Dell UltraSharp U2721DE 27" Monitor

MSRP 640 USD56% Neofiliac58% External
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Product Overview

Dell UltraSharp U2721DE is a 27-inch QHD monitor designed for productivity. It comes with a built-in USB hub that includes RJ45 LAN connectivity for single-cable solution when connected to laptops or mobile workstations.
The virtually non-existent side bezels make the U2721DE an interesting candidate for multi-display setup. For ergonomics, the monitor comes with a stand with height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustability.
Like other premium monitors by Dell in the UltraSharp lineup, the U2721DE doubles as a USB hub.
Other monitors in Dell's premium UltraSharp lineup include the WQHD U3421WE in 34-inch, the 4K UP3221Q with mini-LED in 32-inch, and the FHD+ U2421E and FHD U2421HE in 24-inch.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • High 92.16 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found***

External score 58% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent ergonomics
  • Good reflection handling
  • Great connectivity options
  • Wide viewing angles
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • Mediocre response time
  • No dedicated gaming features
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.1 (Type-C; upstream; DP; 65W), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Output MST), 1x HDMI 1.4, 2x USB 3.0 (downstream), 2x USB 3.0 (downstream; BC 1.2)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
130 mm / 5.1181 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-40° ~ 40°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 21°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
92.16% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.54 in / 39 mm w/o stand, 7.09 in / 180 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
13.98 in / 355 mm w/o stand, 15.36 in / 390.2 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
24.1 in / 612.2 mm
Weight
4.19 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 6.24 kg / 14 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits, 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
27" (26.96 in / 684.7 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
89% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB
Pixel Density
109 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.233 mm
Refresh Rate
56 Hz ~ 76 Hz
Resolution
QHD (2560x1440)
Response Time
5 ms (min) / 8 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

Licenses
ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, TCO Certified, RoHS, NFPA 99
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light

Performance

Power Consumption
33.2 W (average) / 160 W (max) / 19.9 W (eco) / 0.3 W (sleep) / 0.3 W (off)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable, USB Type-C to Type-C cable
Debut
2020

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External Reviews

rtings[1]

Reviewer score 58%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Dell UltraSharp U2721DE has wide viewing angles, great screen real estate, and low input lag. It has good reflection handling and good peak brightness, so glare shouldn't be an issue in a bright room. Like most IPS monitors, it has a low contrast ratio, so it's not as good for watching videos or playing games in a dark room. It doesn't support any advanced gaming features, like a variable refresh rate.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent ergonomics
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Good reflection handling
  • Great connectivity options
Cons
  • Low contrast ratio
  • No dedicated gaming features
  • Mediocre response time

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References

  1. ^ Dell UltraSharp U2721DE Monitor Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/monitor/reviews/dell/ultrasharp-u2721de. 2020-06-12. Retrieved 2021-03-22.

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