Dell 27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM) vs MSI MAG 274F

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27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM) compared with MAG 274F
Dell27 Plus Monitor (S2725HSM)MSIMAG 274F
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025February 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
Sharpness82 pixels per inch82 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate144 Hz200 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)4 ms0.5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio1,500:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB80.7% DCI-P3, 98.2% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage–80.7%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSyncFreeSync Premium
Colour depth16.7 million colours10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99% (CIE 1931)98.2% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage–85.6% (CIE 1976 coverage)
HDR detail–HDR Ready (MSI)
Response time detail1 ms MPRT; 4 ms (Extreme), 5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey; FreeSync is unavailable in MPRT mode0.5 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range48–144 Hz (FreeSync)48–200 Hz (FreeSync Premium)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.3114 mm x 0.3114 mm0.3114 × 0.3114 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 2); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star); flicker-free–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 1.4HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.2a
USB-C chargingNoneNone
EthernetNo–
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI 1.4 (HDCP 1.4), up to 1920 x 1080 at 144 Hz, 8-bit1 × HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.3
DisplayPort detail–DisplayPort 1.2a, HDCP 2.3
Audio out–Headphone out
Speaker detail2 x 3 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.73 kg4.2 kg
Height adjustment110 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°–
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand609.69 x 201.83 x 389.07–499.07 mm (W x D x H)613.5 × 249.7 × 438.5 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand609.69 x 58.87 x 354.21 mm (W x D x H)613.5 × 62.1 × 362.5 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand3.95 kg3.7 kg
ColoursAsh White–
Power and support
Power use17.0 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 43 W maximum26 W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classDF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 A (typical)External adapter, 12V 3A
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager–
CertificationsTÜV 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
In the boxStand, VESA cover, power cable, HDMI 1.4 cable (1.8 m)HDMI cable, power cord, power adapter, quick guide

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