Dell S2716DG TN - Is it time to upgrade?

y2ck01 · 10 Jan 2022 at 09:11

Hey guys,

For the most part I've been enjoying this monitor. I like the size, the fact that it has a good refresh rate at 1440p and the minimalist design. With that said the colour banding (I think that's what it is) in darn scenes is extremely noticeable and the colours don't quite seem right, even after calibration.

If I upgraded to something like the Odyssey G7 which is currently £420 would I notice a big difference in picture quality? For around a £500 price range are there better monitors?

I am...

- Playing in a dimly lit environment
- Mostly using the computer for gaming and movie watching
- Playing single player immersive games
- Looking for something at 1440p with G-Sync

Thanks.

y2ck01 · 11 Jan 2022 at 22:00

I considered a 4K monitor myself but sadly a 2070 just isn’t enough I don’t think.

y2ck01 · 14 Jan 2022 at 20:20

After much thought I have a feeling that the curvature on the G7 will annoy me over time. Which puts me back where I started. The LG 27GP850-B has had a lot of praise but the contrast puts me off. The Asus PG329Q looks interesting too.

y2ck01 · 17 Jan 2022 at 12:31

I went to see a G7 in person. Ugh... it's not for me. I was looking into the Alienware, it does look good. I wish I had a calibration tool though. I don't want to spent £100 for something I'd rarely use.

y2ck01 · 17 Jan 2022 at 17:09

Going to bite the bullet on the Alienware AW2721D. All reviews have been very positive. It's pricey but it seems to be the monitor with the least compromises. Have you guys tried it?