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Dell S2719DGF Review: Matte 27" 2560x1440 144hz AUO TN Panel with AMD Free-Sync
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Dell S2719DGF Review
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The Dell S2719DGF uses a matte 2560x1440 AUO TN panel with 40-155hz AMD Free-Sync. I do not have an AMD graphics card to test Free-Sync.
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All testing done using a SpectraCal C6 HDR2000 (upgraded i1 Display Pro Colorimeter; a colorimeter measures the colors, contrast, brightness, gamma, ect; proof of ownership), HCFR (program used to measure the color presets and verify calibration) and dispcalGUI for calibration. I use my own cables to connect the monitors to my PC and consoles.
PixPixAn's (free software) Chase, Streaky Pictures and Flag tests were all used to test the pixel response times along with the Ghosting test from Test UFO. Input lag was tested with the Leo Bodnar Input Lag Tester.
LCD monitor test images test patterns from Lagom were used to test the colors along with tons of photos from Wallpapers Wide.
PC:
Motherboard: MSI M87
CPU: Intel i7 4770k
Case: Lian Li PC80
GPU: Zotac GTX 980 Ti AMP! Extreme
Ram: 16gb Patriot G Viper Xtreme 2133mhz
Power Supply: Antec High Current Pro 1200w
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Table Of Content
DSC_0391 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
Features & Stand
Menu & Set-Up
Flicker/PWM Dimming
Brightness & Contrast
Matte Coating
Ghosting/Overdrive Performance
Input Lag
Preset Color Accuracy
Banding
Calibrated Image Quality
Un-Calibrated vs Calibrated Comparisons
Lights Off Comparisons
Lights On Comparisons
Viewing Angles
TN Glow
Playstation 3 & 4 & Pro
Xbox 360 & Xbox One
Settings & ICC Profile
Conclusion
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Features & Stand
Dell S2719DGF FV 20s by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
The Dell S2719DGF comes with a HDMI cable, power cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable and a fully adjustable stand which can be rotated to the left:
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DSC_0192 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
Rotated right:
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DSC_0190 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
tilted up:
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DSC_0193 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
and lowered:
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DSC_0188 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
It can also be tilted down slightly. It has a Displayport (40-155hz Free-Sync range), HDMI 1.4 (60hz), HDMI 2.0 (40-155hz Free-Sync Range), USB BC1.2 charging port, USB downstream and upstream ports, and 3.5mm Audio In & Out jacks.
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Dell S2719DGF Connections by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
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Menu & Set-Up
DSC_0389 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
Only the most important menu photos will be posted here; click on the Dell S2719DGF Menu Album linked to see photos of every S2719DGF menu.
Usually the Brightness & Contrast menu come first on both monitors and TV's, but not in the case of the S2719DGF. The contrast is preset to 75% or 75/100, but I reduced it to 66% to increase the color accuracy.
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DSC_0271 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
The Game menu contains the Preset Modes (color presets), Free-Sync setting (for AMD gpu owners), Response Time setting and Color Controls. The Custom Preset Mode offers the same preset color accuracy as the default mode, but must be selected to access the sub-menu with the color (Gain and Offset) controls. At 144-155hz the Fast Response Time setting is the best while Super Fast is best for 60hz. The Dark Stabilizer settings lower the gamma and washes out the colors.
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DSC_0272 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
The Gain Red, Green and Blue settings in the Custom Color>Gain sub-menu control light colors while the Offset sub-menu with Red, Green and Blue affect dark colors.
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DSC_0276 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
Custom Color sub-menu:
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DSC_0275 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr/spoiler]Gain sub-menu:
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DSC_0277 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr/spoiler]Offset sub-menu:
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DSC_0277 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
The Display menu contains the Aspect Ratio sub-menu with a 4:3 and 1:1 pixel mapping scaling setting:
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DSC_0268 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr/spoiler]The personalize menu allows one to change which menus and/or settings the Shortcut keys access:
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Flicker/PWM Dimming
DSC_0385 by Deepinthesky Teslastorm, on Flickr
The Dell S2719DGF does not use LED PWM Dimming (read about the side effects), regardless of high or low the brightness is set. LED PWM Dimming is tested for using the Blur Busters Test UFO Blur Trail/PWM Test from 0-100% Brightness. The lack of PWM is good since PWM or Flicker ruins motion clarity (example), and can cause some people to suffer from health issues such as headaches, and/or eyestrain.
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