Comparison between:
- 31.5" Dell U3225QE
- 27" Dell U2720Q
- 27" Dell U2725QE

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

Dell U3225QEDell U2720QDell U2725QE
SeriesUltraSharpUltraSharpUltraSharp
Dell U3225QEDell U2720QDell U2725QE
Model aliasUltraSharp U3225QEUltraSharp U2720Q
U2720QM
UltraSharp U2725QE
Model year202520202025

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class31.5 in27 in27 in
Diagonal800.1 mm
80.01 cm
31.5 in
2.625 ft
684.7 mm
68.47 cm
26.9567 in
2.2464 ft
684.7 mm
68.47 cm
26.9567 in
2.2464 ft
Width697.31 mm
69.731 cm
27.4531 in
2.2878 ft
596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft
596.736 mm
59.6736 cm
23.4935 in
1.9578 ft
Height392.23 mm
39.223 cm
15.4421 in
1.2868 ft
335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft
335.664 mm
33.5664 cm
13.2151 in
1.1013 ft
Panel manufacturer-LG Display-
Panel model-LM270WR5-SSF1-
Panel typeIPSIPSIPS
Panel bit depth10 bits10 bits (8 bits + FRC)10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRCNoYesYes
Colors1073741824 colors
30 bits
1073741824 colors
30 bits
1073741824 colors
30 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
1.778:1
16:9
Resolution3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
3840 x 2160 pixels
Ultra HD (UHD) / 4K / 2160p
Pixel pitch0.182 mm
0.0182 cm
0.0071 in
0.0006 ft
0.155 mm
0.0155 cm
0.0061 in
0.0005 ft
0.155 mm
0.0155 cm
0.0061 in
0.0005 ft
Pixel density140 ppi
55 ppcm
163 ppi
64 ppcm
163 ppi
64 ppcm
Display area93.46 %92.04 %92.52 %
BacklightEdge LED (Local Dimming)W-LEDEdge LED (Local Dimming)
sRGB100 %99 %100 %
Adobe RGB (1998)-89 %-
DCI P399 %95 %99 %
Rec. 2020--77 %
Brightness450 cd/m²350 cd/m²450 cd/m²
Peak brightness600 cd/m²450 cd/m²600 cd/m²
Static contrast3000 : 11300 : 13000 : 1
HDRDisplayHDR 600DisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 600
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °178 °
Minimum response time5 ms
0.0050 s
5 ms
0.0050 s
5 ms
0.0050 s
Average response time8 ms
0.0080 s
8 ms
0.0080 s
8 ms
0.0080 s
Input lag5.3 ms
0.0053 s
9 ms
0.0090 s
5 ms
0.0050 s
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
IPS Black technology
Local dimming zones - 8
-IPS Black technology
Local dimming zones - 8

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (digital)30 kHz - 275 kHz30 kHz - 140 kHz30 kHz - 275 kHz
Vertical frequency (digital)48 Hz - 120 Hz24 Hz - 75 Hz48 Hz - 120 Hz

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Electric current (A)-2.5 A-
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.3 W0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (average)30.5 W33 W30.5 W
Power consumption (maximum)335 W200 W335 W
Power consumption (annual)100.5 kWh-100.5 kWh

Dimensions, weight and color

Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.

Width713.2 mm
71.32 cm
28.0787 in
2.3399 ft
611.3 mm
61.13 cm
24.0669 in
2.0056 ft
612.44 mm
61.244 cm
24.1118 in
2.0093 ft
Height410.34 mm
41.034 cm
16.1551 in
1.3463 ft
356 mm
35.6 cm
14.0157 in
1.168 ft
353.51 mm
35.351 cm
13.9177 in
1.1598 ft
Depth57.5 mm
5.75 cm
2.2638 in
0.1886 ft
49.7 mm
4.97 cm
1.9567 in
0.1631 ft
55.6 mm
5.56 cm
2.189 in
0.1824 ft
Weight6.52 kg
14.37 lbs
4.4 kg
9.7 lbs
5.22 kg
11.51 lbs
Width with stand713.2 mm
71.32 cm
28.0787 in
2.3399 ft
611.3 mm
61.13 cm
24.0669 in
2.0056 ft
612.44 mm
61.244 cm
24.1118 in
2.0093 ft
Height with stand468.94 mm
46.894 cm
18.4622 in
1.5385 ft
395.2 mm
39.52 cm
15.5591 in
1.2966 ft
385.68 mm
38.568 cm
15.1843 in
1.2654 ft
Depth with stand215 mm
21.5 cm
8.4646 in
0.7054 ft
185 mm
18.5 cm
7.2835 in
0.607 ft
189 mm
18.9 cm
7.4409 in
0.6201 ft
Weight with stand9.34 kg
20.59 lbs
6.6 kg
14.55 lbs
7.06 kg
15.56 lbs
Box weight13.39 kg
29.52 lbs
9.6 kg
21.16 lbs
9.73 kg
21.45 lbs
Stand width287.5 mm
28.75 cm
11.3189 in
0.9432 ft
-272.8 mm
27.28 cm
10.7402 in
0.895 ft
Stand depth215 mm
21.5 cm
8.4646 in
0.7054 ft
-189 mm
18.9 cm
7.4409 in
0.6201 ft
ColorsBlack and SilverBlackBlack and Silver

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYesYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYesYes
Height adjustmentYesYesYes
Height adjustment range150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotYesYesYes
Left pivot90 °90 °90 °
Right pivot90 °90 °90 °
Left/right swivelYesYesYes
Left swivel30 °45 °30 °
Right swivel30 °45 °30 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYesYes
Forward tilt5 °5 °5 °
Backward tilt21 °21 °21 °
Cable management-Cable management

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNoNo

Network

Supported network technologies and standards for exchanging data with other devices.

NetworkLAN-LAN

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; upstream; data only)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream; 15W)
5 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45 (2.5 Gbps; Wake-on-LAN; MAPT; PXE Boot)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (out; Daisy Chain)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (in; DSC; HBR3)
1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; upstream; 140W; DP Alt Mode; DSC)
1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; downstream; 15W; Daisy Chain)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-C; downstream; 15W)
1 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 2A)
2 x USB 3.0 (Type-A; downstream)
1 x HDMI 2.0 (CEC)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; upstream; data only)
2 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream; 15W)
5 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 2; 10 Gbps; downstream)
1 x Ethernet RJ45 (2.5 Gbps; Wake-on-LAN; MAPT; PXE Boot)
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (out; Daisy Chain)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (in; DSC; HBR3)
1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; upstream; 140W; DP Alt Mode; DSC)
1 x Thunderbolt 4.0 (Type-C; downstream; 15W; Daisy Chain)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 2.2

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesAmbient Light Sensor
Auto Brightness
ComfortView Plus
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)
Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS)
Display Stream Compression (DSC)
Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR)
Easy Arrange
Flicker-free technology
IPS Black technology
Low Blue Light
KVM Switch (auto)
Multi-Monitor Sync (MMS)
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Ambient Light Sensor
Auto Brightness
ComfortView Plus
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM)
Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS)
Display Stream Compression (DSC)
Dynamic Refresh Rate (DRR)
Easy Arrange
Flicker-free technology
IPS Black technology
Low Blue Light
KVM Switch (auto)
Multi-Monitor Sync (MMS)
Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesEnergy Star
EPEAT Gold
FCC
RoHS
TCO Certified Edge
TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with 5-star rating
BFR-free
CEL
ENERGY STAR 6.0
EPEAT
Mercury-free
NFPA 99
PVC-free
RoHS Compliant
TCO
Energy Star
EPEAT Gold
FCC
RoHS
TCO Certified Edge
TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 with 5-star rating

Operating and storage conditions

There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.

Operating temperature0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Operating humidity10 % - 80 %10 % - 80 %10 % - 80 %
Operating altitude5000 m
16404.2 ft
5000 m
16404.2 ft
5000 m
16404.2 ft
Storage temperature-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity5 % - 90 %5 % - 90 %5 % - 90 %
Storage altitude12192 m
40000 ft
12192 m
40000 ft
12192 m
40000 ft

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable
Thunderbolt 4 cable (40 Gbps)
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
DisplayPort cable (U2720Q)
HDMI cable (U2720QM)
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
DisplayPort cable
Thunderbolt 4 cable (40 Gbps)
USB Type-C to Type-A cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresSecurity lock slotSecurity lock slotSecurity lock slot
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