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Dell 27" 4K IPS 60Hz Monitor S2721Q - $348.05 Delivered @ Dell Australia

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Specs:
Display Size - 27 inch
Resolution - 3840 x 2160 pixels
Refresh Rate - 60 Hz
Panel Type - IPS, Anti-Glare with 3H hardness
Backlight - White LED Edgelight
Adaptive Sync - Yes, AMD FreeSync
Response Time - 4ms (Grey to Grey in Extreme Mode)
Contrast Ratio - 1,300:1
Brightness - 350 nits
Viewing Angle - 178° (vertical and horizontal)
Colours Range - 1.07 Billion
Colour Gamut - 99% sRGB
VESA Compatible - Yes, 100 x 100 mm
Speakers - 2 x 3 W speakers
Ports - 2 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2, 1 x audio out

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  • What do people think of this monitor?

    • +17

      27" too small for 4K (text is tiny and needs to be scaled). Best size for 4K is 32".

      • I've not got a 4k 27" so can't comment on that, but i think text is too small on 2k 27" (without scaling) so i can only imagine with 4k.

        • +2

          I even need to scale up on my FHD 24" 16:10 Dell Ultra Sharp XD

        • +2

          Isnt that the good thing of it. I got 4k 28'' and with 175% scaling to match my other two1080p monitors and everything is really sharp. Almost look like looking at a Mac display.

          • @glashalful: General things look fine. But the apps that I'm required to use do not play nice with scaling and makes almost everything within the app blurry.

            I've applied specific settings to each application on launch to make them bearable, but it's still very noticeable. I just use my 1080P on 100% scaling for the specific applications, and everything else on my 2k 125% monitor.

            • @Frayin: Yup I get it, for highly specific legacy work related apps it could be PIA. But for my use cases I'm loving the my scaled up 4k monitor. Not to mention it's not even a really good one. It's the Samsung TN panel deal posted here about 2 years back.
              Only app I have issues is outlook. It's the latest version from office 365 scaling doesn't apply for it properly. May be there is a setting I need to manually set, but doesn't really matter to me as I always keep it in a secondary monitor. But other office apps work fine.
              Other apps like VS code, chrome, Firefox, Adobe Photoshop work perfectly well. This comment made me wonder how limited number of apps I use day to day lol.

            • +1

              @Frayin: Just out of curiosity, what resolution do you think a 2k monitor is? 2560x1440/1600?

              For reference, using the nomenclature of 4k (which used to mean DCI 4K 4096x2160 for film) referring to UHD 3840x2160, 2K (which used to mean DCI 2K 2048x1080 for film) would refer to 1080p (1920x1080), being exactly half of 4k.

              It's all a bit silly I know but I thought maybe people would find it interesting :)

              edit: I don't know what you'd call 2560x1440 in K's, maybe 2.5k?

          • @glashalful: I like it. Yes it needs to be scaled slightly depending on what you're doing BUT it's sharp as hell.

            24" 1080 ≈ 91dpi
            27" 1440 ≈ 122dpi
            27" 4k (3840x2160) ≈ 163dpi

            1440 to 4k is a big jump - even with scaling the things still look better.

        • I've got my HTPC on a 75" TV and find 4k fonts small at 100%, I got it set to 225% scaling!

        • I've got a 28" 4K monitor and text at 100% is tiny

      • +1

        Have you actually use a 27 1440p and 27 4k side by side?

        It is almost as blurry as a 27 1080p in comparison to 27 1440p

        • +2

          27" 1440p is good imo, 4k might have to be scaled

        • which is blurry?

          • @pinkybrain: The 1440p just seems blurrier, after you have focus on the 4k screen in a while

            • +1

              @ln28909: yeah that would make sense since your eyes were used to the sharpness of 4k
              then change to the 1440p resolution and text, you would see it as more blurry in comparison.

              If you didn't have the 4k to see in the first place, then 1440p would look pretty sharp.

              • @pinkybrain: My 1440p monitor is my only one yet it looks blurry because of every laptop/phone/tv I look at.

          • +1

            @pinkybrain: It doesn't get blury if you use native 4k resolution and scale everything up to match to the level you don't find too small. It will only make every sharper.

            • @glashalful:

              It doesn't get blury if you use native 4k resolution and scale everything up to match to the level you don't find too small. It will only make every sharper.

              it’s amazing how many people can’t comprehend this.

            • @glashalful: @glashalful @AlexF - I believe the two of you have not comprehended what pinkybrain (& ln28909) are saying. ;)

              (They are talking about a 27" 1440p native compared to a 27" 4K native, not comparing 27" 4K with scaling to 27" 4K without scaling.)

          • @pinkybrain: Apologies for duplicate comment.

      • Unsure why your comment got downvote

        I run 1440P on 27", text is quite small for me to read on 100% scale

        I often to zoom to about 150% or even 200% on Chrome to ensure I don't mis-read on Ozbargain :)

        Thus, I suppose you are right about 27" is too small for 4K

      • +2

        I had a 4K 32" and couldn't get used to it. I didn't like the VA colour shift which was compounded on the 32" (the size made the bottom third look more "yellow" which was annoying). Was giving me headaches.

        Returned the 32" and went to a 27" 4K. It works much nicer for me. Crisper text vs the 32" and being IPS better for more consistent.

        Con is that I run it scaled so you do reduce the total amount of real estate vs the 32".

        I've had to reduce the scaling further than I'd prefer as my macbook seems to struggle when using less scaling.
        Mac OS X will render higher than downscale if using a non-standard scaling which is taxing for my 2014 macbook…

        • would 4K 32" IPS have been better than the VA panel you had?

          I think there is an imac that is 27" 5k and the text looked very crisp

          • +2

            @pinkybrain: I’m sure it would have been better for me overall if IPS… I was kind of surprised how sensitive I was by the colour shifts with the VA. Perhaps others won’t notice it as much. Thought it would be less noticeable when sitting directly in front but unfortunately was a problem for me.

            The screen I had also had a very sparkly anti glare which I disliked as well. Was very grainy.

            By the way I should mention it was a Benq EW3270U.

            I ended up replacing it with an LG 27UL600-W which I prefer overall. The anti glare is way less noticeable too.

            • @dlcx: did you sell the Benq EW3270U?

              Didn't think that colour shift would be that bad when sitting directly in front of the VA panel at 34".

              is IPS glow that bad on the LG 27UL600-W?

              Does not look like there is any all round good monitors since they all got some cons
              -VA ghosting/color shift
              -IPS glow..
              -OLED - burn in, not available for monitors right now

              Is there any new tech in monitors that does not have some sort of defect?

              • @pinkybrain: I got it from Officeworks so could return it for full refund…
                Ran it for a ~ week to try adjust but really struggled.
                I was exhausted at the end of each day with some serious headaches.

                It's tough as each tech has pros and cons.
                VA does have better contrast that is nicer for gaming but I prefer the colours and overall experience better with IPS.
                The colour shifts were too much for me to overcome.

                I don't notice the IPS glow that much on the IPS. You probably will see it more when gaming (vs desktop use which I predominately use it for).
                VA definitely better in that regard but colour shifts more of a problem for me vs IPS glow.

                I had a VA TV and after it blew up (in first few weeks) I used that to move to an OLED TV instead. The viewing angles were a problem with the seating orientation in the room. OLED just really does well across the board. Contrast unbeatable. Colours awesome. Doesn't get as bright as LCD panels (HDR) but good enough for me. I've had my OLED for a number of years now and has no burn in. I suspect could be more of a problem/challenge with monitors though as static areas on the screen such as your browser toolbar etc.

                MicroLED in future may be the answer to some of this. Time will tell :)

              • @pinkybrain: IPS glow is not bad at all on the 27Ul600. I have two, great monitors. would definitely have picked this up instead if it was available at the time.

          • @pinkybrain: All 27 inch iMacs are 5K.
            It looks great, text looks great and very hard to go back to anything less.

            • @entropysbane: yeah saw one at a store and text was very sharp at 5k

              wonder why some saying 4k on 27" is too small etc

              • @pinkybrain: I expect it was using display scaling, running equivalent to 2560x1440 on 27" which is often the sweet spot from a resolution perspective from text size/real estate perspective for a 27" screen. Being 5K text will appear nice and sharp though the effective real estate on screen is similar 2560x1440 (and not 5k).

                If you ran it at native 5K resolution the text size would be VERY small on a 27".
                Imagine having 4 x 1080p screens plus more squashed onto a 27"… that's native res.

                I have to run my 27" 4K at "larger text" mode on my macbook which is similar to 1080p desktop.
                If I try run it next step up in scaling (similar to 2560x1440) my macbook runs super slow.
                The mac will upsize the res to 5K then downgrade it to 1440p to do this (from my understanding).. which sucks from a performance perspective.
                This is why Apple sell a 5K monitor vs 4K as Mac OS is designed to use that resolution at a more effective 1440p effective resolution without the performance hit.

                Although I'm running effective to 1080p, I use google apps predominately for work and I can run Chrome browser at 75% text size.
                This gives me much more text in the browser and it's still super readable and sharp. It's thus similar to running a higher resolution without the performance hit on my macbook.
                Seems to work well for me.

              • @pinkybrain: they just need a pair of glasses.

                27" @ 4k is perfectly fine to me. I am selling my ultra wide 32" simply because of the low resolution (equivalent to fhd)

            • @entropysbane: Scaling on Mac, iPad, etc. are so much better than Windows.

              No matter what resolution they all look the same just more clear and sharper.

      • Yeah, I've got a 1440p 27" (viewsonic at work, Dell on the way for home). I wouldn't want any higher res, or I'll have to turn on display scaling which doesn't work in lots of the software I use. I also wouldn't want to have a larger screen than 27" either. dual screen 27" would be awkward too, since I find the second screen is very far out to the side - I prefer one of the screens straight in front so I'm not turning my head as much, with the second screen off to the side for secondary tasks (e.g. reference documents while coding).
        Any larger than 27" and I'd want it curved too.

        My ultimate setup would probably be a curved ultrawide so I can have it centered and use the left and right edges for secondary tasks. For now I'll stick with my 24" 1080p as secondary, and my new 27" 1440p as the primary screen.

      • This

      • So no good for PS4 Pro then….

        • It isn't perfect, but compared to my FHD 24inch monitor, the ps4 pro looks sharper and better on my 1440p screen from work.

          That might say more about my FHD screen than if a ps4 pro on a 1440p screen is any good, but i suppose if you really care then hit up the 4K dell screen that is also on sale. I'll be getting that as a second screen in nov/dec sales if they happen.

      • Eh, I personally think even 32" is too small. Probably about 37-40" is the sweet spot for 4k

      • Surely no-one uses 4k monitors without any kind of scaling, even on a 32" it would be almost unusable. On a 27" 2x scaling gives you the same real estate as a 27" 1080p panel, which is somewhat large (I would prefer equivalency to 24" or even 21" 1080p) but definitely usable. 2x scaling on a 32" panel is going to make everything look extremely large.

        I don't know why you would get a 32" 4k panel, seems like it requires fractional scaling which is generally not a good idea if you can avoid it. Integer scaling on the other hand doesn't compromise image quality.

        • +1

          A 4k 32" monitor with 1:1 scaling has a similar scale to your garden variety 1080p 15.6" laptop screen. So it shouldn't that bad, maybe a bit small but not 'almost unusable' unless your eyesight is pretty poor.

          • +1

            @rel: You're right, actually. I did some quick ppi calculations but I must have had a typo or something, I was off by quite a bit. 140 ppi is pretty usable.

            I'd still preferentially chose a display where 2x scaling makes sense (maybe Dell's 25 inch 4k) for the sharper text and icons, but if you need the real estate i can see why you'd want unscaled 4k.

      • Well different people can have different preferences. I have both 2K1440p in 27" and 4K in 28", I don't think it is that small or tiny. For me my desk is not that wide so all displays are very close from my vision, tI have to say I love 4K more than my 2K. Here are mine: i.snipboard.io/Wv9Afl.jpg i.snipboard.io/ua13q4.jpg

      • My XPS 15 is 4K and it's fine.

      • What if I use 4K for Sony PS4 pro only and FHD for normal PC gaming and Switch would that be fine?

      • Anything less than 4k will look awful at 27 inches.

        I have a 2k gl850 as my gaming monitor and a 4k el cheapo as my primary and doing any kind of browsing or workstation stuff on the 2k is awful after spoiling myself on the 4k. I cannot imagine using 1080 at 27 inches but apparently that is a thing.

        People talk a lot about HDR, nitts, g2g response, colour accuracy etc. but by far the most important specs of any workstation monitor is pixel density as it will give your experience a premium feel. Everything else is for niche work cases.

        Gaming is a different beast altogether, this is definitely not a gaming monitor.

    • +5

      I have 2x 27" 4K. I use them at 100% scaling at arms length distance. I don't really have any issues reading anything.
      However I will agree with others that ~30-32" would be the sweet spot for 4K at 100% scaling

      I have also tried 43" 4K and I found the scaling too large, there is also a lot of vertical screen realestate that tends to be uncomfortable to look at.

      • +1

        what model was the 43" 4K you tried?
        and where you tested it?

        • ViewSonic VX4380-4K
          At home?

          • @Trusty: oh you own the 43"..

            since you said you tried it….
            I thought you just tested it at shop..

            so you still own the 43" or sold it etc?

            • @pinkybrain: Ahh yeah I can see it could read like that now.
              I still have it, should probably try to sell it

    • +3

      I have both 27" 1440p and 27" 4K monitors on Windows and Mac
      The 1440p is a little blurrier than I would like but acceptable, 4K looks great, but…

      On windows there are issues with scaling since you want 125% at the least, if not 150% scaling - sometimes dialogue boxes are too tiny or the text is blurry, and I feel like it's demanding on my XPS13 running the higher res. On the whole it's acceptable for me but sometimes frustrating when it doesn't scale correctly when moving between my 1080p screen and the 4K one. 1440p runs at the native 100% scaling fyi.

      4K 60hz also requires the right cable and adaptor - the built in HDMI port on my XPS15 and the included USB-C HDMI dongle could only do 4K30 (like most dongles/hubs out there), so I'm using a TB3 DisplayPort Alt Mode adaptor to get the full 60hz, otherwise it's far to slow/blurry (in terms of mouse movement and scrolling)

      Most Macs prior to 2018 can't do 4K60, only 4K30, at all so not a great experience for me either on my older iMac

    • +1

      Best size between (32 and 27) for 4k is 27'' all the way, why? Because it's all about reaching that retina level, sharpness IMHO.

  • +1

    The S version is $408.45 with same code here : https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-27-4k-uhd-monitor-s2721…

    Review here : https://www.digitaltrends.com/monitor-reviews/dell-s2721sq-r…

    I'm struggling @ 2k so would question 4k (but I am old…)

    • +3

      For anyone else who was wondering:

      Both the S2721Q and the S2721QS feature exactly the same specs with the only difference being that the S2721QS's stand offers height, tilt, and pivot adjustment while that of the S2721Q allows for just tilting.

      • I wonder if you open the back cap on the Q, will you be able to attach the screen to your own mount, and therefore, pivot it like the QA?

        • Yep, it's compatible with 100x100m vesa mounts.

          • @evanjd: Thanks my friend, it just looks like, it is completely sealed, Dell perhaps deliberately designed it this way so that can sell the QS

    • Finally a review.

      Review seems to be okay.

      Sharpness is good apparently…

    • Thanks. I went for the S version.

      I already have a 4k 27" and a 2k 24". I reckon the 2k24" is perfect for coding.

      But now Ive reached that age where my eyesight has quickly turned to crap. So I have to wear reading glasses at work now, so 4k27" is fine for glasses.

      I will use this in portrait mode for coding (hence getting the S model).

      • My eyesight sounds to be worse than yours. I cannot read anymore without glasses. Fuzzy mess.
        At about 30-40cm viewing distance should be okay for me with my reading glasses.

        Watching TV these days at 3-4m distance away from a FHD TV is fuzzy for me with or without the glasses. :(
        No I do not have a 4K TV yet, probably could see the differences from normal viewing distance to FHD.

        Finally get to watch my UltraHD movies in 4K (on the monitor) that I have collected.

    • just the stand that's the difference?

  • Will 27inch 4K good for coding?

    • definitely, you can run 4 windows at a same time, even scaling up and using as 2 windows at a time would be suffice for coding :)

      • +1

        Cool, that’s what I need.
        I am planing to pair this with my current dell u2419hc, which is only FHD.

        Do you think my eyes will feel uncomfortable when looking at two monitors with two different resolutions?

        • Ideally you should pair 2 monitors of the same resolution, but if you use your FHD monitor as secondary monitor (let say in portrait mode) you can set different scaling factors on each monitor to make text size apear similar

        • if you scale 4k and use as 2 windows at a time then both FullHD and 4K would look quite similar, but I reckon u can rid of the fullhd one and keep using just the 4K

        • Yer it's very good. I got the benq for my partner about a month ago and she's a full stack engineer and she uses this with her mac Pro 13". Amazing display.

          https://www.amazon.com.au/BenQ-3840x2160-Anti-Glare-Flicker-…
          Mind you it was $750 at the time.

          I had previously got her a Kogan 2k 27 ISP and it was total trash compared to this. So blurry and colours were washed out.

          She doesn't scale up at all but wears glasses.

  • If I already have a 27" 1440p monitor.. would this be a good second monitor for 4k stuff or is it better to go 32"?

    • +2

      Depending on your use I guess? But if it was me I would pick the 32, unless your aim is to show ozbarginers a little side by side comparison on what resolution to choose at 27' :D

      • Mostly just PS5 and browsing (includes movies and stuff) :D I'm leaning on 32 as well but it being uneven with my 27 would be mildly annoying haha.

        • Totally, that sounds fair to choose 27. Hard choice damn:((

        • +1

          For Web browsing, you will be doing display scaling at 4K/27 inch (and it will kinda look/feel like 1440p).

          PS5 - there is a big question mark on all the modes PS5 support. Will it actually support 1440p or still be like PS4 where it is 4K (even if the "high performance" mode of some games could be technically 1440p upscaled). How many games will actually do 120fps?

          Even with this monitor, there are questions on FreeSync support. Does the FreeSync cover HDR support, if yes, why no mention of FreeSync Premium?

          Honestly, 4K is too small on 27 inch. But, if you want a low cost 4K / 60Hz monitor, 27 inch seems to be the most cost effective.

    • the same question to me, I think we need to sit closer or enlarging the text.

      Not sure if this is an upgrade or not.

      • +1

        You don't use 27/4K at 1:1 (no scaling) for text or general usage. You would most likely use it with 150% scaling (which will feel like 1440p, except the supersampling down could make things a bit sharper). You can, however, watch videos at 4K (as modern apps / browsers do have proper display scaling support).

        Your phones and tablets (i.e. iPad "Retina") use display scaling. We don't hear people complaining.

        However, you could whinge / complain that older apps may not work properly with Windows 10 display scaling and can look odd and somewhat annoying. Thus, if you have to use older apps which don't offer proper display scaling, you could argue 1440p (or 1080p) at 1:1 would provide a better experience (for a 27 inch display).

        And, before you ask, I do own 1080p, 1440p and 4K 27 inch monitors. Each has its pros and cons.

    • having the same size will match better, but 4k is good at 32" too

  • Good price for the moment.

    It was previously $699 RRP, seems to have dropped $200 on RRP.

    I am still waiting for my monitor to be shipped from the ebay deal.

  • when will the monitor to be shipped?

    • The ebay deal, it says 7th to the 15th estimated delivery. 2 weeks since the ebay sale ended.
      3-4weeks it seems.

      • how about for this deal, it didn't specify

        • Yeah I don't see it either. But during the ebay sale period it showed they had stock for delivery on the Dell website, not now though.
          I would guess the same delivery period.

    • Lead time is 11 days according to a sales agent on chat. Not sure how it translates.

      • Thanks, I hope it is calendar days

        • I am going to assume delivery in 3 weeks from today…

  • Dell U4919DW for $1300 please..

  • this or the AOC U2790VQ?

    • This. It's newer - I was looking at the AOC until this deal came back up!

  • Not sure how OP getting $348.05. When I apply coupon it comes to $408.45.

    • +4

      Because you're applying the coupon to S2721QS, not S2721Q.

      • +9

        Well that's embarrassing.

  • Pulled the trigger on this one. It will be used with an Xbox Series X and as a WFH monitor.

    My eyes can barely tell the difference between 30fps and 60fps, let alone any higher! I'd prefer the resolution.

    Factoring in claiming it back on tax, it comes down to like $220 for me! Crazy value.

    • Could let me know how to claim back so much for tax?
      You don't mean GST.
      Thanks.

      • I’m an IT professional so can claim it against my income tax. My income tax rate is 37%.

        • So in your Tax return you claim a deduction of $128?

          Thanks

          • @fredk1000: Not quite. You can claim deductions under $300 straight away. Because this is more, it needs to be split over multiple years (three from memory).

            You claim the purchase price and that reduces your taxable income amount. I suggest talking to a tax professional.

  • +4

    How does this compare to the LG 27UL600?

  • Excellent price 4k Mon I reckon. 27 is sweet spot if you are only 30cm or less away from your monitor. If you are more than that 32 is a sweeter spot.

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