Head-to-head
Dell S2725QC vs Dell U2723QE
Dell against Dell: the $280 Plus-series S2725QC and the $649 UltraSharp U2723QE are both 27-inch 4K USB-C monitors, which makes the gap unusually easy to itemize. The UltraSharp buys you an IPS Black panel with double the contrast, 90W charging instead of 65W, and a serious hub — KVM, Ethernet, daisy-chaining. The S2725QC counters with a higher 120Hz refresh, HDMI 2.1 for consoles, speakers, and $370 left in your pocket.
 Dell S2725QC 27" 4K 120Hz Dell |  Dell U2723QE UltraSharp 27" 4K | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Price | $279.99 | $649 |
| Verdict | Dell's Plus-series 4K nails the essentials that were premium-only three years ago: 163-ppi text, 120Hz scrolling, HDMI 2.1 for consoles, 65W USB-C, and genuinely usable speakers. The honest limits: 65W won't feed a big laptop under load, and HDR is nominal. | More desk hub than monitor, in the best way. The U2723QE is a sharp, color-accurate 27-inch 4K panel, and the real draw is the back: 90W charging, Ethernet, a USB hub, and a KVM on one cable. It's 60Hz with no speakers, but for a clean desk it's the value champ. |
| Best for | home offices and students who want sharp 4K text on a budget, MacBook Air and light-laptop one-cable desks, and console players who want 4K 120Hz on the side | MacBook or Windows users who want one cable for display, charging, Ethernet, and desk accessories. |
| Avoid if | you need 90W+ charging for a big laptop, real HDR, or competitive-gaming motion clarity | You want built-in speakers, refresh rates above 60Hz, or the Retina-like density of a 27-inch 5K panel. |
| Score breakdown | ||
| value | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| usbc power | 7.0 | — |
| connectivity | 6.0 | — |
| panel quality | 7.0 | — |
| pixel density | 8.0 | — |
| refresh motion | 7.0 | — |
| fit | — | 9.1 |
| ease | — | 9.0 |
| quality | — | 9.0 |
| Specs | ||
| color | 99% sRGB, 1.07 billion colors | 100% sRGB / Rec.709, 98% DCI-P3; factory calibrated |
| panel | 27-inch IPS, 3840 x 2160 (4K), 163 ppi | IPS Black, 2000:1 contrast, 60Hz |
| ports | USB-C upstream, 2x HDMI 2.1, USB-A/USB-C downstream hub | — |
| contrast | 1500:1 | — |
| speakers | Dual 5W | — |
| warranty | 1 year Advanced Exchange | — |
| brightness | 350 nits | ~400 nits, VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| usb c power | 65W Power Delivery (DP Alt Mode) | — |
| refresh rate | 120Hz | — |
| adaptive sync | AMD FreeSync Premium | — |
| hub | — | RJ45 Ethernet, USB-A/C, DP daisy-chain, KVM, PbP |
| price | — | ~$649 (often less) |
| usb c | — | 90W Power Delivery |
| size res | — | 27-inch 4K (3840x2160), ~163 ppi |
| ergonomics | — | Height/tilt/swivel/pivot; VESA 100x100 |
| Buy → | Buy → | |
Final verdict
Most home desks should take the S2725QC and the change: the same sharp 163-ppi text, smoother 120Hz scrolling, and speakers the UltraSharp lacks. Step up to the U2723QE when the monitor is infrastructure — a 90W one-cable dock with Ethernet and a KVM driving two machines — or when IPS Black contrast matters for photo work in a dim room.
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