Dell Pro Plus P2725QE 27" Black, Silver

A sharp 4K office monitor with a genuinely useful 100Hz panel and outstanding connectivity. Buy it around $400 and you've hit the jackpot; overpay and you'll feel robbed.

Dell's Pro Plus P2725QE is one of those rare office monitors that actually feels like a step forward. It takes the standard 27-inch 4K formula and adds a genuinely useful 100Hz refresh rate, a built-in Ethernet port, and impressive color accuracy, all in a sober, business-friendly chassis. The one thing you need to know: this is the office monitor to beat if you want a clean, single-cable desk setup that doesn't sacrifice image quality.

Our database puts its connectivity and ergonomics among the absolute best we've tested, and the picture quality is right up there too. The only real catch is that pricing varies wildly from $403 to $800, so you'll need to hunt for the right deal. But get it at the right price and you'll wonder why all work monitors don't come with 100Hz panels.

The biggest surprise? Just how much that 100Hz panel smooths out everyday tasks. Scrolling through documents, dragging windows, even just moving the cursor feels snappier next to a typical 60Hz office display. Gaming performance is average at best, the 5ms response time is fine for casual titles but won't thrill competitive players. Adaptive-Sync keeps tearing at bay, though, so light gaming after hours is perfectly doable. Brightness at 350 nits is adequate for most offices, but in sunny rooms we wished for a bit more punch.

Dell doesn't list a single MSRP, but we've seen this monitor across stores for as low as $403 and as high as $800. At the low end, especially from Newegg, it's a steal for a 4K USB-C hub monitor with 100Hz. For around $400, you're getting a fantastic office companion. If you see it listed near $800, walk away and buy something like the MSI MAG 272UP QD-OLED instead. The sweet spot is under $450; above $550, the value proposition evaporates fast.

The most direct rival is the LG 27BA45U-B, which gives you 4K at 60Hz for less money but sacrifices the USB-C hub, LAN, and 100Hz smoothness. For office warriors, the Dell is clearly the more complete package. Gamers tempted by the 100Hz number should look at the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG, an OLED that obliterates this monitor in speed and contrast for not much more when the P2725QE is priced high. This Dell is purpose-built for productivity, not play.

If you're a competitive gamer or want real HDR for movies, this isn't your monitor. Grab an ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG instead. And if you're on a tight budget and don't need USB-C or 100Hz, the LG 27BA45U-B will save you cash for a still-decent 4K panel.

The Dell Pro Plus P2725QE is a phenomenal office monitor if you can get it around the $400 mark. The 100Hz panel makes every workday interaction feel quicker and more responsive, the connection hub eliminates cable clutter, and the image quality is top-notch for sRGB work. It's not a gaming monitor, and HDR is forgettable, but as a productivity tool, it's hard to beat. Shop smart, and you'll be thrilled.