Dell UltraSharp U2717D vs Dell UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE)

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UltraSharp U2717D compared with UltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE)
DellUltraSharp U2717DDellUltraSharp 32 4K Thunderbolt Hub (U3225QE)
Overview
Released2016February 2025
Display
Screen size27″31.5″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K) (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch140 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (LED-backlit IPS-type LCD; TFTCentral identified a Samsung PLS panel in its sample.)IPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)6 ms5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits450 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness–600 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 600
Contrast ratio1,000:13,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB99% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage–99%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 1.5 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth16.7 million colours, according to Dell.1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99% typical, according to Dell.100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E < 2, according to Dell.Delta E < 1.5 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3, Display P3)
HDR detail–600 cd/m² HDR peak
Response time detail8 ms grey-to-grey in Normal mode; 6 ms in Fast mode, according to Dell.5 ms (Fast mode), 8 ms (Normal mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical, typical.178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm.0.18159 mm x 0.18159 mm
Eye care–TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), low blue light, ambient light sensor
Connections
Video inputsHDMI, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 140 W (better)
USB ports4 × USB-A2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailOne HDMI input with MHL support.1 x HDMI, up to 3840 x 2160 at 120 Hz FRL with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no ARC/eARC or ALLM
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort MST output.1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in with DSC (DRR for Microsoft Windows); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 out
USB-C detail–Thunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, Power Delivery 140 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream for KVM; 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream in the quick access ports
Daisy chainingDisplayPort MST output supports one additional 2560 × 1440 60 Hz monitor, according to Dell.Thunderbolt 4 downstream port (15 W) or DisplayPort 1.4 out
USB hub detailFour USB 3.0 downstream Type-A ports and one upstream port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.4 x USB-A 10Gbps; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps
Audio outStereo audio line out for speakers; Dell says headphones are unsupported.3.5 mm analog 2.0 audio line out
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand4.5 kg9.34 kg
Height adjustment130 mm.150 mm
Tilt–-5° to 21°
Swivel–-30° to 30°
Pivot–-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm
Size with stand611.3 × 200.3 × 410.2–540.2 mm (width × depth × height).713.20 x 215.00 x 468.94–618.94 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand611.3 × 48.3 × 355.6 mm (width × depth × height).713.20 x 57.50 x 410.34 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.5 kg, without cables.6.52 kg
Colours–Silver
Power and support
Power use26 W typical, 74 W maximum with USB active, according to Dell.30.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.5 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 335 W maximum
Energy class–F
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.2 A (maximum)
Software–Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)
Warranty–3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)
In the box–Stand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-C upstream cable (1 m), Thunderbolt 4 passive cable (1 m)
CertificationsENERGY STAR and TCO Certified Displays; EPEAT registration varies by country.–

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