Dell 24 Plus Monitor (S2425HSM) vs Dell 27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM)

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24 Plus Monitor (S2425HSM) compared with 27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM)
Dell24 Plus Monitor (S2425HSM)Dell27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025September 2025
Display
Screen size23.8″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness93 pixels per inch (better)82 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)4 ms4 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio1,500:11,500:1
Colour range99% sRGB99% sRGB
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSyncFreeSync
Colour depth16.7 million colours16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage99% (CIE 1931)99% (CIE 1931)
Response time detail1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey; FreeSync is unavailable in MPRT mode1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey; FreeSync is unavailable in MPRT mode
Variable refresh range48–144 Hz (FreeSync)48–144 Hz (FreeSync)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2745 mm x 0.2745 mm0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 1.42 × HDMI 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 144 Hz, 8-bit2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 144 Hz, 8-bit
Speaker detail2 x 3 W2 x 3 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.01 kg5.73 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-30° to 30°-30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand537.64 x 191.82 x 347.03–457.03 mm (W x D x H)609.69 x 201.83 x 389.07–499.07 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand537.64 x 58.72 x 313.73 mm (W x D x H)609.69 x 58.87 x 354.21 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.03 kg3.95 kg
ColoursAsh WhiteAsh White
Power and support
Power use14.3 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 39 W maximum17.0 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 43 W maximum
Energy classDD
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A (typical)
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral ManagerDell Display and Peripheral Manager
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, VESA cover, power cable, HDMI 1.4 cable (1.8 m)Stand, VESA cover, power cable, HDMI 1.4 cable (1.8 m)

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