Dell Dell P2722H 27" 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS, Review
The Dell P2722H's stand is an ergonomic masterpiece, but its 1080p resolution on a 27-inch screen asks for a trade-off. We dig into the numbers to see if it's worth it.
The 30-Second Version
This monitor is an ergonomic powerhouse, scoring in the 97th percentile for adjustability with a stand that tilts, swivels, pivots, and adjusts height. You get that and a decent 1080p IPS panel for around $230. Just know the 27-inch screen at 1080p isn't super sharp, and the 60Hz refresh rate is strictly for work, not play.
Overview
The Dell P2722H is a 27-inch office monitor that makes a strong case for itself with one standout feature: its ergonomics. It lands in the 97th percentile for adjustability, meaning you can tilt, swivel, pivot, and adjust its height a full 150mm to find the perfect viewing angle. That's a huge win for comfort during long workdays. On the panel side, you're getting a basic 1080p IPS screen running at 60Hz. It's not built for speed or ultra-sharp detail, but it covers 99% of the sRGB color space and hits 300 nits brightness, which is perfectly fine for spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing.
Performance
Let's be clear: you don't buy this monitor for raw performance. Its 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time put it in the 21st percentile for performance in our database. That means it's slower than nearly 80% of the monitors we track. For office work, that's fine. You won't notice any lag while typing emails. Where this screen does perform is in color consistency, thanks to its IPS panel. It scores in the 76th percentile for color accuracy, so colors look uniform from wide viewing angles, which is great for sharing your screen with a colleague. Just don't expect the pixel density of a 4K screen on this 27-inch 1080p panel.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Ergonomic champion: The stand's full adjustability (tilt, swivel, pivot, 150mm height) lands it in the 97th percentile for comfort. 97th
- Solid connectivity: With DisplayPort, HDMI, VGA, and a 4-port USB hub, it scores in the 86th percentile for ports, making cable management easy. 85th
- Good color for the class: The IPS panel's 99% sRGB coverage and wide viewing angles earn it a 76th percentile rank for color accuracy. 71th
- Clean, professional look: The three-sided ultrathin bezels help it look modern on any desk, a point buyers consistently praise. 71th
Cons
- Low pixel density: A 27-inch screen at 1080p resolution results in a display score in just the 55th percentile; text and images aren't as sharp as on higher-res screens. 23th
- Not a performance screen: The 60Hz/5ms specs place it in the 21st percentile for performance, making it unsuitable for gaming or fast motion. 29th
- Bulky and not portable: Weighing over 6.7kg and scoring in the 28th percentile for compactness, it's a desk anchor. 31th
- Basic feature set: Beyond ergonomics and ports, it lacks advanced features like HDR or high refresh rates, reflected in its 31st percentile feature score.
- Mediocre peak brightness: At 300 nits, it's fine for offices with blinds, but it's not bright enough to combat significant glare in very sunny rooms.
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 300 nits |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 55 |
| Weight | 6.8 kg / 14.9 lbs |
Value & Pricing
Priced between $209 and $264, the P2722H is all about buying a great stand and a decent panel. You're paying a premium over basic 27-inch 1080p monitors for that exceptional 97th percentile ergonomics and the 86th percentile connectivity with the USB hub. If you never adjust your monitor height, you can find cheaper options. But if you value a pain-free, customizable setup and want to avoid buying a third-party VESA arm, this Dell's bundled stand justifies the price.
vs Competition
Compared to its flashier competitors, the P2722H carves out a specific niche. The Samsung Odyssey G9 or MSI's 4K 240Hz beasts are in a different universe for gaming performance. Even Dell's own UltraSharp 27" 4K monitor offers vastly sharper text for creative work. The real comparison is against other office-focused 27-inch IPS monitors, like an LG 27BN55U. The Dell wins decisively on ergonomics (most competitors offer only tilt) and its built-in USB hub. You trade some pixel sharpness (1080p vs. 1440p models) for that top-tier adjustability. It's a trade-off for long-term comfort over immediate visual pop.
| Spec | Dell Dell P2722H 27" 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS, | Samsung Odyssey Samsung - 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD Quantum | LG UltraGear LG UltraGear 45" WUHD DUAL MODE 4K 165Hz FHD 330Hz | MSI MPG MSI 27 inch WQHD 2K 1440P 360Hz with AMD FreeSync | ASUS ROG Swift ASUS Republic of Gamers Swift OLED PG27UCDM 26.5" | BenQ MOBIUZ BenQ MOBIUZ EX271U 27" 4K HDR 165 Hz Gaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 57 | 45 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 7680 x 2160 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | VA | OLED | OLED | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 165 | 360 | 240 | 165 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 1 | - | 0 | - | 1 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium Pro | G-Sync Compatible | FreeSync Premium |
| Hdr | - | HDR10+ | HDR10 | HDR400 | HDR400 | HDR10 |
Common Questions
Q: Is 1080p resolution good enough on a 27-inch screen?
It's functional but not ideal. The pixel density puts this monitor's display score in the 55th percentile, meaning text and icons won't be as razor-sharp as on a 1440p or 4K screen of the same size. It's fine for office work, but graphic designers or anyone wanting super crisp text might find it lacking.
Q: Can I use this monitor for gaming?
We wouldn't recommend it. Its performance metrics land in the 21st percentile, thanks to the standard 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time. For any kind of fast-paced gaming, you'll want a monitor with a 144Hz+ refresh rate, which this doesn't have.
Q: How good is the stand really?
It's the best part. Scoring in the 97th percentile for ergonomics, the stand offers full height adjustment (150mm), tilt, swivel, and even pivot for portrait mode. Most monitors in this price range only tilt, so this level of adjustability is a significant advantage for long-term comfort.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers, video editors, and pixel-peepers should look elsewhere. The 21st percentile performance score and 55th percentile display score are your red flags. If you need high refresh rates for smooth gameplay, a higher resolution for detailed creative work, or just crave the sharpest text possible, this monitor's strengths won't matter to you. Its weak areas are your core needs.
Verdict
We recommend the Dell P2722H if your top priority is ergonomic comfort for 8+ hour workdays and you want a clean, reliable setup straight out of the box. The data is clear: its adjustability is elite. But we can't recommend it if you're sensitive to screen sharpness, want to do any gaming, or need a monitor for detailed photo/video editing. Its performance and display scores are just too middling for those uses. It's a specialist, and a very good one at its specific job.