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  • 30 the same
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  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 335W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 270 W lower.
  2. ContrastA: 1,500:1B: 3,000:1UltraSharp U3225QE is 2 times higher.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 0.2 W lower.
  4. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.4WB: 30.5W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 9.1 W lower.
  5. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 139.9ppiUltraSharp U3225QE is 31.1 ppi higher.
  6. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 450nitsUltraSharp U3225QE is 100 nits higher.
  7. Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 5ms27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 1 ms lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

The best rate over any port. Bars run from 0 to 1200 Hz.

3840 × 2160Native for B
ANot listed
B120Hz
2560 × 1440Native for A
A144Hz
BNot listed

Size, drawn to scale

Front and side. Solid lines show the stand at its lowest. Dashed lines show it at its highest.

Weight

0 to 15 kg

Weight with stand
A6.39kg
B9.34kg
Weight without stand
A4.34kg
B6.52kg
Box weight
A8.83kg
B13.39kg

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ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE

General

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Series
Dell Plus1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Datasheet title Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor, model S2725DSM. The Dell Plus range name is used.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Product Line: Dell Plus monitors.
UltraSharp1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
Model numbers
S2725DSM, S2725DSMc, 210-BSVN, 210-BSQL2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Cover: model S2725DSM, regulatory model S2725DSMc.4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR record: model name S2725DSM, model number S2725DSMc.6Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/328666-dell-27-plus-s2725dsm-27Read 15 October 2026Part number (PN) 210-BSVN, EU listing.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Dell SKU (Singapore) 210-BSQL.
U3225QE1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. No regional ordering-code variants.
GTIN / EAN
884116691419, 53971849629923EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Complementary information: GTIN identifier 884116691419.4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026ENERGY STAR record lists UPC 884116691419.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GD1LMWH3Read 15 October 2026Amazon US page for ASIN B0GD1LMWH3 carries the same UPC.6Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/328666-dell-27-plus-s2725dsm-27Read 15 October 2026EAN 5397184962992 for part number 210-BSVN.
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Announced
2 September 20258Press articleguru3d.com/story/dell-launches-four-144hz-monitors-including-qhd-s2725dsm-and-s2725dcRead 15 October 2026Guru3D, 2 September 2025: Dell announced the S2725DSM in Japan as part of a four-model 144 Hz lineup. The article lists dual HDMI ports, which the maker's guide and datasheet do not (one HDMI and one DisplayPort). The port count from the article is not used.
6 January 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Dated maker CES 2025 launch, explicitly names U2725QE and U3225QE.
Status
Available4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026The ENERGY STAR record lists a date available on market of 2026-01-08 for the US.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GD1LMWH3Read 15 October 2026Sold new on Amazon US.
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model current U.S. listing has Add to Cart.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
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$949.994Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability exact U3225QE U.S. launch price, excluding tax. Not current store price.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
EU, US, CA, JP, TW, CH, SG3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU and EEA availability from the registry.4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026The ENERGY STAR record lists the United States, Japan, Canada, Taiwan and Switzerland.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Singapore reseller listing with a local 3 year warranty.
US, JP1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker sales listing and February 26 Japanese maker actual-sales release.
Colours
Ash White1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Monitor color: Ash White.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GD1LMWH3Read 15 October 2026Amazon US title: Ash White.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Colour Ash White.
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Segment
Office1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026The datasheet describes entertainment and everyday use and does not name a segment. The Dell Plus range is sold for home and work, so it is stored as office. The monitor also has 144 Hz and FreeSync.
Office1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker launch describes professional productivity monitors in office environments. Not the gaming line.

Display

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Screen size
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Diagonal viewing size 684.7 mm (27.0 in).2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026
31.5in(80 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal, as advertised. The 32-inch class model has 31.5-inch diagonal.
Viewable screen diagonal
27in(68.6 cm)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: viewable image diagonal 684.7 mm (27.0 in.).
31.5in(80 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal.
Native resolution
2560 × 1440px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: 2560 x 1440 resolution.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
3840 × 2160px2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 9 p17 maximum and default native resolution.
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: aspect ratio 16:9.
16:92Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Aspect ratio.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
139.9ppi
Pixel pitch
0.2331mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: 0.2331 mm horizontal and vertical.
0.1816mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 horizontal and vertical pitch.
Active display area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: active area 596.74 mm horizontal and 335.66 mm vertical.
Width697.31Height392.23mm(27.5 × 15.4 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 active area horizontal and vertical.
Curved
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Curvature: No.6Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/328666-dell-27-plus-s2725dsm-27Read 15 October 2026Page spec list: Curved: no.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Technical information / Flat Screen.
Curvature radius
Not available
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Screen surface
Matte2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 display screen coating: anti-glare with hard-coating 3H. Anti-glare is a matte surface.5Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0GD1LMWH3Read 15 October 2026Screen Finish Matte.
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Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 display screen coating, verbatim.
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 screen coating. No matte/glossy class inferred.
Touchscreen
No6Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/328666-dell-27-plus-s2725dsm-27Read 15 October 2026Page spec list: Touchscreen: no.
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: In-Plane Switching (IPS) technology.
IPS2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 In-Plane Switching Black Technology.
Panel type (as published)
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 panel technology, verbatim.
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Black Technology2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 exact panel name.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: LED Edgelight System.
Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 LED Edgelight System.
Local dimming
Not available
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u3225qeRead 5 October 2026Public PC Gaming/HDR Picture verdict explicitly describes local dimming and its large backlight zones. Detailed numerical test cells are membership-locked and not used. No dimming-zone count is inferred.
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
8bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Panel bits: 8-bit. Color depth 16.7 million colors.
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Colour depth method
Native1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Panel bits: 8-bit. The datasheet does not mention FRC, so the method is stored as native.
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Displayable colours
16.7 million1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: 16.7 million colors.
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Color depth, published 1.07 billion colors.
sRGB coverage
99%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: sRGB 99% (CIE 1931), typical.
100%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical sRGB 100%, CIE 1931.
DCI-P3 coverage
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99%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976. DisplayP3 is a separate named target and not substituted.
Adobe RGB coverage
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Calibration accuracy: No.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE Color Calibration Report menu p65 explicitly says the monitor color data was calibrated at the factory product line, covering named color spaces. This is an electronic OSD report, not evidence of paper in the package.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
1.52Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 average Delta E less than 1.5 for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and DisplayP3. Bound stored with qualifier.
Paper calibration report in box
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Hardware calibration support
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Static contrast ratio
1,500:11Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: contrast ratio 1500:1 typical.
3,000:12Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical 3000:1.
Brightness (typical, SDR)
350nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: 350 cd/m2 typical. The OSD note says the maximum brightness is lower in MPRT mode. The ENERGY STAR record lists a maximum luminance of 350 cd/m2.
450nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical brightness.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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600nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR peak. Window size is not stated.
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
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HDR certification
None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026HDR: No. The datasheet lists no HDR support.
DisplayHDR 6002Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR support.
Viewing angle (horizontal)
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: 178 degrees typical.
178°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical horizontal.
Viewing angle (vertical)
178°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: 178 degrees typical.
178°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 typical vertical.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and port
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1 TMDSDisplayPort 1.4
2560 × 1440Native144Hz144Hz
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports and specification tables repeat the same 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz figure for HDMI.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7 connectivity: HDMI (HDCP 1.4) supports up to QHD 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz TMDS, VRR as in HDMI 2.1. DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4) supports up to QHD 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The preset timing tables are not used as proof.
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Native maximum is 4K120 in Table 9 p17. Table 8 pp15-16 explicitly HDMI up to 4K120 FRL and explicitly excludes HDMI DSC. Table 13 p19 gives DP SST Monitor Max Resolution 4K120 at 30-bit aggregate color with DSC. Table 15 p19 gives USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution 4-lane 4K120, USB 2 data and DSC. Table 19 p21 gives Thunderbolt 4 one-monitor maximum 4K120 at 30-bit with DSC, using 40G Thunderbolt cable. 30-bit color is recorded as 10 bits per color component. Chroma is unstated. USB-C Alt Mode and Thunderbolt use the same physical upstream socket in different modes, not the data-only KVM socket. Lower-resolution preset timings are omitted as unproved maxima.
Max refresh rate
144Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
144Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
144Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
144Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
Not available
120Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
120Hz
Native refresh rate
144Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list and Table 8: up to 144 Hz, maximum preset resolution 2560 x 1440 at 144 Hz. No overclock mode is described. The EU registry lists 60 Hz as the default image refresh rate, which is the factory default mode and not the rated maximum.
120Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 9 p17 highest native refresh without an overclock mode. Default preset 60 Hz is separate from maximum 120 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
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Dual mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
FreeSync, Adaptive-Sync, HDMI VRR1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Variable refresh rate: AMD FreeSync.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: supports AMD FreeSync technology. Table 7: the HDMI port supports VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 and the DisplayPort supports AdaptiveSync. No FreeSync Premium tier or VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification is stated.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026Adaptive Sync: AMD FreeSync, HDMI VRR.
HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 explicitly supports HDMI VRR. No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification inferred.
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
Low framerate compensation
Not available
Not available
Response time (maker GtG claim)
4ms1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: Extreme mode 4 ms grey to grey, Fast 5 ms and Normal 8 ms. The note says Extreme mode can add visual artifacts. The fastest published value is stored.
5ms2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 Fast mode 5 ms GtG. Normal mode 8 ms is not the minimum claim.
Response time (maker MPRT claim)
1ms1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: MPRT mode 1 ms. The OSD says MPRT needs a source refresh rate of at least 120 Hz.
Not available
Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD Display menu, Response Time: Normal, Fast, Extreme or MPRT. MPRT is stored as blur reduction, not as an overdrive level.
Normal, Fast2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 response times and Display menu Response Time settings.
Motion blur reduction
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list and OSD: MPRT helps to reduce visible motion blur and some users may notice slight brightness flicker. The maximum brightness is lower in MPRT mode. This describes a strobing mode.
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
MPRT2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD Response Time menu: MPRT.
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Blur reduction works with VRR
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026OSD note: when MPRT is selected, AMD FreeSync is not supported.
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Flicker free: Yes.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: flicker-free screen and Flicker-Free technology.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 explicitly flicker-free screen, applies to both named models.
Black frame insertion
Not available
Not available

Measured

None of 12 known
Input lag at maximum refresh rate
Not available
Not available
Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

13 of 19 differ
Video inputs
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.1 TMDS11.4
DisplayPort1.411.4
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ports and slots list: HDMI (HDCP 1.4) and DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4).2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Package section and Table 6: 1 HDMI 2.1 TMDS port (HDCP 1.4) and 1 DisplayPort 1.4 port (HDCP 1.4). Table 12 says HBR3 is supported on DisplayPort. Raw link bandwidth in Gbps and DSC are not stated.
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.11NoNot available
DisplayPort1.41YesNot available
Thunderbolt41Yes2.2
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 and Table 7 p13 physical input inventory. DP output and Thunderbolt downstream video output are excluded from input counts. Thunderbolt input carries DP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 with DSC. Dedicated USB-C KVM host port is data-only, not a video input.
HDMI ports
1
1
DisplayPort ports
1
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1 TMDS
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
1.4
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: HDMI port supports VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (TMDS). ALLM, QMS, eARC and CEC are not stated.
VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p15 HDMI VRR. Footnote p16 explicitly excludes ARC/eARC, ALLM, QMS and HDMI DSC.
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table (Table 6) has no USB connector.7Retailer pagesourceit.com.sg/products/dell-s2725dsm-27-plus-qhd-monitorRead 15 October 2026No USB-C input or USB hub.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 Thunderbolt 4 upstream has DP 1.4 alternate mode. This is not the separate data-only USB-C host port.
USB-C power delivered
Not available
140W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and warning p42: Thunderbolt 4 upstream PD 3.1 EPR delivers 140 W (28 V, 5 A) to compatible EPR devices. Non-EPR devices are limited to 90 W (20 V, 4.5 A). Front USB-C 15 W downstream charging is not this field.
Thunderbolt
Not available
42Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and USB section pp28-29, both upstream and downstream Thunderbolt 4.
USB upstream ports
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
Not available
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 21
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 gives one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C upstream, explicitly USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data, plus one dedicated USB-C data-only upstream. The latter publishes 10Gbps performance branding without a USB revision, so its version is omitted.
USB downstream hub ports
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
Not available
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE
ConnectorCount
USB-A5
USB-C3
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB inventory p28: 5 USB-A ports, 4 rear and 1 quick. 2 USB-C quick and 1 Thunderbolt 4 downstream at rear. Table 7 p13 and p29 explicitly say the Thunderbolt 4 downstream supports USB data output. 10Gbps branding is not used as a USB version.
KVM switch
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and KVM setup/OSD sections, exact joint-model support.
Daisy chain (MST)
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 DP output MST and Thunderbolt 4 downstream. Native 4K120 conditions in Tables 14, 16, 18, 20 depend on host compression/link/cable and are not advertised as universal multi-monitor limits.
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table has no Ethernet socket.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 RJ45 connector 2.5GbE. Port works through the USB/TBT upstream link.
3.5 mm headphone output
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table has no audio jack.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 analog 2.0 audio line-out, 3.5 mm. This is line-level output for external speakers, with headphone usage explicitly unsupported. The schema help includes analog audio outputs as well as headphones.
3.5 mm microphone input
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table has no audio jack.
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has line-out only, no microphone input.
Optical out
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table has no optical output.
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has analog line-out, no optical output.
Picture in picture
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The OSD menus (Brightness/Contrast, Input Source, Color, Display, Audio, Menu, Personalize, Others, More Information) have no picture-in-picture function.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.
Picture by picture
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The OSD menus have no picture-by-picture function.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.

Smart features

None of 4 known
Smart platform
Not available
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
Not available
Not available
Remote control
Not available
Not available

Audio and camera

4 of 5 differ
Speakers
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Audio output: 2 x 3W speakers.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: built-in speakers (2 x 3 W). Table 6 lists built-in speakers.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Audio / Speakers: No. Optional soundbar is sold separately and not counted as fitted.
Number of speakers
22Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: built-in speakers 2 x 3W.
Not available
Speaker power per channel
3W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: built-in speakers 2 x 3W.
Not available
Webcam
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The front, back, side and bottom parts tables list no camera.6Retailer pageb2b.100mega.com/en/328666-dell-27-plus-s2725dsm-27Read 15 October 2026Page spec list: Webcam (front): no.
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model selected Webcam: None.
Microphone
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The front, back, side and bottom parts tables list no microphone.
Not available

Ergonomics and controls

6 of 15 differ
Stand height adjustment
110mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: height adjustable stand 0 mm to 110 mm.
150mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 stand height travel.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: tilt -5 to 21 degrees. Stored as 5 forward and 21 backward.
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
Swivel
Left30°Right30°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: swivel -30 to 30 degrees.
Left30°Right30°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16. U2725QE 45 degrees per side, U3225QE 30 degrees per side. Not inherited across sizes.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: pivot -90 to 90 degrees.
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 8 p16 pivot +/-90 degrees.
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: removable stand. A stand release button is listed in Table 5.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and stand release/removal instructions.
VESA mount
100 x 1001Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: VESA mounting holes (4), 100 mm x 100 mm, behind the attached VESA cover.
100 x 1002Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 VESA 100 x 100 mm holes and wall mounting procedure.
VESA adapter needed
Not available
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wall mounting procedure attaches a standard 100 x 100 mm bracket directly to the monitor holes after stand removal, without a separate adapter.
Security lock slot
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 6 and Table 7: security-lock slot based on the Kensington Security Slot. The cable lock is sold separately.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 security slot, Kensington lock setup later in manual.
On-screen menu controls
Joystick2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 5: one rear joystick for the OSD menu and a power button.
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 power button and joystick. DDPM section p16 explicitly controls monitor OSD parameters through software.
Desktop software
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: supports Dell Display and Peripheral Manager. The guide describes DDPM for Windows.
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 exact supported software name, with Windows and macOS notes. Generic DDPM optional features are not treated as fitted hardware.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026DDPM section: receive notifications and update the firmware and software.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026DDPM section p16 item 7 explicitly firmware/software updates. Firmware version display alone is not used as proof.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)tecomtrade.hr/media/product/2025/03/24/dell-ultrasharp-32-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u3225qe-datasheet.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dedicated U3225QE datasheet p6 monitor-management section explicitly describes streamlined firmware updates. This backs the exact-model capability, in addition to its supported DDPM software. No U2725QE firmware is inherited.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 p11 physically identifies Ambient Light Sensor and its brightness/color-temperature function.
Presence sensor
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Room presence sensor available: No. The front view lists only a power LED.
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Gaming menu features
Not available
Not available

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
Burn-in covered by warranty
Not available
Not available
Burn-in warranty length
Not available
Not available

Dimensions and weight

6 of 7 differ
Dimensions with stand
Width611.34Height (lowest)390.13Height (highest)500.13Depth201.83mm(24.1 × 15.4 to 19.7 × 7.9 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13 with stand: height 500.13 mm extended and 390.13 mm compressed, width 611.34 mm, depth 201.83 mm.
Width713.2Height (lowest)468.94Height (highest)618.94Depth215mm(28.1 × 18.5 to 24.4 × 8.5 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23, compressed and extended stand heights.
Dimensions without stand
Width611.34Height355.98Depth58.87mm(24.1 × 14 × 2.3 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13 without stand: height 355.98 mm, width 611.34 mm, depth 58.87 mm.
Width713.2Height410.34Depth57.5mm(28.1 × 16.2 × 2.3 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand.
Stand footprint
Width256Depth201.83mm(10.1 × 7.9 in)2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13 stand dimensions: width 256.00 mm and depth 201.83 mm. The depth equals the depth of the whole monitor with stand.
Width287.5Depth215mm(11.3 × 8.5 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 explicitly Stand Base width and depth.
Weight with stand
6.39kg(14.1 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13: 6.39 kg with stand assembly and cables. The same table lists 4.34 kg without the stand and 1.81 kg for the stand assembly.
9.34kg(20.6 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with stand assembly and cables.
Weight without stand
4.34kg(9.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13: 4.34 kg without stand assembly and without cables.
6.52kg(14.4 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand and cables, for wall/VESA mount.
Box dimensions
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Box weight
8.83kg(19.5 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 13: weight with packaging 8.83 kg.
13.39kg(29.5 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with packaging.

Power

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Power supply
Internal3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Power supply type: Internal.4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026Power source: AC to DC internal power supply.
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 24.
Adapter rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz plus or minus 3 Hz, 1.5 A typical.
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 voltage and frequency, tolerance +/-3 Hz.
Power use (typical)
19.6W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: Pon 19.6 W, the on-mode power from the ENERGY STAR version 8.0 method at factory defaults. The ENERGY STAR list shows 19.41 W. The maker value is used.
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Power use (max)
65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 65.0 W at maximum brightness and contrast setting.
335W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 maximum brightness/contrast with maximum USB load.
Power use SDR (EU label)
21.4W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 21.4 W on mode, EU method.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product information sheet: on-mode power demand in SDR 21.4 W. HDR not applicable.
30.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4 SDR On Mode, exact current-model record.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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51.6W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6 HDR On Mode. Not copied from SDR wattage.
Standby power
0.3W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 0.3 W standby mode as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
0.5W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard standby.
Off-mode power
0.3W2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12: 0.3 W off mode as defined in EU 2019/2021 and 2019/2013.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026
0.3W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U3225QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard off mode.
EU energy class SDR
E3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product information sheet: SDR class E.
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3 current declaration. Older indexed labels may differ.
EU energy class HDR
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G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166053_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5 current declaration.
Energy per 1000 h SDR
21kWh3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026The label graphic shows 21 kWh per 1000 h.
31kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166053.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR value, read directly. Not derived or rounded from On Mode watts.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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52kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166053.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR value, read directly.

Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Eye Comfort 3.0 (4-star), Low Blue Light Hardware Category 21Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026TUV Eye Comfort: 4 Star.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 4-star rating and TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light Category 2.
Eye Comfort 3.0 (5-star), Hardware Low Blue Light2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 exact TÜV scheme and hardware claim. No separate Eyesafe certification inferred.
Low blue light
Hardware1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Low blue light: Yes.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Features list: low blue light panel that complies with the TUV Rheinland hardware low blue light certification under Category 2 at factory settings.
Hardware2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p8 TÜV hardware low blue-light panel at default/factory reset.
ENERGY STAR
Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Energy efficiency compliance: ENERGY STAR 8.0.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 12 note: ENERGY STAR certified at factory default settings.4Certification listdata.energystar.gov/resource/qbg3-d468.jsonRead 15 October 2026Certified display record, pd_id 4439408, certified 2025-06-26.
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications p22 explicitly says this monitor ENERGY STAR certified, applying to both named models. Factory-default qualification and USB/settings conditions retained.
TCO Certified
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TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 24 p24 Compliant Standards. Generation is not stated and not invented.
EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
Display, VESA cover, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cable, HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) cable (1.80 m), QR card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's included: monitor with stand, power cable, 1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) cable 1.80 m, QR card, safety information.2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1: display, VESA cover, stand riser, stand base, power cable (varies by country or region), HDMI cable 1.80 m, QR card, safety and regulatory information.
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cord (varies by country), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 complete joint-model Package Contents. Some items may vary by country. Optional soundbar is not included.
Cables included
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
TypeCount
Power cableNot available
HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) cable (1.80 m)1
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20262Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 1 and the packaging page: power cable and one HDMI cable of 1.80 m. The DisplayPort cable is purchased separately.
BDell UltraSharp U3225QE
TypeCount
Power cord1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 each pictured once. Exact-model U.S. page package table explicitly counts one DP, one USB upstream and one Thunderbolt cable. Power cable country-dependent.9Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. exact-model Package Contents explicitly one DP cable, one USB-A to USB-C upstream cable and one Thunderbolt 4 cable. No sibling size source substituted.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
3years1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 20263EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2391653_EN.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 3 years. This is the EU value. The datasheet says 1 year for US and Canada and 3 years for the rest of the world.
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service, three years.
Dead pixel policy
Premium Panel Exchange1Maker spec sheet (PDF)delltechnologies.com/asset/en-us/products/electronics-and-accessories/technical-support/dell-27-plus-qhd-monitor-s2725dsm-datasheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Additional warranty information: Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange. The guide gives no pixel counts and refers to the Dell Display Pixel Guidelines.
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/Monitors/apd/Dell-UltraSharp-32-4K-Thunderbolt-Hub-Monitor---U3225QE/u3225qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy.

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