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Dell 27 Plus QHD USB-C (S2725DC) vs Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)

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Dell27 Plus QHD USB-C (S2725DC)Dell27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025April 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)4 ms4 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio1,500:11,500:1
Colour range99% sRGB99% sRGB
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRFreeSync Premium
Colour depth16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99% (CIE 1931)99% (CIE 1931)
HDR detail–Smart HDR modes (Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR); HDR over HDMI
Response time detail1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey8 ms (Normal), 5 ms (Fast), 4 ms (Extreme) grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–144 Hz (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-freeComfortView Plus (blue light ≤35%), flicker-free, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star)
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 65 WNone
USB portsUSB-C, 2 × USB-A–
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz TMDS with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.12 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with FRL, HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; one on the side
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz with AdaptiveSync1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz
USB-C detailUSB-C 5Gbps upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, Power Delivery up to 65 W), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz; 1 x USB-C 5Gbps downstream quick-access port (15 W)–
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-A rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C (15 W)–
Speaker detail2 x 3 W2 x 5 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.48 kg6.47 kg
Height adjustment110 mm130 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 stand611.34 x 201.83 x 390.13–500.13 mm (W x D x H)611.6 x 200.4 x 388.6–518.6 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.34 x 58.87 x 355.98 mm (W x D x H)611.6 x 59.9 x 356.1 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.62 kg4.56 kg
ControlsJoystick–
ColoursAsh WhiteAsh white
Power and support
Power use21.4 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 175 W maximum24.6 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 67.4 W maximum
Energy classEF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.0 A (typical)Internal, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral ManagerDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)ENERGY STAR 8.0, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star)
Warranty3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, VESA cover, power cable, USB-C to USB-C 5Gbps cable (1.8 m)Stand, VESA cover, side I/O cover, power cable, HDMI cable (1.8 m)

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