Dell S2725QS vs S2725DC

Which Monitor Is Better?

Products

Dell S2725QS
Dell S2725DC 
early access

Tested using Methodology v2.1.1

Updated Dec 18, 2025 02:48 PM

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com

Tested using Methodology v2.1.1

Updated Jan 29, 2026 08:03 PM

This review is in Early access

SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
  1. Recommended in 13 articles:
  2. 4k Gaming
  3. PS5/PS5 Pro
  4. Best 4k
  5. 10

Our Verdict

Dell S2725QS

Dell S2725DC

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
0 

Variants

  • S2725QS (27")
  • S2725DC (27")

Check Price

27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
27"
S2725DC
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
27"
S2725DC
SEE PRICE
Dell
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Dell
27"
S2725DC
B&H
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
27"
S2725DC
BestBuy.com
27"
S2725QS
B&H
27"
S2725DC
Walmart.com

Main Differences for
PC Gaming

Threshold 

0.10

PC Gaming 
 

6.1
0.0
No major differences between these monitors for pc gaming. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Style 
 

Design Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Design Picture
Dell S2725DC Design Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Curved 
 

No
Locked

Curve Radius 
 

Not Curved
Locked
Show Text 

Build Quality 
 

6.5
N/A

Build Quality Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Build Quality Picture
Dell S2725DC Build Quality Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

Ergonomics 
 

9.2
N/A

Ergonomics Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Ergonomics Picture
Dell S2725DC Ergonomics Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Back Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Back Picture
Dell S2725DC Back Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Height Adjustment 
 

5.0" (12.7 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel 
 

15.4" (39.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Tilt Range 
 

-20° to 5°
Locked

Rotate Portrait/Landscape 
 

Yes, Both Ways
Locked

Swivel Range 
 

-30° to 30°
Locked

Wall Mount 
 

VESA 100x100
Locked
Show Text 

Stand 
 

Stand Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Stand Picture
Dell S2725DC Stand Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Thickness Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Thickness Picture
Dell S2725DC Thickness Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Base Width 
 

9.8" (24.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Base Depth 
 

7.1" (18.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (With Display) 
 

5.9" (15.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (With Display) 
 

13.6 lbs (6.2 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Show Text 

Display 
 

Display Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Display Picture
Dell S2725DC Display Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Size 
 

27"
Lock"

Housing Width 
 

24.1" (61.2 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Housing Height 
 

14.1" (35.7 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Thickness (Without Stand) 
 

2.1" (5.4 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight (Without Stand) 
 

10.0 lbs (4.5 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)  
 

0.3" (0.8 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
Show Text 

Controls 
 

Controls Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Controls Picture
Dell S2725DC Controls Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS In The Box Picture
Dell S2725DC In The Box Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Power Supply 
 

Internal
Locked
Show Text 
Picture Quality

Contrast 
 

6.6
N/A

Checkerboard Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Checkerboard Picture
Dell S2725DC Checkerboard Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Native Contrast 
 

1,386 : 1
Lock : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Local Dimming 
 

0.0
N/A

Local Dimming Video  

Dell S2725DC Local Dimming Video Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see product videos

Local Dimming 
 

No
Locked

Backlight 
 

Edge
Locked
Show Text 

SDR Brightness 
 

8.0
N/A

Real Scene 
 

362 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 2% Window 
 

346 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 10% Window 
 

346 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 25% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 50% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Peak 100% Window 
 

344 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window 
 

346 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window 
 

345 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window 
 

344 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window 
 

344 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
Lock

Minimum Brightness 
 

37 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
Show Text 

HDR Brightness 
 

6.6
N/A

EOTF 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS EOTF
Dell S2725DC EOTF Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

VESA DisplayHDR Certification 
 

No Certification
Locked

Real Scene 
 

386 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 2% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 10% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 25% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 50% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Peak 100% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 2% Window 
 

364 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 10% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 25% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 50% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Sustained 100% Window 
 

365 cd/m²
N/A

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL) 
 

0.000
N/A
Show Text 

Gray Uniformity 
 

8.1
N/A

50% Uniformity Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 50% Uniformity Picture
Dell S2725DC 50% Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

50% Std. Dev. 
 

3.025%
Lock%

50% DSE 
 

0.136%
Lock%
Show Text 

Black Uniformity 
 

7.1
N/A

Native Black Uniformity Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Native Black Uniformity Picture
Dell S2725DC Native Black Uniformity Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Native Std. Dev. 
 

1.227%
Lock%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming
Dell S2725DC Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Std. Dev. w/ L.D. 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration) 
 

8.9
N/A

Pre Calibration Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pre Calibration Picture
Dell S2725DC Pre Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Pre Gamma Curve Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pre Gamma Curve Picture
Dell S2725DC Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Pre Color Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pre Color Picture
Dell S2725DC Pre Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Picture Mode 
 

sRGB
Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

102.7%
Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

2.14
Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,508 K
Lock K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.22
Lock

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

1.51
Lock

Contrast Setting 
 

75
Lock

RGB Settings 
 

Default
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
Locked

Brightness Setting 
 

75
Lock

Measured Brightness 
 

290 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Brightness Locked 
 

No
Locked
Show Text 

Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration) 
 

9.8
N/A

Post Calibration Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Post Calibration Picture
Dell S2725DC Post Calibration Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Post Gamma Curve Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Post Gamma Curve Picture
Dell S2725DC Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Post Color Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Post Color Picture
Dell S2725DC Post Color Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Locked

sRGB Gamut Area xy 
 

100.7%
Lock%

White Balance dE (Avg.) 
 

0.58
Lock

Color Temperature (Avg.) 
 

6,422 K
Lock K

Gamma (Avg.) 
 

2.19
Lock

Color dE (Avg.) 
 

0.32
Lock

Contrast Setting 
 

75
Lock

RGB Settings 
 

Gain (99-97-95), Offset (50-49-49)
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

No Gamma Setting
Locked

Brightness Setting 
 

31
Lock

Measured Brightness 
 

99 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

ICC Profile 
 

Download
Show Text 

SDR Color Gamut 
 

9.4
N/A

sRGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS sRGB Color Gamut Picture
Dell S2725DC sRGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

sRGB Coverage xy 
 

100.0%
Lock%

sRGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Locked

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture
Dell S2725DC Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Adobe RGB Coverage xy 
 

82.0%
Lock%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode 
 

Custom Color
Locked
Show Text 

HDR Color Gamut 
 

7.3
N/A

Wide Color Gamut 
 

Yes
N/A

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture
Dell S2725DC DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

DCI-P3 Coverage xy 
 

85.6%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Desktop
N/A

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture
Dell S2725DC Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy 
 

61.6%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Desktop
N/A
Show Text 

HDR Color Volume 
 

6.8
N/A

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture
Dell S2725DC DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp 
 

48.9%
N/A

DCI-P3 Picture Mode 
 

Desktop
N/A

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture
Dell S2725DC Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp 
 

24.7%
N/A

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode 
 

Desktop
N/A
Show Text 

Viewing Angle 
 

8.3
N/A

Viewing Angle Video  

Dell S2725DC Viewing Angle Video Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see product videos

Chroma Graph 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Chroma Graph
Dell S2725DC Chroma Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Color Washout From Left 
 

43°
Lock°

Color Washout From Right 
 

45°
Lock°

Hue Graph 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Hue Graph
Dell S2725DC Hue Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Color Shift From Left 
 

51°
Lock°

Color Shift From Right 
 

59°
Lock°

Lightness Graph 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Lightness Graph
Dell S2725DC Lightness Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Brightness Loss From Left 
 

45°
Lock°

Brightness Loss From Right 
 

49°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Left 
 

70°
Lock°

Black Level Raise From Right 
 

70°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Left 
 

54°
Lock°

Gamma Shift From Right 
 

57°
Lock°
Show Text 

Text Clarity 
 

9.0
N/A

ClearType On 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS ClearType On
Dell S2725DC ClearType On Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

ClearType Off 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS ClearType Off
Dell S2725DC ClearType Off Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Panel Type 
 

IPS
Locked

Pixels 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pixels
Dell S2725DC Pixels Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Subpixel Layout 
 

RGB
Locked
Show Text 

Direct Reflections 
 

6.8
N/A

Ring Light Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Ring Light Picture
Dell S2725DC Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Direct Reflections Graph  

 Preview Graph
Dell S2725QS Direct Reflections Graph
Dell S2725DC Direct Reflections Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Peak Direct Reflection Intensity 
 

28.1%
Lock%

Screen Finish 
 

Matte
Locked
Show Text 

Ambient Black Level Raise 
 

8.6
N/A

Black Level Raise Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Black Level Raise Picture
Dell S2725DC Black Level Raise Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Ambient Black Level Raise Graph  

 Preview Graph
Dell S2725QS Ambient Black Level Raise Graph
Dell S2725DC Ambient Black Level Raise Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Black Luminance @ 0 lx 
 

0.25 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Black Luminance @ 1000 lx 
 

0.61 cd/m²
Lock cd/m²
Show Text 

Total Reflected Light 
 

6.2
N/A

Bright Room Off Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Bright Room Off Picture
Dell S2725DC Bright Room Off Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Total Reflection Ring Light Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Total Reflection Ring Light Picture
Dell S2725DC Total Reflection Ring Light Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Total Reflected Light Intensity 
 

29,530% ⋅ pixel
Lock% ⋅ pixel

Diffraction Artifacts 
 

No
Locked
Show Text 

Gradient 
 

9.8
N/A

Gradient Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Gradient Picture
Dell S2725DC Gradient Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Color Depth 
 

10 Bit
Lock Bit
Show Text 
Motion

Refresh Rate 
 

7.1
N/A

Native Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate 
 

120 Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

120 Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

120 Hz
Lock Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit 
 

120 Hz
N/A

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit 
 

120 Hz
N/A

DSC Toggle 
 

No
Locked

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over DP 
 

N/A
N/A

DSC Off Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI 
 

N/A
N/A
Show Text 

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) 
 

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

Yes
Locked

FreeSync 
 

Yes
Locked

G-SYNC 
 

Compatible (Tested)
Locked

VRR Maximum 
 

120 Hz
Lock Hz

VRR Minimum 
 

< 20 Hz
Locked

VRR Supported Connectors 
 

DisplayPort, HDMI
Locked
Show Text 

VRR Motion Performance 
 

5.1
N/A

Pursuit Photo VRR 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pursuit Photo VRR
Dell S2725DC Pursuit Photo VRR Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

OD Mode CAD Comparison  

 Preview Graph
Dell S2725QS OD Mode CAD Comparison
Dell S2725DC OD Mode CAD Comparison Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Recommended VRR OD Setting 
 

Normal
Locked

Variable Overdrive Advertised 
 

No
Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

382
Lock

Best CAD 
 

370
Lock

Worst CAD 
 

399
Lock
Show Text 

Refresh Rate Compliance 
 

1.3
N/A

Fast GTG Sequence  

 Preview Graph
Dell S2725QS Fast GTG Sequence
Dell S2725DC Fast GTG Sequence Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

VRR Compliance  

 Preview Graph
Dell S2725QS VRR Compliance
Dell S2725DC VRR Compliance Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Compliance @ Max Hz 
 

27%
Lock%

Compliance @ 120 FPS 
 

27%
Lock%

Compliance @ 60 FPS 
 

57%
Lock%
Show Text 

CAD @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

5.3
N/A

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh
Dell S2725DC Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh
Dell S2725DC CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate 
 

od-transition-max-refresh-rate-extreme-0-31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Get Insider Accessfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

300
Lock

Best 10% CAD 
 

173
Lock

Worst 10% CAD 
 

644
Lock
Show Text 

Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

First Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
Lock ms

Total Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

RGB Overshoot 
 

0 RGB
Lock RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

0 RGB
Lock RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

27.0 ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

27.0 ms
Lock ms

Heatmap First Response 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Heatmap First Response
Dell S2725DC Heatmap First Response Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Heatmap Total Response 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Heatmap Total Response
Dell S2725DC Heatmap Total Response Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Dell S2725DC Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

CAD @ 120Hz 
 

5.3
N/A

Pursuit Photo 120Hz 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pursuit Photo 120Hz
Dell S2725DC Pursuit Photo 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

CAD Heatmap 120Hz 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS CAD Heatmap 120Hz
Dell S2725DC CAD Heatmap 120Hz Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

OD Transition 120Hz 
 

od-transition-120-extreme-0-31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Get Insider Accessfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

300
Lock

Best 10% CAD 
 

173
Lock

Worst 10% CAD 
 

644
Lock
Show Text 

Response Time @ 120Hz 
 

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

27.0 ms
Lock ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

0 RGB
Lock RGB

Total Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
Lock ms

First Response Time 
 

11.0 ms
Lock ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

27.0 ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

0 RGB
Lock RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 120Hz First Response Heatmap
Dell S2725DC 120Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

120Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 120Hz Total Response Heatmap
Dell S2725DC 120Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot
Dell S2725DC 120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

CAD @ 60Hz 
 

4.7
N/A

Pursuit Photo 60Hz 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Pursuit Photo 60Hz
Dell S2725DC Pursuit Photo 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

CAD Heatmap 60Hz 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS CAD Heatmap 60Hz
Dell S2725DC CAD Heatmap 60Hz Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

OD Transition 60Hz 
 

od-transition-60-extreme-0-31
OD extreme
0 to 31
Get Insider Accessfor multiple image controls

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

Avg. CAD 
 

370
Lock

Best 10% CAD 
 

207
Lock

Worst 10% CAD 
 

641
Lock
Show Text 

Response Time @ 60Hz 
 

Recommended Overdrive Setting 
 

Normal VRR Off
Locked

First Response Time 
 

12.0 ms
Lock ms

Total Response Time 
 

16.4 ms
Lock ms

RGB Overshoot 
 

3 RGB
Lock RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time 
 

28.7 ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% First Response Time 
 

22.3 ms
Lock ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot 
 

15 RGB
Lock RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 60Hz First Response Heatmap
Dell S2725DC 60Hz First Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

60Hz Total Response Heatmap 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 60Hz Total Response Heatmap
Dell S2725DC 60Hz Total Response Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap
Dell S2725DC 60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

Backlight Strobing Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Backlight Strobing Picture
Dell S2725DC Backlight Strobing Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture
Dell S2725DC Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

No BFI
Locked

Maximum Frequency 
 

N/A
Lock Hz

Minimum Frequency 
 

N/A
Lock Hz

Longest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
Lock cd/m²

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness 
 

N/A
Lock cd/m²

Pulse Width Control 
 

No BFI
Locked

Pulse Phase Control 
 

No BFI
Locked

Pulse Amplitude Control 
 

No BFI
Locked

VRR At The Same Time 
 

No BFI
Locked
Show Text 

VRR Flicker 
 

8.7
N/A

VRR Flicker Video  

Dell S2725DC VRR Flicker Video Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see product videos

VRR Flicker Graph 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS VRR Flicker Graph
Dell S2725DC VRR Flicker Graph Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Dark Gray Flicker 
 

0.7 RGB
Lock RGB

Middle Gray Flicker 
 

0.6 RGB
Lock RGB

Light Gray Flicker 
 

2.3 RGB
Lock RGB
Show Text 

Image Flicker 
 

10
N/A

Backlight Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Backlight Picture
Dell S2725DC Backlight Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Flicker-Free 
 

Yes
Locked

PWM Dimming Frequency 
 

0 Hz
Locked
Show Text 
Inputs

Input Lag 
 

8.8
N/A

Native Resolution @ Max Hz 
 

4.6 ms
Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz 
 

4.6 ms
Lock ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz 
 

8.7 ms
Lock ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI) 
 

N/A
Lock ms
Show Text 

Resolution 
 

8.8
N/A

Native Resolution 
 

3840 x 2160
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

16:9
Locked

Megapixels 
 

8.3 MP
Lock MP

Pixel Density 
 

163 PPI
Lock PPI

PS5 Compatibility 
 

10
N/A

PS5 Compatibility Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS PS5 Compatibility Photo
Dell S2725DC PS5 Compatibility Photo Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

PS5 Compatibility Table 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS PS5 Compatibility Table
Dell S2725DC PS5 Compatibility Table Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked
Show Text 

Xbox Series X|S Compatibility 
 

8.5
N/A

XSX Compatibility Photo 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS XSX Compatibility Photo
Dell S2725DC XSX Compatibility Photo Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

XSX Compatibility Table 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS XSX Compatibility Table
Dell S2725DC XSX Compatibility Table Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

No
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Yes
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Yes
Locked
Show Text 

Inputs 
 

Inputs 1 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Inputs 1
Dell S2725DC Inputs 1 Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Inputs 2 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS Inputs 2
Dell S2725DC Inputs 2 Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

DisplayPort 
 

1 (DP 1.4)
Locked

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth 
 

No DisplayPort 2.1
Locked

Mini DisplayPort 
 

No
Locked

HDMI 
 

2 (HDMI 2.1)
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth 
 

48Gbps (FRL 12x4)
Locked

Daisy Chaining 
 

No
Locked

3.5mm Audio Out 
 

No
Locked

Ethernet 
 

No
Locked

HDR10 
 

Yes
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

No
Locked
Show Text 

USB 
 

USB-A Ports 
 

0
Locked

USB-A Rated Speed 
 

No USB-A Ports
Locked

USB-B Upstream Port 
 

No
Locked

USB-C Ports 
 

0
Locked

USB-C Upstream 
 

No USB-C Ports
Locked

USB-C Rated Speed 
 

No USB-C Ports
Locked

USB-C Power Delivery 
 

No USB-C Ports
Locked

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode 
 

No USB-C Ports
Locked

Thunderbolt 
 

No
Locked

macOS Compatibility 
 

macOS Screenshot 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS macOS Screenshot
Dell S2725DC macOS Screenshot Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 
Features

Additional Features 
 

Speakers 
 

Yes
Locked

RGB Illumination 
 

No
Locked

Multiple Input Display 
 

No
Locked

KVM Switch 
 

No
Locked

Smart OS 
 

No
Locked
Show Text 

On-Screen Display (OSD) 
 

OSD Picture 
 

Compare High-Res
Dell S2725QS OSD Picture
Dell S2725DC OSD Picture Sample

SAMPLE

GET INSIDER ACCESS

To see pictures and test results

Show Text 

Check Price

27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
27"
S2725DC
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
27"
S2725DC
SEE PRICE
Dell
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Dell
27"
S2725DC
B&H
27"
S2725QS
SEE PRICE
Walmart.com
27"
S2725DC
BestBuy.com
27"
S2725QS
B&H
27"
S2725DC
Walmart.com

Dell S2725QS

Dell S2725DC

Comments

  1. Comparison

Dell S2725QS vs Dell S2725DC: Main Discussion

What do you think of these products? Let us know below.


Looking for a personalized buying advice from the RTINGS.com experts? Insiders have direct access to buying advice on our insider forum.

PreviewBack to editorFormat guide
No comments yet, refresh to see new ones