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Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub (U2724DE) vs MSI PRO MP273QW E14

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DellUltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub (U2724DE)MSIPRO MP273QW E14
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023November 2025
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)IPS
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms4 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio2,000:11,500:1
Colour range98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB91% DCI-P3, 97% sRGB (CIE 1976)
DCI-P3 coverage98%91%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncHDMI VRRFreeSync
Colour depth1.07 billion colours8-bit (6-bit + FRC), 16.7 million colours
sRGB coverage100%97% (CIE 1976)
Adobe RGB coverage–85% (CIE 1976)
HDR detail–HDR Ready (MSI)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (sRGB, BT.709, Display P3, DCI-P3); factory calibration report in the box–
Response time detail5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range48–120 Hz (vertical scan range); Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR) for Windows 1148–144 Hz (AMD FreeSync)
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm x 0.2331 mm0.2331 × 0.2331 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor (Auto Brightness); flicker-free–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.2a
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WNone
USB portsUSB-C, 4 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4–
KVM switchYes–
EthernetYes–
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4), up to 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz TMDS with VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1; no FRL, HDR or ARC2 × HDMI 2.0b, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz; HDMI CEC (MSI Power Link)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 in (DRR for Windows); 1 x DisplayPort outDisplayPort 1.2a, 2560 × 1440 up to 144 Hz
USB-C detailThunderbolt 4 upstream (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, USB 10Gbps, Power Delivery up to 90 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 1 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream quick-access port (15 W)–
Daisy chainingDisplayPort out, or Thunderbolt 4 downstream (15 W, video only when daisy chaining); Multi-Monitor Sync of OSD settings–
USB hub detail3 x USB-A 10Gbps rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 1 x USB-C 10Gbps (15 W)–
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture, with KVM switching in PBP–
Audio out3.5 mm audio line outHeadphone out
Speaker detail–2 × 2 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotTilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand7.37 kg4.5 kg
Height adjustment150 mm–
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-45° to 45°–
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand612.24 x 192.28 x 385.58–535.58 mm (W x D x H)613.49 × 201.01 × 470.61 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand612.24 x 50.12 x 352.51 mm (W x D x H)613.49 × 59.56 × 364.46 mm (W × D × H)
Colours–White
Weight without stand5.23 kg–
Power and support
Power use24.4 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.5 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 225 W maximum–
Energy classF–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 2.65 A (maximum)Internal, 100–240 V
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)–
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 2)CB/CE; Energy Star
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Premium Panel Exchange (UK)–
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort cable (1.8 m), Thunderbolt 4 cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), factory calibration reportHDMI cable, power cord, quick guide

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