Dell G2724D vs AOC 27G2SP
Dell G2724D (#3) vs AOC 27G2SP (#5, best budget): in our Budget Gaming Monitors scoring the Dell G2724D totals 8.4/10 and the AOC 27G2SP 8.3/10, the Dell G2724D leading on Panel Quality and Build Quality and the AOC 27G2SP on Value. At $369 versus $134, the AOC 27G2SP costs $235 less.
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Side by side
| Dell G2724D | AOC 27G2SP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369 | $134 |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz |
| Panel | Fast IPS | IPS |
| Response Time | 1ms MPRT | 1ms MPRT |
| HDR | HDR400 | No |
How they differ in real use
Built from our budget gaming monitors scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Dell G2724D and the AOC 27G2SP made our Top 5 Budget Gaming Monitors, at #3 and #5 (best budget). Dell's budget entry with 165Hz 1440p, 3-year warranty, and clean design. The safe choice with reliable support. Budget IPS gaming under $200 with 165Hz and height-adjustable stand. The entry point for high-refresh gaming.
We score budget gaming monitors on Value (35%), Speed (30%), Panel Quality (20%), Build Quality (10%) and Features (5%). On that basis the Dell G2724D totals 8.4 out of 10 and the AOC 27G2SP 8.3. The widest gap is Value, where the AOC 27G2SP scores 10 against 9 for the Dell G2724D — features per dollar. Panel Quality also separates them: 8 for the Dell G2724D versus 7 for the AOC 27G2SP.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Resolution — 2560x1440 on the Dell G2724D versus 1920x1080 on the AOC 27G2SP; Panel — Fast IPS on the Dell G2724D versus IPS on the AOC 27G2SP; HDR — HDR400 on the Dell G2724D versus No on the AOC 27G2SP. They match on Refresh Rate and Response Time.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $369 for the Dell G2724D and $134 for the AOC 27G2SP, a $235 difference in the AOC 27G2SP's favor. Owners praise the Dell G2724D for 165Hz 1440p and dell build quality; the most common complaint is basic HDR. Owners praise the AOC 27G2SP for under $200 and 165Hz IPS; the most common complaint is only 1080p.
Dell G2724D
- 165Hz 1440p
- Dell build quality
- 3-year warranty
- Good color accuracy
- Basic HDR
- No USB hub
- Limited adjustability
AOC 27G2SP
- Under $200
- 165Hz IPS
- Height adjustable stand
- 1ms MPRT
- Only 1080p
- HDR very basic
- Mediocre contrast
Which should you buy?
The Dell G2724D is the better fit for dell ecosystem users and those wanting warranty support — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Panel Quality and Build Quality. The AOC 27G2SP is the better fit for extreme budget gaming and 1080p esports, and the stronger choice if Value matters more to you than the overall score. If the $235 saving matters more than Value, the AOC 27G2SP is the better value. The Dell G2724D is a poor fit for feature seekers; the AOC 27G2SP is a poor fit for resolution seekers.
Choose the Dell G2724D if
- Dell ecosystem users
- Those wanting warranty support
- Clean aesthetic preference
Skip it if
- Feature seekers
- USB hub needs
Choose the AOC 27G2SP if
- Extreme budget gaming
- 1080p esports
- First gaming monitor
Skip it if
- Resolution seekers
- Quality enthusiasts
Common questions
Is the Dell G2724D better than the AOC 27G2SP?
In our Budget Gaming Monitors ranking the Dell G2724D scores higher overall, 8.4 to 8.3, with the biggest advantage in Value. The AOC 27G2SP is stronger on Value, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Dell G2724D cost than the AOC 27G2SP?
$235 more as of February 1, 2026: $369 for the Dell G2724D against $134 for the AOC 27G2SP. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Value — 10 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Dell G2724D and the AOC 27G2SP?
The headline spec difference is Resolution: 2560x1440 on the Dell G2724D versus 1920x1080 on the AOC 27G2SP. In use, the gap that matters most is Value (9 vs 10 in our scoring): features per dollar.