Dell S2725QS: 120Hz 4K IPS wins, motion blur noted

Reviewers praised 120Hz 4K IPS, criticized blurry motion handling and muted HDR.

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A Dell S2725QS monitor with a white stand, viewed from the front.
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Specifications

Diagonal Size
27"
Resolution
3840 x 2160 (4K UHD)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Panel Technology
In‑Plane Switching (IPS)
Response Time
4 ms GTG / 5 ms GTG / 8 ms GTG
Color Gamut
99% sRGB
Contrast Ratio
1500:1
Brightness
350 nits
HDR Ready
Yes
Adaptive Sync
AMD FreeSync™ Premium
Speakers
2 × 5 W
HDMI Ports
2 (HDMI 2.1, HDCP 1.4/2.3)
DisplayPort
1 (DP 1.4, HDCP 1.4/2.3)
Power Input
100 V–240 V AC
Operating Power Consumption
25.20 W
Standby Power Consumption
400 mW
Off‑Mode Power Consumption
300 mW
Maximum Power Consumption
67.40 W
Weight (without stand)
10.05 lb (4.56 kg)
Weight with Stand
14.26 lb (6.47 kg)
Height (with stand, extended)
20.42" (518.63 mm)
Height (with stand, compressed)
15.30" (388.63 mm)
Width (with stand)
24.08" (611.54 mm)
Depth (stand)
7.89" (200.40 mm)
VESA Mount
100 × 100 mm
Tilt Angle
–5° to 21°
Swivel Angle
–30° to 30°
Pivot Angle
±90°
Eye Comfort Certification
4‑Star (TÜV Rheinland)
Energy Star Certified
Yes
Recycled Content
Up to 46% by weight (85% plastic, 100% aluminum, 50% steel, ≥20% glass)
Cable Included
HDMI cable – 1.8 m; power cable
Operating Temperature Range
32 °F–104 °F (0 °C–40 °C)
Maximum Operating Altitude
16,400 ft

Photos

A Dell S2725QS monitor with a white stand and black bezels, viewed from the front.

What reviewers say

  • The Dell S2725QS is a budget-friendly 27‑inch 4K IPS monitor that offers a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, giving it some gaming capabilities. However, its motion handling is poor with blurry fast‑moving objects, blacks appear gray due to low contrast, and HDR performance is muted with limited color gamut. The display delivers sharp text for office work and editing thanks to its 4K resolution and accurate sRGB mode, but lacks a USB hub and the stand can wobble. Overall it provides good value for productivity tasks while falling short on gaming and high‑contrast HDR visuals.

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