Dell P2725DE Pro 27" Plus Black, Silver, Dual Color Review

The Dell P2725DE wins on convenience and comfort, not raw specs. Its 90W USB-C hub with Ethernet and top-tier ergonomic stand are best-in-class features for a clean desk. Just don't expect gaming-level performance from its 100Hz panel.

The Dell P2725DE is a 27-inch QHD monitor that's built for the desk, not the road. It scores a solid 71st percentile for its display, which means you're getting a sharp 2560x1440 IPS panel that's well above average for clarity. But the real story here is the connectivity and ergonomics, which land in the 85th and 88th percentiles respectively. That translates to a single-cable USB-C setup with 90W charging, a built-in Ethernet port, and a stand that adjusts every which way.

With a 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it's not built for hardcore gaming, but it's a step up from the standard 60Hz office fare. Our scoring puts it as a strong professional and office monitor, hitting 64.5 and 62.9 out of 100 in those categories. It's a workhorse designed to make your daily setup cleaner and more comfortable.

Performance is a mixed bag, and that's exactly what the 53rd percentile score tells you. For general office work and productivity, the 100Hz refresh is a nice, smooth upgrade over 60Hz. It makes scrolling and window movement feel noticeably better. The 5ms response time is fine for this class, but it's not going to compete with dedicated gaming monitors. The 350-nit brightness and 99% sRGB color coverage are strong for the price, landing in the 80th percentile for color accuracy. That makes it a decent pick for casual photo editing or design work where color fidelity matters, but professionals will want a wider gamut.

The price is all over the map, swinging from $285 to $554 depending on the vendor. That's a $269 spread, so shopping around is mandatory. At the lower end of that range, this monitor is a fantastic deal, packing premium ergonomics and connectivity into a sensible QHD package. At the high end, it starts to compete with monitors that offer higher refresh rates or better panels. Your value entirely depends on catching it on sale.

Stacked against common competitors, the P2725DE carves its own niche. It's not a gaming beast like the 240Hz LG UltraGear or the OLED MSI MAG. It's a productivity specialist. Compared to a basic 60Hz office monitor, you pay a bit more for the 100Hz smoothness and the superb USB-C hub. Versus something like the BenQ Mobiuz EX271U, which is also a 27-inch QHD 160Hz monitor, the Dell gives up pure speed for better ergonomics and that built-in Ethernet port. It's a trade-off: raw performance for a cleaner, more adjustable desk setup.

Hardcore gamers should look away. A 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time are a real letdown in that category. If you're chasing high frames in competitive shooters or want the contrast of an OLED, this monitor's performance score tells the whole story. Also, if you need a monitor to frequently move around, its 6.3kg weight and low portability score make it a terrible choice.

If you need a single cable to connect and charge your laptop while also cleaning up your desk, and you value a monitor that can adjust to your posture, this is an easy recommendation, especially near $300. The data shows its strengths are exactly where a hybrid office worker needs them: connectivity and comfort. But if your main goal is high-frame-rate gaming or professional color grading, its middling performance and feature scores tell you to look elsewhere.