Dell P2723QE 27" 60Hz Review

The Dell P2723QE is a productivity powerhouse, not a gaming screen. Its killer feature is the USB-C hub with 90W charging and Ethernet, making desk cleanup a breeze. The 4K display is crisp and the stand is fully adjustable. At $390, it's a great buy for office workers who hate cable clutter.

The Dell P2723QE is a 27-inch 4K monitor built for one thing: getting office work done. It's not here to win any gaming awards, but it nails the fundamentals of a productivity screen with a sharp picture and a ton of useful ports.

Where it really shines is in its flexibility. The stand offers full adjustability, and the built-in USB-C hub with 90W charging and Ethernet turns your desk into a clean, single-cable docking station. This is a monitor that wants to be the center of your work setup.

Let's be clear: the 60Hz refresh rate and 8ms response time put this in the 4th percentile for performance. That means it's dead last for gaming or fast motion. But for its intended job—spreadsheets, documents, and web browsing—the 4K IPS panel is excellent. Colors are accurate, the 350-nit brightness is fine for indoor use, and the pixel density makes text look incredibly crisp. It's a slow car, but it drives perfectly straight on the productivity highway.

At around $390, this isn't the cheapest 27-inch 4K monitor you can find. But you're paying for the premium connectivity and adjustability. If you need a USB-C hub and a great stand, it's a solid value that saves you from buying separate docks and monitor arms. If you just want a 4K screen and don't care about the extras, you can probably spend less.

Compared to gaming beasts like the MSI MPG 321URX or the Samsung Odyssey G9, this Dell loses badly on speed and HDR. That's not the fight it's in. Its real competition is other office-focused 4K monitors. It beats basic models with its superior stand and hub. It trades blows with the Dell UltraSharp U2723QE, which has a slightly better panel but often costs more. Against the LG 27UP850, it's a toss-up: the LG might have slightly better color, but the Dell's built-in Ethernet and adjustability give it an edge for a clean desk setup.

Gamers and video editors should look elsewhere. The 60Hz refresh rate is a deal-breaker for smooth gaming, and while the color is good, professionals needing wide color gamuts or high refresh rates for editing should consider a dedicated ProArt or UltraSharp model. If you just want a cheap 4K TV for your console, this isn't it either.

Buy this if you're setting up a home office or corporate workstation and value a single-cable solution above all else. The USB-C hub with charging and Ethernet is a game-changer for laptop users. It's also perfect for anyone who needs precise screen positioning for long workdays. Just don't expect it to do anything besides work.