Monitors · Head-to-head
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE vs ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Two 27-inch 4K USB-C monitors approaching the laptop desk from different directions — a Thunderbolt 4 dock with KVM and Ethernet, against a wide-gamut creator panel at a lower reference price.
Quick verdict
Choose the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE if…
Choose the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE if the monitor should replace a dock — Thunderbolt 4, 2.5 GbE Ethernet, a KVM switch and 120 Hz on an IPS Black panel rated DisplayHDR 600.
Choose the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV if…
Choose the ASUS ProArt PA279CRV if color work matters more than docking — 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3 with 96 W USB-C charging at a lower reference price, accepting 60 Hz.
What you'll actually notice
The differences that change which one you should buy, rather than every difference there is.
Refresh rate
Decides itThe Dell UltraSharp U2725QE runs at 120 Hz against 60 Hz. That gap shows up in fast-paced games where the frame rate can actually reach it, and is essentially invisible for desktop work, browsing and video.
Thunderbolt
Decides itOnly the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE has Thunderbolt 4, recorded alongside 140 W of charging and 2.5 GbE networking. That is what lets it stand in for a dock rather than only being a display; the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV leaves docking to a separate device.
Colour gamut
Decides itOnly the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV records Adobe RGB coverage (99% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3); the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE lists 99% DCI-P3. Adobe RGB is the space that matters for print-bound photo work — for screen-only work, DCI-P3 coverage is the number to read.
USB-C power
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE is rated for 140 W over USB-C against 96 W. More headroom matters for laptops that draw heavily under sustained load; below that, both simply keep a machine topped up.
What the price difference means
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE sits meaningfully above it on reference price ($640–$870 against $399–$470 for the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV). That premium is buying specific capabilities rather than a generally better product.
Reference prices are our own editorial figures for a typical street price, not live retailer quotes.
Paying more for the Dell UltraSharp U2725QE buys
- Refresh rate
- Thunderbolt
- USB-C power
What it does not buy
- Colour gamut — the ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV leads here
Key differences
The specifications that meaningfully differ between the two. A highlighted value is the stronger figure where it can be compared objectively.
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE | ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV |
|---|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS Black | IPS |
| Color Coverage | 99% DCI-P3 | 99% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 |
| Brightness | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) | 400 nits (peak) |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR 600 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| USB-C | Yes (Thunderbolt 4) | Yes (DP Alt, 96W) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 96 W |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | No |
Full side-by-side specs
| Specification | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE | ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS Black | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 5 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) | 400 nits (peak) |
| HDR | VESA DisplayHDR 600 | VESA DisplayHDR 400 |
| Color Coverage | 99% DCI-P3 | 99% Adobe RGB / 99% DCI-P3 |
| USB-C | Yes (Thunderbolt 4) | Yes (DP Alt, 96W) |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 140 W | 96 W |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | No |
| HDMI | 1 × HDMI 2.1 | 2 × HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort | 1 × DP 1.4 | 1 × DP 1.4 (+ DP-out daisy-chain) |
| Ethernet | 2.5 GbE | — |
| KVM Switch | Yes | — |
| VESA Mount | 100 × 100 | 100 × 100 |
| Speakers | No | 2 × 2W |
| Height Adjustable | Yes | Yes |
Who should buy each one
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
Laptop-first professionals who want a tidy single-cable desk with Ethernet, KVM and high-wattage charging.
- Premium price for a 60/120Hz productivity panel
- No built-in speakers
ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV
Photographers, video editors and designers — especially on Mac — who want accurate wide-gamut color and USB-C charging affordably.
- 60Hz (not for gaming)
- DisplayHDR 400 only
Final verdict
There is no single winner here — the right choice depends on what you need.
Better for docking, networking and everyday desktop work.
Read the full Dell UltraSharp U2725QE reviewBetter for wide-gamut color on a budget.
Read the full ASUS ProArt Display PA279CRV reviewThe Dell UltraSharp U2725QE scores higher overall (9.2 against 8.6), but that is an editorial judgement across five criteria rather than a formula, and it does not override the trade-offs above — how we score.
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