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Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC vs Samsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

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27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC

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Product B: Samsung

ViewFinity S8 S80HF

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  • 47 different values
  • 32 known for one only
  • 24 the same
  • 61 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 60HzDell is 60 Hz higher.
  2. ContrastA: 1,500:1B: 1,000:1Dell is 1.5 times higher.
  3. Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 217.6ppiSamsung is 54.4 ppi higher.
  4. Power use HDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 36.9WB: 49WDell is 12.1 W lower.
  5. Response timeLower is betterA: 4msB: 5msDell is 1 ms lower.
  6. Standby powerLower is betterA: 0.4WB: 0.5WDell is 0.1 W lower.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

5120 × 2880Native for B
ANot listed
B60Hz
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
B5.4kg
Weight without stand
A4.85kg
B4kg
Box weight
A8.9kg
B7kg

All 172 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ADell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor S2725QC
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF

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
ViewFinity S81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Page title and heading: ViewFinity S8 S80HF. The German datasheet names the series ViewFinity S80HF.
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.
S80HF, LS27H800EFAXZA, LS27H804EFAXXU, LS27H802EFAXXS, LS27H804EFAXEN1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026UK model LS27H804EFAXXU. The UK page lists model code S27H804EFA. The Singapore page of the same product is LS27H802EFAXXS and the US page is LS27H800EFAXZA. The spec tables of the UK, Singapore and US-model pages state the same values.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/monitors/high-resolution/27-inch-viewfinity-s8-s80hf-5k-high-res-monitor-sku-ls27h800efaxzaRead 14 October 2026US model LS27H800EFAXZA. The page text lists 27 Inch ViewFinity S8 S80HF 5K Monitor (2026). The static page has no full spec table.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/sg/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h802efaxxsRead 14 October 2026Singapore model LS27H802EFAXXS (model code S27H802EFA). Spec table identical to the UK page. The Singapore page also lists a User Manual dated Aug 05 2026.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026German model LS27H804EFAXEN.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
88060991541035Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EAN 8806099154103 is the German model LS27H804EFAXEN.
Announced
Not available
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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.
Available8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026Listed on Samsung UK, Singapore and US pages and sold at retailers in October 2026.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Not available
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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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
Not available
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
Black1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
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.
Office5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The datasheet is titled Business Monitor. TFTCentral calls the screen aimed at productivity and general applications.

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.
27in(68.6 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Screen Size (Class) 27.
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.
26.9in(68.3 cm)4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications, S27H80*EF: Size 27 Class (26.9 Inches / 68.4 cm).
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
5120 × 2880px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
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
16:91Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Pixel density
163.2ppi
217.6ppi
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.
0.1164mm4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Specifications, S27H80*EF: 0.1164 mm (H) x 0.1164 mm (V).
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.
Width596.7Height335.7mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Active Display Size (HxV) 596.7 x 335.7 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.
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Flat / Curved: Flat.
Curvature radius
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
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
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
Not available

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
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
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
IPS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
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.
Not available
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.
No8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026HDR capabilities are very limited with no local dimming.
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel maker
Not available
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Panel part number
Not available
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Panel generation
Not available
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Subpixel layout
Not available
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Colour depth
Not available
10bits8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 202610-bit colour depth offering 1.07 billion colours. The panel method (native or FRC) is not stated.
Colour depth method
Not available
Not available
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 billion1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Colour Support Max 1.07B.
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.
99%1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: sRGB Coverage 99 %. The CIE standard is not stated.
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
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Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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Factory calibrated
Not available
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Claimed Delta E
Not available
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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.
1,000:11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Contrast Ratio Static 1,000:1.
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.
350nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Typical) 350 cd/m2.
Brightness (maker minimum)
Not available
280nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Brightness (Min) 280 cd/m2.
Peak brightness (HDR)
Not available
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HDR peak test window
Not available
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
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.
HDR101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HDR10. The US page title says HDR10+ but its highlights and every spec table say HDR10. HDR10 is stored.
HDR certification
Not available
Not available
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°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
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°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026

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.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C
5120 × 2880Native60Hz60Hz60Hz
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz at 5K (5120 x 2880). The input versions are the HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 of the spec table. The manual confirms 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz on each input. Bit depth, chroma and DSC use are not stated.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026Standard Signal Mode Table, S27H80*EF: optimum and maximum resolution 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz, vertical frequency 24 to 60 Hz. The timing table marks 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz as accepted on HDMI and on DP and USB Type-C. System menu, USB-C Preference, High Resolution: 5120 x 2880 at 60 Hz is available on USB-C for S27H80*EF. Only the native-resolution rows are stored. The generic timing table also lists 1920 x 1080 at 120 Hz and 2560 x 1440 at 120 Hz for this model group, which contradicts the 60 Hz maximum, so no lower-resolution row is stored.
Max refresh rate
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
Not available
60Hz
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
60Hz
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
Not available
Not available
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.
60Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz.
Overclocked refresh rate
Not available
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Dual mode
Not available
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Refresh Rate Max 60 Hz. No mode above 60 Hz is published.
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.
Not available
VRR range per port
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
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.
5ms1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Response Time 5 (GTG).
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.
Not available
Motion blur reduction
Not available
Not available
Blur-reduction technology
Not available
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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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Flicker Free Yes.
Black frame insertion
Not available
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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.
Not available
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.
Not available
Average response time (measured)
Not available
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Overshoot (measured)
Not available
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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.
Not available
SDR brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR brightness in a real scene (measured)
Not available
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PWM flicker frequency (measured)
Not available
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VRR range (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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Gray uniformity (measured)
Not available
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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.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI2.112.2
DisplayPort1.412.2
USB-CNot available12.2
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.2), 1 x HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.2), 1 x USB-C (HDCP 2.2). The USB-C video input uses DP Alt Mode per TFTCentral. HDMI and DisplayPort bandwidth is not published.
HDMI ports
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1
DisplayPort ports
0
1
Highest HDMI version
2.1
2.1
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.
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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
Yes8Press articletftcentral.co.uk/news/samsung-viewfinity-s80hf-launched-with-27-5k-resolution-ips-panelRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C with DP Alt Mode and 90W power delivery.
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.
90W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: USB-C Charging Power 90 W.
Thunderbolt
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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.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
ConnectorCount
USB-B1
USB-C1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 1 x USB-B upstream port. The USB-C video input also carries USB data to the hub and the LAN port (manual). USB versions are not published.
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.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-A3.2 Gen13
USB-CNot available1
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 3 x USB Type-A downstream (3.2 Gen1) and 1 x USB Type-C downstream. The USB-C downstream version is not published.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: KVM Switch Yes.
Daisy chain (MST)
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No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet: Daisy Chain Nein.
Ethernet
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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Ethernet (LAN) 1 EA.
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.
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Headphone 1.
3.5 mm microphone input
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Optical out
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Picture in picture
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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026
Picture by picture
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Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026

Smart features

None of 4 known
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
No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Speaker 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 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.
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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 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.
120mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: HAS (height adjustable stand) 120.0 (+/- 5.0) 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
Forward3°Backward25°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Tilt -3 degrees (+/- 2) to 25 degrees (+/- 2). The 3 degrees below horizontal is stored as forward.
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
Left45°Right45°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Swivel -45 degrees (+/- 3) to 45 degrees (+/- 3).
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.
Counterclockwise92°Clockwise92°1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Pivot -92 degrees (+/- 2) to 92 degrees (+/- 2).
Removable stand
Yes2Owner's manualdl.dell.com/content/manual22980564-dell-s-27-4k-usb-c-monitor-s2725qc-user-s-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 14 October 2026The VESA table lists S27H80*EF with 100 x 100 mm mounting. The manual describes attaching and separating the stand neck and base and says to use the supplied stand when no wall mount or arm is used.
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 1001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Wall Mount 100.0 x 100.0 mm.
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
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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, Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026The manual shows a 5-way multi-direction button. Samsung Display Manager adds software control.
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.
Samsung Display Manager1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section: Samsung Display Manager.
User firmware updates
Not available
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section footnote: the latest firmware can be downloaded from samsung.com and a USB flash drive is required for the update. The manual lists Software Update for S27H80*EF.
Ambient light sensor
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
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.
Not available

OLED care

None of 3 known
OLED care
Not available
Not available
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.
Width616.3Depth218mm(24.3 × 8.6 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 616.3 x 560.2 x 218.0 mm (W x H x D). Only width and depth are stored because the page does not say at which stand height 560.2 mm is measured.
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.
Width616.3Height366.5Depth46mm(24.3 × 14.4 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: 616.3 x 366.5 x 46.0 mm (W x H x D).
Stand footprint
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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.
5.4kg(11.9 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Set Weight with Stand 5.4 kg.
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.
4kg(8.8 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Set Weight without Stand 4.0 kg.
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.
7kg(15.4 lb)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Package Weight 7.0 kg.

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.
Internal1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Type Internal Power.
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 Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: AC 100 - 240 V. The manual states AC100-240V~ 50/60Hz.
Power use (typical)
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26W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Typ) 26.0 W. The test condition is not stated. It equals the EU SDR on-mode figure.
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.
190W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Max) 190 W. Whether this includes the 90 W USB-C output is not stated.
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.
26W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 4: on mode power demand in SDR 26,0 W.
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.
49W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 6: on mode power demand in HDR 49,0 W.
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.
0.5W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (DPMS) 0.50 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.
0.3W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Power Consumption (Off Mode) 0.30 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.
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 3: class F for SDR.
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.
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2666700_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Row 5: class G for HDR.
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.
26kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27h804efaxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU energy label for S27H804EFA: class F, 26 kWh per 1000 h. The label is an image. Its QR code points to EPREL 2666700.
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.
49kWh7Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-ls27h804efaxen-energylabel.pdfRead 14 October 2026Same label: HDR class G, 49 kWh per 1000 h.

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.
TÜV Eye Comfort5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet certifications: TÜV Eye Comfort.
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.
Software1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Feature section: Eye Saver Mode reduces blue light and is a selectable picture mode (Off, Low, High in the manual).
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
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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
Power cable (1.5 m), DP cable, USB-C cable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table Accessory: power cable 1.5 m, DP cable, USB Type-C cable. The German datasheet lists the same three items. Cable counts are not stated.
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.
BSamsung ViewFinity S8 S80HF
Type
Power cable (1.5 m)
DP cable
USB-C cable
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/monitors/high-resolution/viewfinity-s8-s80hf-27-inch-5k-usb-c-easy-connection-ls27h804efaxxuRead 14 October 2026Spec table Accessory: power cable 1.5 m, DP cable, USB Type-C 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.
3years5Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Garantiezeit 3 Jahre, Germany.
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.
Class 2 per ISO 9241-3075Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/assets/de/display/pdf/Datenblatt_Business_Monitor_LS27H804EFAXEN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Datasheet: Pixelfehlerklasse Klasse 2 nach ISO 9241-307.

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