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Dell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

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  • 26 the same
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  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 65WB: 430W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 365 W lower.
  2. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 21.4WB: 63.6W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 42.2 W lower.
  3. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.3WB: 0.5W27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 0.2 W lower.
  4. ContrastA: 1,500:1B: 2,000:1UltraSharp U5226KW is 1.3 times higher.
  5. Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 5ms27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 1 ms lower.
  6. Refresh rateA: 144HzB: 120Hz27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM is 24 Hz higher.
  7. Pixel densityA: 108.8ppiB: 129.2ppiUltraSharp U5226KW is 20.4 ppi higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

6144 × 2560Native 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
B18.23kg
Weight without stand
A4.34kg
B12.95kg
Box weight
A8.83kg
B34.85kg

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ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW

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.
UltraSharp1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover and product name: Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor.
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.
U5226KW1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Cover: U5226KW and U5226KW WOST. WOST is the same monitor without the stand (Table 17 footnote). Only U5226KW, the with-stand model, is stored because the stand-related fields are not variant fields.
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.
Not available
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 20264Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026TFTCentral report of the Dell announcement, 2026-01-06 (CES 2026).
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.
Available4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Announced as available from 2026-01-06. The review confirms current sale.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Conclusion: available now at $2,899.99 from Dell in the US and GBP 2,571.60 in the UK.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Not available
$2,899.994Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026US $2,899.99 with stand and US $2,799.99 without stand, as quoted from Dell. The with-stand price is stored because the base record has the stand. Excludes tax.
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, GB, EU2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU: placed on the Union market.4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Dell announced global availability. The US price comes from the same article.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Review gives the US and UK Dell prices.
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.
Office4Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-announce-the-ultrasharp-u5226kw-a-massive-52-ultrawide-monitor-with-6k-resolutionRead 14 October 2026Dell positions it for financial traders, data scientists, engineers and executives as a replacement for multi-screen office setups. UltraSharp is Dell's professional 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
51.5in(130.8 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: viewable diagonal 1307.5 mm (51.5 in). Dell names the monitor "52", which is a class size.
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.).
51.5in(130.8 cm)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: viewable image diagonal 51.5 in.
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
6144 × 2560px1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features and Table 9: 6144 x 2560, maximum preset 120 Hz.
Aspect ratio
16:92Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: aspect ratio 16:9.
21:91Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 21:9. The pixel ratio is 2.4:1 (24:10). TFTCentral says 24:10 is marketed as 21:9. The maker value is used.
Pixel density
108.8ppi
129.2ppi
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.
0.1964mm1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 0.19644 mm horizontal and vertical.
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.
Width1,206.93Height502.89mm(47.5 × 19.8 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: horizontal 1206.93 mm, vertical 502.89 mm.
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.
Yes5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Design and Features: subtle 4200R curvature.
Curvature radius
Not available
4,200mm5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Key Specs: subtle 4200R curvature.
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.
Matte1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Anti-Glare Low Reflectance (AGLR) with 3H hard coating. TFTCentral calls it a matte anti-glare coating.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026General and Office: light matte anti-glare coating.
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 Low Reflectance (AGLR) with hard-coating 3H1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Display screen coating.
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.
IPS1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: In-Plane Switching (IPS) 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 Technology1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Panel technology, as published.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026Table 7: LED Edgelight System.
Edge-lit LED1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: LED Edgelight System.
Local dimming
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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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RGB stripe5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026General and Office: the panel has a standard RGB-stripe sub-pixel layout.
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.
10bits5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Dell Specs summary: 8-bit + FRC colour depth. Dell quotes 1.07 billion colours.
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.
FRC5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Dell Specs summary: 8-bit + FRC colour depth.
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 billion1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: color depth 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%1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: sRGB 100% (CIE 1931), typical.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
99%1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: DCI-P3 99% (CIE 1976), typical. Display P3 99% is a separate target and is not stored.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Color Calibration Report in the OSD (Others menu): data calibrated at the factory for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3. This is an electronic report. No paper report is listed in the box.
Claimed Delta E
Not available
1.51Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Delta E < 1.5 (average) for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and Display P3. Stored as 1.5 with the less-than qualifier here.
Paper calibration report in box
Not available
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Hardware calibration support
Not available
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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.
2,000:11Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2000:1 typical.
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.
400nits1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 400 cd/m2 typical.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
Not available
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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.
None5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Colour modes and conclusion: the screen does not support HDR at all, an HDR10 input signal cannot be enabled. EPREL gives HDR as n.a.
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°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 178 degrees typical.
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°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 178 degrees typical.

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 U5226KW
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
6144 × 2560Native120Hz120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and pp.7, 15: HDMI up to 6144 x 2560 120 Hz FRL, and the footnote excludes HDMI DSC. DisplayPort (Table 12), USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution 4-lane (Table 13) and Thunderbolt 4 (Table 15): 6K 120 Hz at 30-bit with DSC 1/3. 6K 120 Hz at 24-bit also works with DSC 1/2.4. Chroma is not stated. USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution mode leaves USB 2.0 data. 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz depends on the host graphics. Lower-resolution preset timings are not stored.
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.
120Hz1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 9: maximum preset 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz, default 60 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 VRR, Adaptive-Sync1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: VRR function. HDMI ports support VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1 (Table 8). No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification is stated. TFTCentral says adaptive sync is supported with no NVIDIA, AMD or VESA certification.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: adaptive sync is available with no NVIDIA, AMD or VESA certification.
VRR range per port
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Low framerate compensation
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Yes5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: adaptive sync with a 48 to 120 Hz VRR range and LFC used below that.
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.
5ms1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: Fast mode 5 ms GtG. Normal mode is 8 ms.
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.
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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, Fast1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Display menu: Response Time, Normal or Fast.
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.
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming extras: no blur reduction modes.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: flicker-free screen.
Black frame insertion
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No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Console support table: Black Frame Insertion support, No.

Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rate
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Input lag at 60 Hz
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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1,926:16Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: 1926:1 average across the OSD brightness range, Standard preset, ambient light sensor disabled. Default settings gave 1837:1. UPRtek MK550T and X-rite i1 Pro 2 used.
SDR brightness (measured)
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367nits6Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Brightness and Contrast: maximum 367 nits at the top OSD setting, Standard preset, ambient light sensor disabled. Minimum 32 nits.
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
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VRR range (measured)
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Min48Max120Hz6Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming: 48 to 120 Hz VRR range, with LFC below. The reviewer does not name the input.
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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1.26Measurementtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026sRGB mode: 1.2 average Delta E 2000 against sRGB, factory preset, before any user calibration. The Standard preset against DCI-P3 gave 2.2 average.
Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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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 U5226KW
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.12No2.2
DisplayPort1.42YesNot available
Thunderbolt41YesNot available
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Tables 7 and 8: 2 HDMI 2.1, 2 DisplayPort 1.4 and 1 Thunderbolt 4 (DP 1.4 with DSC). HDMI DSC is excluded by the Table 8 footnote.7Reviewstoragereview.com/review/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kw-review-a-massive-52-inch-6k-display-for-your-entire-workflowRead 14 October 2026Review spec table: 2 HDMI 2.1 ports with HDCP 2.2, up to 6144 x 2560 at 120 Hz. HDCP for the other inputs is not stated.
HDMI ports
1
2
DisplayPort ports
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2
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.
VRR, CEC1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: VRR on HDMI. The footnote says ARC, eARC, QMS, QFT, ALLM and DSC are not supported. CEC comes from TFTCentral.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Console support table: HDMI-CEC auto switch Yes, VRR Yes, ALLM No.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Thunderbolt 4 upstream has an alternate mode with DisplayPort 1.4.
USB-C power delivered
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140W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: PD up to 140 W (28 V 5 A) needs a host with USB PD EPR. Other hosts get 90 W (20 V 4.5 A).
Thunderbolt
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41Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: Thunderbolt 4 upstream.
USB upstream ports
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
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BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 24
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 20261 Thunderbolt 4 upstream (USB 3.2 Gen 2) and 3 USB-C data-only upstream ports (USB-C 10 Gbps, USB Gen2), 4 in total. The Gen 2 name for the three data-only ports is taken as USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
USB downstream hub ports
ADell 27 Plus QHD Monitor S2725DSM
Not available
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen 25
USB-C3.2 Gen 22
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 20264 rear USB-A and 1 quick-access USB-A (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen2), and 2 quick-access USB-C (10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen2, 27 W).
KVM switch
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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: switch the USB KVM function in PBP mode. USB menu has a KVM setup guide.
Daisy chain (MST)
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No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: daisy chaining support, No.
Ethernet
No2Owner's manualgzhls.at/blob/ldb/3/e/9/6/8d9f443838d45f109a380c83494b2af5e3d2.pdfRead 15 October 2026The bottom-view connector table has no Ethernet socket.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 7: RJ45 connector, 2.5 GbE.
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.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Bottom view inventory (Table 7) has no audio jack. TFTCentral also says there is no headphone connection.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Connectivity: the only thing missing is a headphone connection.
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.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Complete connector inventory (Tables 4 to 7) has no microphone input.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: mic input, No.
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.
No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Complete connector inventory (Tables 4 to 7) has 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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: PBP and PIP Select mode.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: PBP, and PBP with Screen Partition.

Smart features

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Smart platform
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Wi-Fi
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Bluetooth
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Remote control
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No1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 package contents lists no remote control.

Audio and camera

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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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: built-in speakers 2 x 9W.
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.
21Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2 x 9W.
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.
9W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: 2 x 9W, 9 W each.
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.
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: integrated webcam, No.
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.
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Ergonomics and controls

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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.
90mm1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: height adjustable stand 90.00 mm.
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°Backward10°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: tilt -5 to 10 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.
Left20°Right20°1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8: swivel -20 to 20 degrees.
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.
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: removable pedestal stand. Stand release button on the back (Table 6).5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Design and Features: the stand has a quick release mechanism and can be removed for VESA mounting.
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.
200 x 2001Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: VESA holes 200 x 200, 200 x 100 and 100 x 100 mm behind the VESA cover. The field takes one value, so the largest pattern is stored.
VESA adapter needed
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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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 8 and Table 7: security lock slot, cable lock sold separately.
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, Software1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 6: joystick controls the OSD. DDPM adjusts OSD settings from software (p.16). The power button is not an OSD control.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026OSD menu: joystick toggle controller, and a software application.
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)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM) section, Windows and macOS.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026DDPM section item 7: receive notifications and update the firmware.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026OSD menu: user updatable firmware. Tested on firmware M2T103.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 5: ambient light sensor on top. Auto Brightness and Auto Color Temp.
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.
No2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 19: room presence sensor available: No.5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: motion sensor, No. EPREL row 19 says no room presence sensor.
RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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OLED care

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Dimensions and weight

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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.
Width1,223.32Height (lowest)576.79Height (highest)666.79Depth255mm(48.2 × 22.7 to 26.3 × 10 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: height extended 666.79 mm, compressed 576.79 mm, width 1223.32 mm, depth 255.00 mm.
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.
Width1,223.32Height529.05Depth111.94mm(48.2 × 20.8 × 4.4 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: height 529.05 mm, width 1223.32 mm, depth 111.94 mm.
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.
Width363Depth255mm(14.3 × 10 in)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: base 363.00 x 255.00 mm.
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.
18.23kg(40.2 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 18.23 kg 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.
12.95kg(28.5 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 12.95 kg without stand assembly and without cables, for wall or 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.
34.85kg(76.8 lb)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 17: 34.85 kg 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.
Internal1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026The monitor has a power connector and no external adapter. EPREL says internal.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 24: Internal.
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 Hz1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 100 VAC to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz +/- 3 Hz, 5.5 A maximum.
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.
430W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 430 W maximum, at maximum brightness and contrast with maximum power loading on all USB ports.
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.
63.6W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 63.6 W on mode as defined in EU 2019/2013.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 4: on mode power in SDR 63.6 W. HDR is n.a., so no HDR class or power is stored.
Power use HDR (EU label)
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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
0.5W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 0.5 W standby as defined in EU 2019/2021.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 8: 0.5 W.
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
0.3W1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 16: 0.3 W off mode.2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 7: 0.3 W.
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.
G2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class G.
EU energy class HDR
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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.
64kWh3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2415042.pdfRead 14 October 2026Printed label: 64 kWh/1000h.
Energy per 1000 h HDR
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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 Light (Category I)1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with a 5-star rating. Blue light ratio 20% or less is Category I (Table 2). TFTCentral quotes Dell on TUV category one hardware low blue light.
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.
Hardware1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Product features: ComfortView Plus reduces blue light to 20% or less. It is a panel feature enabled by default. TFTCentral says it is a hardware approach with no menu modes.
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.
Yes1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Electrical specifications note: ENERGY STAR certified at factory default settings.
TCO Certified
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TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 18 compliant standards: TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge. The generation is not stated.
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 (U5226KW only), Stand base (U5226KW only), HDMI cable (1.80 m), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (2.0 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m), Power cable (varies by country or region), QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1 package contents. Stand riser and base are for U5226KW only. The WOST model ships without the stand.
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 U5226KW
Type
HDMI cable (1.80 m)
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)
Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (2.0 m)
USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m)
Power cable (varies by country or region)
Source1Owner's manualcdn.multitronic.fi/media/6/2/mmo_139271091_1768901537_6805_2905231.pdfRead 14 October 2026Table 1: HDMI 1.80 m, DisplayPort 1.4 1.80 m, Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps 2.0 m, USB-C to USB-A 10Gbps 1.0 m, power cable. Counts are not stated.

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.
3years2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 23: minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier, 3 years (EU).
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.
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