Dell UltraSharp U2725QE / MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED

Dell UltraSharp U2725QE: U2725QE · 27-inch

MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED: 26.5-inch (27-inch class) 4K 240 Hz flat QD-OLED. The 32-inch MPG 321URX and the 1440p MAG/MPG 271 series QD-OLEDs are separate models.

SpecificationDell UltraSharp U2725QEMSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED
Release year20252025
Display27-inch IPS Black; 3840 × 2160; 163 ppi; anti-glare surface Dell—
Refresh rate120 Hz; 48–120 Hz variable refresh

Variable refresh works over HDMI 2.1; dynamic refresh rate (DRR) over DisplayPort is also listed for Windows.

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Brightness450 nits typical; 600 nits peak; HDR 600 Dell—
Rated contrast3000:1 native contrast

IPS Black targets darker blacks than conventional IPS; it does not give per-pixel black like OLED or local-dimming displays.

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Colour1.07 billion colours; 100% sRGB and Rec.709; 99% DCI-P3 and Display P3; factory calibration average ΔE < 1.5 Dell—
Response time5 ms GtG (fast mode); 8 ms GtG

Pixel transition specification, not total input lag.

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Thunderbolt 41 × upstream: video (DP 1.4, DSC), data and 140 W EPR charging; 1 × downstream: daisy chain, 15 W

Two 4K monitors can run from one computer through a Thunderbolt 4 daisy chain.

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Video inputs1 × HDMI 2.1 (4K 120 Hz, VRR); 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 in (DSC, HDCP 2.2); 1 × DisplayPort out Dell1 × DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20); 2 × HDMI 2.1 (UHD 240 Hz); 1 × USB-C (DP Alt Mode, 98 W PD)

UHBR20 offers 80 Gbit/s, enough to carry 4K 240 Hz 10-bit without compression, provided the GPU also supports DP 2.1 UHBR20. USB-C delivers video, data and up to 98 W laptop charging over one cable.

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USB hubThunderbolt 4 or USB-C upstream (10 Gbit/s); 2 × USB-C (10 Gbit/s, 15 W); 4 × USB-A (10 Gbit/s, one with BC 1.2 charging) Dell—
Power deliveryUp to 140 W EPR

Requires a compatible computer and cable.

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Ethernet2.5 GbE Dell—
Audio3.5 mm analogue line-out; no built-in speakers Dell—
Multiple sourcesBuilt-in KVM; PiP and PbP

KVM switches one keyboard and mouse between two computers; PiP/PbP show two sources at once.

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Eye comfort and sensorComfortView Plus (blue light ≤ 35%); TÜV 5-star eye comfort; ambient light sensor

The sensor can adjust brightness and colour temperature automatically; see owner experiences for firmware-related issues.

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Stand150 mm height; −5°/+21° tilt; ±45° swivel; ±90° pivot Dell—
VESA100 × 100 mm Dell—
Panel without stand612.44 × 353.51 × 55.60 mm; 5.22 kg Dell—
Weight with stand7.06 kg (with stand and cables) Dell—
Power consumption25.4 W operating; 325 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off Dell—
In the boxPower cable; 1.8 m DisplayPort 1.4; 1 m USB-A to USB-C; 1 m passive Thunderbolt 4 cable Dell—
Warranty3-year limited hardware warranty; Advanced Exchange

Terms from the UK model page; may vary by country.

Dell		3 years, including OLED burn-in

Coverage and duration may vary by country.

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FirmwareM2T102 (A01, 19 August 2025)

Dell says it targets wake-from-sleep, USB dropping to 480 Mbit/s on MacBooks, auto brightness/colour temperature sensing and daisy-chained displays not waking.

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Panel—26.5-inch flat QD-OLED; 3840 × 2160; 10-bit (1.07 billion colours)

In QD-OLED, light from a blue OLED layer is converted to red and green by quantum dots; because each pixel emits its own light, blacks switch off completely. 4K in the 27-inch class gives very sharp text at about 166 ppi.

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Refresh and response—240 Hz (adaptive range 48–240 Hz); 0.03 ms GtG

4K 240 Hz is reached over DisplayPort 2.1a or HDMI 2.1. 0.03 ms is pixel transition time, not total input lag.

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Adaptive sync—G-SYNC Compatible; AMD FreeSync Premium Pro

Matching refresh rate to the GPU frame rate reduces tearing and stutter.

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Brightness and HDR—SDR 250 nits; HDR 450 nits at 10% APL, 1000 nits peak at 3% APL; DisplayHDR True Black 400

1000 nits is reached only when a very small part of the screen is bright; OLED brightness drops markedly on a full white screen. True Black 400 is the VESA tier for OLEDs that also measures black level.

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Colour and contrast—DCI-P3 99%, Adobe RGB 98%, sRGB 138% (CIE 1976); 1,500,000:1 typical contrast

138% of sRGB means the panel can oversaturate standard content; use the sRGB mode for accurate colour.

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USB and audio—2 × USB-A 5 Gbit/s; 1 × USB-B 5 Gbit/s (upstream); headphone out; no built-in speakers MSI
KVM and multi-view—KVM; PiP and PbP

KVM shares a keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor between two computers. PiP shows one source in a small window, PbP shows two sources side by side.

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Stand and mounting—Tilt -5°/20°; swivel ±30°; pivot ±90°; height 0–110 mm; VESA 100 × 100 mm MSI
Power—Internal power board; 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz

No external power brick is needed.

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Size and weight—With stand 610 × 242 × 422 mm, without stand 610 × 69 × 356 mm; net 8.1 kg MSI