Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS) vs Dell 27 QHD Monitor (SE2726D)

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27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS) compared with 27 QHD Monitor (SE2726D)
Dell27 Plus 4K Monitor (S2725QS)Dell27 QHD Monitor (SE2726D)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2025April 2026
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness163 pixels per inch (better)109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)4 ms4 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits (better)300 nits
Contrast ratio1,500:11,500:1
Colour range99% sRGB99% sRGB
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncFreeSync PremiumFreeSync, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage99% (CIE 1931)99%
Colour modes–FPS, MOBA/RTS, Sports, RPG and three custom game modes
HDR detailSmart HDR modes (Desktop, Movie HDR, Game HDR); HDR over HDMIHDR supported over DisplayPort and HDMI
Response time detail8 ms (Normal), 5 ms (Fast), 4 ms (Extreme) grey to grey1 ms (MPRT), 4 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal) grey to grey
Variable refresh range–48–144 Hz (vertical refresh range)
Motion blur reduction–MPRT mode
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm (109 ppi)
Eye careComfortView Plus (blue light ≤35%), flicker-free, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star)Hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail2 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 side1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz with VRR and HDR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz with HDR and AdaptiveSync
Speaker detail2 x 5 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.47 kg4.14 kg
Height adjustment130 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-30° to 30°–
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand611.6 x 200.4 x 388.6–518.6 mm (W x D x H)613.50 x 224.63 x 435.04 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.6 x 59.9 x 356.1 mm (W x D x H)613.50 x 48.10 x 358.50 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.56 kg3.40 kg
ColoursAsh whiteBlack
Power and support
Power use24.6 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 67.4 W maximum21 W on mode, 0.3 W standby, 0.3 W off, 50 W maximum
Energy classFE
Power supplyInternal, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (maximum)
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)–
CertificationsENERGY STAR 8.0, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (4 star)TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (3 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)
Warranty3 years Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK); no Premium Panel Exchange
In the boxStand, VESA cover, side I/O cover, power cable, HDMI cable (1.8 m)Stand, power cable, HDMI cable (1.8 m)

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