Dell G2724D: Specs, Features, Pros & Cons
This review measures the Dell G2724D against the full 41-spec sheet we track for monitors, comparing it like for like with the 69 other models in our database. It earns a VS Score of 34 out of 100 — the weighted result of every verified specification measured against the class average.
On the spec sheet it is strongest in ergonomics & design and weakest in features. Its clearest single advantage over the class average: 0.94 more DisplayPort inputs — 2 vs 1.06 (avg). None of our retail partners currently lists the Dell G2724D, so availability may be limited; a missing price never affects the VS Score.
Category strengths
Where the Dell G2724D beats the average
- 0.94 more DisplayPort inputs ?2 vs 1.06 (avg)
- Has pivot ?
- Has swivel ?
- 0.02 ms less response time ?1 ms vs 1.02 ms (avg)
- 0.38 bit more color depth ?10 bit vs 9.62 bit (avg)
- Has height adjustment ?
Where the Dell G2724D trails the average
- 499,871.1 :1 less contrast ratio ?1,000 :1 vs 500,871.1 :1 (avg)
- 392.42 nits less peak brightness ?400 nits vs 792.42 nits (avg)
- 51.37 Hz less refresh rate ?165 Hz vs 216.37 Hz (avg)
- No USB hub ?
- No USB-C ?
- 0.74 less HDMI ports ?1 vs 1.74 (avg)
- No headphone output ?
- No motion blur reduction ?
- 2.29" (5.81 cm) less screen size ?27" (68.58 cm) vs 29.29" (74.4 cm) (avg)
- 23.79 ppi less pixel density ?109 ppi vs 132.79 ppi (avg)
Editor’s note
The G2724D is a straightforward 27-inch 1440p gaming monitor, and the most useful thing to say about it concerns a badge on the box rather than anything Dell got wrong.
That badge is DisplayHDR 400. It sounds like HDR support and functionally it is not: 400 nits peak, no local dimming, and a standard IPS contrast ratio of 1,000:1 mean the display has no way to make a bright highlight bright while keeping the rest of the frame dark. HDR content will play and will look flat. Treat this as an SDR monitor and it becomes a good one.
As an SDR gaming monitor it is well judged. Fast IPS at 165 Hz with a 1 ms response and G-Sync Compatible variable refresh over 48–165 Hz, 95% DCI-P3 coverage, 10-bit colour, and a matte coating that suits a lit room. At 109 ppi, 1440p on 27 inches is the sweet spot most people settle on — sharper than 1080p, far easier to drive than 4K.
The stand is the quiet strength: height, tilt, swivel and pivot all adjust, which is unusual at this price and matters daily. Ports are one HDMI 2.1 and two DisplayPort 1.4; there is no USB-C, no hub, no speakers and no headphone output, so plan audio separately.
Buy it as an affordable, well-built 1440p gaming monitor with a proper stand. Look at the AOC alongside it if HDR actually matters — it is the one at this level that can deliver any.
Specifications
Quality bars are generated automatically against 69 other monitors.
Picture
Larger screens are more immersive; measured diagonally.
The total pixel count; higher is sharper.
The panel technology; OLED offers the best contrast.
The more specific panel or backlight technology (e.g. QD-OLED, WOLED or Mini-LED VA).
The native or supported bit depth used to reproduce colour gradients.
The display surface treatment and its balance of glare control and image clarity.
Higher refresh rates are smoother for gaming and scrolling.
Grey-to-grey response; lower reduces motion blur.
Higher brightness makes HDR highlights pop.
The ratio between the brightest and darkest output.
Wider colour gamut for more vivid, accurate colour.
The certified HDR tier.
Pixels per inch; higher looks sharper.
Dims parts of the backlight independently to improve contrast.
More independently controlled zones can improve HDR precision.
Gaming
Variable-refresh technology for tear-free motion.
Syncs the refresh rate to the GPU.
Backlight strobing for clearer motion.
The delay between an input and the image changing; lower is better.
The minimum-to-maximum refresh range over which variable refresh rate operates.
Ergonomics & design
The width-to-height ratio (e.g. 16:9, 21:9).
The curve radius (e.g. 1000R); blank for a flat panel.
Raise and lower the panel.
Angle the panel up and down.
Rotate the panel left and right.
Rotate to portrait orientation.
The VESA wall / arm mount pattern (e.g. 100 x 100 mm).
Connectivity
More HDMI inputs connect more devices.
The highest HDMI standard supported by the monitor.
DisplayPort inputs, preferred for high refresh rates.
The highest DisplayPort standard supported by the monitor.
A USB-C input, often with power delivery for laptops.
Charges a connected laptop over USB-C.
Built-in USB ports for peripherals.
Integrated speakers.
A 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or external speakers.
Control two computers with one keyboard and mouse.
Features
A built-in camera for video calls.
A built-in microphone for calls.
A wired network port for USB-C docking.
Shows inputs from two computers side by side.
How the VS Score works — and what it can’t tell you
Every measurable spec is scored against the average of all the monitors we track: matching the class average scores 50, clearly beating it climbs towards 100, and each spec counts according to an editorial weight that reflects real-world impact — a battery-capacity gap moves the score far more than a colour-options list. The quality bars on the spec cards above show where this model sits inside the full range for its class, and the overall VS Score rolls every weighted result into one number.
Unknown values are never estimated. A spec this product doesn’t report simply drops out of its scoring — it isn’t penalised with a guess — but a thinner spec sheet does mean a score built on fewer data points, which is why completeness is disclosed under About this data.
Most importantly: a spec-sheet lead is not the same as a better product. Megapixels, gigahertz and benchmark points describe capacity, not experience — image processing, software optimisation, thermals, haptics and ergonomics decide how a device actually feels, and no table captures reliability or long-term support quality. Treat the VS Score as a structured summary of what can be measured, not a substitute for your own priorities.
About this data
- Specifications are compiled from each manufacturer’s official spec sheet, cross-checked against trusted specification databases, and normalised into one schema so identical things are compared identically.
- Specifications last verified August 2, 2026.
- Data completeness: 37 of the 41 specs in this category are verified (90%). Anything we could not verify is shown as Unknown — never estimated — and is excluded from the score.
- Prices and availability come from live retailer feeds via our shopping partners and refresh throughout the day; a missing price means no partner currently lists the product, not that it is discontinued.
- Want the full picture? Our editorial guidelines explain how we research products, weight the scores and stay independent.
- Spotted an error in a spec? Tell us and we will correct the sheet.
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The bottom line
The Dell G2724D earns a VS Score of 34, trailing most of the 70 monitors we compare here, at least on the spec sheet. It stands out for 0.94 more DisplayPort inputs, has pivot and has swivel. Just be aware of 499,871.1 :1 less contrast ratio and 392.42 nits less peak brightness before you buy. Weigh those trade-offs against what matters most to you.
The VS Score is generated automatically from the weighted specifications above, measured against all other monitors in our database. Treat it as a shortlisting guide — not a substitute for your own priorities.
