Hello everyone, here we will discuss Dell S2722QC Review. The Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K display stands out. While most monitors have kept up with top-notch resolutions and constantly rising refresh rates, their aesthetics have typically lagged. Most displays are, except for a logo and some RGB, bald. That’s not the case, though, with the elegant arctic white Dell monitors, which appear to be the inspiration for the Dell S2722QC.
The Dell S2722QC monitor uses a high-quality, high-res display in its design and excellent ergonomic adjustments, and multitasking options for productivity hunters. This display is ideal for any workplace arrangement combined with the sweet built-in audio. It provides more than simply a lovely design in other places.
Even though it appears to have been designed for working professionals, the 27-inch monitor has a few drawbacks. In addition to lacking genuine HDR, it also has a conventional 60Hz refresh rate. Even with AMD FreeSync, the poor response time will put off anyone considering this for Exports. However, given that this is a productivity monitor, several of those capabilities are somewhat irrelevant. As a result, we could not identify any significant issues with the Dell S2722QC.
Design
A monitor can make a big difference in the atmosphere of your home office. Despite having a more affordable pricing for a 27-inch 4K monitor, the Dell S2722QC boasts a silver, trapezoid-shaped base and narrow bezels, giving it a fashionable appearance. Except for the lower bezel with the Dell logo, the screen has small (1mm) bezels on all sides. Even while this border is visible whether the screen is on or off, it is still quite small in fact, it is trimmer than the bezels on comparable 4K monitors, such as the Asus VP28UQG. The back is a combination of colors, more of a sort of white-gray than silver or grey. It resembles Dell’s XPS laptops more, but one color would have been more elegant.
Two HDMI 2.0, two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, and two USB-C DisplayPort cables are all great connectivity options for a work monitor. Two bottom-firing speakers, power button, and joystick buttons for operating the on-screen display (OSD) are all located on the underside.
On your desktop, the Dell S2722QC will measure approximately 24.08 x 6.88. Although it is a durable display, it has unlimited flexibility, including a height adjustment range of 2.5 to 5.5 inches and a tilt range of -5 to 21 degrees. A cheap monitor rarely has a stand that enables for vertical adjustment into portrait mode. For a comfortable working position, you can adjust the monitor’s height so that it is aligned with your line of sight.
Display
By switching to HDR, the maximum brightness is increased to 417 nits, but more significantly, the contrast ratio soars to 1190:1. That is a fantastic outcome from a mid-range IPS display and a major improvement in image quality. A nice sense of depth that is absent from the monitor’s SDR mode caught my eye. Gamma also shifted in the direction of the targeted 2.2 goal. There is a balance of detail in the image’s dark and light areas.
When using the monitor normally, we really preferred to use Windows 11’s HDR brightness slider at roughly 30% of the highest setting. We’ll increase that by 75% for more visual impact. That is an uncommon compliment. The majority of inexpensive and midrange displays with HDR modes suffer from fundamental presentational flaws that make HDR difficult to utilize.
The visually appealing HDR setting adds vibrancy to streaming apps and video games that support it. However, because this monitor lacks dynamic backlight dimming, the HDR feature performs poorly in scenarios that combine sizable dark areas with bright highlights, such a starry sky.
Feature
The monitor’s “platinum silver” (satin-finished silver plastic) stand neck and base give it a contemporary home-office look. And a matte plastic bottom bezel that is 19mm (0.75 inches) thick for the front face alone or 23mm (0.91 inches) thick with the diagonal downward slope. with a center brand logo made of somewhat glossy silver. The top and side bezels include a dual-stage design with a thin, hard plastic outer section and a panel border that is flat with the rest of the screen.
Bezels measure about 7mm when both components are included (0.28 inches). As further examined in the review, the screen surface is light to very light matte anti-glare. You can see a reflection of the panel border edge if you look at it at a sharp angle or are sitting close enough to the screen, giving the impression that the panel border is quite far in front of the image.
This is more obvious with lighter content because it makes the reflection easier to see. Although the panel border is somewhat ahead of the rest of the image, this is only a very minor inset relative to how it seems because of this reflection since LCDs have multiple layers, and the panel border is one of them. Since we frequently encounter this on models with dual-stage bezel designs and are accustomed to it, we don’t typically comment on it.
When viewing content that is very close to the side corners of the screen, you can notice this if you’re seated close to it or at an angle. From our preferred viewing distance, we didn’t find it to be distracting or usually evident during regular use, although we did try to emphasize the impact in the image below by taking it at a steeper angle. We refer to this as a “shadowy border,” which seems like a good way to characterize it when viewed from a sharper angle but exaggerates its flaws when viewed normally.
Performance
Although the Dell S2722QC is stylish and offers convenient USB-C connectivity, none of that matters if the monitor’s picture quality is poor. Let’s investigate it. The Dell S2722QC gets a nice score of 296 nits for SDR brightness, so I’ll start there. This may appear dim in comparison to the increased brightness of high-end laptops and smartphones, but it is more than sufficient for a monitor and competitively priced.
On the other side, SDR contrast destroys the S2722QC with a poor contrast ratio of 270:1. With the HDR results, which are distinct and noticeably superior, I’ll delve into this more. However, this demonstrates how poorly Dell tuned the S2722QC at the factory. In SDR mode, the LCD monitor appears lifeless and flat.
The whole sRGB color gamut is supported by the S2722QC, which is usual for a monitor in this price range. However, because it can only support 88 percent of the DCI-P3 cooler gamut, it is not a wide color range monitor. Simply put, the S2722QC has a limited color gamut that it can display. Here, Samsung’s S80A takes the lead with ease.
By switching to HDR, the maximum brightness is increased to 417 nits, but more significantly, the contrast ratio soars to 1190:1. That is a fantastic outcome from a mid-range IPS display and a major improvement in image quality. A nice sense of depth that is absent from the monitor’s SDR mode caught my eye. Gamma also shifted in the direction of the targeted 2.2 goal. There is a balance of detail in the image’s dark and light areas.
Connectivity
There are two HDMI 2.0 ports, two downstream USB 3.0 ports, an audio line-out port, dual 3W built-in speakers, and USB-C. You should purchase the Dell S2722QC monitor for its functionality rather than for its display quality. It costs less than $400 and offers 4K, USB-C connection, and speakers over the Samsung S80A and Asus ProArt PA289CV. Although those options offer a nicer image, they are often at least $100 more expensive.
Starting with its DisplayPort 1.4 slot and two HDMI 2.0 connections for visual inputs, the Dell S2722QC provides a tone of connectivity possibilities. Additionally, it has a USB-C slot that supports USB-C laptops charger with a single cable and 65 watts of charging power in DP Alt Mode. However, 65 watts isn’t always enough power to charge a high-end device while it’s running calculations.
Price
If you take into dell account both its performance and how well-designed it is, the Dell S2722QC is a great 4K IPS monitor. The monitor has a stylish design and popular features like USB-C, and its IPS panel provides excellent visual quality with additional potential when calibrated. Due to these features, it is a fantastic display for everyday usage, including certain work-related and gaming applications.
However, we believe that the Dell S2722QC’s expensive price which is nearly twice as much as what a typical 4K IPS panel costs is its main drawback. It must be purchased during a sale or when it is sold for the lowest advertising price. If the price drops below $500, it will be difficult to compete with it in its category.
Final Words
You should purchase the Dell S2722QC monitor for its functionality rather than for its display quality. It costs less than AU$500 and has 4K, USB-C connectivity, and speakers compared to the Samsung S80A and Asus ProArt PA289CV. In terms of image quality, the S2722QC falls short. The display on the monitor is clear and bright, which is great for work, but its dismal SDR contrast ratio reduces vibrancy. Additionally, it is not recommended for photographers and videographers due to the poor color gamut.
