Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE vs Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor

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The Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor scores 6.3/10 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, ergonomics and build and warranty.

The Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor leads on panel quality, sharpness for text and refresh rate and motion.

The biggest difference is sharpness for text, where the Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor 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.

Typically about £198 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor

6.3/10verdict: good, not the best

This is a 24 inch Full HD IPS monitor for people who want a clean screen with wide sRGB coverage on a small budget. It suits office desks, second screens and general home use where HDMI is enough. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs USB-C, DisplayPort or a stand that adjusts in height.

Typically about £74.97 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	Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor
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	5/10
Refresh rate and motion	10%	7/10	8/10
Build and warranty	10%	7/10	5/10
Overall		6.2/10	6.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Dell Pro 27 Plus FHD USB-C Monitor - P2725HE	Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor
Screen size	27-inch	23.8 inch viewable (24 inch class)
Resolution	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)	1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Panel type	IPS, anti-glare with 3H hardness coating, 178°/178° viewing angle	IPS
Refresh rate	100 Hz	120Hz (manufacturer figure; retailers list 100Hz)
Inputs and USB-C	HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs; DP out with MST and daisy-chain	HDMI 1.4, VGA, 3.5 mm audio in/out, 2 x 2 W speakers
Stand adjustment	Height up to 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°, swivel -45°/+45°, pivot -90°/+90°	Tilt only; VESA 100x100 mount compatible

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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Philips 24E1N1100A/00 Full HD LCD monitor

+ IPS panel with 102% sRGB coverage
+ 120Hz refresh rate with Adaptive Sync support
+ VESA 100x100 mount compatible
− Stand only tilts
− No DisplayPort or USB-C input
− Text sharpness limited to 92.56 ppi

Skip it if:

Buyers who want USB-C, DisplayPort or a USB hub for docking
Anyone who needs a stand with height, swivel or pivot adjustment
Users who read or code all day and want sharper text

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