Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

A 27-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS Black office monitor built as a Thunderbolt 4 hub with 140 W charging and 2.5 GbE.

  • 27"
  • 4K
  • 120 Hz
  • IPS
  • DisplayHDR 600

PCPR score

8.0

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$800Nov 9

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The short version

The UltraSharp U2725QE is a 27-inch 3840x2160 IPS Black monitor with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 3,000:1 rated contrast, 99% DCI-P3 and DisplayHDR 600. It doubles as a laptop dock through Thunderbolt 4 with up to 140 W of power delivery, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, a KVM and a DisplayPort output for daisy-chaining. It suits hybrid workers and creators who value connectivity over gaming speed; IPS contrast still trails OLED, and it has no speakers.

Pros

  • 27-inch 4K IPS Black with 3,000:1 rated contrast and 99% DCI-P3
  • 120 Hz refresh rate, uncommon among 4K office monitors
  • Thunderbolt 4 upstream with up to 140 W power delivery
  • 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, KVM and a DisplayPort output for daisy-chaining

Cons

  • IPS panel cannot match OLED black levels or response
  • No built-in speakers
  • Premium pricing compared with basic 4K office monitors

Best for

  • Laptop users who want one cable for video, power and networking
  • Hybrid office and creative desk setups

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Full specifications

Display

Screen size
27"
Horizontal resolution
3,840 px
Vertical resolution
2,160 px
Resolution
4K
Aspect ratio
16:9
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Panel
IPS
Curvature
Flat
SDR brightness
450 nits
HDR certification
DisplayHDR 600
DCI-P3 coverage
99 %

Performance

Response time
5 ms

Ports & I/O

HDMI inputs
1
HDMI version
2.1
DisplayPort inputs
1
DisplayPort version
1.4
USB-C video inputs
1
USB-C power delivery
140 W

Features

Built-in KVM
Yes
Speakers
No

Fit

VESA mount
100x100
Weight without stand
5.2 kg
Height-adjustable stand
Yes

Compatibility notes

  • VESA 100x100; Dell lists about 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) for the panel, so check your arm's rating
  • The Thunderbolt 4 upstream port provides video and up to 140 W; DisplayPort out allows daisy-chaining

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Windows Central

    Positive

    Windows Central praises the accurate 4K 120Hz IPS panel and integrated Thunderbolt 4 hub as setup-defining, though brightness is modest, bundled cables are short, and Dell's software disappoints.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Can the U2725QE charge my laptop?

Yes. Dell lists up to 140 W of power delivery over its Thunderbolt 4 upstream port, so one cable can carry power, video and data to a compatible laptop.

Does the U2725QE have speakers?

No. Dell's specifications list no built-in speakers, though there is an audio line-out for external speakers or headphones.

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