27″ Dell G2725D – Specs & Features
Dell ● Monitor ●
At a glance
The Dell G2725D is a 27-inch WQHD Monitor designed for gaming and multimedia. It features a IPS panel for accurate colours and wide viewing angles. The Monitor is suitable for gaming and creative work and includes 48 Hz - 180 Hz refresh rate and HDMI connectivity. However, it may not be ideal for blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to VA or OLED. It scores Great — 7.6/10 across our display performance benchmarks.
- IPS panel delivers consistent colour accuracy across a 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle.
Model Year
2024
Size Class
27"
Panel Type
IPS
Scores and analysis are based on DisplayInput – Monitor & TV Specs Comparison's display benchmark methodology across 6 verified specifications. Data sourced from Dell's official specifications and independent lab measurements.
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Display Performance
Overall Score
Combined display quality score
76
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Refresh Rate
Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
75
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Response Time
Lower is better — 1ms GtG excellent
88
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Colour Coverage
% of DCI-P3 colour gamut — 90%+ for professional work
99
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Brightness
Panel brightness in nits — 1000+ for strong HDR
40
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The Dell G2725D achieves an overall display score of 7.6/10. With a 180Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, it delivers excellent motion clarity for gaming and fast-paced content. Wide colour gamut is suitable for creative work. Typical brightness of 400 nits is adequate for indoor use.
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Who Should Buy the Dell G2725D
Perfect For
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PC Gamers 180Hz
Fluid motion 60Hz cannot match
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Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
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Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
Not Ideal For
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HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
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Dark-Room Cinema Fans IPS Panel
IPS produces a subtle grey glow in completely dark rooms. VA or OLED produces genuinely black dark scenes.
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Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
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Quick Advice: Buy this for
180Hz QHD gaming and daily use.
At 180Hz, QHD and pixel density, this is a strong all-rounder. If your workflow is purely creative rather than gaming, a 60Hz wide-gamut panel offers better colour at lower cost.
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Real-World Use Cases
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Motion stays sharp through fast camera pans
180Hz keeps enemies mid-sprint clear, not blurred. FreeSync maintains smooth output when frame rate fluctuates.
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What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
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Colour accurate at every angle, all day
IPS stays consistent at 178° — shared-screen reviews and standing desks included.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Dell G2725D specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- IPS panel consistent 178°/178° viewing angles with accurate, uniform color reproduction
- 400 cd/m² brightness well-lit panel comfortable in bright office environments
- QHD resolution (2560 x 1440) 78% more pixels than FHD for noticeably crisper visuals
- 180Hz high refresh rate significantly smoother motion than standard 60/75Hz displays
- 99% sRGB near-complete standard color coverage for precise digital work
Cons
- IPS contrast (1000 : 1) blacks appear grey in dark environments compared to VA or OLED
- Tilt-only stand no height adjustment, swivel or portrait pivot available
- No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops require a separate cable and adapter for full functionality
- No built-in speakers a separate audio solution is required for sound output
- No HDR support standard dynamic range only; HDR content will be tone-mapped without benefit
We identified 5 advantages and 5 limitations for the Dell G2725D. The trade-offs are worth evaluating against your specific needs before purchasing. All 10 points are derived from verified specifications and independently confirmed benchmark data.
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Score & Ratings
7.6/10
Great
The Dell G2725D earns a strong overall score of 7.6/10. Our editors evaluate each Monitor across display quality, colour accuracy, motion performance, and connectivity.
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Basic Information
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brand | Dell | |
| Model | G2725D | |
| Series | - | |
| Model Alias | - | |
| Model Year | 2024 |
✓ Good 2024 — recent model. Most modern features included.
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Display
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Size Class | 27-inch |
✓ Good 27" — popular desktop size. Enough space for multitasking without head movement.
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| Panel Type | IPS |
✓ Good IPS — consistent colour accuracy across 178° viewing angle. No colour shift when viewed from the side.
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| Curvature | -- | |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 |
✓ Good QHD (2560×1440) — noticeably sharper than 1080p on 27"+ screens. Sweet spot for productivity and gaming.
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| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
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| Pixel Density | 109 PPI |
△ Average 109 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
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| Pixel Pitch | 0.233 mm (millimeters) |
✓ Good 0.233 mm (millimeters) pitch — fine. Comfortable sharpness at desk viewing distances.
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| Display Area | 89.07 % (percent) |
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Color & HDR
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Color Depth | 10 bits (8 bits + FRC) (FRC: Yes) |
✓ Good 10-bit — 1.07 billion colours. Eliminates colour banding in HDR skies, skin tones and gradients.
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| Colors | 1073741824 colors |
✓ Good 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) — smooth HDR gradients; no visible banding in any content.
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| sRGB | 99% |
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
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| DCI-P3 Coverage | - |
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
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| HDR Support | - |
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Brightness & Contrast
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Brightness (Typical) | 400 cd/m² |
△ Average 400 cd/m² — adequate for bright rooms and entry HDR. Standard office use is comfortable.
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| Peak Brightness | - |
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
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| Contrast | 1000 : 1 |
△ Average 1000 : 1 — standard IPS-level. Blacks appear slightly grey in very dark rooms.
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Performance
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Refresh Rate | 48 Hz - 180 Hz |
✓ Good 165Hz — excellent for all gaming genres. Fast camera pans and sprints stay sharp, not blurred.
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| Response Time | 1 ms (GtG) |
✓ Good 1 ms (GtG) GtG — near-instant pixel transitions. Ghosting is invisible even in fast esports.
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| Adaptive Sync | AMD FreeSync |
✓ Good Variable Refresh Rate — GPU and display sync together. Eliminates screen tearing and reduces stutter in games.
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Display Technologies
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Advanced Display Technologies | Panel Technology: - Backlight: W-LED Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V) MPRT Response: - Dynamic Contrast: - Input Lag: 3.9 ms Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H) |
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
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Camera
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Camera | No |
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
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Audio
1
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Audio | 3.5 mm Audio Out |
3.5mm headphone/audio output — connects wired headphones or routes audio to external speakers.
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Connectivity & Ports
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Ports | 2 x HDMI 2.1 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.2 |
✓ Good HDMI 2.1 — supports 4K@144Hz or 8K@60Hz bandwidth. DisplayPort 1.4 — full bandwidth for high-refresh PC gaming.
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| Wireless | - |
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Ergonomics
6
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| VESA Mount | 100 x 100 mm |
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
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| Height Adjustment | No | |
| Pivot | No |
⚠ Limited No pivot — cannot rotate to portrait orientation.
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| Swivel | No |
⚠ Limited No swivel — stand cannot rotate left/right. Adjust by moving the whole monitor.
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| Tilt | - | |
| Removable Stand | Yes |
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
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Gaming Features
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Gaming Features | AMD FreeSync technology Fast IPS |
✓ Good AMD FreeSync (tear-free).
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Smart & Software Features
2
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Operating System | - |
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
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| Smart Features | ComfortView Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light |
✓ Good ComfortView
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light — software features including OSD controls and display calibration tools.
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Power Consumption
5
| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Voltage | 100–240V |
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
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| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
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| Average Consumption | 25W |
✓ Good 25W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
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| Maximum Consumption | 42.5W | |
| Standby | 0.3W |
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
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Certificates
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Certificates | RoHS |
✓ Good RoHS — EU hazardous substances compliant.
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Design, Build & Dimensions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Without Stand Width | 613.79 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Height | 366.38 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Depth | 57.56 mm |
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
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| Without Stand Weight | 5.29 kg |
△ Average 5.29 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| With Stand Width | 613.79 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Height | 448.62 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Depth | 241.72 mm |
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
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| With Stand Weight | 6.29 kg |
△ Average 6.29 kg — standard weight for this panel size.
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| Color | Black |
Available colour finish for this unit.
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Operating Conditions
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| Specification | Value | 💡 What It Means |
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| Temperature | 0°C – 40°C |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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| Humidity | 10% – 80% |
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
01 What type of panel does the Dell G2725D use? ›
It features an IPS panel, which delivers wide 178° viewing angles and consistent colour accuracy. Colours stay accurate whether you're sitting centred or off to the side.
02 Can the Dell G2725D handle gaming? ›
✓ Yes — the 180Hz refresh rate makes fast-paced titles noticeably smoother than 60Hz. Fast camera pans and character movement stay sharp. 1ms response time minimises ghosting. FreeSync support prevents tearing without V-Sync input lag.
03 Is the Dell G2725D suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 99% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the Dell G2725D best for? ›
It is best suited for gamers, content creators. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Does the IPS panel cause issues in dark rooms? ›
IPS panels produce a slight glow in very dark rooms when displaying black content — this is normal for the technology. It is most noticeable in pitch-black rooms. For dark-room cinematic use, a VA or OLED panel would produce deeper blacks. For everyday and office use it is not an issue.
06 Is the Dell G2725D worth buying in 2026? ›
Dell G2725D remains a competitive option in 2026. 180Hz refresh keeps motion smooth for gaming, which remains relevant as 144Hz+ is now the expected baseline. Wide colour gamut coverage remains relevant for photo, video, and content creation workflows. Before purchasing, compare the current street price against newer models at the same price point to confirm it offers the best value for your use case.
Questions are generated from Dell G2725D specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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