Is the Dell G2724D discontinued?

Effectively, in the US: Dell's listing showed out of stock at $149.99 and its product page was redirecting in November 2026. Remaining stock sits with third parties, some priced above the old $299.99 list — worth buying near $150-$200, not at markups.

Does the G2724D really do 1ms response?

The 1ms figure is Dell's Extreme overdrive mode only; Dell's own figures are 4ms (Fast) and 2ms (Super Fast). Independent averages are not published in accessible reviews — summaries of RTINGS testing suggest around 6.5ms, which is normal for this class and price.

Why does HDMI only reach 144Hz on the G2724D?

Its HDMI 2.1 port uses TMDS signalling — Dell's spec says so directly — which caps 1440p at 144Hz. Use DisplayPort for the full 165Hz. It is the clearest example of why the HDMI version number alone does not tell you bandwidth.

What should I buy instead if the G2724D is out of stock?

The MSI G274QPF E2 from our 1440p guide: 180Hz, both sync systems certified, a USB-C input, and current stock at $190-$280. It took the G2724D's role as our default 1440p recommendation when Dell's stock thinned.

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Dell G2724D Review: Better Than Its Spec Sheet — While Stock Lasts

Name: Dell G2724D
Brand: Dell

By Akbar Khan, Editor · Last updated November 10, 2026

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The short verdict: the budget 1440p favourite measured better than Dell claims — brighter and higher-contrast in PCWorld's lab than the spec sheet promises. Two honest catches: the headline "1ms" is an Extreme-mode figure, and the HDMI port is the limited-bandwidth kind. And a third, new one: Dell is winding this model down in the US, so the advice is simple — buy it near $150-$200, or do not buy it at all.

Model	Panel	Resolution	Refresh	Price guidance
Dell G2724D	27" Fast IPS	2560x1440	165Hz (DP)	$150-$200 while stock lasts

Prices checked November 2026 — live prices at the retailer may differ.

Claimed vs measured

Figure	Dell claims	What labs measured
SDR brightness	400 nits	438 nits (PCWorld) — beats the claim
Contrast	1,000:1	1,280:1 (PCWorld) — strong for a budget IPS, beats the claim
HDR	DisplayHDR 400	442 nits with no local dimming (PCWorld) — HDR is not a reason to buy this monitor
Response time	1ms GtG — Extreme mode only (Dell's own modes: 4ms Fast, 2ms Super Fast)	No lab average is published in accessible reviews; summaries of RTINGS testing put the average around 6.5ms
Colour gamut	99% sRGB (no DCI-P3 claim)	100% sRGB and 86% DCI-P3 (PCWorld) — Dell undersells it
Colour accuracy	Not headlined	A highlight of the monitor per PCWorld; gamma measured 2.3, temperature 6,600K

The HDMI trap, in Dell's own words

The port is labelled HDMI 2.1, but Dell's specification says it supports "up to QHD 2560x1440, 144Hz, TMDS" — the limited-bandwidth signalling, not full 48Gbps FRL. PCWorld confirms: only DisplayPort reaches 165Hz; HDMI caps at 144Hz on PC and 120Hz on consoles. Our HDMI explainer uses this monitor as the worked example of the trap. Two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs, and that is the connectivity story: no USB ports, no KVM, no headphone jack, no speakers. In exchange the stand is the full set — height, tilt, swivel and portrait pivot — which almost nothing at this price offers.

Where the labs push back

HDR, as the table shows. IPS glow in dark rooms, milder than most budget rivals per PCWorld. One caveat from owners rather than labs: a PCMonitors.info forum thread carries reports that later Rev A01 units show worse backlight bleed than the Rev A00 units early reviewers tested — owner reports, not measurements, but a reason to buy from a retailer with easy returns. Warranty is 3-year Advanced Exchange with Premium Panel Exchange (a free panel swap for even one bright pixel).

Availability and price, November 2026 — read this before buying

Dell's own US listing was out of stock at $149.99 and its product page was redirecting when checked in November 2026 — the model is effectively discontinued in the US. Remaining third-party listings run as high as about $395, which is above its $299.99 list price and should never be paid. Found near $150-$200 from a reputable seller, it remains the budget 1440p buy our guides recommend. At $250+, buy the MSI G274QPF E2 from our 1440p guide instead — it is current, stocked, and adds USB-C.

Our verdict

Dell G2724D

Buy if it is on sale in the bottom half of its range — 1440p at near-1080p money.

Skip if you need a USB hub or headphone jack; neither is fitted.

165Hz 1440p with G-Sync Compatible and FreeSync Premium
HDMI 2.1 port, unusual at this price
Stock at Dell is intermittent
Prices near $300 are third-party markups

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Update history

November 10, 2026: Published: full review from Dell's spec sheet and PCWorld's measurements, with the November 2026 availability warning.

Akbar Khan Editor, BuyBestMonitor

Akbar has run BuyBestMonitor since its original 2020 launch. Every guide here is checked under the site's two-source rule — manufacturer specs confirmed against an independent lab review — before publication and at every refresh. About the editor · How we check monitors