CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen vs Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE

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The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen at 6.1/10.

The CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen leads on sharpness for text.

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

They score the same on panel quality, ergonomics and build and warranty.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen scores 8/10 to the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE's 2/10.

CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

6.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The Corsair Xenon Edge 14.5" is a 32:9 touchscreen for buyers who already know where it will sit, such as a desk, a PC case or a fan mount. It suits people who want a small status or control panel driven from Windows 11 through iCUE. It is not aimed at anyone who wants a general-purpose monitor or a docking display.

Typically about £219.95 in the UK when we researched itSearch 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 itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Panel quality	25%	6/10	6/10
Sharpness for text	20%	8/10	2/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	4/10	9/10
Ergonomics	15%	7/10	7/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	4/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	7/10
Overall		6.1/10	6.2/10

Specifications

Spec	CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE
Screen size	14.5 inch diagonal, 32:9 aspect ratio	27-inch
Resolution	2560 x 720	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	AHVA	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle
Refresh rate	60 Hz	100 Hz
Inputs and USB-C	1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain
Stand adjustment	Detachable magnetic desktop stand	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°
HDR	None	not listed

Strengths and weaknesses

CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen

+ Many mounting options: 14 magnets, two ¼-20" threads, fan-mount fit
+ Three-year warranty with a zero dead pixel guarantee
+ 2560 x 720 resolution on a 14.5 inch panel
− No power LED and no input buttons
− 60Hz only, with no Adaptive Sync
− iCUE supports Windows 11 only; Mac version doesn't support it

Skip it if:

Mac or Linux users who need official software support
Buyers who want a general-purpose monitor or a USB-C dock
Anyone who wants high refresh rates or Adaptive Sync

Read the full CORSAIR XENEON EDGE 14.5" LCD Touchscreen 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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