Best Overall
ASUS
SetupArc9.3
ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM
A 4K/240Hz QD-OLED that's exceptional for gaming and doubles as a stunning creative display.
- Screen Size32"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate240 Hz
Price
$950–$1,100
Desk Setup · Monitors
Dell S2725QC
8.4Score
$280
Best price at Amazon
Sharp 4K, 120Hz and single-cable USB-C charging at a genuinely mainstream price.
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ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility
Quick verdict
Sharp 4K, 120Hz and single-cable USB-C charging at a genuinely mainstream price.
Best for
ProductivityGeneral UseMac compatibility
Why we like it
The Dell S2725QC (Dell 27 Plus) delivers a 4K IPS panel at 120Hz with 99% sRGB color, a USB-C upstream port carrying DisplayPort and 65W of charging, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and dual 5W speakers. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it's a well-rounded value pick for everyday work and media without a dock's price tag.
- 27" 4K IPS, 120Hz
- USB-C 65W single cable
- 2 × HDMI 2.1
- FreeSync Premium
Pros & cons
What we like
- 4K at 120Hz for the money
- USB-C with 65W charging
- Built-in speakers
Worth noting
- No Ethernet, KVM or DisplayPort input
- 65W may not fully power large laptops
- sRGB-focused gamut, not wide-gamut creator
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance8.0
Design8.0
Features8.0
Compatibility8.0
Value9.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 27"
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Panel Type
- IPS
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Response Time
- 4 ms (fast)
- HDR
- HDR10
- Color Coverage
- 99% sRGB
- USB-C
- Yes (DP Alt, 65W)
- USB-C Power Delivery
- 65 W
- Thunderbolt
- No
- HDMI
- 2 × HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort
- No
- Adaptive Sync
- AMD FreeSync Premium
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- 2 × 5W
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Value-focused buyers who want a crisp 4K screen with single-cable USB-C charging for a laptop.
Who should skip it
Anyone needing a Thunderbolt dock, Ethernet, KVM or high refresh rates.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits among the more affordable of the 12 monitors we track.
- It is one of the few monitors here with Speakers.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $50 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up Speakers by going this way.
Worth stepping up to
SetupArc8.6
$380–$430Samsung Odyssey OLED G5 (G50SF)
A different balance for general use if the budget stretches.
You gain: Adds a stronger Design score.
You give up: Typically about $100 more by reference price.
Price positions use our editorial reference prices, not live retailer quotes. Scores within a few tenths rarely decide a purchase — how we score.
Compare with similar products
| Specification | Dell S2725QCThis product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Dell UltraSharp U2725QE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 8.4 | 9.3 | 9.2 |
| Price | $280 | $950–$1,100 | From $642 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 32" | 27" |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS | QD-OLED | IPS Black |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 4 ms (fast) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 5 ms (GtG) |
| HDR | HDR10 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black | VESA DisplayHDR 600 |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
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- Amazon Best PricePrice may be out of date$280
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Final verdict
8.4Score
The S2725QC covers the essentials of a modern 4K desk — clarity, USB-C charging and speakers — at a price that undercuts the docking-class UltraSharps. A smart value choice for laptop users who don't need Ethernet or a KVM.
Alternatives to consider
Editor's Pick
Dell
SetupArc9.2
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate120 Hz
Price from
From $642
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SetupArc9.1
Alienware AW3423DWF
The value QD-OLED ultrawide: 34" 3440×1440, 165Hz, True Black HDR and massive immersion.
- Screen Size34" (Ultrawide)
- Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
- Refresh Rate165 Hz
Price
$699
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