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Our take on the Dell E2720H 27 Full HD Monitor

The Dell E2720H is a 27-inch 1080p office monitor built for desks that need screen space, not speed. It has a 60 Hz IPS-class panel with 8-bit color, 1000:1 contrast and 8 ms response, plus HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA inputs so older and newer PCs both connect. It tilts and mounts on a 100x100 mm VESA arm, but it has no height adjustment, no pivot, no USB hub and no speakers. It suits document, spreadsheet and browser work; gamers and photo editors should look at higher-refresh or higher-resolution panels instead.

Best forHome and office productivity desksMulti-monitor setups on VESA armsConnecting older PCs via VGA and newer ones via HDMI

Pros

Large 27-inch screen for the desk
Three input types: HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA
VESA 100x100 mount for arms and wall brackets
Tilts to adjust viewing angle
Low 21 W power draw

Cons

1080p at 27 inches looks soft up close

What reviewers say

Owners treat the E2720H as a dependable, no-frills office screen: big, bright enough and easy to connect. The common complaints are the low pixel density at this size and the fixed stand height.

What people mention

SharpnessCriticisedOwners say 1080p stretched over 27 inches makes text and fine detail look softer than on smaller 1080p screens.
StandCriticisedReviewers note the stand only tilts, so the screen height is fixed unless a VESA arm is used.
ConnectivityPraisedBuyers like having HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA so both old and new computers plug in without adapters.

Questions and answers

Is 1080p sharp enough on a 27-inch screen?

It is usable for documents and web browsing, but pixel density is lower than on a 24-inch 1080p monitor, so text looks less crisp. Photo and video work benefits from a higher-resolution panel.

Can I connect a laptop and a desktop at the same time?

Yes. It has HDMI, DisplayPort and VGA inputs, so two or three sources can stay plugged in, though you switch between them rather than show both at once.

Does it have speakers or a headphone jack?

No. There are no built-in speakers and no 3.5 mm audio output, so sound comes from your computer or separate speakers.

Can I mount it on an arm or wall bracket?

Yes. It supports VESA 100x100 mm mounts, which also lets you set the height the fixed stand cannot.

Is it good for gaming?

No. The 60 Hz refresh rate and 8 ms response time are fine for office work but not for fast-paced games.

Can the screen be rotated to portrait?

Not on its stand. The monitor does not pivot, so portrait use requires a VESA mount that rotates.

Dell E2720H 27 Full HD Monitor