The Dell S2725DC is a budget-friendly 27-inch, 1440p work monitor. As an entry-level model in the Dell Plus Series lineup, it sits just above the Dell S2725DSM and below higher-resolution models, like the Dell S2725QS and the Dell S2725QC. It comes with work-focused features, such as an ergonomic stand and a USB hub that includes a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W of power delivery. It also has built-in speakers, which are useful considering it doesn't have any audio jacks. Lastly, it has some gaming-oriented perks, like FreeSync VRR and a 144Hz refresh rate, offering some versatility for casual gaming when you aren't using it for work.
Our Verdict
The Dell S2725DC isn't bad for PC gaming. Its 144Hz refresh rate helps for casual gaming, it supports all common VRR formats, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. However, motion looks blurry with fast-moving content. It also has limited picture quality because blacks look gray, and it doesn't support HDR at all.
144Hz refresh rate.
Low input lag.
Supports all common VRR formats with any source.
Noticeable motion blur in fast content.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
The Dell S2725DC is poor for console gaming. It has limited compatibility with consoles as it only supports 1080p and 1440p signals up to 120Hz. On the plus side, it supports VRR, and it has low input lag for a responsive feel. However, motion looks blurry, which is disappointing for playing action games. It doesn't support HDR, either, and it has limited picture quality otherwise, as blacks look gray.
Low input lag.
Supports all common VRR formats with any source.
Noticeable motion blur in fast content.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
Doesn't support all signals from consoles.
The Dell S2725DC is good for office use. It has a 27-inch screen with a 1440p resolution, resulting in good text clarity. It also has a wide viewing angle and an ergonomic stand, which both help if you often need to share the screen with someone next to you. Plus, it includes a small USB hub with a USB-C port that supports DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W of power delivery, ideal for quickly connecting a laptop. While it gets bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms, reflections are distracting in sunny rooms or if you place the screen in front of a bright lamp.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Sharp text and image clarity.
Wide viewing angle.
Ergonomic stand.
USB hub with DisplayPort Alt Mode support.
Reflections are distracting in sunny spaces.
The Dell S2725DC is alright for editing. Although it doesn't have a dedicated sRGB mode, colors are still accurate before calibration. However, you'd have to calibrate it to fix image inaccuracies. You can only use it to edit content in SDR, as it doesn't support HDR at all. It has limited picture quality otherwise, as it has a low contrast ratio that makes blacks look gray. On the plus side, it has a few useful productivity features, including a USB hub with DisplayPort Alt Mode to quickly connect a laptop.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Sharp text and image clarity.
Wide viewing angle.
Good out-of-the-box accuracy.
USB hub with DisplayPort Alt Mode support.
Low contrast ratio.
No HDR support.
Reflections are distracting in sunny spaces.
Lack of dedicated sRGB mode.
The Dell S2725DC has great SDR brightness. It fights glare well in most dim and moderately lit rooms. However, it doesn't support HDR to make highlights pop.
Bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms.
Reflections are distracting in sunny spaces.
The Dell S2725DC has an okay response time. There's noticeable blur with fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, there's more inverse ghosting as the refresh rate drops with VRR enabled.
Noticeable motion blur in fast content.
The Dell S2725DC doesn't support HDR.
The Dell S2725DC has decent SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors in the sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces. However, the biggest downside is that blacks look gray due to its low contrast ratio.
Displays wide range of colors.
Low contrast ratio.
The Dell S2725DC has great color accuracy. It's accurate before any sort of calibration, but without a dedicated sRGB mode, colors are slightly oversaturated. Calibrating it fixes image inaccuracies.
Good out-of-the-box accuracy.
Lack of dedicated sRGB mode.
Performance Usages
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch Dell S2725DC, which is the only size available. While there are similar models in the Dell Plus Series lineup, as you can see below, the results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Refresh Rate | Resolution | USB Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| S2725HSM | 144Hz | 1080p | None |
| S2725DSM | 144Hz | 1440p | None |
| S2725DC | 144Hz | 1440p |
2x USB-A 2x USB-C |
| S2725QS | 120Hz | 4k | None |
| S2725QC | 120Hz | 4k | 2x USB-A 2x USB-C |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in October 2025 in India. We tested it with firmware M2F101.
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The Dell S2725DC is an entry-level, budget-friendly 1440p work monitor. It offers the basics for productivity, including a bright screen, ergonomic stand, and USB hub that's helpful if you want to connect a laptop over USB-C. It's a cheaper alternative to 4k options, like the Dell S2725QS and the Dell S2725QC, and it offers solid value as a basic work monitor if you don't need a ton of premium features.
Its 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support are also useful if you want something for casual gaming when you aren't working, but it has blurry motion. The fact that it doesn't support HDR is disappointing if you're a content creator, but you'd have to spend more on a higher-end monitor if you want better picture quality for editing photos and videos.
Also see our recommendations for the best work monitors, the best 1440p monitors, and the best USB-C monitors.
The Dell S2725QC is a higher-end monitor than the Dell S2725DC with many of the same features. The main difference is that the S2725QC has a higher 4k resolution, resulting in sharper text. The S2725QC also supports HDR, which the S2725DC doesn't, but this doesn't add much because the S2725QC has limited picture quality. The S2725QC has an sRGB mode that results in better accuracy before calibration than the S2725DC. While the S2725QC supports more signals with consoles, the S2725DC has a slightly higher refresh rate that's helpful for PC gaming.
The Dell S2725QS and the Dell S2725DC are both entry-level work monitors, with a few different features. The S2725QS has a higher 4k resolution for sharper text. It supports HDR and has an sRGB mode that results in better accuracy before calibration. The S2725QS also supports more signals with gaming consoles thanks to its HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. On the other hand, the S2725DC has a slightly higher refresh rate for PC gaming, and it includes a USB hub that's helpful if you want to connect devices directly to the monitor.
The Dell S3225QS and the Dell S2725DC are both entry-level work monitors. The S3225QS has a bigger screen with a higher resolution, so text is sharper, and there's more space to multitask. The S3225QS also has a higher native contrast ratio for deeper blacks, and it supports HDR. On the other hand, the S2725DC has an IPS panel with a wider viewing angle, so the image looks more consistent no matter where you view it from. The S2725DC also has a higher refresh rate with better motion handling for PC gaming. Plus, the S2725DC has a USB hub to help quickly connect a laptop, which is something the S3225QS doesn't have.
The Dell P2425H and the Dell S2725DC are both entry-level work monitors, with a few differences. The S2725DC has a bigger screen, making it the better choice for multitasking, and it has sharper text clarity thanks to its higher resolution. The S2725DC also gets brighter, making it the better choice to use in well-lit rooms. Lastly, the S2725DC has the edge for gaming thanks to its higher refresh rate and VRR support, which the P2425H doesn't have. That said, the P2425H is still a useful entry-level work monitor that's worth considering if you're on a tight budget.
We buy and test more than 30 monitors each year, all of which we purchase ourselves, without cherry-picked units or samples. We put a lot into each unbiased, straight-to-the-point review, and there's a whole process from purchasing to publishing, involving multiple teams and people. We do more than just use the monitor for a week; we use specialized, custom tools to measure various aspects and deliver objective, data-driven results. We also consider multiple factors before making any recommendations, including the monitor's cost, its performance compared to the competition, and whether it's easy to find.
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