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Dell is one of those companies you immediately think of when trying to develop solid business monitor makers. Dell has been in the game for so long that it feels like they have been around since the beginning. Dell recently renamed their line-ups with a new tiered structure, looping in Pro, to help give users a better idea of what kind of monitor it is.
My first monitor I have been able to check out from Dell since this name change is today’s review, the Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus. In short, it’s one of the best business monitors, with great ports, color, and pixel density, all with a target for the business professional needing a high-resolution display with versatile options for various workspace setups.
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Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Pricing and Availability
The Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus is available for purchase at $519.99 on Dell’s website and from many major retailers.
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Interestingly, I spoke with Dell about where most customers typically buy their monitors and laptops, and I learned that only a small percentage of Dell monitors are sold directly through Dell’s website. The majority of sales occur through other retailers – and luckily, this monitor is widely available from stores and online retailers.
(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)
Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Unboxing & first impressions
Unboxing the monitor was as I expected it to be. Though the nomenclature has changed, the monitor is the same as I’ve seen from Dell before in terms of style and aesthetic. The only changes are the specifics regarding resolution, ports, and size.
Within the box there is the monitor, the power cable, a DisplayPort Cable, a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and displaying your laptop, computer, or tablet, a USB-C to USB-A cable that could connect the ports on the monitor to a computer you have connected via HDMI or DP, and also the proper documentation, along with the stand too, of course.
The monitor itself is packaged securely with a sheet of foam covering the screen and a thin foam bag to wrap the monitor in as well, all to ensure that the monitor makes it to you safely.
(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)
Right off the bat, this monitor looks sleek, professional, and of high quality. It has super-thin bezels, and the standard Dell stand has simple up and down, pivot, and rotation options. Additionally, ports are always easily accessible, making setups with Dell monitors super straightforward and easy to use and work with.
Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Design & Build Quality
Specs
Display: 27″ IPS
Resolution: 3840 x 2160 resolution
Refresh Rate: 100Hz refresh rate
Ports: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x USB-C upstream (90W PD), 1x USB-C downstream, 3x USB-A downstream, 1x RJ45 Ethernet.
The Dell P2725QE is a beautiful display in nearly, if not all, regards. It’s minimalist with thin borders, a crisp picture, and great color profiles. For most people, this is one of those monitors that works well. There are a few people who would not significantly benefit from this monitor.
Part of this is due to its high quality and solid build, part of it is just because of the design and how seamlessly this could fit into any environment. It has VESA mounting points to allow it to fit on a third-party mount easily, and if you don’t want to add a stand, the one that this monitor comes with allows for rotation, height, pivot, and twisting.
(Image credit: Collin Probst // Future)
Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: In use
I’ve had this monitor on one of my team’s desks for a few weeks now, and it has gotten a lot of use in that time. This has easily transitioned into a display we love to use and enjoy. It’s built in USB-C port and PD charging is excellent for laptops, making it a one-cable solution, and even expanding as a hub so you can plug in other devices, external drives, and so on without taking another port (especially helpful if you have a MacBook with only two ports to start with.
Beyond that, and only an input swap away, I love how easy this is to use with a desktop through HDMI or DisplayPort. I can hook up a handful of devices and run them through one powerful display, not compromising on any use case, but maximizing your device use and productivity.
Another thing that I realized right away was the anti-glare screen. It’s not perfect, and if there is direct light it will be annoying, but due to the finish of the monitor you can have sunlight or a lamp or an overhead light shining on the computer and not have it slow you down, effect you, or even bother you like you would feel with a standard monitor with a glossy, glass front.
We’ve used this monitor for just about everything in our testing, and it has held up fantastically. We have used it for light gaming, some photo editing, some browsing, and a lot of heavy productivity work. It’s not only a great monitor for during business hours work, but it’s also great for those who would love a chance to use their big purchase of a quality monitor for gaming and after-hours adventures as well.
For most people, this monitor is fantastic. Those with a niche probably don’t grab this monitor, and there is better for what you may need for your role, but for the rest of us, this monitor is great.
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Attributes
Notes
Rating
Design
Simple and minimalist
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ease of use
Easy to use
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Practicality
Right for most people
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Price
Fairly expensive
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus: Final verdict
The Dell Pro 27 P2725QE Plus is a serious choice for professionals who want a high-resolution monitor that provides better image quality and includes an abundance of connectivity and ergonomic features designed to enhance user comfort.
Although it is in a higher price range, the great mix of 4K resolution, USB-C with Power Delivery capability, and highly adaptable stand makes it well worth the investment for users who place a premium on productivity in their workflow.
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