ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
What Buyers Say
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
Despite some delivery and packaging issues reported by one user, the ASUS VA279HAL monitor is highly praised for its value, ease of setup, and eye-care features like low blue light and flicker-free screen. Users appreciate the crisp picture, stable stand with height and tilt adjustments, and the inclusion of an HDMI cable. The built-in speakers are considered weak, and on-screen controls are a bit fiddly, but overall this is seen as a solid, affordable work monitor.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Easy to set up
- Low blue light / flicker-free
- Stable stand with height tilt
- Crisp and clear picture
Cons
- Weak built-in speakers
- Awkward on-screen controls
- Damaged packaging in some cases
- Long shipping time reported
- Colors slightly less vibrant than older model
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
The Dell S2725QC is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate and USB-C connectivity. Reviewers praise its sharp image quality, natural colors, smooth motion, and sleek design. It is considered excellent value for the price, with minor light bleed noted but not detracting from overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Sharp 4K image quality
- Natural and vibrant colors
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Convenient USB-C connectivity
- Sleek and modern design
Cons
- Minor light bleed on edges
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS VA279HAE 27" | Dell S2725QC 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | IPS★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | — | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | — | 8 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | — | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| DisplayPort | — | 1★ |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | — | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 25W★ |
| Weight | 5.44 kg★ | 6.71 kg |
Pros & Cons
ASUS VA279HAE 27" BLACK 2022
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (21st percentile)
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 14 of 28 specs.
