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- Design
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- Inputs
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HP 27F vs Dell S2721D
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
HP 27F
Dell S2721D
Tested using Methodology v1.1
Updated Oct 19, 2022 08:21 PM
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Updated Apr 02, 2024 07:57 PM
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Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
Native Resolution1920 x 1080
Max Refresh Rate75 Hz
Size27"
Pixel TypeIPS
Variable Refresh RateFreeSync
Native Resolution2560 x 1440
Max Refresh Rate75 Hz
Variants
- 27f (27")
- S2721D (27")
Our Verdict
HP 27F
Dell S2721D
For most uses, the Dell S2721D is better than the HP 27F. The Dell has a higher resolution, a better color gamut, and it gets brighter. However, the HP has wider viewing angles, better color accuracy, and faster response time when running at its maximum refresh rate.
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Mixed Usage
Threshold
Mixed Usage
7.0
7.3
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.6
9.2
Resolution And Size
7.1
8.3
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Design Picture
Size
27"
27"
Curved
No
No
Curve Radius
Not Curved
Not Curved
Weight (without stand)
7.1 lbs (3.2 kg)
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
Weight (with stand)
8.2 lbs (3.7 kg)
9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)
Stand
Stand Picture
Width
9.2" (23.4 cm)
9.9" (25.1 cm)
Depth
7.9" (20.1 cm)
7.0" (17.7 cm)
Ergonomics
1.6
1.5
Ergonomics Picture
Height Adjustment
0.0" (0.0 cm)
0.0" (0.0 cm)
Switch Portrait/Landscape
No
No
Swivel Range
No swivel
No swivel
Tilt Range
-7.5° to 20°
-21° to 5°
Back
Back Picture
Wall Mount
No Mount
VESA 100x100
Borders
Borders Picture
Borders
0.3" (0.8 cm)
0.2" (0.6 cm)
Thickness
Thickness Picture
Thickness (with stand)
5.4" (13.7 cm)
5.0" (12.6 cm)
Thickness (without stand)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
1.9" (4.8 cm)
Build Quality
7.0
7.5
Build Quality Picture
Picture Quality
Contrast
6.2
6.0
Checkerboard Picture
Native Contrast
1,142 : 1
1,015 : 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 Peak Brightness
7.5
7.8
SDR Real Scene
290 cd/m²
316 cd/m²
SDR Peak 2% Window
298 cd/m²
332 cd/m²
SDR Peak 10% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR Peak 25% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR Peak 50% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR Peak 100% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 2% Window
297 cd/m²
331 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 10% Window
298 cd/m²
333 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 25% Window
298 cd/m²
333 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 50% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR Sustained 100% Window
298 cd/m²
334 cd/m²
SDR ABL
0.000
0.000
HDR Peak Brightness
0.0
0.0
HDR Real Scene
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Peak 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 2% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 10% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 25% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 50% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR Sustained 100% Window
N/A
N/A
HDR ABL
N/A
N/A
Horizontal Viewing Angle
8.5
7.8
Horizontal Viewing Angle Video
Horizontal Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Left
47°
46°
Color Washout From Right
46°
42°
Horizontal Hue Graph
Color Shift From Left
55°
54°
Color Shift From Right
56°
63°
Horizontal Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Left
48°
52°
Brightness Loss From Right
47°
51°
Black Level Raise From Left
70°
70°
Black Level Raise From Right
70°
30°
Gamma Shift From Left
59°
44°
Gamma Shift From Right
58°
39°
Vertical Viewing Angle
6.6
9.2
Vertical Viewing Angle Video
Vertical Chroma Graph
Color Washout From Below
30°
50°
Color Washout From Above
31°
59°
Vertical Hue Graph
Color Shift From Below
32°
64°
Color Shift From Above
34°
60°
Vertical Lightness Graph
Brightness Loss From Below
33°
54°
Brightness Loss From Above
33°
58°
Black Level Raise From Below
59°
70°
Black Level Raise From Above
59°
70°
Gamma Shift From Below
31°
67°
Gamma Shift From Above
31°
70°
Gray Uniformity
8.9
8.9
50% Uniformity Picture
50% Std. Dev.
1.554%
2.217%
50% DSE
0.117%
0.090%
5% Uniformity Picture
5% Std. Dev.
0.199%
0.261%
5% DSE
0.043%
0.047%
Black Uniformity
6.6
6.7
Native Black Uniformity Picture
Native Std. Dev.
1.592%
1.489%
Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Std. Dev. w/ L.D.
N/A
N/A
Pre Calibration
8.3
6.2
Pre Calibration Picture
Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Pre Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
Luminance
304 cd/m²
385 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
90
100
Contrast Setting
80
75
RGB Controls
255-255-255
100-100-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,723 K
5,806 K
White Balance dE
1.61
4.59
Color dE
2.82
3.60
Gamma
2.13
2.17
Post Calibration
9.5
9.6
Post Calibration Picture
Post Gamma Curve Picture
Post Color Picture
Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
Luminance
101 cd/m²
100 cd/m²
Luminance Settings
15
21
Contrast Setting
77
75
RGB Controls
255-253-249
92-94-100
Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
No Gamma Setting
Color Temperature
6,447 K
6,543 K
White Balance dE
0.52
0.78
Color dE
0.90
0.48
Gamma
2.17
2.18
SDR Color Gamut
8.3
8.8
Color Gamut sRGB Picture
sRGB xy
92.7%
98.6%
Color Gamut ARGB Picture
Adobe RGB xy
71.9%
76.4%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
SDR Color Volume
8.5
9.0
sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture
sRGB In ICtCp
92.6%
97.4%
Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture
Adobe RGB In ICtCp
76.2%
82.3%
sRGB Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
Adobe RGB Picture Mode
Custom
Custom Color
HDR Color Gamut
0.0
0.0
Wide Color Gamut
No
N/A
Color Gamut DCI-P3 Picture
DCI P3 xy
N/A
N/A
Color Gamut Rec.2020 Picture
Rec. 2020 xy
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
No HDR
HDR Color Volume
0.0
0.0
P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
DCI-P3 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Rec. 2020 In ICtCp
N/A
N/A
DCI P3 Picture Mode
No HDR
No HDR
Rec. 2020 Picture Mode
No HDR
No HDR
Image Retention
10
9.7
Image Retention Picture
IR After 0 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.08%
IR After 2 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.01%
IR After 4 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.02%
IR After 6 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 8 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
IR After 10 Min Recovery
0.00%
0.00%
Gradient
8.4
8.6
Gradient Picture
Color Depth
8 Bit
8 Bit
Color Bleed
10
10
Color Bleed Horizontal
Pixel Row Error
0.001%
0.000%
Color Bleed Vertical
Pixel Column Error
0.000%
0.000%
Reflections
8.3
8.4
Average Room
Average Room Off Picture
Bright Room Off Picture
Screen Finish
Matte
Matte
Total Reflections
4.4%
4.3%
Indirect Reflections
3.7%
3.8%
Calculated Direct Reflections
0.7%
0.5%
Text Clarity
7.0
7.0
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Pixel Type
IPS
IPS
ClearType Off
Pixels
Sub-Pixel Layout
RGB
RGB
Motion
Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate
7.4
7.0
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Level 2 (Fast)
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
7.8 ms
9.8 ms
Total Response Time
17.3 ms
17.4 ms
Overshoot Error
4.9%
0.0%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
8.4 ms
11.8 ms
Dark Total Response Time
18.7 ms
19.8 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
4.7%
0.0%
Response Time @ 60Hz
6.7
7.3
Motion Blur Picture
Response Time Table
Best Overdrive Setting
Level 2 (Fast)
Normal
Rise / Fall Time
7.5 ms
9.5 ms
Total Response Time
20.4 ms
16 ms
Overshoot Error
8.7%
0.1%
Dark Rise / Fall Time
8.1 ms
11.8 ms
Dark Total Response Time
20.6 ms
18.2 ms
Dark Overshoot Error
11.3%
0.0%
Image Flicker
10
10
Backlight Picture
Flicker-Free
Yes
Yes
PWM Dimming Frequency
0 Hz
0 Hz
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
0.0
0.0
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
No BFI
No BFI
BFI Picture
BFI Frequency Picture
BFI Maximum Frequency
N/A
N/A
BFI Minimum Frequency
N/A
N/A
Refresh Rate
7.7
7.7
Variable Refresh Rate
FreeSync
FreeSync
Native
75 Hz
75 Hz
Max Refresh Rate
75 Hz
75 Hz
Variable Refresh Rate
Yes
Yes
FreeSync
Yes
Yes
G-SYNC
No
Compatible (Tested)
VRR Maximum
75 Hz
75 Hz
VRR Minimum
48 Hz
48 Hz
VRR Supported Connectors
HDMI
DisplayPort, HDMI
Inputs
Input Lag
9.2
9.1
Native Resolution
7.4 ms
6.9 ms
Native Resolution @ 60Hz
8.9 ms
8.6 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
7.8 ms
7.7 ms
Variable Refresh Rate @ 60Hz
8.7 ms
9.4 ms
10 Bit HDR
N/A
N/A
Black Frame Insertion (BFI)
N/A
N/A
Resolution And Size
7.1
8.3
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
Screen Diagonal
27.0"
27.0"
Screen Area
311 in²
310 in²
Inputs
Inputs 1
Inputs 2
Total Inputs
DisplayPort
No
1 (DP 1.2)
Mini DisplayPort
No
No
HDMI
2 (HDMI 1.4)
2 (HDMI 1.4)
DVI
No
No
VGA
1
No
DisplayPort Out
No
No
USB
No
No
USB C
No
No
Analog Audio Out 3.5mm
No
1
Microphone In 3.5mm
No
No
Digital Optical Audio Out
No
No
Analog Audio Out RCA
No
No
Power Supply
External Brick
Internal
Features
Additional Features
RGB Illumination
No
No
Speakers
No
Yes
HDR10
No
No
Multiple Input Display
No
No
On-Screen Display (OSD)
OSD Picture
Controls
Controls Picture
In The Box
In The Box Picture
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