UltraSharp U2715H

Released 2014

A 27-inch QHD IPS monitor with a narrow bezel, factory-calibrated sRGB colour, DisplayPort daisy chaining and a height-adjustable stand.

Size: 27″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440
PPI: 109
Panel: IPS
Refresh: 60 Hz
Brightness: 350 nits
HDR: –
USB-C power: –

What reviewers say

TFTCentral and RTINGS both found the U2715H a capable all-round work monitor, with useful screen space, wide viewing angles and good factory colour. TFTCentral measured poor luminance uniformity on its sample and found the Fast response setting caused overshoot. RTINGS also noted the 60 Hz limit and lack of adaptive sync for gaming.

From tftcentral.co.uk and rtings.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 27″
Resolution: 2560 × 1440 (QHD)
Sharpness: 109 pixels per inch
Panel: IPS
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey): 6 ms
Brightness (typical): 350 nits
Contrast ratio: 1,000:1
Colour range: 99% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E): Below 3
Screen finish: Matte
Shape: Flat
Colour depth: 16.78 million colours
sRGB coverage: 99%
Colour accuracy: Factory calibrated to average Delta E ≤ 3.
Response time detail: 6 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode; 8 ms in Normal mode (Dell). TFTCentral found Fast introduced overshoot on its sample.
Viewing angles: 178° horizontal and vertical (typical).
Pixel pitch: 0.2331 mm.
Eye care: Analogue backlight dimming for a flicker-free display, according to Dell.

Connections

Video inputs: 2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C charging: None
USB ports: 5 × USB-A
Speakers: No
HDMI detail: Two HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.
DisplayPort detail: One DisplayPort 1.2 input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.
Daisy chaining: DisplayPort 1.2 MST output; Dell lists one additional QHD 60 Hz display or two lower-resolution displays.
USB hub detail: Five downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one upstream USB 3.0 Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.
Audio out: Audio line out for external speakers; Dell says it does not support headphones.

Design

Stand adjusts: Height, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mount: Yes
Height adjustment: 115 mm.
Tilt: -5° to 21°.
Swivel: -45° to 45°.
Pivot: -90° to 90°.
VESA pattern: 100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand: 612.7 × 205.0 × 409.9–524.9 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand: 612.7 × 46.4 × 363.4 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand: 4.91 kg, without cables.
Controls: Touch-sensitive front buttons and on-screen display.
Colours: Black front frame and silver stand.

Power and support

Power use: 36 W typical, 88 W maximum with USB active; less than 0.5 W in standby.
Power supply: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Software: Dell Display Manager.
Certifications: EPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.
In the box: Stand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, factory calibration report and documentation.

Pros and cons

Pros

2560 × 1440 IPS panel with 99% sRGB coverage and factory calibration
DisplayPort MST output, two HDMI inputs and five USB-A ports
Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot

Cons

60 Hz refresh and no adaptive sync
No USB-C video or laptop charging
No built-in speakers

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Resolution	PPI	Panel	Refresh	Brightness	HDR	USB-C power	Released
AppleLED Cinema Display (27-inch)	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	60 Hz	375 nits	–	–	Sept 2010
AppleThunderbolt Display	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	60 Hz	375 nits	–	–	Sept 2011
DellUltraSharp U2711	27″	2560 × 1440	109	IPS	60 Hz	350 nits	–	–	2010

Newer model: UltraSharp U2717D.

Sources

Photo: i.dell.com

UltraSharp U2715H — Two portrait monitors with a panorama inside their physical screens.: Dell official brochure; page 1, embedded member Im0.jpg
UltraSharp U2715H — Angled front view with its stand.: Dell official brochure; page 1, embedded member Im1.jpg

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