Dell UltraSharp 27 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2721DE) vs Dell UltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2724D)

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UltraSharp 27 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2721DE) compared with UltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2724D)
DellUltraSharp 27 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2721DE)DellUltraSharp 27 Monitor (U2724D)
Overview
ReleasedApril 2020November 2023
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms5 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB, 99% Rec.709, 85% DCI-P398% DCI-P3, 100% sRGB, 100% BT.709
DCI-P3 coverage85%98% (better)
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2Below 2
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive sync–HDMI VRR
Colour depth16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99% sRGB and 99% Rec.709 claimed by Dell100%
Colour accuracy–Delta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, Display P3, DCI-P3)
Colour modes–100% BT.709, 98% Display P3
Response time detail5 ms Fast, 8 ms Normal, grey-to-grey5 ms (Fast mode), 8 ms (Normal mode)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.233 mm0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm
Eye careFlicker-free panel and ComfortView low-blue-light modeComfortView Plus (low blue light), flicker-free, ambient light sensor with Auto Brightness, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 5-star
CalibrationFactory average Delta E below 2, according to DellFactory calibrated; Dell Colour Management software with external colorimeters
Connections
Video inputsHDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-CHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingUp to 65 W (better)None
USB ports4 × USB-A3 × USB-A, USB-C
KVM switchNoNo
EthernetYesNo
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail–1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz TMDS with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no FRL, ALLM, ARC/eARC or HDR
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort 1.4 input and one DisplayPort output with MST support.1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DRR for Microsoft Windows); 1 x DisplayPort out (MST)
USB-C detailUSB-C upstream carries DisplayPort 1.4 video and USB 3.1 data, with up to 65 W Power Delivery.USB-C upstream is data only (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps), no video input
Daisy chainingDisplayPort MST output for a second compatible display.DisplayPort out (MST), up to 2 monitors at 2560 x 1440 120 Hz or 4 at 60 Hz
USB hub detailTwo standard USB 3.0 downstream ports and two USB 3.0 downstream ports with BC 1.2 charging at up to 2 A.2 x USB-A 10Gbps; quick access 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 1 x USB-C 10Gbps (15 W)
Picture by picture–PiP and PbP
Audio out3.5 mm audio line output3.5 mm audio line out (not for headphones)
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–6.56 kg
Height adjustment130 mm150 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-40° to 40°-45° to 45°
Pivot–-90° to 90°
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand612.2 × 180 × 390.2–520.2 mm (W × D × H)612.24 x 192.28 x 385.58–535.58 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.2 × 39 × 355 mm (W × D × H)612.24 x 50.12 x 352.51 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.19 kg4.49 kg
Colours–Platinum silver
Power and support
Power use22.6 W on, 0.2 W standby, 0.2 W off, 160 W maximum23.9 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 85 W maximum
Energy class–F
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50–60 HzInternal, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.6 A (maximum)
SoftwareDell Display ManagerDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange), Dell Colour Management
CertificationsENERGY STAR and TCO Certified; EPEAT registration varies by countryENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, TCO Certified, TCO Certified Edge, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort (5 star)
Warranty–3 years limited (UK)
In the boxStand, DisplayPort cable and USB-C cableStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), factory calibration report

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