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Announced at CES 2018, the Dell S2719DM is finally here! It was not easy, but we finally got our grubby hands on one. Here is our in-depth review of the new Dell S2719DM ultra-thin FreeSync HDR monitor. Find out if this is the HDR monitor for you!
The 27″ Dell S-Series Monitor Line-Up For 2018
The Dell S-Series is the Studio series, designed to look great with a sleek design and thin bezels. Here is a comparison of the new Dell S2719DM, with the other 27″ monitors that are currently in the Dell S-Series.
| Specifications | Dell S2719DM | Dell S2718D | Dell S2718H | Dell S2716DG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tear-Free Technology | AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz | None | AMD FreeSync 48 Hz to 60 Hz | NVIDIA G-SYNC 30 Hz to 144 Hz |
| HDR Capable | Yes, HDR10 | Yes, HDR10 | Yes, HDR10 | No |
| Viewable Size | 27" / 68.6 cm | 27" / 68.6 cm | 27" / 68.6 cm | 27" / 68.6 cm |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz | 2560 x 1440 @ 60 Hz | 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz | 2560 x 1440 @ 144 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS (In-Plane Switching) | IPS (In-Plane Switching) | IPS (In-Plane Switching) | TN (Twisted Nematic) |
| Face Plate Coating | 3H anti-glare coating | 3H low-haze coating | 3H anti-glare coating | 3H anti-glare coating |
| Backlight | LED Edge Light | LED Edge Light | LED Light Bar | LED Edge Light |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR) | 1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR) | 1000 : 1 8 million : 1 (DCR) | 1000 : 1 |
| Brightness | 400 cd/m2 (typical) 600 cd/m2 (peak) | 300 cd/m2 (typical) | 250 cd/m2 (typical) | 350 cd/m2 (typical) |
| Response Time | 8 ms (normal) 5 ms (fast) | 8 ms (normal) 6 ms (fast) | 6 ms (normal) | 3 ms (normal) 1 ms (fast) |
| Max. Viewing Angle | 178° vertical / 178° horizontal | 178° vertical / 178° horizontal | 178° vertical / 178° horizontal | 160° vertical / 170° horizontal |
| Colour Gamut | >99% of sRGB; >85% of DCI-P3 | 99% of sRGB | 99% of sRGB | 82% (CIE1976), 72% (CIE 1931) |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-Out | 1 x HDMI 1 x USB- C / DP 1.2 2 X USB 3.0 ports 1 x USB 3.1 input port 1 x Audio line-out | 1 x VGA 1 x HDMI 2.0 1 x Audio Line-in 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Speaker port | 1 x HDMI 1.4 connector 1 x DP 1.2 connector 4 x USB 3.0 ports 1 x Audio Line-out 1 x Headphone port |
| Adjustability | Tilt : 5° down, 21° up | Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right | Tilt : 5° down, 21° up | Tilt : 5° down, 21° up Swivel : 45° left, 45° right Height : 130 mm |
| Power Consumption | 29 W (Typical) 42 W (Maximum) | 30 W (Typical) 35 W (Maximum) | 24 W (Typical) 50 W (Maximum) | 47 W (Typical) 90 W (Maximum) |
| Warranty | 3 years Advanced Exchange Service | 3-Year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Guarantee | 3 years Advanced Exchange Service | 3 years Advanced Exchange Service |
While two other Dell S-Series monitors also support HDR, the Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) is the only model to meet the minimum requirements for the VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard. We will tell you more on this later in the article.
Dell S2719DM Price + Availability
The Dell S2719DM is available with immediate effect with a recommended retail price of RM 1,889 / US$499.99. If you are in the US, it’s currently on offer :
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Unboxing The Dell S2719DM
The Dell S2719DM (Malaysia | US | UK) may be ultra-thin, but it comes in a large box that weighs just over 8 kg. Typical Dell packaging – designed to take the worst of abuse by delivery services.
Inside the large box, you will find the following items :
- One Dell S2719DM monitor with stand
- Dell S2719DM User Guide and Safety and Regulatory Information
- One 45 W Dell compact power adaptor with power cable
- One HDMI 2.0 cable (1.8 m)
Note that the HDMI 2.0 cable is no different from your usual HDMI cable, just certified to support 4K video at 60 Hz. You can also use regular HDMI 1.4 cables just fine. More on this later in the article!
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