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Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor (S2725DSM) vs Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C (S2725QC)

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Dell27 Plus QHD Monitor (S2725DSM)Dell27 Plus 4K USB-C (S2725QC)
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 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
Colour modes–Standard, Movie, FPS, RTS, RPG, Warm, Cool, sRGB, Custom Color
HDR detail–Accepts HDR over HDMI 2.1; Smart HDR modes Desktop, Movie HDR and Game HDR
sRGB coverage99% (CIE 1931)–
Response time detail1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey4 ms GTG (Extreme mode), 5 ms (Fast mode), 8 ms (Normal mode)
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%), TÜV Rheinland 4-star eye comfort, flicker-free
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.1, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 65 W
USB ports–USB-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 2.1 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz with FRL, HDR and VRR
USB-C detail–USB-C 5Gbps upstream with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and Power Delivery up to 65 W; USB-C 5Gbps downstream with 15 W
USB hub detail–1 x USB-A 5Gbps (side); pop-out quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 5Gbps (BC1.2 charging) and 1 x USB-C 5Gbps (15 W)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz with AdaptiveSync–
Speaker detail2 x 3 W2 x 5 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.39 kg6.71 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)611.54 x 200.40 x 388.63–518.63 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.34 x 58.87 x 355.98 mm (W x D x H)611.54 x 60 x 355.98 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.34 kg4.85 kg
ControlsJoystickJoystick
ColoursAsh WhiteAsh White
Power and support
Power use21.4 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 65 W maximum25.2 W on mode, 0.4 W standby, 0.3 W off, 180 W maximum
Energy classEF (SDR), G (HDR)
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.3 A (typical)
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), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)
Warranty3 years with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
In the boxStand, VESA cover, power cable, HDMI cable (1.8 m)Stand, VESA cover, side I/O cover, power cable, USB-C to USB-C 10Gbps 100 W cable (1 m)

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