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ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

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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

Essential Monitor S33Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet title S30GD Business Essential Monitor. Samsung Canada calls the line Essential Monitor S3 S30GD.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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.

LS27D304GANXZA, LS27D300GANXZA, LS27D304GAUXEN2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/smart/27-s3-s30gd-fhd-ips-100hz-monitor-sku-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA (S27D300GAN), titled 27 inch S3 (S30GD) FHD IPS 100Hz Monitor, with an Add to cart button.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet (27 March 2025) for article LS27D304GAUXEN, model name S27D304GAU. It has the same display values, dimensions, weights and tilt as the US datasheet.

GTIN / EAN

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887276903231, 88060958030437Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EAN 8806095803043 is the EU model LS27D304GAUXEN. UPC 887276903231 is S27D304GAN (LS27D304GANXZA) from the Samsung MSRP price list below. The UPC passes its check digit. A UPC for LS27D300GANXZA was not found.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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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.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The page lists the 27 inch at $149.99 beside the 22 inch at $109.99 and the 24 inch at $129.99. The Samsung US consumer page for LS27D300GANXZA has an Add to cart button at $149.99.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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, CA, EU3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet for the US model.4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung Canada page for LS27D300GANXZA lists the same specification table as the US datasheet for 27 inch. The page title says 2025.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Germany datasheet for the EU model.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Front, rear and stand colour are all Black.

SegmentiFrom the maker's own product category. Office also covers home and everyday monitors.

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.

Office1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Sold as a Business Essential Monitor and filed under Samsung business flat monitors, not under Odyssey gaming. The monitor has 100 Hz and a Game Mode but is sold for office and everyday use.

Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal in inches exactly as the maker advertises it. A class size and the viewable diagonal can differ.

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.

27in(68.6 cm)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Screen Size (Class) 27 inch.

Viewable screen diagonaliDiagonal of the visible image area. This can be smaller than the advertised class size.

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.

27in(68.6 cm)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Size 27 Class (27 Inches / 68.6 cm). The visible diagonal equals the advertised size.

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

1920 × 1080px3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Resolution FHD (1,920 x 1,080).

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

16:93Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Aspect Ratio 16:09, which is 16:9.

Pixel density

163.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

81.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Pixel pitchiDistance between adjacent pixels. Source notes identify horizontal or vertical pitch if they differ. A horizontal figure about a third of the vertical one is the pitch of one subpixel, not of a pixel, so the pixel figure is stored.

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.

0.3114mm5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: 0.3114 mm (H) x 0.3114 mm (V) for the 27 inch models.

Active display areaiMaker published active-display width and height, excluding the external frame. Source notes distinguish image area from any published shift-reserve area. Dimensions are not inferred from native resolution or rounded pixel pitch.

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.

Width597.888Height336.312mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Active Display Size 597.888 x 336.312 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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.

Curvature radiusiRadius of screen curvature. A published 1800R is 1800 mm.

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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.

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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

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Touchscreen

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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

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Panel Type IPS.

Panel type (as published)iPanel or technology name as published. This is separate from the normalised panel type.

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

IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Panel Type: IPS.

BacklightiLayout of the backlight. OLED is none (self-emissive). WLED or LED alone names no layout, so it is left out unless a source states edge-lit or direct-lit.

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.

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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.

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Dimming zones

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Panel maker

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Panel part number

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Panel generationiGeneration or panel architecture name stated by the source. Brand product generation and panel generation can differ.

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Subpixel layoutiArrangement of the red, green, blue and any white emitters within a pixel. Individual emitter shapes do not establish their arrangement. Marketing names such as Primary RGB Tandem do not prove an RGB stripe layout.

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Colour depthiSupported total colour depth per channel. A stated 8-bit plus FRC implementation is 10 supported bits with FRC, not native 10-bit. A 6-bit plus FRC panel, also called Hi-FRC, is 8 bits with FRC.

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8bits5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Max 16.7M colours is 8 bits per channel. The sources do not say if the panel is native 8-bit or uses FRC.

Colour depth methodiNative panel bits or temporal frame rate control. Supported 10-bit input alone does not prove native 10-bit panel depth.

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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.

16.7 million3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Support Max 16.7M.

sRGB coverageiPercentage of the sRGB reference gamut covered. Gamut volume is a different measure and is not stored here. Source notes identify the colour-space standard.

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.

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DCI-P3 coverageiPercentage of DCI-P3 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume. Source notes identify the CIE reference and any minimum or typical qualifier.

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Adobe RGB coverageiPercentage of Adobe RGB covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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Rec. 2020 coverageiPercentage of Rec. 2020 covered. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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NTSC coverageiPercentage of the NTSC reference gamut covered. Source notes identify the reference. Do not substitute gamut volume.

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72%3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Color Gamut (NTSC) 72% (CIE 1931). Coverage of the NTSC reference. An sRGB coverage figure is not published.

Factory calibrated

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Claimed Delta EiMaker claim for colour error. Source notes retain a less-than qualifier, the colour space and whether the figure is an average or maximum.

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Paper calibration report in boxiA physical calibration report included in the package. An electronic report in the menu or software does not count as a paper report.

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Hardware calibration supportiCalibration writes to the monitor internal hardware LUT. Ordinary colour controls or a computer ICC profile do not establish this feature.

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Static contrast ratioiPanel native static contrast, without dynamic contrast processing or local dimming. 1000 means 1000:1. Do not store a dynamic contrast claim here.

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.

1,000:13Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Contrast Ratio (Static) 1000:1 (Typical). The dynamic contrast row says Mega and is not stored.

Brightness (typical, SDR)iMaker typical SDR white luminance. Source notes state any window size, average picture level and operating mode.

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.

250nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m2.

Brightness (maker minimum)iMaker minimum guaranteed brightness specification under its stated conditions. This is not the lowest user-selectable brightness unless the source explicitly says so.

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200nits3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Brightness (Min) 200 cd/m2.

Peak brightness (HDR)iMaker peak HDR white luminance. The source notes state window size or average picture level, mode and time limit where published.

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HDR peak test windowiPercentage of screen area used for the peak HDR claim. If the maker publishes average picture level instead, source notes identify that distinction.

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Full-screen brightnessiMaker white luminance at 100% screen area or 100% average picture level. Source notes state SDR or HDR and mode.

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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.

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HDR certificationiVESA DisplayHDR certification. None needs a source, such as the maker saying the monitor has no DisplayHDR certification or the model being absent from the VESA list. When no source was checked, it is left out.

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None7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026The datasheet lists no HDR or DisplayHDR. The EU product information sheet states HDR energy values 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°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

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°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Viewing Angle (H/V) 178 / 178 degrees.

Refresh rate and motion

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Refresh rate per resolution and portiHighest accepted rate for each proven resolution, input and operating condition. Preset or supported timing lists alone do not prove a maximum. Keep separate bit-depth, chroma and DSC conditions. Dual-mode or crop-mode requirements belong in source notes. Unknown input stays unknown.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 2.1	USB-C DisplayPort 1.4
3840 × 2160Native	120Hz	120Hz

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.

Resolution	HDMI 1.4	VGA
1920 × 1080Native	100Hz	75Hz

Source5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G: maximum resolution 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) and 1920 x 1080 at 100 Hz (HDMI), vertical frequency 48 to 100 Hz. The HDMI version 1.4 is from the datasheet. Bit depth, chroma and DSC are not stated. The D-SUB row has no input version.6Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The EU manual BN81-26708B-00 (241015.0) gives the same Standard Signal Mode Table: 1920 x 1080 at 75 Hz (D-SUB) for S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G. Its 100 Hz row names HDMI and DisplayPort, and DisplayPort belongs to the S40GD models only.

Max refresh rateiHighest proven accepted rate across the stored modes, including lower-resolution dual modes.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

100Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port

Max refresh rate at native resolutioniHighest proven accepted rate at the native pixel resolution, across all inputs and stored operating conditions.

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Max refresh rate over DisplayPortiHighest proven accepted rate over DisplayPort at native resolution. A higher lower-resolution dual mode is separate.

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Max refresh rate over HDMIiHighest proven accepted rate over HDMI at native resolution. Console refresh limits can be lower than PC limits.

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Max refresh rate over USB-CiHighest proven accepted rate over USB-C or Thunderbolt at native resolution. USB data bandwidth settings can lower the video maximum.

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Refresh rate per resolution and port and Native resolution

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Max refresh rate at 10-bitiHighest stored native-resolution mode explicitly proven at 10-bit colour. Rows without bit-depth evidence do not count.

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Native refresh rateiHighest refresh rate the maker rates without overclock. A lower optimum or recommended mode in a manual is not this value.

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.

100Hz3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Frame Rate Max 100Hz. No overclock mode is described.

Overclocked refresh rate

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Dual modeiA dedicated display mode that changes resolution to raise the maximum refresh rate. Ordinary image scaling or a preset timing does not count.

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Minimum fixed refresh rateiLowest fixed input rate accepted by the monitor. A VRR lower limit or general vertical scan range is not this value.

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Adaptive sync technologiesiExact published adaptive-sync protocol or named certification. Generic Adaptive-Sync support does not prove VESA AdaptiveSync Display certification. Source notes distinguish protocols from certifications.

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.

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VRR range per portiVariable-refresh-rate operating range for each input and the operating mode named in source notes. A fixed timing or general vertical scan range alone is not a VRR range.

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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.

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Response time (maker GtG claim)iMaker grey-to-grey pixel transition claim. Source notes state fastest overdrive or other conditions where published.

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.

5ms3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Response Time 5 (GTG). The overdrive setting is not stated.

Response time (maker MPRT claim)iMaker moving-picture response-time claim, often with strobing enabled. This is not a grey-to-grey transition time.

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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.

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Motion blur reductioniA dedicated blur-reduction feature using backlight strobing or black frame insertion. OLED monitors have no backlight.

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Blur-reduction technologyiPublished name of the backlight strobing or black frame insertion feature.

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Blur reduction works with VRRiWhether the dedicated strobing or black frame insertion mode can operate at the same time as variable refresh rate.

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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.

Yes3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026General Feature Flicker Free: Yes.

Black frame insertion

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Measured

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Input lag at maximum refresh rateiReviewer total display lag at the monitor highest accepted refresh rate, including a faster dual mode. Native-rate measurements below that maximum and processing-only delay are excluded. Source notes name the rate, resolution and test method.

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 HziReviewer total display lag with a fixed 60 Hz input. Processing-only delay is excluded. Source notes name the resolution, mode and test method.

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)iReviewer mean grey-to-grey transition time across tested transitions. Source notes state the measurement endpoint, method, refresh rate and overdrive. A single worst transition or an unaveraged settling time does not count.

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Overshoot (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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.

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SDR brightness (measured)iReviewer measured SDR white luminance. Source notes state picture mode, window size and brightness setting where available.

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HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM flicker frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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VRR range (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer average colour error before calibration. Source notes name picture mode, reference colour space and Delta E method. Post-calibration results are excluded.

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Gray uniformity (measured)iDeviation on a 50 % gray screen. Measured by a reviewer

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Reflections (measured)iTotal reflections. Measured by a reviewer

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Connectivity

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Video inputsiPhysical connectors that accept a display signal. A USB-C data-only charging port is not a video input. Counts exclude USB hubs and audio jacks.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	2.1	2	2.3
USB-C	DisplayPort 1.4	1	Not 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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type	Version	Count	HDCP
HDMI	1.4	1	1.4
VGA	Not available	1	Not available

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Interface: D-Sub 1 EA, HDMI 1 EA, HDMI version 1.4, HDCP version (HDMI) 1.4. Link bandwidth is not stated. USB ports: No.

HDMI ports

2=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

DisplayPort ports

0=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

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Highest HDMI version

2.1=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

1.4=CalculatedFrom Video inputs

Highest DisplayPort version

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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.

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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

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026USB-C: No.

USB-C power deliverediPower the monitor supplies to a connected device. Source notes distinguish guaranteed, maximum and shared dynamic limits. Power consumed by the monitor is separate.

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.

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Thunderbolt

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USB upstream portsiUSB connections from the monitor hub to host computers. Video input and downstream charging ports are separate.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-C	USB 5Gbps	1

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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USB downstream hub portsiUSB hub connections for peripherals. These exclude host-facing upstream ports. A port the maker names for service or firmware updates only is not counted.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

Connector	USB version	Count
USB-A	USB 5Gbps	2
USB-C	USB 5Gbps	1

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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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.

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Daisy chain (MST)

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Ethernet

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

3.5 mm headphone outputiAnalogue headphone or audio output. A shared four-pole headset jack counts.

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.

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Headphone: No.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows no headphone jack.

3.5 mm microphone inputiAnalogue microphone input, including the microphone contacts of a shared four-pole headset jack. This does not imply a separate microphone socket.

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only. It has no audio jack.

Optical out

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The Ports page for S27D30*G shows a DC port, HDMI and PC (D-SUB) only.

Picture in picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-in-picture function for S27D30*G.

Picture by picture

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No5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The on-screen menu chapters describe no picture-by-picture function for S27D30*G.

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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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

No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Speaker: No. Speaker Output: No.

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.

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Speaker power per channeliRated power per speaker or output channel. Do not store the total of all speakers here.

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.

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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.

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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 adjustmentiVertical travel of the supplied stand. This is not the total height of the monitor.

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.

0mm3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026The stand is a SIMPLE tilt-only stand. The model is sold as Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt Only Stand.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Hoehenverstellung: Nein.

TiltiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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

Forward2°Backward21°3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Tilt -2.0 (+/-2.0) to 21.0 (+/-2.0) degrees. Stored as 2 forward and 21 backward. The +/-2 degree tolerance applies to both ends. Stand type SIMPLE.

SwiveliMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude.

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

Left0°Right0°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026The stand in the manual only tilts for the S27D30*G, and rotation is shown for other models. The German datasheet lists swivel as No.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Fuss Swivelfunktion: Nein.

PivotiMaximum movement from the neutral position with the supplied stand. Each direction is stored as a positive magnitude. Pivot is rotation in the screen plane. A small slant adjustment for levelling, as Dell calls it, counts.

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.

Counterclockwise3°Clockwise3°5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Adjusting the Product Tilt and Height: the monitor angle can be adjusted from -3 to +3 degrees to level the screen, S22D30*G / S24D30*G / S27D30*G models only. Stored as 3 counterclockwise and 3 clockwise, as a small levelling slant. The German datasheet lists Pivot: Nein, which means no 90 degree rotation.

Removable stand

Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Attaching the Stand: disassembly is the reverse order of assembly. The wall mount section covers S27D30*G.

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

100 x 1003Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Wall Mount 100 x 100.

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

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Anti-theft Lock chapter: a locking device goes into the slot at the back of the product.

On-screen menu controlsiControls that operate the monitor menu or display settings. Desktop window-layout software alone does not count as menu control.

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.

Joystick5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Control Panel: a multi-directional button turns the power on and navigates the menu.

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.

Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Easy Setting Box chapter.

User firmware updates

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Ambient light sensoriPresence of a physical ambient-light sensor. A regulatory statement that Automatic Brightness Control is unavailable does not prove the sensor is absent. Human presence or proximity sensing is separate.

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Presence sensoriPresence of a person-detection or proximity sensor. Source notes distinguish room presence from near-screen detection. Absence of one kind does not prove absence of every 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.

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RGB lightingiDecorative illumination explicitly described as RGB or documented with selectable red, green and blue colours. A power LED or only one or two fixed colours is insufficient.

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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.

Game Mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Menu entries Game Mode and Picture Mode with game presets for the S27D30*G models.

OLED care

None of 3 known

OLED care

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Burn-in covered by warrantyiWarranty explicitly covers permanent OLED image burn-in. A general panel warranty alone does not prove burn-in coverage.

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Burn-in warranty length

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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with standiOverall monitor dimensions with the supplied stand. Minimum and maximum heights require the stand position to be identified by the source.

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.

Width612.7Height (lowest)470Height (highest)470Depth200.4mm(24.1 × 18.5 × 7.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension with Stand 612.7 x 470.0 x 200.4 mm (W x H x D). The stand does not adjust in height, so the lowest and highest heights are the same. The tilt angle at the measurement is not stated.

Dimensions without standiOverall monitor body dimensions after the stand is removed, including the frame and rear housing.

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.

Width612.7Height360.9Depth36.2mm(24.1 × 14.2 × 1.4 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Dimension without Stand 612.7 x 360.9 x 36.2 mm.

Stand footprintiWidth and depth of the stand base on the desk. A maker's stand width and depth count.

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Weight with standiWeight with the supplied stand. Source notes state if cables are included. Packaging weight is separate.

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.

2.9kg(6.4 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight with Stand 2.9 kg / 6.4 lbs. Cables are not stated.

Weight without standiMonitor body weight without stand. Source notes state whether cables are included.

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.

2.4kg(5.3 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Set Weight without Stand 2.4 kg. The datasheet prints 8.8 lbs next to it, which is a typo, since 2.4 kg is about 5.3 lbs. The Canada page and the German datasheet both say 2.4 kg.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Gewicht ohne Standfuss 2.4 kg.

Box dimensionsiShipping box width, height and depth in the maker published orientation. A flat-packed box can have a smaller height than the upright display.

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Width710Height100Depth403mm(28 × 3.9 × 15.9 in)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Dimension 710.0 x 100.0 x 403.0 mm (W x H x D) in the maker's orientation. The German datasheet lists 710.0 x 403.0 x 100.0 mm.

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.

4.3kg(9.5 lb)3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Package Weight 4.3 kg / 9.5 lbs.

Power

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Power supplyiUSB-C powered monitors can draw power from a compatible host or an optional USB-C power source. This does not establish a bundled adapter. Record a supplied adapter and its rating separately.

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.

External adapter3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Type: External Adaptor.

Adapter ratingiRated output power of the external power adapter. Do not substitute the monitor maximum consumption.

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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 Hz5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page: Power Supply AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz, based on the AC voltage of the adapter.

Power use (typical)iMaker typical operating power under a stated test condition. An unlabeled Power On upper bound does not establish a typical value. EU label test power has separate fields. An ENERGY STAR on-mode (Pon) figure is not a typical value.

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Power use (max)iMaker maximum operating power. Source notes state whether USB charging and connected-device load are included.

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.

25W3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Power Consumption (Max) 25 W. The datasheet gives no typical value.

Power use SDR (EU label)iSDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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.

16W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Ein-Zustand 16 W for the EU model. It matches the EU product information sheet and EPREL.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung product information sheet for S27D304GAU: on mode power demand SDR 16.0 W.

Power use HDR (EU label)iHDR on-mode power demand in the EU product information sheet, in watts. It can differ from rounded energy-label kWh per 1000 hours.

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 poweriPower in standby or DPMS. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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.

0.5W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Standby-Zustand 0.5 W.

Off-mode poweriPower when switched off but still connected to mains. Source notes retain any less-than qualifier.

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.

0.3W7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch im Aus-Zustand 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.

D7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieeffizienzklasse D.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27d304gauxen-productfiche.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energy efficiency class SDR: D. HDR class and power are N/A.

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.

16kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Energieverbrauch pro 1000h 16 kWh for the EU model.

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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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.

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Low blue lightiHardware means a published panel-level hardware low-blue-light solution. Software means a selectable picture filter. Hardware does not require a selectable filter mode.

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.

Software4Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/monitors/full-hd-1080p/essential-monitor-s3-s30gd-27-inch-fhd-ips-100hz-ls27d300ganxzaRead 16 October 2026The specification table lists Eye Saver Mode: Yes. The manual says it is a selectable mode, so this is a software filter.5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Eye Saver Mode is a picture mode that lowers blue light around 400 nm. It is a selectable mode, so it is stored as software.

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.

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TCO Certified

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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

CE, ISO 9241-307 Class 27Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307 and EMC CE.

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

Power cable (1.5 m), HDMI cable3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: power cable 1.5 m and HDMI cable. The datasheet does not list other items.7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Monitor_LS27D304GAUXEN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Lieferumfang: Stromkabel (1.5m), HDMI-Kabel.

Cables includediCables supplied with the product. Count is included only when the source establishes it. Bundles can vary by market.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

Type	Count
Power cable	1
USB-C to USB-C cable	1

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.

BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

Type
Power cable
HDMI cable

Source3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Accessory table: Power Cable Length 1.5 m and HDMI Cable: Yes. Counts are not stated.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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.

2years9EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026Minimum duration of the general guarantee offered by the supplier: 2 years. This is the EU value. A Samsung US government price file lists a 3 year warranty for the US part S27D304GAN.

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.

Approximately 1 pixel per million (1ppm) may be brighter or darker on the LCD panel5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Specifications page notes on Panel Dots (Pixels): approximately 1 pixel per million may be brighter or darker.

Links

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Product page

www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessories1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/dell-27-plus-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc/apd/210-brnc/monitors-monitor-accessoriesRead 8 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxza1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/business/monitors/flat/27-s30gd-business-essential-monitor-with-ips-panel-and-tilt-only-stand-100hz-refresh-rate-sku-ls27d304ganxzaRead 16 October 2026Samsung US business page for LS27D304GANXZA (S27D304GAN), titled 27 inch S30GD Business Essential Monitor with IPS Panel and Tilt-Only Stand, 100Hz. The page script loads its specification table, so values come from the datasheet.

Spec sheet

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image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Samsung Electronics America datasheet B2B-S30GD DATASHEET-NOV24. It covers LS22D304GANXZA, LS24D304GANXZA and LS27D304GANXZA. Only the 27 inch column is used.

Manual

dl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdf2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact current S2725QC/S2725QCb User Guide, May 2026 Rev. A01. Opened actual product features and technical tables, port explanations, menu settings, geometry and power information.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Samsung user manual BN81-27230B-00 for the S30GD, S40GD and S32GF families, English North America and Latin America version of 2025-02-27, from the Samsung Canada support site. Only the S27D30*G columns are used.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

21861095EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/screen/product/electronicdisplays/2186109Read 8 October 2026Exact maker guide page 65 links registration 2186109 for model S2725QC. Loaded public registry UI confirms DELL/S2725QC 3840x2160 LED LCD 27-inch. Registered EU energy values are distinct from US warranty/market scope.

21094529EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2109452_EN.pdfRead 16 October 2026EPREL registration 2109452 for model identifier S27D304GAU.

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