Dell S2725QC: Specs, Price, Pros & Cons
This review measures the Dell S2725QC against the full 41-spec sheet we track for monitors, comparing it like for like with the 69 other models in our database. It earns a VS Score of 40 out of 100 — the weighted result of every verified specification measured against the class average.
On the spec sheet it is strongest in connectivity and weakest in features. Its clearest single advantage over the class average: 30.21 ppi more pixel density — 163 ppi vs 132.79 ppi (avg). Street prices currently start at $ 279.99 for the Dell S2725QC. A transparency note: this spec sheet is 85% complete. Anything unverified shows as Unknown and is left out of the score — we never estimate a missing value.
Category strengths
Where the Dell S2725QC beats the average
- Has USB-C ?
- Has built-in speakers ?
- 30.21 ppi more pixel density ?163 ppi vs 132.79 ppi (avg)
- Has USB hub ?
- 0.26 more HDMI ports ?2 vs 1.74 (avg)
- Has pivot ?
- Has headphone output ?
- Has swivel ?
- 0.02 ms less response time ?1 ms vs 1.02 ms (avg)
- 0.38 bit more color depth ?10 bit vs 9.62 bit (avg)
Where the Dell S2725QC trails the average
- 499,371.1 :1 less contrast ratio ?1,500 :1 vs 500,871.1 :1 (avg)
- 96.37 Hz less refresh rate ?120 Hz vs 216.37 Hz (avg)
- 442.42 nits less peak brightness ?350 nits vs 792.42 nits (avg)
- 1.06 less DisplayPort inputs ?0 vs 1.06 (avg)
- 2.29" (5.81 cm) less screen size ?27" (68.58 cm) vs 29.29" (74.4 cm) (avg)
- No picture-by-picture ?
- No local dimming ?
- No KVM switch ?
- 14.06 W less USB-C power delivery ?65 W vs 79.06 W (avg)
- No ethernet ?
Editor’s note
The Dell S2725QC is one of the easier monitors to recommend to someone who just wants a sharp, modern desktop without overthinking it. You get a 27-inch 4K panel running at 120Hz, which is an unusual combination at this price — most budget 4K screens still top out at 60Hz, so the extra smoothness on the Windows desktop and in menus is genuinely noticeable.
The headline feature is the USB-C port with 65W power delivery. Plug in a laptop and you get video, data and charging over a single cable, which is exactly what a lot of people buying a 4K screen actually need. Two HDMI 2.1 ports round out the inputs, and the stand is fully adjustable with height, tilt, swivel and pivot — something Dell rarely cuts from even its cheaper S-series models.
Where you have to be realistic is HDR and gaming. Dell lists HDR10 support, but with 350 nits and no local dimming it is a checkbox rather than an experience; skip it and enjoy the accurate 99% sRGB image instead. Contrast is a typical IPS 1500:1, so blacks look grey in a dark room. FreeSync and 120Hz make it fine for casual gaming, but competitive players will want a dedicated 144Hz-plus panel.
This is a monitor for home-office and creative-adjacent work: spreadsheets, code, photo culling, web design and the occasional evening game. The 163 PPI density makes text razor sharp, and the built-in speakers cover video calls in a pinch.
Buy it if you want fuss-free 4K with single-cable laptop docking. Look elsewhere if HDR movies, deep contrast, or high-refresh gaming are your priority — in those cases a VA, OLED or Mini LED panel will serve you far better.
Specifications
Quality bars are generated automatically against 69 other monitors.
Picture
Larger screens are more immersive; measured diagonally.
The total pixel count; higher is sharper.
The panel technology; OLED offers the best contrast.
The more specific panel or backlight technology (e.g. QD-OLED, WOLED or Mini-LED VA).
The native or supported bit depth used to reproduce colour gradients.
The display surface treatment and its balance of glare control and image clarity.
Higher refresh rates are smoother for gaming and scrolling.
Grey-to-grey response; lower reduces motion blur.
Higher brightness makes HDR highlights pop.
The ratio between the brightest and darkest output.
Wider colour gamut for more vivid, accurate colour.
The certified HDR tier.
Pixels per inch; higher looks sharper.
Dims parts of the backlight independently to improve contrast.
More independently controlled zones can improve HDR precision.
Gaming
Variable-refresh technology for tear-free motion.
Syncs the refresh rate to the GPU.
Backlight strobing for clearer motion.
The delay between an input and the image changing; lower is better.
The minimum-to-maximum refresh range over which variable refresh rate operates.
Ergonomics & design
The width-to-height ratio (e.g. 16:9, 21:9).
The curve radius (e.g. 1000R); blank for a flat panel.
Raise and lower the panel.
Angle the panel up and down.
Rotate the panel left and right.
Rotate to portrait orientation.
The VESA wall / arm mount pattern (e.g. 100 x 100 mm).
Connectivity
More HDMI inputs connect more devices.
The highest HDMI standard supported by the monitor.
DisplayPort inputs, preferred for high refresh rates.
The highest DisplayPort standard supported by the monitor.
A USB-C input, often with power delivery for laptops.
Charges a connected laptop over USB-C.
Built-in USB ports for peripherals.
Integrated speakers.
A 3.5 mm audio output for headphones or external speakers.
Control two computers with one keyboard and mouse.
Features
A built-in camera for video calls.
A built-in microphone for calls.
A wired network port for USB-C docking.
Shows inputs from two computers side by side.
How the VS Score works — and what it can’t tell you
Every measurable spec is scored against the average of all the monitors we track: matching the class average scores 50, clearly beating it climbs towards 100, and each spec counts according to an editorial weight that reflects real-world impact — a battery-capacity gap moves the score far more than a colour-options list. The quality bars on the spec cards above show where this model sits inside the full range for its class, and the overall VS Score rolls every weighted result into one number.
Unknown values are never estimated. A spec this product doesn’t report simply drops out of its scoring — it isn’t penalised with a guess — but a thinner spec sheet does mean a score built on fewer data points, which is why completeness is disclosed under About this data.
Most importantly: a spec-sheet lead is not the same as a better product. Megapixels, gigahertz and benchmark points describe capacity, not experience — image processing, software optimisation, thermals, haptics and ergonomics decide how a device actually feels, and no table captures reliability or long-term support quality. Treat the VS Score as a structured summary of what can be measured, not a substitute for your own priorities.
About this data
- Specifications are compiled from each manufacturer’s official spec sheet, cross-checked against trusted specification databases, and normalised into one schema so identical things are compared identically.
- Specifications last verified July 26, 2026.
- Data completeness: 35 of the 41 specs in this category are verified (85%). Anything we could not verify is shown as Unknown — never estimated — and is excluded from the score.
- Prices and availability come from live retailer feeds via our shopping partners and refresh throughout the day; a missing price means no partner currently lists the product, not that it is discontinued.
- Want the full picture? Our editorial guidelines explain how we research products, weight the scores and stay independent.
- Spotted an error in a spec? Tell us and we will correct the sheet.
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The bottom line
The Dell S2725QC earns a VS Score of 40, trailing most of the 70 monitors we compare here, at least on the spec sheet. It stands out for has USB-C, has built-in speakers and 30.21 ppi more pixel density. Just be aware of 499,371.1 :1 less contrast ratio and 96.37 Hz less refresh rate before you buy. Weigh those trade-offs against what matters most to you.
The VS Score is generated automatically from the weighted specifications above, measured against all other monitors in our database. Treat it as a shortlisting guide — not a substitute for your own priorities.
