It has a few additional features for productivity. Delivering clear images and text clarity is made easier by the 4k resolution. Although it only supports a 60Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, it still supports FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) and has low input lag to provide a responsive, nearly tear-free gaming experience. The Dell S2722QC is a 4K display that can handle video, audio, data, and even power delivery with only one USB-C cable. The S2722QC, which is designed for a variety of use cases including watching 4K movies and applications for creative professionals, has a platinum silver finish with a textured black bezel for a distinctly contemporary appearance. The new line of Dell monitors also comes in a QHD model, but for the purposes of this review, we will only be focusing on the UHD model. also you will check our article on Dell S2722QC review.
Dell S2722QC review: 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 though 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 other 4K monitors, such as the Asus VP28UQG. The back is a combination of colors, more of a sort of white-gray than silver or gray. 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 (with DisplayPort and 65 watts Power supply), and two USB-C (with DisplayPort) 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 (LxW). Although it is a sturdy display, it has endless flexibility, including a height adjustment range of 2.5 to 5.5 inches and a tilt range of -5 to 21 degrees. A budget monitor rarely has a stand that allows 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
A 27-inch IPS display with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 4ms response time is included on the Dell S2722QC. The highest backlight intensity is 350 cd/m2, and, like most IPS models, the maximum contrast ratio is 1000:1. Although this model supports HDR, it does not have VESA certification because its specifications fall short of the requirements. A 27-inch IPS display with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 4ms response time is included on the Dell S2722QC. The highest backlight intensity is 350 cd/m2, and, like most IPS models, the maximum contrast ratio is 1000:1. Although this model supports HDR, it does not have VESA certification because its specifications fall short of the requirements. The Dell S2722QC produces images that are sufficiently vivid for everyday usage, rendering slightly more than 100% sRGB and about 83% DCI-P3. Although its default accuracy isn’t the finest we’ve seen from Dell, a deltaE average of 2.38 is already extremely near to the optimal level. Only a few minor adjustments, such as adjusting the brightness to a comfortable level, will be required because the majority of users will be satisfied with the screen. The average color accuracy of the panel increased after calibration to 0.65, which is comparable to a prosumer display. To achieve a result like this, you will need a colorimeter to correctly calibrate the monitor. It is only worthwhile to purchase one if you are professionally involved in content creation or editing because the device itself is not inexpensive.
Connectivity
On the cable connection block at the rear of the monitor, the primary connections are facing downward. Thanks to the solution’s ergonomic features, connection issues are avoided. The case’s left side has a separate block on its bottom edge with a convenient USB 3.2 Gen1 port for connecting external peripherals. Though the manufacturer undoubtedly considered all options, the monitor does not have a built-in speaker system. It has an impact on the model’s positioning and price range. also you will learn our article on Dell S2722QC review.
Dell S2722QC review: Image Quality
The Dell S2722QC provides consistent and accurate colors without oversaturation and is built on an IPS panel that has 99% sRGB color gamut coverage. Additionally, the 178° broad viewing angles guarantee that the image looks faultless from any angle, and the dithered 10-bit color depth support gives you 1.07 billion colors for gradients that are more smoothly blended. The monitor can get bright enough even in rooms with strong lighting thanks to its strong peak brightness of 350 nits. You won’t get quite as deep of a black as with VA panels because, as is to be expected from an IPS display, the static contrast ratio is only 1,000:1. However, VA technology has other drawbacks. Another flaw in IPS panels is IPS glow. When playing dark content in a dimly lit room with a high brightness level, it is most noticeable as apparent glowing around the edges of the screen. Although the intensity varies from unit to unit, it is typically totally controllable. Moving on, the 163 PPI high pixel density of the 4K UHD resolution gives you a large amount of screen space, sharp details, and text. To read tiny text, you will need to apply some scaling, but fortunately, the majority of applications today handle scaling very well. Additionally, bear in mind that 4K UHD is very demanding on the CPU and GPU, so make sure your PC can handle it. The Dell S2722QC monitor can also accept HDR10 signals, but you can ignore this feature because it lacks the necessary hardware to provide a noteworthy HDR viewing experience.
Feature
To navigate the OSD (On-Screen Display) menu, there are four hotkeys and a power button under the screen’s bottom bezel. The Dell S2722QC provides hue/saturation and sharpness settings in addition to the conventional image adjustment tools like brightness, contrast, colour temperature, and aspect ratio. Once connected to the monitor, it can also be set to automatically detect the input source. Numerous picture presets, Dark Stabilizer (which enhances visibility in low-light situations), and Picture in Picture/Picture by Picture support are additional noteworthy features. you can read our article on Dell S2722QC review.
Dell S2722QC review: Performance
The Dell S2722QC is a dependable workhorse with its default settings. Even with the display facing a door that lets in daylight, it has enough brightness. You might never experience the need to adjust the monitor’s brightness because it is set by default to the maximum of 77%. All colours, including the turquoise on the Digital Weekly website, appear as expected on Windows. There won’t be any urgent or imminent colour problems. You can work with multiple spreadsheets and windows thanks to the monitor’s excellent rendering of spreadsheets and sharp 4K small text. Additionally enhancing productivity is the included Dell Display Manager app, and docking windows on this monitor is a simple process. Perhaps the screen consistency is the only quibble with this. The Dell S2722QC tends to exhibit some subtle uniformity issues, especially with a mostly white screen, though this can vary from unit to unit. The borders appear slightly darker, giving the impression of being in shadow. However, a white screen makes the problem difficult to see, even though it is a typical problem in this class. With a 60Hz refresh rate and an 8ms reaction time that can be overclocked to 4ms, the Dell S2722QC isn’t very quick (hardly surprising for a 4K screen). Anyone looking for a speed monitor for gaming should look elsewhere, perhaps at the Samsung Odyssey G7 that we just reviewed. The Dell S2722QC is still a great choice for watching movies and playing current AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2 or Metro Exodus. When connected to a PC with an RTX 3080 graphics card, it occasionally stutters, but turning on adaptive sync largely eliminated any performance problems, so the problem is more with the PC than the monitor.
Dell S2722QC review: Price
The Dell S2722QC costs between $380 and $450. Although it is a great value at $380, you should also take the Samsung S27A800U into account. It costs about as much, has a wider color gamut and more powerful 90W Power Delivery, but does not have AMD FreeSync.
Conclusion
For workplace use, the Dell S2722QC is remarkable. The 27-inch screen is also a good size for multitasking. The 4k resolution and relatively small size produce a very high pixel density, which results in sharp text clarity. The wide viewing angles are perfect for sharing your screen, and the excellent ergonomics make it simple to adjust its position. A USB-C input with power delivery is one of its additional office-friendly features, allowing you to connect and charge your laptop with just one cable.
