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Dell UltraSharp U2715H vs Dell UltraSharp U2717D

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DellUltraSharp U2715HDellUltraSharp U2717D
Overview
Released20142016
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS (LED-backlit IPS-type LCD; TFTCentral identified a Samsung PLS panel in its sample.)
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)6 ms6 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB99% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 3Below 2
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth16.78 million colours16.7 million colours, according to Dell.
sRGB coverage99%99% typical, according to Dell.
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E ≤ 3.Factory calibrated to average Delta E < 2, according to Dell.
Response time detail6 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode; 8 ms in Normal mode (Dell). TFTCentral found Fast introduced overshoot on its sample.8 ms grey-to-grey in Normal mode; 6 ms in Fast mode, according to Dell.
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical (typical).178° horizontal and vertical, typical.
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm.0.2331 mm.
Eye careAnalogue backlight dimming for a flicker-free display, according to Dell.–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2HDMI, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports5 × USB-A4 × USB-A
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailTwo HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.One HDMI input with MHL support.
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort 1.2 input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.One DisplayPort input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort MST output.
Daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.2 MST output; Dell lists one additional QHD 60 Hz display or two lower-resolution displays.DisplayPort MST output supports one additional 2560 × 1440 60 Hz monitor, according to Dell.
USB hub detailFive downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one upstream USB 3.0 Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.Four USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports and one upstream port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.
Audio outAudio line out for external speakers; Dell says it does not support headphones.Stereo audio line out for speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–4.5 kg
Height adjustment115 mm.130 mm.
Tilt-5° to 21°.–
Swivel-45° to 45°.–
Pivot-90° to 90°.–
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand612.7 × 205.0 × 409.9–524.9 mm (width × depth × height).611.3 × 200.3 × 410.2–540.2 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand612.7 × 46.4 × 363.4 mm (width × depth × height).611.3 × 48.3 × 355.6 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand4.91 kg, without cables.4.5 kg, without cables.
ControlsTouch-sensitive front buttons and on-screen display.–
ColoursBlack front frame and silver stand.–
Power and support
Power use36 W typical, 88 W maximum with USB active; less than 0.5 W in standby.26 W typical, 74 W maximum with USB active, according to Dell.
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
SoftwareDell Display Manager.–
CertificationsEPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.ENERGY STAR and TCO Certified Displays; EPEAT registration varies by country.
In the boxStand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, factory calibration report and documentation.–

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