This is Dell's stripped-down gaming monitor for people who want sharper-than-1080p picture and smooth motion without paying for a premium brand name. It's 27 inches at 1440p, which is the sweet spot where games look crisp but you don't need a monster graphics card to push high frame rates.
The 165Hz refresh (how smooth motion looks) is enough for most games to feel fluid, and pixels switch fast enough that you won't see blurry trails behind moving objects. Colors are decent out of the box — not as punchy as pricier IPS screens, but natural enough that you won't notice unless you're comparing side by side.
The HDR label is just a sticker — treat this as a regular bright screen and you'll be happy. There's an HDMI port that works with the latest game consoles, so it doubles as a PlayStation or Xbox display if you want.