Dell S2419HGF and S2719DGF 144Hz and 155Hz TN models

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Update: Our review of the 27″ model is now live. News piece below initially published 24th August 2018.



Some users have a clear preference for glossy monitors over their matte counterparts. Both have their distinct advantages and disadvantages, with glossy models offering a clarity and vibrancy potential that surpasses matte. With a ‘wet painted-on’ look in the right lighting, which some users really admire. The choice of glossy monitors is rather slim, though, especially for gamers who are also interested in high refresh rates. But the reflections that such solutions provide can be rather off-putting, particularly if lighting can’t be carefully controlled. The Dell S2419HGF and S2719DGF instead opt for the more usual matte anti-glare screen surface, with a reduced haze value (‘light’ matte anti-glare) on the 27″ model. The monitors include a ‘Recon Blue’ dark blue-grey matte plastic for the stand – the press images below are incorrect as they show silver and black colouration. There is also a brighter metallic blue Dell logo in the centre of the bottom bezel, with a silver-coloured stand. The 24” model has moderately thick bezels with no visible panel border, whilst the 27” model has a dual-stage (3-side frameless) design with slim panel border surrounding the image and very thin hard outer component. The OSD (On Screen Display) controls are located to the right, facing downwards on the bottom bezel. A gentle white vertical slit-design power LED is also found here.





The S24 uses a 24” 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) TN panel, whilst the S27 uses a 27” 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) TN panel. The S24 uses a 120Hz panel which is factory-overclocked via the OSD to 144Hz, whilst the S27 offers a native 144Hz refresh rate overclockable in the OSD to 155Hz (DP only). Both models support FreeSync, with a variable refresh rate range of 40 – 144Hz (S24) or 40 – 155Hz (S27) – implying LFC is also supported. Both models have a 1000:1 specified contrast and 160°/170°, as typical for the panel type. 8-bit colour is supported (dithering use unknown, likely on the S24 but less so on the S27) whilst a flicker-free WLED backlight is employed offering ~sRGB colour space coverage and 350 cd/m² typical maximum luminance. 2 Low Blue Light (LBL) settings are included; ‘Warm’ and ‘ComfortView’, designed to significantly lower the intensity of the blue colour channel for more relaxing viewing. Some gaming features are also present, including; an on-screen ‘Timer’, ‘Frame Rate’ indicator (refresh rate indicator – requires FreeSync to be active) and ‘Display Alignment’ feature. There’s also a ‘Dark Stabilizer’ feature which enhances visibility in dark areas at the expense of accuracy, for a competitive edge. A 1ms grey to grey response time is specified, with 3 ‘Response Time’ settings; ‘Normal’, ‘Fast’ and ‘Super Fast’.

The rear of the monitor is ‘Recon Blue’ (navy) matte black plastic, not silver as shown in the early press shot below. The Dell logo is a brighter metallic blue colour. The included stand offers tilt, height, swivel and pivot (90° clockwise and anti-clockwise rotation into portrait). It attaches using a quick-release mechanism and can removed to reveal 100 x 100mm VESA holes for alternative mounting. Inputs are down-firing and on the S24 include; DP 1.2a, 2 HDMI 1.4 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm line-out and 2 USB 3.0 ports. The S27 ports include; DP 1.2a, 1 HDMI 1.4 port, 1 HDMI 2.0 port, 3.5mm headphone jack, 3.5mm line-out and 3 USB 3.0 ports. Both models support Adaptive-Sync (and hence AMD FreeSync, on compatible GPUs) via both DP and HDMI.





Further information including an indication of what the monitors look like in the correct ‘Recon Blue’ colour can be found in the user guide (PDF download). The monitors are available with an initial retail price of $319.99 (S24) and $549.99 (S27).



