The Dell U2725QE is a premium 27-inch 4k productivity monitor with a number of extra features. It competes with numerous other 4k office monitors of the same size, such as the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and the LG UltraFine 27UP850K‑W. It's a significant upgrade to the older Dell U2723QE, as it has Thunderbolt 4, a 120Hz refresh rate, and VRR support, and is Dell's top 27-inch office monitor. Dell also offers a larger version of this monitor, the Dell U3225QE, with nearly identical capabilities and features.
Our Verdict
The Dell U2725QE is okay for PC gaming. It gets bright enough to easily overcome glare in HDR, though highlights don't pop. It also displays a wide range of vivid colors. However, it has terrible local dimming, so deep blacks appear somewhat gray. It also has bad motion handling, even with its 120Hz refresh rate, so games with fast motion look blurry. However, its sharp, detailed screen means it works well for slower-paced games such as text-heavy RPGs and turn-based strategy games, where there isn't as much fast motion.
Displays a wide range of vivid colors in HDR.
Supports all VRR formats.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
Terrible local dimming feature.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell U2725QE is good for some types of console gaming. It displays a wide range of vivid colors, and though its highlights don't pop, it easily overcomes glare in HDR. It also displays any signal from the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S, including 120Hz signals. However, deep blacks look somewhat gray in darker rooms, and it has bad motion handling, so fast-moving objects look blurry. However, it works well if you prefer to play slower-paced games like turn-based strategy and text-heavy RPGs.
Displays a wide range of vivid colors in HDR.
Supports any signal with the PS5, PS5 Pro, and Xbox Series X|S.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
Terrible local dimming feature.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell U2725QE is excellent for office work. It has fantastic ergonomics and text clarity, so it's comfortable to work with for long intervals. It also gets bright enough to overcome all but the brightest glare, so it works well in almost any environment. In addition, it has a wide range of connectivity options, allowing you to connect multiple extra monitors, or charge a laptop with up to 140W of power. It also has a KVM switch, so you can switch between two different computers while using the same devices.
Overcomes most glare.
Wide viewing angles.
Outstanding ergonomics.
Fantastic text and image clarity.
KVM switch and 140W power delivery over USB-C.
Mediocre reflection handling.
The Dell U2725QE is good for editing. It displays a wide range of vivid colors, so it works well for editing wide gamut content. However, it has disappointing white balance, so you need to calibrate it for the most accurate picture. Additionally, while it easily overcomes glare in HDR, highlights don't pop. Finally, it's not well suited to editing fast-moving content because of its bad motion handling.
Overcomes most glare.
Wide viewing angles.
Outstanding ergonomics.
Fantastic text and image clarity.
Displays a wide range of vivid colors in HDR.
Extremely accurate after calibration.
Terrible local dimming feature.
Needs calibration for best accuracy.
Mediocre reflection handling.
The Dell U2725QE has impressive brightness and overcomes most glare in SDR. However, while it easily overcomes glare in HDR, highlights don't pop.
Overcomes most glare.
Highlights don't pop in HDR.
The Dell U2725QE has a bad response time and blurry motion, so it's not well suited to playing fast-paced games or editing videos with lots of fast motion.
Fast-moving objects look blurry.
The Dell U2725QE has mediocre HDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of vivid colors, though it has terrible local dimming, as large backlight zones light up even for small highlights.
Displays a wide range of vivid colors in HDR.
Terrible local dimming feature.
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE has good SDR picture quality. It displays a wide range of colors, though deep blacks appear somewhat gray in dark rooms, and you can see a bit of backlight bleed.
Displays a wide range of colors.
Passable black uniformity.
The Dell U2725QE has great color accuracy. However, while it's extremely accurate after calibration, its white balance isn't very good before calibration.
Good gray uniformity.
Extremely accurate after calibration.
Needs calibration for best accuracy.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Mar 17, 2026: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.2. We added a new Panel Technology box, including the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) graph.
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Updated Feb 11, 2026:
We added that the Dell U5226KW is another model with a bigger 52-inch screen.
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Sep 12, 2025:
Added in the Popular Monitor Comparisons section that the Dell S2725QC is a lower-end, cheaper monitor with fewer features.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Dell U2725QE, which is one of several similar models Dell offers in their UltraSharp series. Dell also has the Dell U3225QE, but it's a different model with different performance. You can see the major differences between these monitors below. These results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Panel Type | Max Refresh Rate | Power Delivery |
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| U2725QE | 27" | 4k | Enhanced IPS Black | 120Hz | 140W |
| U2723QE | 27" | 4k | IPS Black | 60Hz | 90W |
| U2724D | 27" | 1440p | IPS Black | 120Hz | 15W (downstream only) |
| U3225QE | 32" | 4k | Enhanced IPS Black | 120Hz | 140W |
Our unit's label indicates it was manufactured in December 2024. It was tested with firmware M2T101.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Dell U2725QE is a premium 27-inch 4k productivity monitor. It has a number of features not normally seen in office monitors, such as a 120Hz refresh rate, VRR support, and 140W of power delivery over USB-C. It also has Thunderbolt 4 support, a KVM switch, and the ability to connect multiple additional monitors to the Dell. If you can afford it, the U2725QE is a class-leading option among 27-inch office monitors, as it has a higher refresh rate and better connectivity options than its peers. If you want all these features but prefer a larger display, consider the nearly identical Dell U3225QE or the much larger Dell U4025QW. However, the U2725QE has bad motion handling and limited HDR performance. If you're looking for a monitor that excels at gaming and viewing or editing HDR content in addition to amazing office performance, the Acer Nitro XV275K P3biipruzx is a far better choice. However, if you want a 4k monitor for work that costs less, there are options in the Dell Plus Series lineup, like the Dell S2725QC, but they have smaller USB hubs.
See our recommendations for the best 4k monitors, the best work monitors, and the best 27-inch monitors.
The Dell U2723QE and the Dell U2725QE are both 4k 27-inch office monitors. The U2725QE is the better monitor for most people, as it has a higher refresh rate, has better connectivity, gets brighter, and displays a wider range of colors more vividly. However, if you don't need the extra features and performance, the U2723QE is an excellent option for office work if you can find it for less.
The Dell U2725QE is higher-end than the Dell S2725QC and comes with extra features. The biggest difference between them is that the U2725QE has a bigger USB hub that includes a KVM switch and Thunderbolt support, which the S2725QC doesn't have. The U2725QE also has an IPS Black panel for deeper blacks, but it has limited picture quality in HDR anyway because of its terrible local dimming. The U2725QE also gets brighter, but you may prefer the S2725QC in a bright room because reflected light doesn't have a pink tint like the U2725QE.
The Dell U2725QE is a higher-end monitor than the Dell S2725QS. The U2725QE has a ton more features because of this, including a massive USB hub that includes a KVM switch and Thunderbolt 4 support, while the S2725QS doesn't have any USB ports. The U2725QE also gets brighter and has a better contrast ratio because of its IPS Black panel, but blacks still look gray. While the U2725QE displays a wider color gamut, the S2725QS is still more accurate out of the box, so it's easier to properly calibrate it.
The ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV and the Dell U2725QE are both 4k 27-inch productivity monitors. The Dell is a better option for most people, as it gets brighter, has a higher refresh rate, and better connectivity options. However, the ASUS is a better option if you're a editing and aren't able to calibrate your monitor, as it's more accurate before calibration.
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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