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Dell UltraSharp U2711 vs Dell UltraSharp 27 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2721DE)

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DellUltraSharp U2711DellUltraSharp 27 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2721DE)
Overview
Released2010April 2020
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (CCFL-backlit wide-gamut IPS.)IPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)6 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range100% sRGB; 96% Adobe RGB99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, 85% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–85%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 5Below 2
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depthUp to 1.07 billion colours with 12-bit internal processing, according to Dell.16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage100% typical, according to Dell.99% sRGB and 99% Rec.709 claimed by Dell
Adobe RGB coverage96% typical, according to Dell.–
Colour accuracyFactory-calibrated sRGB and Adobe RGB presets to average Delta E below 5 on a new unit, according to Dell.–
Colour modesIncludes sRGB, Adobe RGB and a six-axis Custom Color mode.–
Response time detail6 ms grey-to-grey or 12 ms black-to-white, typical.5 ms Fast, 8 ms Normal, grey-to-grey
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical, typical.178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm.0.233 mm
Eye care–Flicker-free panel and ComfortView low-blue-light mode
Calibration–Factory average Delta E below 2, according to Dell
Connections
Video inputsHDMI, DisplayPortHDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 65 W
USB ports4 × USB-A4 × USB-A
KVM switch–No
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailOne HDMI input; Dell lists up to 1080p video modes in its manual.–
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort input; also two dual-link DVI-D inputs, VGA, composite and component video.One DisplayPort 1.4 input and one DisplayPort output with MST support.
USB-C detail–USB-C upstream carries DisplayPort 1.4 video and USB 3.1 data, with up to 65 W Power Delivery.
Daisy chaining–DisplayPort MST output for a second compatible display.
USB hub detailFour downstream USB 2.0 ports and one upstream port; integrated multi-format card reader.Two standard USB 3.0 downstream ports and two USB 3.0 downstream ports with BC 1.2 charging at up to 2 A.
Picture by picturePicture-in-picture and picture-by-picture modes with a second video source.–
Audio outAudio line out for external speakers; optional Dell soundbar support.3.5 mm audio line output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.72 kg–
Height adjustment90 mm vertical extension, according to Dell.130 mm
Tilt–-5° to 21°
Swivel–-40° to 40°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 × 100 mm
Size with stand646.71 × 199.95 × 427.83–517.83 mm (width × depth × height).612.2 × 180 × 390.2–520.2 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand646.71 × 93 × 385.67 mm (width × depth × height).612.2 × 39 × 355 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand7.72 kg without cables.4.19 kg
ControlsCapacitive touch controls at the front right.–
Power and support
Power use113 W typical, according to Dell's manual.22.6 W on, 0.2 W standby, 0.2 W off, 160 W maximum
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz
Software–Dell Display Manager
Certifications–ENERGY STAR and TCO Certified; EPEAT registration varies by country
In the boxMonitor and stand, power, VGA, DVI, DisplayPort and USB upstream cables, documentation and factory colour report.Stand, DisplayPort cable and USB-C cable

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