Dell G2725D

Dell G2725D Review & Specifications

G2725D by Dell is a 27.00″ IPS monitor with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels (1.778:1, 16:9 aspect ratio) and a refresh rate of up to 180 Hz. It supports a 10-bit color depth, displays up to 1073741824 colors, and offers the following color space coverage: 99.00% sRGB . The panel delivers 400 nits of brightness, has a static contrast ratio of 1000:1, a response time of 1.00 ms, with an input lag of 3.90 ms. It has a pixel density of 109 PPI, with viewing angles of 178 ° (degrees)° horizontal and 178 ° (degrees)° vertical. The screen covers 89.07% of the front surface. It uses a W-LED backlight and has a Anti-glare/Matte (3H) screen coating. Typical power consumption is 25.00 W, with a maximum of 42.50 W.

General Work Usage

The Dell G2725D delivers a modest 57.4% productivity score, making it suitable for casual or part-time work tasks like email, browsing, or occasional document editing. It utilizes an IPS panel—a top-tier choice for productivity. IPS and similar panels deliver exceptional color accuracy, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness across the screen. Their resistance to burn-in makes them especially well-suited for prolonged use involving static content like spreadsheets, toolbars, and text editors. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 delivers sufficient screen space for most productivity tasks, though less than ultra-wide or 4K displays. The pixel density of 109 ppi provides adequately crisp text without requiring scaling, though pixel edges may become noticeable when sitting close or working with fine content. With a typical brightness of 400 nits, this monitor maintains excellent visibility even in well-lit office spaces.

The Dell G2725D has color space coverage of: 99.00% sRGB , which gives this monitor moderate color gamut coverage, acceptable for general media consumption, light image editing, or office tasks involving visuals. However, it may not display colors as accurately or vibrantly as wide-gamut monitors. With 8-bit + FRC, this monitor offers decent gradients but remains more suited for entry-level creative users.

The work performance-per-price score of 41.0% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for professional productivity use. Given both the modest work suitability score and weak value proposition, there are likely better alternatives in the same price class.

Gaming and Media Usage

The Dell G2725D earns a solid 81.9% rating for gaming and media use, offering smooth visuals, decent color accuracy, and responsive performance that will satisfy most gamers and movie enthusiasts. It utilizes an IPS panel, which is widely appreciated for accurate color reproduction, wide viewing angles, and consistent brightness. These panels are a balanced and reliable choice for gamers who enjoy vivid visuals and moderate HDR. High-end IPS models often support local dimming zones and high peak brightness levels, enhancing the experience in HDR games and bright rooms. While response times are slightly slower than OLED or TN, recent advancements have greatly reduced motion blur and input lag. The monitor’s high resolution of 2560×1440 strikes a good balance between image sharpness and system performance, making it suitable for most gaming scenarios without overly taxing the GPU. The monitor features an ultra-high refresh rate of 180 Hz, ideal for competitive gaming, fast-paced shooters, and high-FPS esports titles, complemented by an exceptional 1.00 ms response time for minimal input lag and virtually no motion blur.

The monitor has limited ergonomic functionality, which may affect overall comfort during long gaming sessions, media viewing, or work-related tasks, and includes basic connectivity options, suitable for casual or single-device setups.

Specific ergonomic adjustments and connectivity details can be found in the specifications section below.

Performance per Price

The gaming performance-per-price score of 41.0% indicates that this monitor does not offer strong value for gaming-focused users. Its respectable gaming suitability rating of 81.9% may still justify the price for certain use cases, though better-valued options exist.

The Dell G2725D falls into the mid-value range, with a performance-per-price score of 46.4%. Its average build quality (64.9 pts) may limit its appeal compared to other similarly priced options, though the value score remains competitive.