Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE vs Dell UltraSharp U2724D

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The Dell UltraSharp U2724D scores 7.1/10 overall, ahead of the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE at 6.2/10.

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

The Dell UltraSharp U2724D leads on panel quality, sharpness for text, ergonomics and build and warranty.

They score the same on refresh rate and motion.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the Dell UltraSharp U2724D scores 6/10 to the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE's 2/10.

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.

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Dell UltraSharp U2724D

7.1/10verdict: buy

The Dell UltraSharp U2724D is a 27 inch 1440p IPS Black monitor for people who care about colour and desk ergonomics. It suits general office, development and creative work where a 120 Hz refresh rate is a bonus. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a single-cable laptop dock or fast gaming response.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	Dell UltraSharp U2724D
Panel quality	25%	6/10	8/10
Sharpness for text	20%	2/10	6/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	9/10	5/10
Ergonomics	15%	7/10	9/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	7/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	8/10
Overall		6.2/10	7.1/10

Specifications

Spec	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	Dell UltraSharp U2724D
Screen size	27-inch	27 inch (68.6 cm diagonal)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	2560 x 1440 (QHD), 108.97 PPI
Panel type	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle	IPS Black, 2000:1 typical contrast, 350 cd/m² brightness
Refresh rate	100 Hz	120 Hz standard refresh rate, 5 ms GTG response
Inputs and USB-C	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain	1 HDMI 2.1, 2 DisplayPort, 1 USB Type-C, RJ-45 network, 5 USB ports
Stand adjustment	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°	Height adjustment 150 mm, tilt -5° to 21°, swivel ±45°, pivot ±90°, VESA 100 x 100 mm
HDR	not listed	Not HDR ready

Strengths and weaknesses

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

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Dell UltraSharp U2724D

+ IPS Black panel with 98% DCI-P3 coverage
+ Full stand adjustment including pivot, plus VESA mount
+ 120 Hz refresh rate, valued by owners
− Owners say USB-C lacks video and power delivery
− Few video inputs, according to owners
− 5 ms GTG response draws gaming complaints

Skip it if:

Laptop users who want single-cable video and charging over USB-C
Competitive gamers who prioritise fast pixel response
Buyers who need HDR support

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