A pair of new Dell gaming monitors brings 240Hz refresh rates down to budget pricing that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. The SE2726HG and SE2726HGS target competitive gamers with fast IPS panels starting at $129.99.
Both displays use identical 27-inch Fast IPS panels running at 1920x1080 resolution with a 240Hz refresh rate. The combination prioritizes high frame rates over pixel density, keeping GPU requirements reasonable for esports titles where smooth motion matters more than sharpness.
Dell lists standard specifications including 300 nits brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, and 99% coverage of the sRGB color gamut, with HDR support and TÜV-certified eye comfort technology featuring low blue light emissions.
Response times can reach as low as 0.5ms in extreme overdrive mode, though users may need to experiment with settings to avoid visual artifacts during fast-paced gameplay.
AMD FreeSync Premium support reduces screen tearing and stutter when frame rates fluctuate below the display's maximum refresh rate. Connectivity includes two HDMI 2.1 (bandwidth-equivalent to HDMI 2.0) ports with VRR and HDR10 support, one DisplayPort 1.4 input, and, according to retailer listings, a headphone jack, but no USB-C or KVM functionality reinforces the gaming-first approach.
The only meaningful difference between the two models comes down to ergonomics and price. The SE2726HGS is priced around $169.99 and includes a height-adjustable stand with extensive swivel range for proper viewing alignment.
Its sibling model, the SE2726HG, ships with a fixed-height stand offering only tilt adjustment. Dell lists it at $129.99, though early retailer sales have dropped it lower.
Amazon has already discounted the basic HG variant further to around $120 according to early listings, pushing the entry point even lower.
These monitors represent how high-refresh-rate technology has moved from professional esports gear into mainstream accessibility.
