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Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC vs Dell UltraSharp U5226KW

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  1. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 25.2WB: 63.6W27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC is 38.4 W lower.
  2. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 180WB: 430W27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC is 250 W lower.
  3. ContrastA: 1,500:1B: 2,000:1UltraSharp U5226KW is 1.3 times higher.
  4. Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 129.2ppi27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC is 34 ppi higher.
  5. Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 5ms27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC is 1 ms lower.
  6. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.4WB: 0.5W27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC is 0.1 W lower.
  7. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 350nitsB: 400nitsUltraSharp U5226KW is 50 nits 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
3840 × 2160Native for A
A120Hz
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
A6.71kg
B18.23kg
Weight without stand
A4.85kg
B12.95kg
Box weight
A8.9kg
B34.85kg

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ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
BDell UltraSharp U5226KW

General

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Series
Dell Plus1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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
S2725QC, S2725QCb, 210-BRNC, W2FG21Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact retained US S2725QC reference uses original Dell part 210-BRNC and maker part W2FG2. Current redirected US store still names S2725QC/W2FG2 but uses a generic offer identifier F0j8m4. That identifier is not treated as proof of a hardware revision. Regulatory model S2725QCb comes from the exact manual.
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
Not available
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Announced
Not available
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
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Released model with a current US Dell listing. This is lifecycle availability, not a claim about current stock or a working purchase button.
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)
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$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)
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Markets
US1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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Segment
Office1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Maker positions Dell Plus for work, entertainment and everyday productivity. Retained office segment excludes the separate Alienware gaming range.
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Advertised 27-inch class. Manual separately publishes viewable diagonal 684.7mm, also stated as 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 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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7: viewable diagonal 684.7 mm, explicitly also 27.0 in. Advertised class 27 in is separate from the original millimetre reading.
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
3840 × 2160px1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 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
16:91Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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
163.2ppi
129.2ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1554mm2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 explicitly lists equal horizontal/vertical pitch 0.1554 mm.
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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 explicitly names horizontal 596.74 mm and vertical 335.66 mm active area. Frame and housing dimensions are separate.
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact product selection says Flat Screen and specifications say Flat Panel.
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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact coating is Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H. Matching Les Numériques review explicitly describes a matte surface.
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 3H2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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
Not available
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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) Technology1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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 LED1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Backlight Technology is 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
No3Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2725qcRead 8 October 2026Public review summary explicitly says the tested 27-inch IPS S2725QC lacks local dimming. Public variant section identifies firmware M3B101 and manufacture February 2025. Current numeric test tables are membership-locked and are not imported.
Not available
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
Not available
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
Not available
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
Not available
FRC5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Dell Specs summary: 8-bit + FRC colour depth.
Displayable colours
1.07 billion1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes 1.07 Billion Colors. No physical native panel depth or FRC implementation is inferred from this colour count.
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%2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 states sRGB 99% CIE 1931 typical. Maker calls it colour gamut without distinguishing area coverage from volume.
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
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
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Factory calibrated
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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
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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
1,500:12Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 typical native contrast 1500:1, not a dynamic contrast marketing ratio.
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)
350nits2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 explicitly says 350 cd/m² typical. Not an HDR peak or reviewer measurement.
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)
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Peak brightness (HDR)
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HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
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HDR formats
HDR104Measurementlesnumeriques.com/moniteur/dell-s2725qc-p78273/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact S2725QC review explicitly identifies HDR10 compatibility. Current guide explicitly says HLG is unsupported. No Dolby Vision or HDR10+ capability is inferred.
Not available
HDR certification
Not available
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°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 typical 178 degrees horizontally.
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°2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 typical 178 degrees vertically.
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 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1USB-C DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz120Hz
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Tables 6/7 explicitly state USB-C DP 1.4 Alt Mode maximum 3840x2160 at 120 Hz and both HDMI inputs support up to UHD 3840x2160 at 120 Hz with FRL/HDR/VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. These maxima do not rely on preset timings alone. USB-C HBR3/DP 1.4 host: High Data Speed enables full video performance and USB data. HBR2/DP 1.2-or-lower hosts can require High Resolution with reduced USB speed. Bit depth, chroma and DSC requirements are not named and remain omitted. Lower-resolution preset rows and the Xbox 1440p 120 incompatibility reported by RTINGS do not establish lower-resolution maxima.9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/b5/41/b5418c91-9e2c-4b21-9864-cde076c018a3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Tables 6/7 also explicitly name USB-C maximum 4K 120 and both HDMI 4K 120 FRL, corroborating current guide. No unproved transport subfields are added.
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
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
120Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
120Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
120Hz
Native refresh rate
120Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product features state 120 Hz, and exact US page calls 120 Hz Standard Refresh Rate. No overclock claim is made.
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 Premium, HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product features explicitly identify AMD FreeSync Premium. Table 7 explicitly identifies HDMI 2.1 VRR support. General 48-120 Hz vertical scan range is not relabelled as a claimed VRR operating range. Generic Adaptive-Sync does not establish VESA certification or NVIDIA certification.
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
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Yes7Maker product pageamd.com/en/resources/support-articles/faqs/DH3-013.htmlRead 8 October 2026AMD March 3 2025 primary FreeSync tier documentation explicitly requires LFC for FreeSync Premium. Exact Dell guide certifies S2725QC as FreeSync Premium. Stored capability is the certification claim with a compatible FreeSync GPU/driver, not a measured VRR floor or an NVIDIA certification.
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)
4ms2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7: 4 ms gray-to-gray in Extreme mode, 5 ms Fast, 8 ms Normal. Maker warns that Extreme can introduce noticeable artifacts. Stored 4 ms is the claimed fastest overdrive result, not an average measurement.
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)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast, Extreme2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026OSD Display/Response Time section names Normal, Fast and Extreme.
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
Not available
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Gaming extras: no blur reduction modes.
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
Not available
Blur reduction works with VRR
Not available
Not available
Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product features explicitly claim Flicker-Free technology. This is a maker claim, not a measured proof of no PWM under every setting.
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
4.8ms4Measurementlesnumeriques.com/moniteur/dell-s2725qc-p78273/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Les Numériques exact 27-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS S2725QC review: 4.8 ms input lag at 120 Hz. Resolution at 120 Hz, input connector, scan position, instrument, picture mode and firmware are not reported. This is the highest refresh rate measured by that review, not a manufacturer response-time claim.
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Input lag at 60 Hz
9ms4Measurementlesnumeriques.com/moniteur/dell-s2725qc-p78273/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same independent exact-model review explicitly reports 9 ms at Full HD 1920x1080/60 Hz. Input connector, scan position, instrument, picture mode and firmware are not reported. It is not asserted to be a native 4K 60 test.
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
1,380:14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/moniteur/dell-s2725qc-p78273/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Les Numériques Image Quality section explicitly reports measured 1380:1 contrast for S2725QC and recommends the onboard sRGB picture preset. Presentation states all luminance/colorimetry measurements use Calibrite Display Plus HL and CalMAN Ultimate. Specific contrast-control setting, brightness and firmware are not reported. No dynamic or local-dimming contrast value is substituted.
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 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.122.3
USB-CDisplayPort 1.41Not available
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete Tables 6/7: two HDMI 2.1 inputs with HDCP 1.4 and 2.3, plus one USB-C host-facing DP 1.4 video input. The USB-C downstream charging/data port is not a video input. Electrical Table 12 separately describes HDMI 2.0 TMDS signal voltages, while port specifications explicitly publish HDMI 2.1 FRL support. No raw 48 Gbps bandwidth or DSC setting is inferred.9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/b5/41/b5418c91-9e2c-4b21-9864-cde076c018a3.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original guide confirms two HDMI 2.1 FRL/HDCP 1.4 and 2.3 inputs plus host USB-C DP 1.4. Hardware specification is stable across the later guide accessory update.
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
2
2
DisplayPort ports
0
2
Highest HDMI version
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Highest DisplayPort version
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1.4
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 explicitly says HDMI ports support VRR as specified in HDMI 2.1. HDMI-CEC pin assignment is not proof of CEC functionality.
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)
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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
65W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Host-facing USB-C up to 65 W. The separate downstream USB-C provides up to 15 W to peripherals and is not counted as another laptop-charging video input. Supplied cable rating is separate from delivered 65 W.
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 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-CUSB 5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Tables 16-19 and port explanations: one host-facing USB-C 5Gbps upstream link. Hub USB 5Gbps operation requires a capable host and the appropriate USB-C prioritization mode. HDMI alone does not carry the hub data.
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 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-AUSB 5Gbps2
USB-CUSB 5Gbps1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Complete guide lists two USB-A 5Gbps downstream ports and one USB-C 5Gbps downstream port. One USB-A supports BC1.2. Front pop-out USB-C supports up to 15 W. The upstream port is excluded from this peripheral count.
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
No3Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2725qcRead 8 October 2026Public comparison with U2725QE explicitly says S2725QC does not have KVM or Thunderbolt. Official public RTINGS video also explicitly says no KVM at 1:58. No higher-end Dell features are inherited.
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)
Not available
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: daisy chaining support, No.
Ethernet
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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
No3Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/s2725qcRead 8 October 2026Public introduction explicitly says no additional audio outputs. Official public RTINGS video explicitly says no audio jack at 2:11. HDMI/USB-C carry digital audio to the built-in speakers, not to a monitor headphone 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7 explicitly names 2 integrated 5 W speakers. These are two physical speaker units, not the number of channels inferred from a surround label.
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
5W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 7: each of the two integrated speakers is rated 5 W. RMS/peak classification is not published.
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
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact selected model explicitly says Webcam None, and technical specifications say Webcam No.
No5Reviewtftcentral.co.uk/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-u5226kwRead 14 October 2026Features table: integrated webcam, No.
Microphone
No4Measurementlesnumeriques.com/moniteur/dell-s2725qc-p78273/test.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Product Details table explicitly states Micro intégré: Non. No built-in microphone. This is a direct hardware statement, separate from EPREL voice-recognition sensor No.
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
130mm1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Maker adjustment graphic explicitly names 130 mm travel. Rounded 5.12-inch text is not converted to substitute 130.048mm.
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026
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 product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Maker publishes+/-90 degrees. Manual separately illustrates clockwise and counterclockwise 90-degree rotation.
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Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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 1002Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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
No2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Guide Wall mounting section instructs direct mounting to built-in 100x100 mm holes using a compatible separately sold wall-mount kit. No monitor-specific adapter is needed. The wall-mount kit itself is not included.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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
Joystick, Software2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Back-view Table 5 explicitly identifies the joystick as the OSD control. The separate power button turns the monitor on/off and is not counted as an additional OSD button. DDPM explicitly supports software adjustment of the monitor OSD. No remote or touch control is inferred.
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 Manager2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact guide explicitly names Dell Display and Peripheral Manager for Windows, with supported macOS version subject to compatibility. This is external computer software, not a smart-monitor OS.
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
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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
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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
No5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Public exact-model registry explicitly declares presence sensor No. Automatic Brightness Control No is not used to infer absence of an ambient-light sensor. Voice-recognition sensor No is not used to infer absence of every microphone.
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
Dark Stabilizer2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Display menu explicitly names Dark Stabilizer, levels 0-3. No crosshair or frame counter is inferred.
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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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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width611.54Height (lowest)388.63Height (highest)518.63Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 15.3 to 20.4 × 7.9 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 13 explicitly identifies width 611.54 mm, height 388.63 mm compressed/518.63 mm extended, and depth 200.40 mm with supplied stand. Stand-component heights are not whole monitor heights.
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
Width611.54Height355.98Depth60mm(24.1 × 14 × 2.4 in)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 13: body width 611.54 mm, height 355.98 mm, depth 60 mm after stand removal.
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
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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
6.71kg(14.8 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 13 published 6.71 kg includes supplied stand assembly and cables. Manufacturing variability is noted by the maker.
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
4.85kg(10.7 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 13 published 4.85 kg excludes stand assembly and cables, for VESA/wall-mount considerations.
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
8.9kg(19.6 lb)2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Table 13 weight with packaging 8.90 kg. No guessed box-axis dimensions.
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
Internal5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Public exact-model registry explicitly states Internal power supply, corroborating direct AC connection in the guide.
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 Hz2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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)
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Power use (max)
180W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical Table 12 maximum 180 W at maximum brightness/contrast with maximum load on all USB ports. Includes USB-C charging/peripheral loads, not panel-only power.
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)
25.2W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Declared EU On-mode SDR 25.2 W. Reference energy-test default refresh is 60 Hz. This is not a measured panel-only 120 Hz gaming-power result.
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)
36.9W5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Declared EU On-mode HDR 36.9 W. Not rounded 37 kWh/1000h energy-label wording.
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Standby power
0.4W2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical Table 12 standby 0.4 W under the stated EU power-test definitions. Not the broad ≤0.5 W headline.
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 manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical Table 12 off 0.3 W under stated EU power-test definitions.
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
F5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Exact public EPREL label 2186109 for DELL/S2725QC shows SDR class F. Published label image was read, separate from the ambiguous SVG-letter scale in the web UI.6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact Dell technical table names energy class SDR F under the EU label system effective March 2021. This describes the EU model label, not a US regulatory class.
G2EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2415042_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class G.
EU energy class HDR
G5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Exact public EPREL label 2186109 shows HDR class G.6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact Dell technical table names energy class HDR G under the current EU label system.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
25kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Exact publicly linked EPREL SVG label explicitly states 25 kWh/1000h. This corroborates the number in Dell's store table and resolves its incorrect displayed kW unit. Registry declared On-mode 25.2 W is a separate unrounded quantity.6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact Dell energy table states 25 per 1000 hours. Its displayed unit kW is a formatting error. The energy-label quantity is kWh per 1000h, separate from registry 25.2 W On-mode power.
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
37kWh5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Exact publicly linked EPREL SVG label explicitly states 37 kWh/1000h. Registry 36.9 W is a separate unrounded On-mode quantity.6Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact Dell energy table states 37 per 1000 hours. Its displayed unit kW is a formatting error. Energy-label rounding is separate from registry 36.9 W On-mode power.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0, 4-star, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light, Category 22Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Product features explicitly state Eye Comfort 3.0 four-star and hardware low-blue-light Category 2. Generic certification-rubric rows do not establish additional gamut, calibration or ambient-sensor hardware facts.
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
Hardware2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026ComfortView Plus is an integrated hardware low-blue-light panel feature, enabled by default. Certification applies at factory/default 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
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Electrical Table 12 explicitly states ENERGY STAR certified at factory-default settings. Changing settings can exceed its specified limits.
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
RoHS compliant2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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In the box

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In the box
Display, VESA cover, Stand riser, Stand base, Side I/O-cover, Power cable, USB-C to USB-C cable, QR Card, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Information2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
TypeCount
Power cable1
USB-C to USB-C cable1
Source2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026One power cable and one USB-C-to-C cable are confirmed by both original/current guides and US listing. Cable length/rating are not unified: original guide/current US store give 1 m/10Gbps/100 W, while Rev. A01 specifies 1.8 m/5Gbps/100 W only for units manufactured on or after June 2026. Those accessory revisions are not treated as a change to the monitor's65 W delivery rating.9Owner's manualcdn.cs.1worldsync.com/b5/41/b5418c91-9e2c-4b21-9864-cde076c018a3.pdfRead 8 October 2026March 2025 Rev. A00 original exact guide: USB-C to C 10Gbps 100 W cable. Current Rev. A01 gives a 5Gbps 1.8 m replacement bundle for units made June 2026 onward. Length/rating are omitted from the stored common cable rows.
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)
1year1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026US store specifies 1 Year Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service. EU registration lists a 3-year general guarantee for its supplier market, which does not replace this US warranty.
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 Exchange: panel replacement during the limited hardware warranty even if only one bright pixel is found.1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026Exact US product page Premium Panel Exchange statement allows replacement during the limited hardware warranty even if one bright pixel is found. Dark-pixel thresholds are not stated here.
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