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Dell S2721QS 27" 4K UHD Monitor $339 Delivered @ Dell eBay

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Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721QS 4K 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz AMD FreeSync HDMI for $339 delivered. Not the cheapest its been but still a very good price.

Cheapest price since the 21/06/2021

eBay price is $423.75 (22% off), then add 20% off coupon code PDLTW20 to bring it down to $339.00

Has DisplayPort and better contrast ratio (1300:1) than S2722QC (1000:1).

Device Type LED-backlit LCD monitor - 27"
Adaptive-Sync Technology AMD FreeSync
Panel Type IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution 4K 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Pixel Pitch 0.1554 mm
Brightness 350 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio 1300:1
Response Time 4 ms (gray-to-gray extreme)
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours
Input Connectors 2xHDMI, DisplayPort
Display Position Adjustments Height, pivot (rotation), swivel, tilt
Screen Coating Anti-glare 3H hardness
Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand 61.16 cm x 17.47 cm x 40.01 cm
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.2
Bundled Services 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange

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  • -4

    was a thread on this 2 days ago

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/652479

    • +8

      No. The monitors mentioned there was the S2721DGF, and the S2722QC.
      The monitor only came on special today. Has been over $700 on eBay for a while, including the last 2 days.

  • Just ordered the S2722QC yesterday. Is this model better?

    • +3

      The one you ordered has usb c. This one doesn’t. You can compare the specs to see if they are any different.

    • +6

      Depends on your needs.
      The S2722QC has USB C display connection, which the S2721QS doesn't have.
      The S2721QS has a DisplayPort connection, which the S27222QC doesn't have. (Some sites say the S2722QC has a display port, but the pictures of the monitor show that there isn't one).
      The S2721Qs has better contrast ratio (1300:1) than the S2722QC (1000:1)
      All other specs are basically identical.
      The only review I have read comparing both monitors is that you would probably only be aware of the contrast difference if you were running both monitors side by side.

      • +3

        I've got the S2722QC and it only has the USB-C connector (plus 2x HDMI) but the USB-C port has the Display Port logo on it.

      • +1

        Also DP1.4 vs DP1.2

        • +1

          It supports / runs both DP 1.4 and DP 1.2 modes. On older laptops with USB-C, i.e. Macbook Pro 13 inch 2019 or earlier, it has to fallback to DP 1.2 mode and all USB ports become USB 2.0 (if you don't let the monitor fallback to DP 1.2 mode, you will be stuck with 4K/30Hz).

      • Is the contrast difference gonna make huge difference in picture quality? Which one is recommended?

        • Part of the appeal for these monitors is HDR, even though it is fake HDR. The lower contrast ratio means the HDR will probably be even more subpar.

          This is expected because (1) with the cost of supporting USB-C, it has to cut cost somewhere and (2) the competing LG product has the same contrast ratio (could be the same panel).

      • +1

        I wonder if it actually has a the same panel and they are just publishing different specs to seem to differentiate?

        You wouldn't think it would be commercial to order different panels to go inside for such a minor difference

        • They could dumb down the actual specs in firmware I’m guessing. You’re quite possibly right.

    • +6

      S2722QC, Pros:

      • USB-C/PD support up to 65W.
      • USB-C/Alt-mode (DP 1.4 support with DP 1.2 fallback). If your laptop is capable of USB-C/Alt-mode (DP 1.4) then it is great, but if it is only capable of DP 1.2, then the USB ports dropped from USB 3 to USB 2 (bandwidth issue).
      • Firmware has more features than S2721. Most noticeably are: Scaling mode and 1:1 and more information on the current display port (which you kind of want to have when using USB-C/Alt-mode coz. it is confusing).

      Cons:

      • Using it for a desktop PC isn't ideal. The reason is that DisplayPort (direct) is the most suitable option if you want 4K HDR 4:4:4 Chroma (with VRR (FreeSync/GSync compatible generally works)). HDMI 2.0a, you can do at best 4K HDR 4:2:2. Then there is the VRR, whether it works on HDMI properly or not.
      • Limited option of using DisplayPort to USB-C and those options (cables / dongles) aren't cheap (or at least add to the overall cost).
      • Does the USB-C/DP actually work with VRR?
      • Contrast ratio is not as good as S2721QS.

      Clearly, Dell doesn't want this to affect last year's UltraSharp 27 inch USB-C monitor (that one has 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort and 1 USB-C setup). But the competing LG model has 2x HDMI, 1 DisplayPort and 1 USB-C (the most ideal setup).

      • +1

        I use a macbook, having USB C on the monitor is totally worth the extra 30 bucks. I was able to get rid of a whole bunch of cables including the power cable!

        • +3

          In general, yes, if you have a Macbook Pro that's 2020 or later.

          If you have a Macbook Pro 13 inch that's before 2020, while it works reasonably well, it does require fallback to DP 1.2 (thanks to Intel and Apple).

          Also, there is no doubt that USB-C is over hyped (that's why we have that DP 1.2 and DP 1.4 alt mode mess). Will we get into another mess later on with DP 2.0 as resolution goes up again? There is also Thunderbolt 3 / true USB 4, which isn't what this monitor truly supports. The Dell included USB-C cable is quite important. The cost to get a good quality cable that does both power and data well isn't cheap (there are some cheapo ones, but they tend to be only good on one side).

          Lastly, if you are a Mac + PC user like me, then S2722QC's lack of DisplayPort is annoying. Also, we know S2722QC's fake HDR is actually a notch below S2721QS (not that S2721QS' HDR is decent either, it couldn't reach HDR400 that's why Dell kept quiet on HDR on both monitors). I haven't got around to truly test the DP 1.4 part. See, in the USB-C port for this monitor, DP 1.4's bandwidth is only available "in half". It's a way to allow USB 3.0 to still be offered. So, how true is the DP 1.4 or it is there mainly to overcome the Alt-mode bandwidth issue.

          Yes, it is a good value for money overall due to all other USB-C monitors are expensive, but there is no free lunch. Some corners were cut. That's my frustration with USB-C. So, half of DP1.4 is good, but all USB-A ports via the same pipe dropped to USB 3.0 level, people do need to realise that USB-C bandwidth is finite, the more you want that port to do, the devices simply need to share the bandwidth on that port.

          As a Mac user, Thunderbolt 3 monitors are still a class above… but $$$$$.

      • What do you mean by scaling mode and 1:1? Is it like integer mode?

        • +3

          Most of the consumer class 16:9 monitors offer mostly 16:9 and 4:3 mode. Dell S2721 range monitors also offer 5:4 mode. However, what if you have a device that output odd resolution which is none of the 3?

          S2722QC offers two additional modes, one of them scales it to use as much of the screen display area but keep the ratio (so you get some black bars) - interpolation is still being used. The other one is called 1:1 mode, which doesn't scale the resolution at all. The advantage is that 1:1 mode doesn't use any interpolation so it is sharp. The disadvantage is that because it doesn't attempt to scale, if your source is 1080p, you will only see it in the middle with a large border, essentially 75% of the display is not used (and with 4K on 27 inch, while that means it is technically sharp, everything looks small, honestly, not very useable to do 1:1 for a 1080p source). Both modes are introduced probably because USB-C/Alt-mode is involved AND a competing product from LG has those features (except under different names). I suspect the panel is provided LG so those features are there or the firmware base code is from the Ultrasharp series, which has those.

          1:1 mode used to be a sought after mode, but people don't seek that mode anymore (it is useful for a 16:10 monitor, but 16:9, you probably don't need it). Anyway, it is good to have, but I doubt it is something you would use often for this display (because 4K on 27 inch, every pixel is really small). As for the auto scaling mode, it is kinda in a similar boat. If you have a really old PC with old Intel CPU (which cannot do 4K), its max 60Hz resolution mode might actually be an odd ratio, you might prefer the auto scaling mode instead of 1:1 (but interpolation is used so it isn't very sharp).

          My main gripe with S2721 series monitors is the firmware… and really wish Dell would clean up some of the minor glitches (and more importantly, offer those newer revision of firmware to customers). S2722QC's firmware is better than S2721QS, but obviously, in terms of tuning the monitor for colours, it is not at the level of S2721DGF. It's disappointing the contrast ratio on S2722QC is inferior to S2721QS. An interesting question for S2722QC is does VRR/FreeSync work properly? We know for S2721QS, it only works properly for DisplayPort, but S2722QC, we are talking about USB-C/Alt-mode DP 1.2 or 1.4. Does VRR actually work? Also, is it wishful thinking that Dell fixed the VRR issue on HDMI this time?

  • +3

    Deal every week

  • +4

    I ordered 2 of them. Price for both was $678. Delivery date on them is shown as between the 29/10/2021 and the 08/11/2021. Hopefully, they might arrive earlier, but you may need to take this in to consideration before purchasing them.

    • +4

      I ordered my 2722QC on the 1st Sept and received it on the 15th Sept, eBay estimated delivery dates were 8 Oct - 15 Oct so I was pretty happy to get it within 2 weeks.

      • Thanks. That's a handy piece of information to know.

  • +10

    Have 2 of these for my WFH set-up. Once you go 4k for office work you can never go back.

    • Do you need to apply zoom or scaling for stuff?

      • +1

        Unless you have amazing eyesight you will have to do scaling. Web browsing is fine with scaling and as are almost all apps. I have this monitor and have it set at 150% scaling.

        • A bit new to 27” monitors and looking out for one for WFH. Because of the scaling, would you recommend going 2k for just home office use? This one (4K) seems to me a bit of an overkill if we need to scale to 150% anyway. Thanks mate

          • +1

            @rishmeister: you dont 'need' 4k resolution for pretty much anything that isnt video/photo/audio work. if thats you, you probably want a 32" screen so you can comfortably use the native resolution.

            having 4K @ 27" then scaling 150% makes text super sharp and is still plenty of screen real estate to work on spreadsheets and other stuff. I have a windowed remote desktop session running with enough room to have several applications running within comfortably and can still comfortably run things on my local desktop either next to or tucked behind the RDS.

          • @rishmeister: id recommend the QHD for WFH. i have 2x 4K 27" and i am scaled to 150% - when i share screens, i get, 'can you make the screen bigger?' comments

        • Nope. I have this monitor on my standing desk. You don't need to scale and agree, once you got 4k it's hard to go back. I have a 34" 3440x1440 in my office and find it awkwardly big once I go back from using this. The extra real estate and text clarity is awesome. Def recommend.

      • +1

        Windows does it automatically at 150% You can go into the settings and change to your preference.

  • How would this go connecting to a MacBook Pro? It’s a 2020 before the M1 processors

    • You can use a Type C hub that has HDMI or a type C to HDMI adaptor (lots of choices in Amazon AU)

      Alternatively you can also get a thunderbolt 3 adaptor or dock but they are more expensive

    • +1

      If you are going to be connecting it using USB C, then you might be better of getting the S2722QC from dealbot's special 2 days ago, as the MacBook Pro's don't have DisplayPort.
      https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/652479

    • +2

      Assuming you have MacBook Pro (13-inch, four Thunderbolt 3 ports, 2020) [note: 15 inch is definitely support DP 1.4 via Alt-mode]

      If you go for S2721QS, you probably want to get a dongle that support USB-C/Alt-Mode (DisplayPort 1.4). The Apple official dongle (latest / current) model does do DP 1.4/HDMI. Reason you want to try DP 1.4 based dongle is that you get to have USB 3.0 ports on the dongle.

      S2722QC is a good choice if you want a monitor just for that MacBook Pro. While it does have HDMI ports, if it is for a gaming PC, one would prefer a native DisplayPort. However, if you have the 15 inch MBP, 65W power delivery might not be the most ideal setup (it's another cost saving from Dell and to avoid affecting their higher end USB-C monitors).

      • I just received the S2722QC (from the earlier deal) and have an active 4k@60hz DP to HDMI cable on its way (for $30).

        I will be using it as my 3rd monitor (left of centre) for browsing/productivity.
        My main (centre) monitor is a 27" Acer Predator (1440p@120hz) for gaming. 2nd monitor (on RHS) is a 2013 Dell Ultrasharp (1440p @ 60hz).

        I don't have any real need for USB-C/laptop charging, and I'd only use the USB ports occasionally.

        Is there any benefit to grabbing the S2721QS (to hook up to my RTX3080 using Displayport) instead of the S2722QC?

        • +3

          For RTX3080, you definitely prefer to use DisplayPort. However, the question is with RTX3080, is 4K/60Hz sufficient? If I have a RTX3080, I would be eyeing for a 4K/120Hz display with HDMI 2.1 support.

          S2722QC on RTX3080, it depends on which port you want to use. HDMI, it is 4K/60Hz HDR 4:2:2 (without HDR, it is 4K/60Hz 4:4:4). Question is, for gaming AND a 27 inch monitor doing 4K, are you really going to be able to spot the difference? For me to test 4:4:4 vs 4:2:2, I need to change the display scaling on Windows 10 to 100% (basically no scaling) and test it on texts. Games are not going to use tiny fonts on 4K games.

          The biggest question for S2722QC, however, could be FreeSync support. Does it work properly on HDMI? FreeSync/VRR generally works better with DisplayPort (especially for nVidia cards). Then, there is this lack of dongle or cable choices. You need DisplayPort to USB-C dongle or cable (a lot of them are the other way around USB-C source to DisplayPort target). But then again, is VRR on a 60Hz display going to be that great?

          This is what makes this S2722QC a bit frustrating. Price is good for a USB-C monitor, but Dell removed the native DisplayPort option (so people wanting that might still go for the Ultrasharp range). If you know any good apps to test VRR / Freesync properly, let me know. I am keen to test VRR on S2722QC.

          For RTX3080, S2722QC or S2721QS are both a stop gap solution. Thing is, Dell is heavily discounting both so it is very tempting.

          I don't have any real need for USB-C/laptop charging, and I'd only use the USB ports occasionally.

          Then, you don't really benefit that much from S2722QC. I tested the USB-C port through a USB-C meter, so you can still use it to charge Android phones which support USB-PD (a lot of them do). Also, Samsung and LG flagship phones (possibly other Android phones) do support USB-C/Alt-mode, except DP 1.2 only. So, you can get a Samsung S21 to display 4K/60Hz (but that makes all the USB-A ports USB 2.0). DeX also works (but that's 1080p so that's easy). Don't forget about latest iPad Air and iPad Pro's. I have not tested using the USB-C port as an upstream hub only (i.e. connect a USB-C port (data only) from PC to the monitor and see if it can be used just as a USB hub). I currently hold a pessimistic view that it won't work (i.e. if the alt-mode doesn't kick in, you won't get the data - you still get power delivery because there is an option in the menu to keep the power on for that port even when the monitor is on standby). I hope I am wrong on that.

          • @netsurfer: Thanks.

            I've setup my monitors with 1440p as my (centre) gaming (and general use) screen, as I'm happy to play 1440p@120hz (and not sure a 3080 could even push above 60FPS @ 4K).
            [I'm now wondering if I should use the 4k as my centre screen…even if gaming is 'only' at 60fps]

            I can't answer your question on 4:4:4 and VRR as I've never used an active DP to HDMI cable before; I'm not sure of the drawbacks (vs pure DP cable).

            Then, you don't really benefit that much from S2722QC.

            The S2721QS wasn't on sale at the time. lol.
            Except for having bought a $30 DP-HDMI cable already, I am strongly considering the S2721QS if it comes back in stock.

            • +1

              @Iceman-jkh: Most RTX 3080s have HDMI port(s) I thought? The HDMI on the monitor is HDMI 2.0a only, any conversion will be restricted to that.

              I wouldn't worry too much about 4:4:4 vs 4:2:2 at HDR because both S2721QS and S2722QC are subpar in terms of HDR. Neither is even HDR400 and HDR400 is actually fake HDR. Without HDR, HDMI 4K/60Hz is 4:4:4 capable.

              If I figured out the proper way to test VRR, I will test that USB-C port for VRR. I have a cable which does DisplayPort to USB-C, but unless VRR works in that configuration, I wouldn't recommend cable.

              If you already have S2722QC, it is not worthwhile getting S2721QS.

              • @netsurfer: Cheers!
                You're right. I've used 3080's 1x HDMI to go into the u2713 Dell ultrasharp.

                Happy to stick with the S2722QC. Sounds like the difference is negligible in my case. :)

                • +1

                  @Iceman-jkh: One thing to watch out with 4K display is cable. A lot of my older HDMI and DisplayPort cables don't work properly at 4K/60Hz and the situation gets worse if HDR is used.

                  Right now, I only have 2 DisplayPort cables that work on 4K/60Hz HDR. I also bought some HDMI 2.1 cables (I don't quite trust some of the HDMI 2.0 cables) and I thought if I were to buy new cables, maybe try preparing them for HDMI 2.1 (However, I might run into the same issue later since I cannot test those HDMI 2.1 cables' 8K capability - I don't have a 8K TV or monitor).

                  S2722QC comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable (and that cable is important, using cheapo USB-C/USB-C cable won't work). Unfortunately, due to cost saving (this is S range, not U (Ultrasharp) range), you only get 1 cable from Dell so there is no HDMI cable included.

      • Have the 16 inch from memory. Was around $3800.

        I might go with the S2722QC. Seems like built for purpose for me. I have held out for a new Mac display but if/when the price will be mental. Then thought about an older Apple display.

        It’s purely for work, and for use with the MacBook Pro only, maybe 2-3 others will use the screen at times.

        Thanks for the advice and help.

  • Grabbed one cheers

  • +1

    How's it compare for photo work to a 2012 model Ultrasharp monitor?

    • +1

      Replaced my u2711 and 2410 and haven't looked back with my recently purchased s3221QS. Very happy considering the price point.

    • +1

      Depends on how serious you are on the photo work. If you have a hardware device to calibrate the monitor, then it is not going to be an issue.

      One minor difference is Ultrasharp monitors could come with a piece of paper which shows you the Calman calibration result (so they are factory calibrated), you don't get that with S range (I am not sure about S2721DGF though since that's a proper gaming monitor). So, if colour accuracy out of the box is very important, then it could be a bit tricky.

      These monitors are 10-bit monitors (8-bit with FRC to make it 10-bit) so technically the colour gamut would be wider than your old Dell monitor. The backlight would be stronger on the new monitors. However, with photos, you probably care more about sRGB colour accuracy. Views from owners of these new monitors can be biased as we don't generally try to question our own decisions.

  • Must resist.. budget already stretched.. must resist

    • +1

      Dell deals are the Borg. Resistance is futile

  • ahh thanks OP

  • +1

    This screen is a ripper. If you’re sitting close to your screen, you want sharp resolution. This is the chefs kiss for that

  • The code PDLTW20 doesn't appear to be valid anymore unless I'm doing something wrong?

    • Just checked, code is still working. Add item to cart. Go to cart, then click on checkout. Apply code at checkout, and price should reduce to $339

      • That's so odd. I've followed your process and I get this response: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RQ0AJtSGzm5zFXjm0VbqO4XCOH6…

        • If your manually typing in the code, you could you possibly be typing an O as the last digit, instead of a Zero. Try copying and pasting the code

          • @AB100: Unfortunately, the monitor is now out of stock. Hope you were able to get your issue fixed before this occurred.

  • +3

    Bought 2 of these for $280 each delivered (previous deal)
    I use them as on site monitors in the site office
    Very happy with them for the price and I think they're better than the AOC U28P2U & LG 27UD58 I have in the office, both of which were more expensive.

  • +1

    I would personally pay $30 extra to get the latest USB C one

  • I have a 3 monitor setup with DELL 27inch screens. two are 2k screens and the third is this one. Thoroughly recommend putting the 4K screen in the middle, if keeping text at 100% and at 2160p.

  • How big the difference between 1300:1 vs 1000:1 contrast ratio?

  • I have this. Can confirm, great monitor for the price. Work and play. Love it.

  • I had terrible experience with this model. The screen went flickering after just few week. Got a replacement, same issue happened after just 10 days. Got the 2nd replacement and it only lasted 5 days! Finally had to request a refund i ordered a s2722dc

    • Which PCs and laptops have you tried? If the main laptop tested were a Macbook Pro, was a dongle used, if yes, which one? Also, which model is the Macbook Pro?

      Or, it was a desktop? Did you use the provided HDMI cable? If not, if DisplayPort was used, which DisplayPort was it? What I found with S2721QS is that you cannot use older or el cheapo cable. 75% of my DisplayPort cables do not work properly with it (only 2 work properly, and one is the one provided by Dell for another monitor). I have to use my best DisplayPort cable. As for HDMI, I've also purchased some HDMI 2.1 cables (I know the monitor only supports HDMI 2.0a, but a lot of HDMI 2.0 cable are made prior to HDR becoming popular).

      A common issue with inferior cables or old/lower spec cables is intermittent issue (including flickering). Likewise with USB-C dongles (some are just !@#!@#!@). However, if you used Dell provided HDMI cable with that monitor and still have issues, then it is the monitor itself.

      For cost saving, Dell only included an HDMI cable. While that's okay for D/DS, H/HS, for Q/QS (4K), assuming customers having the right DisplayPort cable is unsafe. For S2722QC, it only comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, so make sure if you were to use HDMI, you have a cable that you are certain will work fine at 4K/60Hz HDR.

      • I have 2 usb c dongles, 2 hmdi cables (1 came with the dell monitor), tried on macbook air m1, ipad pro and a samsung laptop. And the screen was flickering even when I didn't plugin anything so it's likely to be the monitors?

  • +1

    Looks like this is back in stock.

    • Thanks. Deal has been reactivated

    • I'm getting a "This code can't be applied to your order." error at checkout :(

      • Just tried again and I can apply code without any issues. Price comes down to $339.00: https://imgur.com/a/MBWOVpq

        • It might have been something on my account. Checking out as a guest worked.

  • If I already have a S2722QC would this look out of place next to it? Should I just get anotherS2722QC?

  • Waiting for another $250 S2721Q deal :(

  • +2

    I just received the 2 monitors from this offer. The delivery time frame was just under 4 weeks. Slightly better than Dells estimate of 6 to 7 weeks.

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