Head-to-head · Best USB-C Monitors

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE) vs Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE) and Dell UltraSharp U2725QE score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #3 in Best USB-C Monitors

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE)

4.5

1 source$658.09as of Aug 1

Dell's UltraSharp U2723QE is a 27-inch 4K IPS panel with a USB-C hub built in, aimed at people who want one cable to a laptop and a set of ports on the desk. TechRadar scored it 4.5 out of 5. Colour accuracy and the hub are the reasons to buy it; a 60Hz ceiling and no speakers are the reasons not to. It suits office and creative work rather than gaming.

Strengths

— 4K UHD resolution with 3840 x 2160 pixels for sharp, detailed visuals
— USB-C hub functionality supporting video output, data transfer, and power delivery
— Dell UltraSharp display technology with accurate color reproduction

Watch-outs

— Limited connectivity options beyond USB-C hub features
— No built-in speakers included

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Ranked #2 in Best USB-C Monitors

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

4.5

5 sources$637.5as of Aug 1

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is a productivity-first 27-inch 4K monitor built around an IPS Black panel, a 120Hz refresh rate and Thunderbolt 4 docking. IT Pro called it a worthy evolution for office use while judging its gaming ability still short of the mark, and flagged backlight and panel uniformity as poor. MonitorNerds was warmer about the display but criticised the very short bundled cables and Dell's software. It suits professionals doing photo and video work who want one cable to the laptop, not gamers.

Strengths

— Excellent image quality in both SDR and HDR with DisplayHDR 600 certification
— Improved 120Hz refresh rate for better productivity and light gaming
— 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 connectivity supporting 120Hz 4K, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and 2.5Gbe Ethernet via single cable

Watch-outs

— Backlight and panel uniformity issues reported by some users
— Still not suitable for serious gaming despite 120Hz refresh rate

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How they stack up

Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE)

The U2723QE offers the same USB-C hub + 90W power delivery story as the newer Dell UltraSharp U2725QE at lower MSRP, but loses to the U2725QE on IPS Black contrast and refresh rate. It undercuts the U3225QE and ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM on price while still hitting full 4K + USB-C, which makes it the budget-Dell pick in this lineup.

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE

The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is the productivity-focused pick — IPS Black contrast and Thunderbolt 4 give it the cleanest desk-docking story in the lineup. It trades the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM's gaming features for a much lower price, while beating the older U2723QE on contrast and the larger U3225QE on cost-per-inch.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE)	Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
Size	27 inches	27 inches
Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840x2160
Panel Type	IPS	IPS Black
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
Connectivity	USB-C hub	Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
HDR	HDR	VESA DisplayHDR 600
Weight	14.6 lb	15.6 lb

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