[Dell] Dell 27 1440p Monitor S2721D - $260.99

Feb 24th, 2021 2:23 pm

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Jaysidhu [OP]: Newbie; Feb 23, 2021; 9 posts; 54 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 2:23 pm

[Dell] Dell 27 1440p Monitor S2721D - $260.99

Deal Link:: https://deals.dell.com/en-ca/productdetail/7n6p
Price:: 289.99
Expiry:: February 26, 2021
Retailer:: Dell

Long time lurker first time poster.

The S2721D is on sale for $289.99 which is lower than the usual sale of $299.99 still higher than the boxing day sale though. With the discount code 10%OFFMONITOR price comes to $260.99 before taxes and enviro fee. Rakuten at 2%.

Good budget content creation monitor. This monitor is also gsync capable over displayport although not officially a gsync monitor.

Viewable Size
27"
Adaptive-Sync Technology
AMD FreeSync
Panel Type
IPS
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Native Resolution
QHD 2560 x 1440 at 75 Hz
Pixel Pitch
0.2331 mm
Pixel Per Inch
108.79
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
Colour Support
16.7 million colours
Response Time
8 ms (grey-to-grey normal); 5 ms (grey-to-grey fast); 4 ms (grey-to-grey extreme)
Vertical Refresh Rate
48 - 75 Hz

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Feb 24th, 2021 5:47 pm

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ChippewaBarr: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2014; 1830 posts; 2751 upvotes; Gud Ol' Ontariuh Boy

Feb 24th, 2021 5:47 pm

The IPS spec at this price range is pretty solid.

I might actually grab this as a buy now think later as I'm planning on getting a 34" ultrawide 21:9...which matches any 27" 16:9 in height.

Just gotta wait for a deal on the 34x now lol.

Thanks OP!

+2

Feb 24th, 2021 5:52 pm

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Jackji: Deal Addict; Feb 3, 2019; 1457 posts; 3281 upvotes; Canada

Feb 24th, 2021 5:52 pm

Jaysidhu wrote: ↑ Long time lurker first time poster.

Is this a common phrase on RFD? I see this from some users very often, almost like they're the same person lol

Live a little

Feb 24th, 2021 6:00 pm

#4

Bostic: Sr. Member; Nov 28, 2019; 506 posts; 1754 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:00 pm

Jaysidhu wrote: ↑ Long time lurker first time poster.

Welcome to the site where spending money in the name of saving is our God given right. Please keep sharing you finds.

+10

Feb 24th, 2021 6:03 pm

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ShinNoodles: Deal Addict; Aug 27, 2003; 1920 posts; 1185 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:03 pm

Jackji wrote: ↑ Is this a common phrase on RFD? I see this from some users very often, almost like they're the same person lol

I'd say it's a pretty common phrase on a lot of forums in general. Not everyone likes to sign-up for an account and contribute to the community.

+12

Feb 24th, 2021 6:13 pm

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Lemonylol: Sr. Member; Aug 29, 2010; 609 posts; 476 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 24th, 2021 6:13 pm

Great deal, only setback is 75hz, but it's unlikely most people with this budget will be able to run games at 1440p at max settings beyond that anyway.

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Feb 24th, 2021 6:15 pm

#7

leoneo: Jr. Member; Aug 22, 2017; 163 posts; 312 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:15 pm

Good deal , thumbs up ..

+1

Feb 24th, 2021 6:15 pm

#8

jaykk3: Jr. Member; Jul 30, 2018; 117 posts; 22 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:15 pm

Is this good for spreadsheets and word docs?

+5

Feb 24th, 2021 6:16 pm

#9

Jaysidhu [OP]: Newbie; Feb 23, 2021; 9 posts; 54 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:16 pm

ChippewaBarr wrote: ↑ The IPS spec at this price range is pretty solid.

I might actually grab this as a buy now think later as I'm planning on getting a 34" ultrawide 21:9...which matches any 27" 16:9 in height.

Just gotta wait for a deal on the 34x now lol.

Thanks OP!

In case you do the color profile on rtings worked really well for me. Although rtings warns each monitor is different there color profile worked great for me! The screen after the profile matched up to my calibrated xps 15 4k screen really well. You could notice the whites were noticeably orange out of the box.

+2

Feb 24th, 2021 6:16 pm

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iSimple: Deal Guru; Sep 13, 2007; 10358 posts; 5674 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 24th, 2021 6:16 pm

If only it was 144Hz..

+4

Feb 24th, 2021 6:26 pm

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Avrus: Newbie; Sep 10, 2008; 90 posts; 112 upvotes; Calgary

Feb 24th, 2021 6:26 pm

Jackji wrote: ↑ Is this a common phrase on RFD? I see this from some users very often, almost like they're the same person lol

Derivation of the radio phrase 'long time listener first time caller' which has been around forever.

+8

Feb 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

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Patrickpete: Sr. Member; Dec 20, 2019; 577 posts; 2244 upvotes; Bikini Bottom

Feb 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

iSimple wrote: ↑ If only it was 144Hz..

Then you'd be paying around 549 ( sale price). This is the best monitor in this price bracket; best price to performance ratio with gorgeous colors straight out of the box. I currently own two for work purposes with some gaming. IMO, most people don't really need 144Hz as much as they seem to think.

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+5

Feb 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

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AgedOne: Jr. Member; Feb 20, 2019; 117 posts; 201 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 6:31 pm

I bought an Acer B277U last summer. It has mostly the same specs (QHD, 75hz, 350 brightness), and only a better stand... but cost me 400 bucks. Solid deal if the reviews are good.

+1

Feb 24th, 2021 6:59 pm

#14

Jackji: Deal Addict; Feb 3, 2019; 1457 posts; 3281 upvotes; Canada

Feb 24th, 2021 6:59 pm

ShinNoodles wrote: ↑ I'd say it's a pretty common phrase on a lot of forums in general. Not everyone likes to sign-up for an account and contribute to the community.

Good to know, thx

Live a little

Feb 24th, 2021 7:11 pm

#15

echotango: Member; Nov 27, 2016; 393 posts; 453 upvotes; m8x

Feb 24th, 2021 7:11 pm

I have this monitor and paid around the same price as offered here, So far this monitor is a great improvement over my previous ancient 21" LCD unit.

27" 1440p @2K seems to be the sweet spot for current monitor technology.

The only knock is the flimsy stand it comes with.

+3

Feb 24th, 2021 7:27 pm

#16

SoundlessWalker: Member; Jun 21, 2016; 475 posts; 760 upvotes; Toronto/Barcelona

Feb 24th, 2021 7:27 pm

Debating between this and the Lenovo L27q-30. Anyone got any experience/thoughts on the two?

Feb 24th, 2021 7:34 pm

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ChippewaBarr: Deal Addict; Sep 7, 2014; 1830 posts; 2751 upvotes; Gud Ol' Ontariuh Boy

Feb 24th, 2021 7:34 pm

SoundlessWalker wrote: ↑Debating between this and the Lenovo L27q-30. Anyone got any experience/thoughts on the two?

No experience with either but I'm getting the Dell due to the inputs (2x HDMI and 1x DP...specific use case) and I don't need the colour advantage on the Lenovo.

Either is fine, same refresh, size, res...but for office work I'd say the Dell and save some money.

As a little side note, the way the Lenovo marketed their bezels pisses me off, and others it seems by the reviews. Like the marketing pictures are WAY different than reality.

Jaysidhu wrote: ↑

In case you do the color profile on rtings worked really well for me. Although rtings warns each monitor is different there color profile worked great for me! The screen after the profile matched up to my calibrated xps 15 4k screen really well. You could notice the whites were noticeably orange out of the box.

Oh nice good to know! I'll likely hope for the 34" one Dell has to go on sale as well...my OCD may not be able to handle the two different brands not matching

Feb 24th, 2021 8:09 pm

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steam04: Jr. Member; Oct 28, 2017; 150 posts; 43 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 8:09 pm

echotango wrote: ↑ I have this monitor and paid around the same price as offered here, So far this monitor is a great improvement over my previous ancient 21" LCD unit.

27" 1440p @2K seems to be the sweet spot for current monitor technology.

The only knock is the flimsy stand it comes with.

I was just going to post and realized I'd say the exact same thing.

Got this at the boxing sale day. 27" 2k is a great starter screen especially if you are coming from years of 1080p (?). It has been great so far except that the stand is flimsy.

+1

Feb 24th, 2021 8:17 pm

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wroom: Sr. Member; Nov 1, 2008; 755 posts; 643 upvotes; Canada

Feb 24th, 2021 8:17 pm

iSimple wrote: ↑ If only it was 144Hz..

If you want a 144Hz monitor here is a option for you. Dell S23721DGF. It goes all the way to 165Hz and has a better stand and panel but will cost you bit more than double of the OP monitor. It's on sale as well but will run you $610.19 after 10%OFFMONITOR code and tax. Can also use Rakuten for another 2% off. Not as hot as Boxing week but it's a deal.

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Feb 24th, 2021 8:35 pm

#20

mystery: Deal Fanatic; Dec 29, 2005; 5669 posts; 1390 upvotes

Feb 24th, 2021 8:35 pm

Does it have VESA mounting holes?

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