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Dell S2721HGF vs Samsung Odyssey G5 C27G55T
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Dell S2721HGF
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Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeVA
Variable Refresh RateAdaptive Sync
HDR10No
Native Resolution1920 x 1080
Max Refresh Rate144 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeVA
Variable Refresh RateYes
HDR10Yes
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Variants
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Our Verdict
Dell S2721HGF
Samsung Odyssey G5 C27G55T
The Dell S2721HGF and the Samsung Odyssey G5 C27G55T are both 27-inch, 144Hz VA panel monitors, but the Samsung has a 1440p resolution while the Dell is 1080p. The Dell has a better response time, especially in dark scenes. It has better ergonomics because it allows for height adjustment, and the viewing angles are better, quite good for a VA panel. The Dell gets brighter to combat glare; however, you might still have some visibility issues in very well-lit, sunny environments. The Samsung has HDR support, but it doesn't add much since it can't display a wide color gamut.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.3
6.7
Ergonomics
5.2
1.7
Image Flicker
10
2.0
Resolution And Size
7.1
8.0
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
8.6
4.7
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.9
5.4
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.1
2.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Curved
Yes
Yes
Curve Radius
1500R
1000R
Size
27"
27"
Weight (without stand)
9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Weight (with stand)
15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Accelerated Longevity Test
Uniformity Pictures
Longevity Graph
Build Quality
8.0
7.0
Build Quality Picture
Ergonomics
5.2
1.7
Ergonomics Picture
Back Picture
Height Adjustment
5.0" (12.8 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)
Tilt Range
-21° to 5°
-17.5° to 2.5°
Rotate Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 75x75
Stand
Stand Picture
Thickness Picture
Base Width
9.2" (23.3 cm)
21.7" (55.0 cm)
Base Depth
7.6" (19.4 cm)
10.8" (27.5 cm)
Thickness (With Display)
6.2" (15.8 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Weight (With Display)
15.0 lbs (6.8 kg)
9.9 lbs (4.5 kg)
Display
Display Picture
Size
27"
27"
Housing Width
24.2" (61.4 cm)
Housing Height
15.1" (38.3 cm)
Thickness (Without Stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Weight (Without Stand)
9.0 lbs (4.1 kg)
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Borders Size (Bezels)
0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.5" (1.2 cm)
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
VESA 100x100
VESA 75x75
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.3" (0.7 cm)
0.5" (1.2 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
6.2" (15.8 cm)
9.4" (24.0 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
4.7" (12.0 cm)
Picture Quality
Contrast
8.1
7.9
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
3,432 : 1
2,997 : 1
Contrast With Local Dimming
N/A
N/A
Local Dimming
0.0
0.0
Local Dimming Video
Local Dimming
No
No
Backlight
Edge
Edge
SDR Brightness
7.5
7.2
Real Scene
288 cd/m²
285 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
320 cd/m²
150 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
320 cd/m²
150 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
321 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
322 cd/m²
281 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
0.000
0.044
Minimum Brightness
37 cd/m²
HDR Brightness
0.0
5.9
EOTF
VESA DisplayHDR Certification
No Certification
Real Scene
N/A
298 cd/m²
Peak 2% Window
N/A
159 cd/m²
Peak 10% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Peak 25% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Peak 50% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Peak 100% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Sustained 2% Window
N/A
158 cd/m²
Sustained 10% Window
N/A
296 cd/m²
Sustained 25% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Sustained 50% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Sustained 100% Window
N/A
297 cd/m²
Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)
N/A
0.043
Horizontal Viewing Angle
6.9
5.4
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
46°
29°
Color Washout From Right
45°
29°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
68°
39°
Color Shift From Right
69°
42°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
46°
30°
Brightness Loss From Right
45°
30°
Black Level Raise From Left
23°
12°
Black Level Raise From Right
21°
14°
Gamma Shift From Left
18°
12°
Gamma Shift From Right
17°
15°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.0
4.9
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
33°
25°
Color Washout From Above
34°
26°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
53°
25°
Color Shift From Above
54°
29°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
35°
28°
Brightness Loss From Above
35°
29°
Black Level Raise From Below
16°
6°
Black Level Raise From Above
15°
9°
Gamma Shift From Below
17°
12°
Gamma Shift From Above
19°
15°
Gray Uniformity
8.6
8.7
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
3.023%
1.852%
50% DSE
0.114%
0.119%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.599%
5% DSE
0.072%
Black Uniformity
5.4
3.5
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
2.427%
3.691%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)
8.0
9.0
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Standard
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
101.1%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
2.73
1.74
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,353 K
6,747 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.25
2.08
Color dE (Avg.)
2.27
2.16
Contrast Setting
75
75
RGB Settings
100-100-100
50-50-50
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Mode 1
Brightness Setting
75
55
Measured Brightness
250 cd/m²
191 cd/m²
Brightness Locked
No
Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)
9.7
9.3
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom
sRGB Gamut Area xy
95.0%
White Balance dE (Avg.)
0.48
0.51
Color Temperature (Avg.)
6,536 K
6,472 K
Gamma (Avg.)
2.18
2.19
Color dE (Avg.)
0.61
0.84
Contrast Setting
78
75
RGB Settings
100-98-100
52-49-48
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Mode 1
Brightness Setting
21
26
Measured Brightness
99 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
ICC Profile
SDR Color Gamut
8.6
8.5
sRGB Color Gamut Picture
sRGB Coverage xy
96.8%
95.5%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Adobe RGB Coverage xy
75.8%
73.2%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom
SDR Color Volume
8.9
7.7
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
97.1%
79.7%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
81.3%
67.4%
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom Color
Custom
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
5.9
Wide Color Gamut
N/A
No
DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
DCI-P3 Coverage xy
74.7%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Rec. 2020 Coverage xy
N/A
51.9%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
DCI P3 xy
N/A
HDR Color Volume
0.0
5.4
DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
55.3%
DCI-P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
42.2%
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
Custom
Image Retention
10
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
Reflections
7.9
7.8
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.5%
5.2%
Indirect Reflections
2.7%
3.6%
Calculated Direct Reflections
1.8%
1.5%
Text Clarity
7.0
7.0
ClearType On
ClearType Off
Pixel Type
VA
VA
Pixels
Subpixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Gradient
8.6
9.8
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
10 Bit
Color Bleed
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.001%
Motion
Refresh Rate
8.3
Native Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit
120 Hz
Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit
60 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
144 Hz
144 Hz
VRR Minimum
< 20 Hz
< 20 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
DisplayPort, HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Variable Refresh Rate
Adaptive Sync
Yes
Native
144 Hz
144 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
8.6
4.7
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
FreeSync On
Rise / Fall Time
5.0 ms
11.6 ms
Total Response Time
13.0 ms
21.9 ms
Overshoot Error
3.5%
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
4.0 ms
23.2 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
14.8 ms
38.6 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
8.3%
0.0%
Response Time @ 120Hz
4.5
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
FreeSync On
Rise / Fall Time
12.3 ms
Total Response Time
22.9 ms
Overshoot Error
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
23.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
38.7 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
0.0%
Response Time @ 60Hz
7.1
2.6
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Recommended Overdrive Setting
Super Fast
FreeSync On
Rise / Fall Time
6.0 ms
18.2 ms
Total Response Time
19.6 ms
33.3 ms
Overshoot Error
6.4%
0.0%
Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time
6.5 ms
28.3 ms
Worst 3 Total Response Time
24.5 ms
49.7 ms
Worst 3 Overshoot Error
10.9%
0.0%
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Backlight Strobing Picture
Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
Yes
Yes
Maximum Frequency
144 Hz
144 Hz
Minimum Frequency
120 Hz
144 Hz
Longest Pulse Width Brightness
147 cd/m²
Shortest Pulse Width Brightness
147 cd/m²
Pulse Width Control
No
Pulse Phase Control
No
Pulse Amplitude Control
No
VRR At The Same Time
No
Image Flicker
10
2.0
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
No
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
144 Hz
Inputs
Input Lag
9.5
8.8
Native Resolution @ Max Hz
4.1 ms
4.5 ms
Native Resolution @ 120Hz
5.2 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.9 ms
9.2 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
4.9 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
9.9 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
Backlight Strobing (BFI)
8.9 ms
4.4 ms
Resolution And Size
7.1
8.0
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
2560 x 1440
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Megapixels
2.1 MP
3.7 MP
Pixel Density
82 PPI
109 PPI
Measured Screen Diagonal
27.0"
27.0"
Screen Area
310 in²
310 in²
PS5 Compatibility
7.0
PS5 Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
No
Xbox Series X|S Compatibility
9.2
XSX Compatibility Photo
4k @ 120Hz
No
4k @ 60Hz
Yes
1440p @ 120Hz
Yes
1440p @ 60Hz
Yes
1080p @ 120Hz
Yes
1080p @ 60Hz
Yes
HDR
Yes
VRR
Yes
Inputs Photos
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Video And Audio Ports
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4)
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 1.4)
1 (HDMI 2.0)
HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed
No HDMI 2.1
DVI
No
No
VGA
No
No
Daisy Chaining
No
3.5mm Audio Out
1
1
HDR10
No
Yes
3.5mm Audio In
No
3.5mm Microphone In
No
No
DisplayPort Out
No
USB
No
1 (Service Port Only)
USB C
No
0
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
Power Supply
Internal
External Brick
USB
USB-A Ports
No
1 (Service Port Only)
USB-A Rated Speed
480Mbps (USB 2.0)
USB-B Upstream Port
No
USB-C Ports
No
0
USB-C Upstream
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Rated Speed
No USB-C Ports
USB-C Power Delivery
No USB-C Ports
USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode
No USB-C Ports
Thunderbolt
No
macOS Compatibility
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Features
Additional Features
Speakers
No
Yes
RGB Illumination
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
KVM Switch
No
HDR10
No
Yes
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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