AOC 24B3HA2 vs Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

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all judged against monitors at a similar price

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the AOC 24B3HA2 at 5.9/10.

The AOC 24B3HA2 leads on panel quality, sharpness for text and refresh rate and motion.

The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE leads on connectivity and docking and ergonomics.

They score the same on build and warranty.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 9/10 to the AOC 24B3HA2's 4/10.

AOC 24B3HA2

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The AOC 24B3HA2 is a 23.8 inch 1080p IPS monitor for buyers who want a screen for office work, browsing or a second display. It suits people whose computer has an HDMI or VGA output and who don't need USB-C or a hub. Owners mention value for money and image quality, and they report weak speakers.

Typically about £52.50 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

6.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Dell P2725HE is for people who want one cable between a laptop and a desk full of peripherals. It suits office and admin work where a USB-C hub, wired Ethernet and daisy-chaining matter more than pixel density. It is a poor fit for anyone who reads small text all day or wants a sharper panel.

Typically about £198 in the UK when we researched itSearch Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	AOC 24B3HA2	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Panel quality	25%	7/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	6/10	2/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	4/10	9/10
Ergonomics	15%	4/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	8/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	7/10
Overall		5.9/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	AOC 24B3HA2	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Screen size	23.8 inch (60.5 cm)	27-inch
Resolution	1920x1080 (FHD), 16:9, 93.0 PPI	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	IPS, WLED backlight, antiglare, flat, 300 cd/m², static contrast 1500:1	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle
Refresh rate	120 Hz max (UK page); 100Hz on regional pages and user manual	100 Hz
Inputs and USB-C	1x HDMI 1.4, 1x VGA (D-sub), audio out; no USB-C, KVM, USB hub or Ethernet	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain
Stand adjustment	Tilt -5° to 25°; removable stand; no height or swivel adjustment listed	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°

Strengths and weaknesses

AOC 24B3HA2

+ IPS panel with 100.1% sRGB coverage
+ 100Hz or 120Hz refresh with Adaptive Sync
+ 3-year warranty and VESA 100x100 mount
− Only HDMI 1.4 and VGA inputs
− Tilt-only stand; no height or swivel listed
− Owners report weak speakers

Skip it if:

Buyers who want USB-C docking, a hub, KVM or Ethernet from the monitor
People who need height or swivel adjustment without buying a VESA arm
Anyone who wants sharper text or more screen space than 1080p on 23.8 inches

Read the full AOC 24B3HA2 review ›

Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

+ USB-C with up to 90W power delivery and a full hub
+ Stand adjusts for height, tilt, swivel and pivot
+ Three-year warranty with advanced exchange and premium panel exchange
− Only 81.57 PPI on a 27-inch 1080p panel
− Colour figure listed is sRGB only
− HDMI input is version 1.4

Skip it if:

Buyers who read small text all day and want a sharper panel
Colour-critical users who need a wide-gamut figure beyond sRGB
Gamers who want a refresh rate above 100Hz

Read the full Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE review ›

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