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Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs Samsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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UltraSharp U2725QE

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Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

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  • 41 known for one only
  • 21 the same
  • 57 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 179 monitors.

  1. Power use (max)Lower is betterA: 325WB: 25WSamsung is 300 W lower.
  2. ContrastA: 3,000:1B: 1,000:1Dell is 3 times higher.
  3. Pixel densityA: 163.2ppiB: 81.6ppiDell is 81.6 ppi higher.
  4. Brightness (typical, SDR)A: 450nitsB: 250nitsDell is 200 nits higher.
  5. Power use SDR (EU label)Lower is betterA: 25.4WB: 16WSamsung is 9.4 W lower.
  6. Refresh rateA: 120HzB: 100HzDell is 20 Hz higher.

Refresh rate per resolution

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

3840 × 2160Native for A
A120Hz
BNot listed
1920 × 1080Native for B
ANot listed
B100Hz

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
A7.06kg
B2.9kg
Weight without stand
A5.22kg
B2.4kg
Box weight
A9.73kg
B4.3kg

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ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"

General

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Series
UltraSharp1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Line.
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 numbers
U2725QE1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026General Information / Product Model. No regional ordering-code variants.
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
Not available
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.
Announced
6 January 20254Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Dated maker CES 2025 launch, explicitly names U2725QE and U3225QE.
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Status
Available1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model current U.S. listing has Add to Cart.
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.
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$699.994Press releasedell.com/en-us/blog/experience-the-future-of-displaysRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability exact U2725QE U.S. launch price, excluding tax. Not current store price.
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Launch price (EU)
Not available
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Markets
US, JP1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Current U.S. maker sales listing and February 26 Japanese maker actual-sales release.
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.
Colours
Not available
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.
Segment
Office1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Maker launch describes professional productivity monitors in office environments. Not the gaming line.
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 size
27in(68.6 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal, as advertised. The 32-inch class model has 31.5-inch diagonal.
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 diagonal
27in(68.6 cm)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 Viewable image diagonal.
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 × 2160px2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 9 p17 maximum and default native resolution.
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
16:92Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 Aspect ratio.
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
81.6ppi
Pixel pitch
0.1554mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 horizontal and vertical pitch.
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 area
Width596.74Height335.66mm(23.5 × 13.2 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 active area horizontal and vertical.
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/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Technical information / Flat Screen.
No3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Flat / Curved: Flat.
Curvature radius
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Screen surface
Not available
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Anti-reflection coating
Anti-glare with hard-coating 3H2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 screen coating. No matte/glossy class inferred.
Not available
Touchscreen
Not available
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Panel

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Panel type
IPS2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 In-Plane Switching Black Technology.
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)
In-Plane Switching (IPS) Black Technology2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 exact panel name.
IPS3Maker spec sheet (PDF)image-us.samsung.com/SamsungUS/home/my-assets/a-12-02/B2B_DatasheetS30GDV1specccc.pdfRead 16 October 2026Datasheet Panel Type: IPS.
Backlight
Edge-lit LED2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 LED Edgelight System.
Not available
Local dimming
Yes8Reviewrtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/u2725qeRead 5 October 2026Public PC Gaming/HDR Picture verdict explicitly describes local dimming and its large backlight zones. Detailed numerical test cells are membership-locked and not used. No dimming-zone count is inferred.
Not available
Dimming zones
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Panel maker
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Panel part number
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Panel generation
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Subpixel layout
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Colour depth
Not available
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 method
Not available
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Displayable colours
1.07 billion2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 Color depth, published 1.07 billion colors.
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 coverage
100%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical sRGB 100%, CIE 1931.
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DCI-P3 coverage
99%2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical DCI-P3 99%, CIE 1976. DisplayP3 is a separate named target and not substituted.
Not available
Adobe RGB coverage
Not available
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Rec. 2020 coverage
Not available
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NTSC coverage
Not available
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE Color Calibration Report menu p65 explicitly says the monitor color data was calibrated at the factory product line, covering named color spaces. This is an electronic OSD report, not evidence of paper in the package.
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Claimed Delta E
1.52Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 average Delta E less than 1.5 for sRGB, BT.709, DCI-P3 and DisplayP3. Bound stored with qualifier.
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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
3,000:12Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical 3000:1.
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)
450nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical brightness.
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)
Not available
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)
600nits2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR peak. Window size is not stated.
Not available
HDR peak test window
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Full-screen brightness
Not available
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HDR formats
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HDR certification
DisplayHDR 6002Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 HDR support.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical horizontal.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 typical vertical.
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 port
ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 2.1DisplayPort 1.4USB-C DP Alt Mode 1.4Thunderbolt 4
3840 × 2160Native120Hz120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC120Hz10-bit, DSC
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Native maximum is 4K120 in Table 9 p17. Table 8 pp15-16 explicitly HDMI up to 4K120 FRL and explicitly excludes HDMI DSC. Table 13 p19 gives DP SST Monitor Max Resolution 4K120 at 30-bit aggregate color with DSC. Table 15 p19 gives USB-C Alt Mode high-resolution 4-lane 4K120, USB 2 data and DSC. Table 19 p21 gives Thunderbolt 4 one-monitor maximum 4K120 at 30-bit with DSC, using 40G Thunderbolt cable. 30-bit color is recorded as 10 bits per color component. Chroma is unstated. USB-C Alt Mode and Thunderbolt use the same physical upstream socket in different modes, not the data-only KVM socket. Lower-resolution preset timings are omitted as unproved maxima.
BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"
Refresh rate per resolution and port. The top rate is in bold.
ResolutionHDMI 1.4VGA
1920 × 1080Native100Hz75Hz
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 rate
120Hz
100Hz
Max refresh rate at native resolution
120Hz
100Hz
Max refresh rate over DisplayPort
120Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate over HDMI
120Hz
100Hz
Max refresh rate over USB-C
120Hz
Not available
Max refresh rate at 10-bit
120Hz
Not available
Native refresh rate
120Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 9 p17 highest native refresh without an overclock mode. Default preset 60 Hz is separate from maximum 120 Hz.
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 mode
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Minimum fixed refresh rate
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Adaptive sync technologies
HDMI VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 explicitly supports HDMI VRR. No FreeSync or G-SYNC certification inferred.
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VRR range per port
Not available
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Low framerate compensation
Not available
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Response time (maker GtG claim)
5ms2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 Fast mode 5 ms GtG. Normal mode 8 ms is not the minimum claim.
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)
Not available
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Overdrive settings
Normal, Fast2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 response times and Display menu Response Time settings.
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Motion blur reduction
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Blur-reduction technology
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Blur reduction works with VRR
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Flicker-free (claimed)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 explicitly flicker-free screen, applies to both named models.
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 rate
Not available
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Input lag at 60 Hz
Not available
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Average response time (measured)
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Overshoot (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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SDR brightness (measured)
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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)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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Gray uniformity (measured)
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Reflections (measured)
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Connectivity

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Video inputs
ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
TypeVersionCountDSCHDCP
HDMI2.11NoNot available
DisplayPort1.41YesNot available
Thunderbolt41Yes2.2
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 and Table 7 p13 physical input inventory. DP output and Thunderbolt downstream video output are excluded from input counts. Thunderbolt input carries DP 1.4 and HDCP 2.2 with DSC. Dedicated USB-C KVM host port is data-only, not a video input.
BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"
TypeVersionCountHDCP
HDMI1.411.4
VGANot available1Not 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
1
1
DisplayPort ports
1
0
Highest HDMI version
2.1
1.4
Highest DisplayPort version
1.4
Not available
HDMI features
VRR2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p15 HDMI VRR. Footnote p16 explicitly excludes ARC/eARC, ALLM, QMS and HDMI DSC.
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USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 Thunderbolt 4 upstream has DP 1.4 alternate mode. This is not the separate data-only USB-C host port.
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 delivered
140W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and warning p42: Thunderbolt 4 upstream PD 3.1 EPR delivers 140 W (28 V, 5 A) to compatible EPR devices. Non-EPR devices are limited to 90 W (20 V, 4.5 A). Front USB-C 15 W downstream charging is not this field.
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Thunderbolt
42Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 and USB section pp28-29, both upstream and downstream Thunderbolt 4.
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USB upstream ports
ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
ConnectorUSB versionCount
USB-C3.2 Gen 21
USB-CNot available1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 gives one Thunderbolt 4 USB-C upstream, explicitly USB 3.2 Gen 2 for data, plus one dedicated USB-C data-only upstream. The latter publishes 10Gbps performance branding without a USB revision, so its version is omitted.
BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"
Not available
USB downstream hub ports
ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
ConnectorCount
USB-A5
USB-C3
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB inventory p28: 5 USB-A ports, 4 rear and 1 quick. 2 USB-C quick and 1 Thunderbolt 4 downstream at rear. Table 7 p13 and p29 explicitly say the Thunderbolt 4 downstream supports USB data output. 10Gbps branding is not used as a USB version.
BSamsung Essential Monitor S3 S30GD 27"
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KVM switch
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and KVM setup/OSD sections, exact joint-model support.
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Daisy chain (MST)
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 DP output MST and Thunderbolt 4 downstream. Native 4K120 conditions in Tables 14, 16, 18, 20 depend on host compression/link/cable and are not advertised as universal multi-monitor limits.
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Ethernet
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 RJ45 connector 2.5GbE. Port works through the USB/TBT upstream link.
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 output
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p14 analog 2.0 audio line-out, 3.5 mm. This is line-level output for external speakers, with headphone usage explicitly unsupported. The schema help includes analog audio outputs as well as headphones.
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 input
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has line-out only, no microphone input.
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
No2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete physical connector inventory Table 7 pp13-14 has analog line-out, no optical output.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.
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
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and PIP/PBP OSD menu.
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
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Audio / Speakers: No. Optional soundbar is sold separately and not counted as fitted.
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
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Speaker power per channel
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Webcam
No1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026Exact model selected Webcam: None.
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Microphone
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Ergonomics and controls

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Stand height adjustment
150mm2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p16 stand height travel.
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.
Tilt
Forward5°Backward21°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p16 tilt -5 to 21 degrees.
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.
Swivel
Left45°Right45°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p16. U2725QE 45 degrees per side, U3225QE 30 degrees per side. Not inherited across sizes.
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.
Pivot
Counterclockwise90°Clockwise90°2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 8 p16 pivot +/-90 degrees.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p7 and stand release/removal instructions.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 VESA 100 x 100 mm holes and wall mounting procedure.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Wall mounting procedure attaches a standard 100 x 100 mm bracket directly to the monitor holes after stand removal, without a separate adapter.
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Security lock slot
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 7 p13 security slot, Kensington lock setup later in manual.
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 controls
Joystick, Buttons, Software2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 6 p12 power button and joystick. DDPM section p16 explicitly controls monitor OSD parameters through software.
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 Manager (DDPM)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026p16 exact supported software name, with Windows and macOS notes. Generic DDPM optional features are not treated as fitted hardware.
Easy Setting Box5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 16 October 2026Easy Setting Box chapter.
User firmware updates
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026DDPM section p16 item 7 explicitly firmware/software updates. Firmware version display alone is not used as proof.10Maker product pagedell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetailsRead 5 October 2026Exact U2725QE Monitor Firmware M2T102 for Windows O/S. File name Dell_U2725QE_FWUpdate_M2T102_Windows.exe establishes user-update capability. Tool was not downloaded or executed.
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Ambient light sensor
Yes2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 5 p11 physically identifies Ambient Light Sensor and its brightness/color-temperature function.
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Presence sensor
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RGB lighting
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Gaming menu features
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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

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OLED care
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Burn-in covered by warranty
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Burn-in warranty length
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Dimensions and weight

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Dimensions with stand
Width612.44Height (lowest)385.68Height (highest)535.68Depth189mm(24.1 × 15.2 to 21.1 × 7.4 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23, compressed and extended stand 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 stand
Width612.44Height353.51Depth55.6mm(24.1 × 13.9 × 2.2 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand.
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 footprint
Width272.8Depth189mm(10.7 × 7.4 in)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23 explicitly Stand Base width and depth.
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Weight with stand
7.06kg(15.6 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with stand assembly and cables.
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 stand
5.22kg(11.5 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23 without stand and cables, for wall/VESA mount.
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 dimensions
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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
9.73kg(21.5 lb)2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 23 p23 weight with packaging.
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 supply
Internal6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166050_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 24.
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 rating
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Input voltage
100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 22 p22 voltage and frequency, tolerance +/-3 Hz.
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)
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Power use (max)
325W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 22 p22 maximum brightness/contrast with maximum USB load.
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)
25.4W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166050_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 4 SDR On Mode, exact current-model record.
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)
43.5W6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166050_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 6 HDR On Mode. Not copied from SDR wattage.
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Standby power
0.5W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard standby.
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 power
0.3W2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026U2725QE column, Table 22 p22 EU-standard off mode.
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
F6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166050_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 3 current declaration. Older indexed labels may differ.
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
G6EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/electronicdisplays/Fiche_2166050_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026p1 row 5 current declaration.
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Energy per 1000 h SDR
25kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166050.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label SDR value, read directly. Not derived or rounded from On Mode watts.
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
44kWh7EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/labels/electronicdisplays/Label_2166050.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed label HDR value, read directly.
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Certifications

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VESA ClearMR
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VESA AdaptiveSync Display
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TÜV certifications
Eye Comfort 3.0 (5-star), Hardware Low Blue Light2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features pp7-8 exact TÜV scheme and hardware claim. No separate Eyesafe certification inferred.
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Low blue light
Hardware2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product features p8 TÜV hardware low blue-light panel at default/factory reset.
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 manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Electrical specifications p22 explicitly says this monitor ENERGY STAR certified, applying to both named models. Factory-default qualification and USB/settings conditions retained.
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TCO Certified
TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 24 p24 Compliant Standards. Generation is not stated and not invented.
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EPEAT
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Colour certifications
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Other certifications
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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
Monitor, Stand riser, Stand base, Power cord (varies by country), DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m), USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m), Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m), QR Card, Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Information2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 complete joint-model Package Contents. Some items may vary by country. Optional soundbar is not included.
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 included
ADell UltraSharp U2725QE
TypeCount
Power cord1
DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.80 m)1
USB-C to USB Type-A 10Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps cable (1.0 m)1
Source2Owner's manualdoi-product-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/pub/User-Manual/1085392673.pdfRead 5 October 2026Table 1 p6 each pictured once. Exact-model U.S. page package table explicitly counts one DP, one USB upstream and one Thunderbolt cable. Power cable country-dependent.9Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. exact-model Package Contents explicitly one DP cable, one USB-A to USB-C upstream cable and one Thunderbolt 4 cable. No sibling size source substituted.
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)
3years1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Limited Hardware and Advanced Exchange Service, three years.
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
Free panel replacement during the Limited Hardware Warranty if one bright pixel is found1Maker product pagedell.com/en-us/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-27-4k-thunderbolt-hub-monitor-u2725qe/u2725qe_monitor/-Read 5 October 2026U.S. Premium Panel Exchange policy.
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.

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