Dell SE2426HGS: Specs, Features, Pros & Cons
This review measures the Dell SE2426HGS 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 30 out of 100 — the weighted result of every verified specification measured against the class average.
On the spec sheet it is strongest in gaming and weakest in features. Its clearest single advantage over the class average: 23.63 Hz more refresh rate — 240 Hz vs 216.37 Hz (avg). None of our retail partners currently lists the Dell SE2426HGS, so availability may be limited; a missing price never affects the VS Score.
Category strengths
Where the Dell SE2426HGS beats the average
- Has motion blur reduction ?
- 23.63 Hz more refresh rate ?240 Hz vs 216.37 Hz (avg)
- 0.26 more HDMI ports ?2 vs 1.74 (avg)
- Has headphone output ?
- Has swivel ?
- 0.02 ms less response time ?1 ms vs 1.02 ms (avg)
- Has height adjustment ?
Where the Dell SE2426HGS trails the average
- 499,871.1 :1 less contrast ratio ?1,000 :1 vs 500,871.1 :1 (avg)
- 492.42 nits less peak brightness ?300 nits vs 792.42 nits (avg)
- No USB hub ?
- 5.29" (13.43 cm) less screen size ?24" (60.96 cm) vs 29.29" (74.4 cm) (avg)
- No USB-C ?
- No pivot ?
- 40.79 ppi less pixel density ?92 ppi vs 132.79 ppi (avg)
- No picture-by-picture ?
- No local dimming ?
- No KVM switch ?
Editor’s note
The Dell SE2426HGS exists to answer one question: what is the cheapest sensible way to get 240Hz? It pairs a 23.8-inch 1920×1080 IPS panel with a 240Hz refresh rate, a 1ms grey-to-grey response time and AMD FreeSync over a 48-240Hz range, and it sells for a fraction of what high-refresh monitors cost a few years ago.
The choice of IPS matters here. Budget fast panels are often TN, which trades viewing angles and colour for speed; this one keeps 178-degree viewing angles and 99% sRGB coverage, so it still looks reasonable for browsing and video between gaming sessions. Dell also gave it a proper stand — height, tilt and swivel adjustment on a monitor this cheap is unusual, and there is a 100x100mm VESA mount if you would rather use an arm.
The cost-cutting is visible if you know where to look. Contrast is a modest 1000:1, brightness tops out at 300 nits, the panel is 8-bit, and Dell's own port specification lists HDR as not applicable — this monitor does not do HDR at all, whatever a retailer listing might imply. There are no speakers, no USB hub and no USB-C. It also will not pivot into portrait. Inputs are two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DisplayPort 1.4, which is enough for a PC and a console.
Buy it if you play competitive shooters on a mid-range PC, sit close to a 24-inch screen by preference, and want the frame rate rather than the picture quality. Skip it if you care about contrast, HDR, colour work or docking a laptop — the money is much better spent on a 1440p panel if refresh rate is not your first priority.
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 July 27, 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 SE2426HGS earns a VS Score of 30, trailing most of the 70 monitors we compare here, at least on the spec sheet. It stands out for has motion blur reduction, 23.63 Hz more refresh rate and 0.26 more HDMI ports. Just be aware of 499,871.1 :1 less contrast ratio and 492.42 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.
