: to display an image from a compatible laptop, and for USB passthrough with the other ports (so you can connect a mouse or keyboard to the USB-A ports and they would work with your laptop)
@@RTINGSdotcom If the same USB-C port is used for both functions -- uplink and display -- when it is plugged into a computer's USB-C or USB-A port, how does the monitor know which of the two functions to perform? I presume the monitor's OSD menu's USB-C setting is where I would explicitly tell what function the USB-C port is used for: uplink for the USB hub or for DisplayPort Alt-Mode?
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Hmmm i'm mostly interested in a usb c monitor that has power delivery of 65 W and at least 2 downstream usb a inputs, but pretty hard to find a good guide. 🤔 I would mostly use it for streaming video, attending conferences and coding so i think i would be fine with 1080p, any tips?
You said that this is not ideal for photo editing, yet this is your number one pick in your "The 5 Best Monitors for Photo and Video Editing". This makes no sense
Hey Sam, We definitely understand the confusion here, so we'll do our best to clear things up. Simply put, while this monitor has underwhelming out of the box color accuracy, it's excellent after calibration (making it a great choice for photo editing, especially consider the other reason we outlined as well)!
Here’s our comparison between both monitors, hopefully it clears things up for you! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/dell-u2723qe-vs-dell-s2722qc/31782/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
It isn't something we noticed during testing, but I guess that would depend on your personal setup, how sturdy your desk is, and how aggressively you're typing.
There are no issues using this monitor with a recent Mac. On an M1 MacBook Pro, the scaling defaults to 1080p, but this is easily corrected from the 'Displays' menu. VRR and HDR are both supported properly, and there are no issues waking from sleep. We do talk about Mac Compatibility in our full reviews on our website though, so it may be worth checking out!
Unfortunately we haven't tested the HP U28, so we can't say how they compare. Without having our own data, we don't feel comfortable speculating because we wouldn't want to provide incorrect information. Sorry about that!
Same laptop and monitor - don't bother the monitor speakers are terrible - the MacBook speakers are amazing in comparison, why would you willingly use the crappier speakers on the monitor when you paid this much for a laptop with the best in class audio system.
In this case we’d recommend checking out our comparison to to compare any Monitors we’ve bought and tested. However, if you don’t see a specific product in the list, it’s because we haven’t bought and tested it yet (and therefore can’t say how they compre) sorry about that! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/samsung-smart-monitor-m8-s32bm80-vs-samsung-smart-monitor-m7-s43bm70/31330/33583?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
You can technical achieve 75hz, but there's a lot of quirks and caveats and it isn't really usable for most users. For instance, the manual states that you would have to drop it to seems like it can only do it if you drop it to really low resolutions (1280 x 1024 would be the highest resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate according to the manual). Hopefully that clears things up!
Unusable just over a year of use Turned on the screen and screen flashes between White, Red, Blue, Black. Cannot do anything. paid $575. Called Dell support and no help, tried to extend warranty and no help there either. I will never buy another Dell product
Between S2722QC and QS, does it make any differences if it’s only usb c VS hdmi? I’m using it with Mac Mini so I don’t need the charging. I read that picture quality might be affected or I may not get as many resolution options?
The Dell S2722QC is an updated version of the Dell S2721QS with many of the same features, but there are a few differences. They're built the same and have similar picture quality with an IPS panel with wide viewing angles and a 4k resolution. However, the main differences are with the inputs; while the S2722QC has a USB-C input and two USB 3.0 inputs, the S2721QS has a DisplayPort input, which the S2722QC doesn't have. The S2722QC has a slightly quicker response time, but other than that, both monitors are similar. Feel free to check out our full comparison here: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/dell-s2721qs-vs-dell-s2722qc/16917/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
you don't move around windows that much during real work. You appreciate pitch perfect fonts though. You will never see a good panel with less than 5-6ms response time.
This is a garbage display. Don't recommend buying it if you a) plan to connect it to a macbook or b) hope that it lasts you for more than one year. The swivel is nice, the price is right, and for a while it might looks like it would fit your bill, but it is ridden with bugs and will be thorn on your side. Dell support is unhelpful so unless you want to ride the call-center merry-go-round, save yourself some gray hair and buy something else.
Please excuse my ignorance on USBC and T3/4 compatiblity; how do I know if the Dell S2722QC - or any other USBC monitor - will work optimally with a Macbook Pro 13" M2 with TB4 ports?
You won't have issues with the S2722QC over USB-C, but you just won't be able to use the full Thunderbolt 4 support/power because the Dell doesn't support it. That's the same case with most USB-C monitors on the market too. Hope this clears things up!
This is the only office monitor review where you actually review monitors and not just dumb down to just "it's bright" "it has great colors" nonsense .
Please review more office and professional monitors .
If you have any specific suggestions of monitors you'd like to see us review, please don't hesitate to let us know! :)
@@RTINGSdotcom could you please compare it against LG 27UN880W Ergo monitor
I love the consistent format for all your reviews which makes it easy comparing one monitor from another. Thanks for making the effort!
I use this monitor with my Mac and it's been great. I think the review mentions everything exactly as it is. Text clarity is amazing, speakers are ok and design wise, it's not ugly(fit for office use and nice bezels that are not too thick). I found out the audio gets this annoying noise(poor bass) at around 75%+ with video calls or regular videos. Dell is replacing the monitor for me. Let's see how it works after that. Great review 👏🏼
I'm in doubt about buying this monitor or M32U. My concern is that 32" might be too big for comfortable work and occasional gameplay. Dell is cheaper and still 4k.
@@FN2166_ it’s only 27”. Not 32.
By the way, my replacement monitor came and speaker works great.
@@Sajinseethi I mean I'm in dilemma of buying this Dell 27" model or 32" Gigabyte M32U. Is 32" too big?
@@FN2166_ for me personally, the screen felt too big. 27 inch is perfect for splitting two windows side by side. 32” May be a little off to do that. Plus too big up close?
are you using it scaled down on Mac? How much?
Great thorough review. Please review Dell U3223QE as well!
Yes please! I’d love for this to be reviewed as well.
The best monitor review I have ever watched.
I love your website and ratings website. No ads and even when I tried to turn off my adblocker, there were still no ads . You guys are the best
FLICKER ALERT!! I’ve owned this monitor since 11/2/22 and had no problems till yesterday (11/30/22). My monitor is connected to my 16” MacBook Pro (w/ M1 Pro chip), via a Dell USB-C cord connected to the MBP’s power connector. Prior to the flickering, the only changes I made to my setup were 1) upgraded MBP’s OS to Ventura, and 2) adjusted my Dell S2722QC monitor’s “Preset mode” (brightness profile) to “RTS”. The flickering didn’t start immediately, after making those changes, but occurred after about an hour later. To stop the flickering, I changed the “preset mode” back to “standard” and turned the monitor’s power off, then on. The flickering stopped. Unfortunately, I don’t know if it’s a long term issue, but my gut feeling it’s probably the MacBook Pro causing problems with the display (i.e. display settings) and not the fault of the monitor.
More than likely it could be the iOS version if you’ve updated to Ventura. I’ve been reading many reviews myself and leaning towards getting this monitor for my Mac Studio desktop I currently own another Dell monitor I believe 25 inch but the scaling resolution is currently the issue with small font and icon. Although is doable for now until I get acclimated with my Mac Studio a long 8 yrs+ upgrade from my MacBook Pro.
@@GladysGrace001 Unfortunately, the monitor started flickering again, yesterday. I found a Dell video (ua-cam.com/video/xZCBrh3Yzrk/v-deo.html ) that offered some tips on how to troubleshoot the problem, so I’m going to try that out.
Do you have an update on this flicker issue? Also, are you able to control the monitor speakers with the Mac volume controls?
@@willm127 As far as the flicker is concerned, I read somewhere to do the following: Go into your system settings and go to “displays”. You will see an option to activate or deactivate “True Tone”. Turn it off. I found it stopped the real bad flickering, but noticed some very minor flickering, weeks later. I expanded and shrunk the window and the flickering faded away. As far as your volume control question, I adjust the monitor volume using the hardware’s control panel. The sound of my MBP speakers is so good, I don’t even notice anything from the monitor speakers. Bottom line, I’m still liking the monitor and I’m hoping Apple will do better on their monitor profiles. Worst case, I’ll find a different monitor (Samsung M8?) and use the Dell monitor on one of my PCs.
@@UltraKryptonian awesome! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Really appreciate it
Excellent review - especially the verdict and summary ..
Thanks!
I missed a speaker test ;-)
No 60 Hz for me anymore. Never ever! Even for Office and especially since Homeoffice and 8-10h sessions… I regret I bought the Dell P2721Q.
Why no more 60hz?
Thank u for clearcut explanations
Excellent review by Alex! I am confused between Dell S2722QC and LG 27UP850-W for using it as an external display for Mac M1 air. My use case is for work, I look at the screen for about 14 hours daily. Mostly writing docs, presentations, reading, emails and casual videos. Would appreciate your suggestion. Btw both models are at the same price in my region.
Unfortunately we haven't bought and tested the LG 27UP850-W yet, so we can't say how it compares (because we don't have our own data). We also wouldn't want to speculate and risk giving you incorrect information. Sorry about that. If you have specific questions about the Dell or any other monitor we've tested though, don't hesitate to follow up! :)
Which one you bought?
I’m facing the same problem
Me, too!, Have you made up your mind? any advice?
@@alexvosa9995 Me, too!, Have you made up your mind? any advice?
@@drbenirusani I got the DELL and its really a nice monitor..I cant help u cause i didnt try the LG🙃 depends mostly on the price u will find both monitors at the momemt
Now thats a great review, all i gotta say.
After going to 144hz (and then 120hz because it seems the 1.4 spec can cause some issues with bandwidth at 144hz on 4k), I won't ever go back to 60hz willingly. It just feels so smooth to use. My work laptop was restricted to 24hz over HDMI until I Thunderbolted it. That was horrendously painful.
Good video. Thank you. I'm wondering if you guys could also review monitors from Lenovo specially the one with IPS panel 32" some of them are real professional grade with Delta < 2, with tons of features.
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I just ordered this yesterday for my 16" MacBook Pro for $399 on the Dell website. Some of the favorable reviews were from Mac users, so I'm looking forward to expanding my desktop, when doing video editing.
hows it going with the monitor?
@@percy9228 It’s working great! I have the monitor situated behind my MBP, sitting on top of a monitor stand. It provides a great picture and having the expanded workspace and extra ports is awesome! The sound is pretty good, too. Overall, I’m very satisfied with my purchase. I would just say, if anyone plans on getting one, get it directly from Dell. I’ve read some Amazon reviews for this monitor and some say Dell won’t give you great support, if you buy it outside of their company.
@@UltraKryptonian that's a great advice, thanks for your input its going to help me make a decision!
@@UltraKryptonian Thanks for the comment, I was also looking at this monitor for my MBP.
Did you still like your monitor? It is good for coding? Text is sharp and crisp as in rewiev?
nice review mate 👍👍
thanks pal!
Great review
I have a 144hz 1080p for gaming but I am starting programmer so idk. I really would like 4k 144hz but right now, seems a bit pricy still of course
Why does no one write that this monitor is designed for Windows?
Dell's website does not say that it can be used on MAC OS!
There is a 4k monitors I would love to have reviewed up to the standards of RTINGS:
1. ASUS ProArt Display PA279CV
It's on our suggestion list, so if there's enough interest, we'll buy and review it! www.rtings.com/monitor/suggestions
Has anyone had HDMI connectivity issues between a macbook pro and this monitor?
Please review Dell P2723qe
Thank you 😊 sir for nice video! Can this monitor be connected to old pc having vga using vga tod hdmi converter?
This or the LG 27UN850-W, which I already ordered but it will be here in 3 weeks. Is it worth waiting for the LG over this for pro office work and the occasional novice photo editing? Pleaseeeeee help. Love, subscribed, peace.
Hello!
Help with personalized buying advice is something our experts offer only via our
insider forums www.rtings.com/forums/insider-advice. We do have lots of self-service tools and recommendation articles that should be helpful as well though!
Great review, super in-depth, subbed. I just got this for photo editing, no gaming. How do I calibrate for color accuracy? The closest I came to calibration was my 2007 iMac and it was quite involved. I'm hoping it's more user friendly now. Respect, fam.
PS, 2021 MBA m1.
If you want to calibrate your monitor professionally, you'll want to pick up some sort of calibration tool and/or software. Otherwise, you could try playing around with your settings to see if you can find a more desirable picture quality!
@@RTINGSdotcom Thanks, guys. I just downloaded the Dell manual to see if I can figure out color space, etc.
Great review! Is the flickering issue still persistent with M1 Macs? Also, would you recommend a 4k or 2k monitor at 27” in terms of text clarity with a MBP 14” for programming?
Yes, it does seem like there are widespread reports of flicker when using this monitor with M1 Macs that remain accurate. However, it's worth mentioning that we haven't been able to reproduce this issue with our unit. For those dealing with the issue though, there doesn't appear to be any permanent fix at this time. Sorry about that!
@@RTINGSdotcom Thank you for the reply! I bit the bullet and bought this monitor earlier today lol Hope it'll turn out fine :)
@@egezararsiz May I ask how the monitor's been holding up? I want this to use with my Macbook Air M1 but the flickering issues seem to be pretty widespread
@@JohnasaurEatsYou hey, no issues so far. However, yesterday I plugged in my power cable when my MBP was already connected to the monitor and was charging through USB-C. Worked for a couple hours, then I saw my Mac’s screen flicker for a second every once in a while. It was normal again when I unplugged the Magsafe cable
How about with Mac mini M2 ? any flickering issue too?
What model of studio camera stand is that in the background behind Alex?
Hi first of all I loved your review and all the reviews rtings make. It is a lovely place to turn to to find out more about monitors and has helped me alot. I have a minor question though. I am doubting between the s2722qc and p2723qe for a dual monitor setup (the matter isn't reviewed by rtings yet). Could you give me your opinion? Thank you.
Hi Pieter,
While we wish we could provide more insight, we don't typically offer suggestions when it comes to products we haven't tested yet. Without having our own data, we're forced to speculate, and we wouldn't want to risk providing incorrect information or negatively impact your purchase decision. Sorry about that.
How to swivle it ?? It's so hard to connect cables to it without rotating
Is the Dell S2722QC recommended for the Mac Mini M2?
Zero issues with m2 MacBook Air. Flawless and I’m getting Mac mini M2. How’s your experience
Thanks for the review. Will there be any noticeable degradation in picture quality if I connect my Windows PC through HDMI instead of USB-C? I know HDMI 2.0 is limited to 4K @ 60 Hz, 8-bit 4:4:4 while USB-C (DP 1.4) can do 10-bit 4:4:4. I mostly use my PC for reading and streaming (movies, series).
Hello!
In this case, there isn't a clear cut answer it really depends and could technically vary depending on what you're using it for Generally speaking though, we don't expect there to be a noticeable difference for most content!
@@RTINGSdotcom Thanks for the reply. I'll give the monitor a try!
Why is the bottom bezel and logo so big, it used to be much thinner on the older S2719DC?
It keep flickering on and off with my dell XP’s computer or turn to black or white or red screen , I bought directly from dell brand new one . The shipping is from their return center ,very shady.. I got a replacement under one year warranty but it doesn’t look like it is a new one either.
In the official specs the S2721QS has 1300:1 contrast ratio, while the S2722QC only has 1000:1 - but in your tests comparison page, seems like the S2722QC scores better in the contrast aspect? It shows that the S2721QS has native contrast of 1,221 : 1 while the S2722QC has native contrast of 1,304 : 1. How is this possible? Does this mean the higher official contrast ratio of S2721QS doesn't actually give an advantage here?
Hey Andrea,
Technically, things like Contrast ration can vary between units and it doesn’t always line up with the advertised values from the manufacturer. In this case, the units we purchased had the contrast ration we reported. But again, this isn’t uncommon. Sometimes the monitors fail to reach the advertised contrast ratio and other times they surpass it!
If I need a good monitor for image editing, please recommend some good ones. Thank you.
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How do I connect two monitors like that to a laptop? Laptop has 1 type C connection and hdmi.
Please review the BenQ Mobiuz EX2710Q
Yes and the EX2710R
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I'm in the market for a newer monitor. I will use it mainly for stock trading and office work, with the occasional PS5 gaming. I noticed Dell recently released the S2723QC, would that be a better option for what I'm looking to do ? Will you guys do a review on it for me ?
Hey there,
We're happy to consider this product but we seem to be having a hard time finding a product page for it. Would you be able to provide us with the link for where you saw it? :)
@@RTINGSdotcom My apologies, I figured it was the successor to the current review model s2722QC... Its called the Dell 27 inch ultra sharp U2723QE Link: dell.to/3PkkuRO
@@killacams101 that U means it is Ultrasharp - higher end than S series
Concerning this USB-C alt mode... I have a video card that has a 1.4a display port. Would my video card 1.4a display port work with this monitor connecting to the USB-C alt port? If so I would need a bidirectional USB-C to display port cable for it to work? Is there much difference between DP 1.2 and DP 1.4? I'm trying to decide between the Dell S2722QC, the S2721QS, the P2723QE and the U2723QE LOL!
Does the monitor go into portrait mode on pivoting it 90 degrees?
I waiting on monitors with DP 2.0 when GPU 4000 series will have it.
anyone here after using it for more than 6 months. screen went blank after 3 months for me. it has only 1 year warranty to get replaced. So after 1 year, if anything goes wrong.... 😥 Display going blank seems common issue with this monitor.
There is no detail in black and white. Bright scenes are very bright. There is no detail in dark scenes, the environment is too dark. How can I adjust?
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More monitors need to have usb c or even usb 4 port.
Thanks for the great video! One question I've been trying to find this answer online but haven't seen it clearly stated anywhere yet... I understand this monitor has USB-C power delivery to a laptop. My laptop has a USB-C port with DisplayPort support, but it does not support charging the laptop via that USB-C port. Is it possible to still connect this monitor to the laptop via USB-C for passing the video signal and enabling the downstream USB-A ports on the monitor, knowing I would still need to use my laptops separate AC adapter for charging? I assume the connection is smart enough to still enable those video and data features without trying to charge the laptop since it's not supported on the laptop, but was hoping you could confirm that. Thanks!
I would not bother paying extra for an usb c PD monitor if your hardware won’t support it. The big thing with this feature is that you only need that one cable for image, usb ports and charging.
Coming back to your question: Like any power supply it shouldn’t put out any power if the laptop doesn’t „order“ it to do so.
I have a question: is this monitor good for eye strain? Does it improve the time I can spend looking at it before my eyes get tired? I work from home and my current monitor is really subpar in this department (it is kinda old so that is the reason I think). Thank you!
That's hard to say unfortunately as eye strain is subjective and can vary between users. Some people may also be more sensitive to eye strain issues. This monitor is flicker free though, which should help with eye strain, but we can't guarantee you won't run into issues as your sensitive may be different than others!
Hi, is still a good choice for photo editing on Lightroom? Alternatives with same budget?
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Would this work well with a Mac Mini?
I'm switching from an old iMac(2011) to a Mac Mini and don't want to lose the screen quality and sharpness I was used to up until now. Would this be a good match?
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Could you recomend something better for this price range. ?
It really depends what your needs are! Are you looking for more gaming features or something else? Try out our table tool here: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/table/76846
We already added the budget for you, but feel free to play around with it to help narrow down your options!
Bought one this week from Dell & it was about £100 cheaper than Amazon 🤔
Nice find!
How about S2722dc version? Will 2k good enough for 27 inch?
We haven't tested that specific model, so we can't say for sure. If they perform similarly though, then it should be good. We just can't say for sure unfortunately.
1440p is great for 27 inch 👍
cant decide on this or the asus PA278CV. this dell is on amazon for $300. but seems like comments are saying the screen goes bad
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@@RTINGSdotcom thank you for the reply!
Could you recommend if this or the ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q1A is a better choice?
We haven't actually tested the ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q1A yet!
It's up on our suggestion tool though so you can vote for it here: www.rtings.com/monitor/suggestions
Please compare this monitor against the LG Ultrafine monitors esp 27UN880
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Which panel does the Dell s series use?
I am planning to get the basic s2721hn model for wfh, but have heard that the panel used is a low quality chinese make.
Would appreciate your help, thanks.
So overall good as a generwl budget monitor but not for digital design?
That’s a fair enough conclusion, but it also depends what you’re comparing it to!
can some one suggest, Dell S2722Q vs BenQ EW2880U which one is better
main purpose is Text Clarity mainly for office work and majorly coding.
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How would you compare this compare to the Samsung M8?
You can check out our comparison here: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/samsung-smart-monitor-m8-s32bm80-vs-dell-s2722qc/31330/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10 let us know if you have any specific questions though!
I'm currently thinking about getting a 4k monitor, but there is one thing I'm worried about:
I occasionally will use it for gaming on a laptop that doesn't have a very powerful graphics card. Upgrading the graphics card isn't an option.
Playing in 4k won't be possible with that graphics card.
Does anyone have experience with playing with the game at to 1080p on a 4k screen? Naively I think that this should scale up to the screen without blurriness effects as 4k is an exact multiple of 1080p resolution, so one p0ixel calculated by the laptop would be displayed by 4 adjacent pixels on the monitor.
Should this work, or am I missing something?
Thanks in advance!
Hello,
Unfortunately monitors don't have the same upscaling processing as on TVs, so you're right that each pixel just needs to be multiplied by 4, but the image isn't as crisp as on a TV. Also, if you sit close to the screen you'll see the bluriness more, but it isn't so much of an issue if you sit further away.
I hope this answers your question and let me know if you have any more!
Great review! Is this good for casual gaming x work? I tried a 1440p 27 inch Dell monitor (S2721DGF) but found the text too blurry for my liking - I'm coming from a Dell XPS 13 9730, with a 13 inch 4k monitor, so I wasn't able to adjust to the lower res. I would be using it with the laptop I mentioned, which I plan to upgrade to a PC for mixed use (maybe the XPS 8490) next year.
It's definitely a great office monitor, but when it comes to gaming, it's decent at best. So, it really depends on the sort of gaming you'll be doing. If you don't need a high refresh rate, then it *might* be worth considering. But yeah, we wouldn't recommend it for gaming. Sorry about that!
@@RTINGSdotcom thanks for responding so quick! I play most of my fast paced games on my PS4 so would need PC gaming only for Sims 4, Civ VI, and some open world games that aren’t available on PS4. My instinct is that those games would be fine on this monitor but would be great to get a second opinion from someone who’s seen this monitor up close.
how would this monitor compare to asus proart pa278cv for video and picture editing
We actually have a comparison between both of these products that should clear things up for you! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/asus-proart-display-pa278cv-vs-dell-s2722qc/22806/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
Does this monitor work well with M1 MacBooks?
+1 ？
Can I use the USB-C 3 port on the monitor to connect, with an adapter, to my desktop's HDMI or DisplayPort port?
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What does USB-C input mean? Is this the input connected to a USB port on a computer so that the other USB-A ports on the monitor can act as a USB hub for the mouse and keyboard?
You can use this USB-C port in two ways: to display an image from a compatible laptop, and for USB passthrough with the other ports (so you can connect a mouse or keyboard to the USB-A ports and they would work with your laptop)
@@RTINGSdotcom If the same USB-C port is used for both functions -- uplink and display -- when it is plugged into a computer's USB-C or USB-A port, how does the monitor know which of the two functions to perform? I presume the monitor's OSD menu's USB-C setting is where I would explicitly tell what function the USB-C port is used for: uplink for the USB hub or for DisplayPort Alt-Mode?
which should i get for using with m1 macbook pro, either dell s2722qc or asus proart pa279cv? i need help
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Hmmm i'm mostly interested in a usb c monitor that has power delivery of 65 W and at least 2 downstream usb a inputs, but pretty hard to find a good guide. 🤔
I would mostly use it for streaming video, attending conferences and coding so i think i would be fine with 1080p, any tips?
You said that this is not ideal for photo editing, yet this is your number one pick in your "The 5 Best Monitors for Photo and Video Editing". This makes no sense
Hey Sam,
We definitely understand the confusion here, so we'll do our best to clear things up. Simply put, while this monitor has underwhelming out of the box color accuracy, it's excellent after calibration (making it a great choice for photo editing, especially consider the other reason we outlined as well)!
Will I still get a 60hz frame rate if I connect the monitor and laptop with USB-C?
Yep!
You know it
How different between this and U2723QE
Here’s our comparison between both monitors, hopefully it clears things up for you! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/dell-u2723qe-vs-dell-s2722qc/31782/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
is this monitor ok for macbook pro m2 (2023) 14" ?
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U2723QE pls
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my monitor is 3840 x 2160 ultra-wide 34" but in this setting, the text is too small if I lower it the text looks pixelated. How do you get around this
It might help to know what monitor you have!
@@RTINGSdotcom dell s3422DWG 34 inch any help be great
use scaling like 125-150%. You will retain the sharpness but everything will be simply bigger.
Does monitor shakes when i type on keyboard?
It isn't something we noticed during testing, but I guess that would depend on your personal setup, how sturdy your desk is, and how aggressively you're typing.
work with MacBook Air m1?
There are no issues using this monitor with a recent Mac. On an M1 MacBook Pro, the scaling defaults to 1080p, but this is easily corrected from the 'Displays' menu. VRR and HDR are both supported properly, and there are no issues waking from sleep.
We do talk about Mac Compatibility in our full reviews on our website though, so it may be worth checking out!
HP u28 or dell s2722 qc ?
Unfortunately we haven't tested the HP U28, so we can't say how they compare. Without having our own data, we don't feel comfortable speculating because we wouldn't want to provide incorrect information. Sorry about that!
I can't hear any sound coming out from the monitor when it's connected with my M1 pro MacBook
You use the usb c port? Like you needed to buy a thunderbolt 3 cable?
@@james2008957 The problem got resolved once I updated my macbook to the newest macos.
@@siuchuen1023 but what kind of cable do you use to connect it to the monitor?
@@james2008957 the usb c cable that came with the monitor
Same laptop and monitor - don't bother the monitor speakers are terrible - the MacBook speakers are amazing in comparison, why would you willingly use the crappier speakers on the monitor when you paid this much for a laptop with the best in class audio system.
This Dell or samsung ur55 or Acer cb282k
In this case we’d recommend checking out our comparison to to compare any Monitors we’ve bought and tested. However, if you don’t see a specific product in the list, it’s because we haven’t bought and tested it yet (and therefore can’t say how they compre) sorry about that! www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/samsung-smart-monitor-m8-s32bm80-vs-samsung-smart-monitor-m7-s43bm70/31330/33583?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
@@RTINGSdotcom thank you!
isn't the max refresh rate 75hz?
You can technical achieve 75hz, but there's a lot of quirks and caveats and it isn't really usable for most users. For instance, the manual states that you would have to drop it to seems like it can only do it if you drop it to really low resolutions (1280 x 1024 would be the highest resolution with a 75Hz refresh rate according to the manual). Hopefully that clears things up!
@@RTINGSdotcom it does, thank you
is it compatible with Mac?
Yes it is
Unusable just over a year of use Turned on the screen and screen flashes between White, Red, Blue, Black. Cannot do anything. paid $575. Called Dell support and no help, tried to extend warranty and no help there either. I will never buy another Dell product
Between S2722QC and QS, does it make any differences if it’s only usb c VS hdmi? I’m using it with Mac Mini so I don’t need the charging. I read that picture quality might be affected or I may not get as many resolution options?
The Dell S2722QC is an updated version of the Dell S2721QS with many of the same features, but there are a few differences. They're built the same and have similar picture quality with an IPS panel with wide viewing angles and a 4k resolution. However, the main differences are with the inputs; while the S2722QC has a USB-C input and two USB 3.0 inputs, the S2721QS has a DisplayPort input, which the S2722QC doesn't have. The S2722QC has a slightly quicker response time, but other than that, both monitors are similar.
Feel free to check out our full comparison here: www.rtings.com/monitor/tools/compare/dell-s2721qs-vs-dell-s2722qc/16917/28689?usage=3623&threshold=0.10
I hate that the office monitors have a shitty refresh rate....
you don't move around windows that much during real work. You appreciate pitch perfect fonts though. You will never see a good panel with less than 5-6ms response time.
good video
IT DOESNT HAVE DISPLAY PORT????? :DDDD WHAT KIND OF MONITORS DONT HAVE MOST IMPORTANT PORT? :DDDD
theres the other one which does have DP over USB C. I have that one rn
yo
I would buy if it was 144hz
Alex looks so hot without glasses.
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This is a garbage display. Don't recommend buying it if you a) plan to connect it to a macbook or b) hope that it lasts you for more than one year. The swivel is nice, the price is right, and for a while it might looks like it would fit your bill, but it is ridden with bugs and will be thorn on your side. Dell support is unhelpful so unless you want to ride the call-center merry-go-round, save yourself some gray hair and buy something else.
Please excuse my ignorance on USBC and T3/4 compatiblity; how do I know if the Dell S2722QC - or any other USBC monitor - will work optimally with a Macbook Pro 13" M2 with TB4 ports?
You won't have issues with the S2722QC over USB-C, but you just won't be able to use the full Thunderbolt 4 support/power because the Dell doesn't support it. That's the same case with most USB-C monitors on the market too. Hope this clears things up!
Bought one this week from Dell & it was about £100 cheaper than Amazon 🤔
Nice find!
@@dimasliberato1752 its connected to my Mac Studio so should work with a PC tower