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Dell released a new 4k monitor in the S series, but includes the Dell Premium Panel Exchange policy from higher end monitors. $339.99, normally $449.99, so $110 of.
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As an alternative, the same monitor with fewer ergonomic features is available in the alternate, but similarly named
S2721Q, currently on sale at $314.99
Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721Q
S - supports tilt, pivot, and height adjustment
Dell 27 4K UHD Monitor - S2721Q - Only supports
tilt
Device Type
White LED edgelight system
Panel Type
In-Plane switching Technology
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz
Pixel Pitch
0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
Brightness
350 cd/m²
Contrast Ratio
1,300:1 (typ)
Response Time
Normal: 8ms (gtg)
Fast: 5ms (gtg)
Extreme: 4ms (gtg)
Input Connectors
HDMI 2.0
DP1.2
Display Position Adjustments
Swivel (Left and Right) (-30° to 30°)
Tilt -5° / 21°
Screen Coating
Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand
24.08 inches x 6.88 inches x 15.75 inches
Weight 10.36 lbs
https://www.dell.com/en-us/member...d/210-AXLG
Full Panel Specs courtesy of DisplaySpecifications.com
https://www.displayspecifications...l/ea602135
Biggest kicker is probably the Premium Panel policy, copied in limited detail here:
Premium Panel Exchange
The Dell Premium Panel Exchange allows a free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warrantyi period even if only one bright pixel is found.
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No USB-C and associated features (e.g. Power Delivery)
Lesser/older spec of Display port (1.2 vs 1.4)
There are likely others due to the significant price discrepancy between this and the U2720Q
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Currently sold out. You have to wait for it to get back in stock. It has gone on sale for the lessor price over and over again. Look for a promo code to add or student discount.
Couple of things to note: you should get your own stand. It works with dual mounts advertised up to 27 inch and you could pick one up at amazon for 25 bucks. That worked great for me. Also you need to purchase a DP cable, only comes with HDMI.
Currently sold out. You have to wait for it to get back in stock. It has gone on sale for the lessor price over and over again. Look for a promo code to add or student discount.
Couple of things to note: you should get your own stand. It works with dual mounts advertised up to 27 inch and you could pick one up at amazon for 25 bucks. That worked great for me. Also you need to purchase a DP cable, only comes with HDMI.
Anyone else having same experience?
Now I believe same coating also there on 2K model but less visible because of larger pixel size or orientation of those pixels.
Also 2K model is definitely brighter than this one.
Anyone else having same experience?
Now I believe same coating also there on 2K model but less visible because of larger pixel size or orientation of those pixels.
Also 2K model is definitely brighter than this one.
While the "Q" series characters are a little sharper (you do not see pixels on chars) contrast wise "D" series may have little more advantage (again not by much).
All this may be because of haziness that I mentioned may be due to different screen technologies/pixel orientation/anti glare used on them, I am not sure.
Another point is 4K model has left and right edges slight dimmer and noticeable. 2K model is more uniform.Viewing angle on 2k is little better then 4K before discoloration starts.
As an end user doing office work mostly on characters either will work but S2721D will save you some money only downside is PPI.
Two questions. Will there be some calibration guide later? When I bought my TV, someone published a set of parameters/settings to adjust and it helped. They have fancy tools so that they can set things exactly right. So I am looking for such tutorials. Any one has ideas?
My daughter uses PC and my son uses MacBook Pro. The monitor looks better when used with PC. Anyone can offer some explanations? And how to correct it? It looks a bit murky with Mac. On PC, it is crispy clear. A bit more satisfactory.
Thanks!
Two questions. Will there be some calibration guide later? When I bought my TV, someone published a set of parameters/settings to adjust and it helped. They have fancy tools so that they can set things exactly right. So I am looking for such tutorials. Any one has ideas?
My daughter uses PC and my son uses MacBook Pro. The monitor looks better when used with PC. Anyone can offer some explanations? And how to correct it? It looks a bit murky with Mac. On PC, it is crispy clear. A bit more satisfactory.
Thanks!
Regarding PC looking better than Mac , make sure you are using same resolution/scaling and whatever documents you are comparing.
for S2721D QHD I left at default resolution and no scaling on my Mac it looks great.
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Regarding PC looking better than Mac , make sure you are using same resolution/scaling and whatever documents you are comparing.
for S2721D QHD I left at default resolution and no scaling on my Mac it looks great.
While the "Q" series characters are a little sharper (you do not see pixels on chars) contrast wise "D" series may have little more advantage (again not by much).
All this may be because of haziness that I mentioned may be due to different screen technologies/pixel orientation/anti glare used on them, I am not sure.
Another point is 4K model has left and right edges slight dimmer and noticeable. 2K model is more uniform.Viewing angle on 2k is little better then 4K before discoloration starts.
As an end user doing office work mostly on characters either will work but S2721D will save you some money only downside is PPI.
Any chance you could post a photo of the uniformity problem you're experiencing and how it looks on each monitor? Trying to decide whether it's going to be annoying or not. I
Any chance you could post a photo of the uniformity problem you're experiencing and how it looks on each monitor? Trying to decide whether it's going to be annoying or not. I
Any chance you could post a photo of the uniformity problem you're experiencing and how it looks on each monitor? Trying to decide whether it's going to be annoying or not. I
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