Dell Pro 27 Plus USB-C Hub (P2725HE) vs MSI PRO MAX 271PHW E14

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Pro 27 Plus USB-C Hub (P2725HE) compared with PRO MAX 271PHW E14
DellPro 27 Plus USB-C Hub (P2725HE)MSIPRO MAX 271PHW E14
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2024February 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness82 pixels per inch82 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate100 Hz144 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms4 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)300 nits (better)250 nits
Contrast ratio1,500:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB86% DCI-P3, 111% sRGB area
DCI-P3 coverage–86%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–FreeSync
Colour depth16.7 million colours8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 16.7 million colours
HDR detail–HDR Ready (MSI)
sRGB coverage99%–
Response time detail5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm (82 ppi)0.2745 × 0.2745 mm
Calibration–Colour report in the box
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-CHDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.2a, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 90 W (better)Up to 65 W
USB portsUSB-C, 3 × USB-A2 × USB-A
KVM switch–Yes
EthernetYes–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail1 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 100 HzHDMI 2.0b, 1920 × 1080 up to 144 Hz; HDMI CEC (MSI Power Link)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (HDCP 1.4); 1 x DisplayPort out with MSTDisplayPort 1.2a, up to 144 Hz
USB-C detailUSB-C 5Gbps upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, Power Delivery up to 90 W); 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port (5 V/3 A)USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode (up to 144 Hz) and 65 W power delivery
Daisy chainingDisplayPort out (MST)–
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 2 x USB-A rear; quick access 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (5 V/3 A); 1 x RJ45 Ethernet2 × USB 5 Gbps Type-A, 1 × USB 5 Gbps Type-B upstream; KVM 1.0
Audio out–Headphone out
Speaker detail–2 × 3 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.32 kg6.4 kg
Height adjustment150 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-45° to 45°−30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°−90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm75 × 75 mm
Size with stand610.68 x 192.28 x 384.56–534.56 mm (W x D x H)–
Size without stand610.68 x 50.03 x 354.71 mm (W x D x H)613.49 × 63.81 × 362.45 mm (W × D × H)
Colours–White
Weight without stand4.36 kg–
Power and support
Power use16.2 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 180 W maximum–
Energy classD–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2 A (typical)Internal, 100–240 V
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2), ENERGY STAR–
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 cable (1 m), cable tieHDMI cable, USB-C cable, USB-B to A cable, power cord, quick guide, 4 VESA screws, colour report

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