Gamers looking to buy a monitor on a budget have a lot of choices, but sorting through them can be difficult. Small flaws and details can hold back the appeal of many inexpensive monitors. The Dell G2724D is an alluring and reliable budget pick that delivers everything gamers expect and has no significant flaws.
SPECS AND FEATURES
The Dell G2724D’s specifications are typical for a budget gaming monitor sold at $300 or less. It provides 1440p resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, and it supports HDR—though it’s only certified for VESA DisplayHDR 400, which is the lowest level of certification provided by VESA.
Display size: 27-inch 16:9 widescreen
Native resolution: 2560×1440
Panel type: IPS LCD
Refresh rate: 165Hz
Adaptive Sync: VESA Adaptive Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, Nvidia G-Sync Compatible
HDR: Yes, VESA DisplayHDR 400
Ports: 1× HDMI 2.1, 2× DisplayPort 1.4
VESA mount: Yes, 100×100mm
Speakers: None
Price: $299.99
There is just one specification that stands out, and that’s Adaptive Sync. Dell lists official support for VESA Adaptive Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium, and Nvidia G-Sync. Most budget monitors only
