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Dell 27 Plus QHD USB-C Monitor (S2725DC): the downsides first

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#8 of 8
$$1080p/1440pScore 3.4/5
Amazon 1–2 star share
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RTINGS's best budget work monitor: a 27-inch 1440p screen with an easy-to-adjust stand, a 144Hz refresh rate and USB-C with 65W charging, listed at $229.99 on Dell.com. Text isn't as sharp as on 4K models, colors are less accurate without an sRGB mode, and we couldn't find it on Amazon US, so there's little owner feedback.

Top complaints

  • Reflections in sunny rooms

    RTINGS's only listed con: reflections are distracting in sunny spaces or with a bright lamp behind you.

    Source: RTINGS S2725DC review
  • Less sharp and less accurate than 4K siblings

    RTINGS says text isn't as sharp as on the 4K S2725QS, and without a dedicated sRGB mode, colors are less accurate.

    Source: RTINGS best work monitors
  • 65W charging and no HDR

    RTINGS notes 65W won't keep power-hungry laptops fully charged, there's no HDR support, there are no audio jacks, and motion is blurry for gaming.

    Source: RTINGS best work monitors, RTINGS S2725DC review

What owners love

  • Ergonomic stand that's easy to adjust

    RTINGS says it has an ergonomic stand that's very easy to adjust, and a wide viewing angle for sharing the screen.

    Source: RTINGS best work monitors, RTINGS S2725DC review
  • USB-C hub for one-cable laptop setup

    RTINGS notes a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 65W power delivery, plus two USB-A and two USB-C ports, which the S2725QS lacks.

    Source: RTINGS S2725DC review
  • Bright, sharp 1440p

    RTINGS says it's bright enough to fight glare in most well-lit rooms and has sharp text and image clarity for 1440p.

    Source: RTINGS S2725DC review
Good for
  • A 27-inch work screen with USB-C on a tight budget
  • Sharing your screen with someone beside you (wide viewing angle)
  • Casual gaming after work (144Hz)

Scores (tap for why)

What experts say

  • RTINGS: Best budget work monitor (updated 2026-09-09) and a notable mention among its budget monitors. Its only listed con is reflections in sunny rooms.
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