Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE vs Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor

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The Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 6.2/10 overall, ahead of the Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor at 4.8/10.

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

The Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor leads on panel quality and sharpness for text.

They score the same on refresh rate and motion.

The biggest difference is connectivity and docking, where the Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE scores 9/10 to the Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor's 3/10.

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.

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

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Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor

4.8/10verdict: skip

The Acer EK271 G is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate. It suits someone who wants a large, smooth screen for general desktop use and has a single HDMI source. It is a poorer fit for anyone who wants sharp text, DisplayPort or an adjustable stand.

Typically about £79.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor
Panel quality	25%	6/10	7/10
Sharpness for text	20%	2/10	3/10
Connectivity and docking	20%	9/10	3/10
Ergonomics	15%	7/10	4/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	7/10	7/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	5/10
Overall		6.2/10	4.8/10

Specifications

Spec	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor
Screen size	27-inch	27-inch viewable, 68.6 cm, 16:9
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	1920 × 1080 (Full HD) maximum
Panel type	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle	IPS, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angles, anti-glare, 1 ms response (VRB)
Refresh rate	100 Hz	120 Hz
Inputs and USB-C	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain	1 x HDMI (HDMI 1.4), 1 x VGA
Stand adjustment	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°	Tilt -5° to 20° (Acer figure); VESA 100 × 100 mm; no height, swivel or pivot adjustment listed

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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Acer EK271 G 27 inch LCD Monitor

+ IPS panel with 99% sRGB and 1,500:1 contrast
+ 120Hz refresh with Adaptive Sync support
− Low pixel density: about 82 PPI at 27 inches
− No DisplayPort, USB-C or USB hub
− Tilt-only stand with no height adjustment

Skip it if:

Anyone who reads lots of small text and wants a sharper screen
Laptop users who need USB-C, a hub, KVM or docking
Buyers who need a height-adjustable or pivoting stand

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