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Dell U2725QE 27" 4K 120Hz Thunderbolt 4

By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-05-08 · 8 expert sources

Pros

  • +4K at 120Hz in portrait — the only pick combining both in this lineup
  • +IPS Black panel improves dark-scene contrast versus standard IPS
  • +Thunderbolt 4 hub with 90W charging for single-cable laptop docking
  • +Exceptional native stand — full pivot, height, tilt, swivel
  • +DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 future-proof the connectivity tier

Cons

  • $642 is the highest price in the vertical monitor lineup
  • 90W Thunderbolt charging may fall short for 140W MacBook Pros at full load
  • IPS Black contrast is improved but not OLED-grade
  • Overkill for pure text-and-terminal programming workflows

Score breakdown

  • Expert consensus9.0
  • Effectiveness9.1
  • Build safety9.0
  • Durability9.0
  • Value8.6