Dell S2725QS: Specs, Price, Pros & Cons
This review measures the Dell S2725QS 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 37 out of 100 — the weighted result of every verified specification measured against the class average.
On the spec sheet it is strongest in ergonomics & design 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 $ 239.99 for the Dell S2725QS. A transparency note: this spec sheet is 61% complete. Anything unverified shows as Unknown and is left out of the score — we never estimate a missing value.
Category strengths
Where the Dell S2725QS beats the average
- Has built-in speakers ?
- 30.21 ppi more pixel density ?163 ppi vs 132.79 ppi (avg)
- 0.26 more HDMI ports ?2 vs 1.74 (avg)
- Has pivot ?
- Has swivel ?
- Has height adjustment ?
Where the Dell S2725QS trails the average
- 2.98 ms more response time ?4 ms vs 1.02 ms (avg)
- 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)
- No USB hub ?
- No USB-C ?
- 2.29" (5.81 cm) less screen size ?27" (68.58 cm) vs 29.29" (74.4 cm) (avg)
- 0.06 less DisplayPort inputs ?1 vs 1.06 (avg)
- No ethernet ?
Editor’s note
The S2725QS is Dell's sensible 4K monitor, and the specification is refreshingly free of things you would not use.
Twenty-seven inches at 4K gives 163 pixels per inch — the same density as the far more expensive OLED panels, and the reason text looks clean. The refresh rate is 120 Hz with FreeSync Premium, which is a real benefit over the 60 Hz panels that still dominate this price: everything from dragging a window to casual gaming looks smoother, and a console will run happily at 120 Hz.
The IPS panel gives accurate colour and wide viewing angles, brightness is 350 cd/m², and contrast is a typical 1500:1. It includes speakers, which is unusual and useful for a second monitor or a family machine, and the stand tilts, swivels, pivots and adjusts for height.
Be clear about the omissions. There is no USB-C and no USB hub, so this cannot act as a dock and a laptop needs its own charger and a separate HDMI or DisplayPort cable. There is no Ethernet. Dell publishes 99% sRGB rather than a wide-gamut figure, so this is not a monitor for colour-critical print work.
Buy it as a general-purpose 4K screen for office work, study, streaming and casual gaming, where the 120 Hz panel and the pixel density do the heavy lifting.
Step up to the U3225QE if you want one-cable laptop docking, Ethernet or a KVM, and to a QD-OLED if contrast and motion clarity in games are what you are actually paying for.
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 August 1, 2026.
- Data completeness: 25 of the 41 specs in this category are verified (61%). 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 S2725QS earns a VS Score of 37, trailing most of the 70 monitors we compare here, at least on the spec sheet. It stands out for has built-in speakers, 30.21 ppi more pixel density and 0.26 more HDMI ports. Just be aware of 2.98 ms more response time and 499,371.1 :1 less contrast ratio 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.
