Dell P2725HE 27" Silver 2024

The P2725HE's connectivity is the real story here, sitting at the 97th percentile with a USB-C hub, power delivery, and Ethernet all built in. The 100Hz refresh rate is a nice bonus over standard 60Hz office panels. But user sentiment sits at the 28th percentile, with buyers complaining about misleading resolution listings and missing accessories, so know exactly what you're getting before you order.

The P2725HE runs a 1920 x 1080 IPS panel at 100Hz with a 5ms GtG response time. That refresh rate is a nice step up from the 60Hz most office monitors still ship with, and it makes scrolling and window dragging feel noticeably smoother. The 1500:1 static contrast ratio is respectable for an IPS panel, and 300 nits of brightness is enough for most indoor office lighting. Color coverage hits 99% sRGB, which lands at the 57th percentile in our database. Solid, but nothing that'll make a photographer ditch their calibrated display.

Performance overall sits at the 49th percentile. That's about average, and honestly, that's fine for what this monitor is. It's not trying to compete with gaming panels or color-critical displays. The 100Hz refresh rate is the headline spec here, and it's a genuine quality-of-life upgrade for daily use. Just don't expect it to keep up with the 240Hz OLEDs in our top rankings.

The P2725HE sits in a weird spot because its top competitors in our database are all gaming-focused OLEDs like the ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDPG, MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, and LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B. Those panels run QHD or 4K at 240Hz or higher, and they absolutely crush this Dell in raw performance and color. But they also cost significantly more and don't have the USB-C hub and Ethernet port that make the P2725HE a one-cable office solution. The Samsung Odyssey G60SD and Gigabyte MO27U2 are similarly in a different league for gaming. If you're buying for work, the Dell's connectivity score at the 97th percentile beats all of them for desk integration. If you're buying for play, this isn't even in the conversation.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you look. In the US, listings range from USD 257 to USD 370 across 11 vendors, which is a USD 113 spread. That's a big gap for the same monitor, so shopping around actually matters here. The lower end of that range feels fair for a 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a USB-C hub and 100Hz refresh rate. At USD 370, you're creeping into territory where QHD panels and better color coverage start showing up. In Europe, the spread is tighter at EUR 228 to EUR 267 across four listings, and the lower end of that range is a genuinely good deal for what you get. If you're in the US, don't pay full price. Wait for a sale or find the vendor at the bottom of that range.

The Dell P2725HE lands at 59.7 out of 100 in our database, which puts it right in the middle of the pack for monitors overall. But that number hides a pretty specific story. This is a 27-inch 1080p IPS panel with a 100Hz refresh rate and a USB-C hub built in, aimed squarely at office desks and work-from-home setups. The connectivity score is where it shines, sitting at the 97th percentile, which means it's one of the best-equipped monitors we've seen for plugging in a laptop and calling it a day.

Where it stumbles is user sentiment, down at the 28th percentile. Owners give it 3.8 out of 5 stars across 33 reviews, and the complaints aren't about the panel itself. They're about misleading listings and missing accessories. More on that below. If you buy this monitor knowing exactly what it is, a solid 1080p office display with great ergonomics and a killer port selection, you'll probably be happy. If you expect QHD resolution or a keyboard and mouse in the box, you won't be.

If you're expecting QHD sharpness on a 27-inch panel, skip this. 1080p at this size means visible pixel density, and the feature score at the 22nd percentile reflects a monitor that's lean on extras beyond the hub. Gamers should look elsewhere too, the 100Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time won't keep up with the OLED competitors in our top rankings. And if you're the type who gets frustrated by listings that overpromise, the recurring complaints about misleading resolution and missing accessories suggest you might want to buy from a vendor with a clear, accurate spec sheet.

The Dell P2725HE is a good office monitor with a caveat. The hardware itself is solid, 100Hz refresh rate, excellent ergonomics, and a USB-C hub that's genuinely best-in-class for connectivity. The 3.8-star rating and 28th percentile user sentiment aren't about the panel quality. They're about buyers feeling misled by listings that promised QHD resolution or accessories that never showed up. If you go in knowing it's 1080p and you're buying it for the hub and ergonomics, it's a reasonable purchase at the right price. Just verify what's actually in the box before you click buy.