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
Editor's PickBest for Productivity
Desk Setup · Monitors
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
9.2Score
From $642
Best price at Best Buy
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
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ProductivityCodingGeneral UseMac compatibility
Quick verdict
The single-cable productivity monitor to beat: 4K, Thunderbolt 4, 140W charging, KVM and Ethernet in one.
Best for
ProductivityCodingGeneral UseMac compatibility
Why we like it
The Dell UltraSharp U2725QE pairs a sharp 4K IPS Black panel (higher contrast than typical IPS) running at 120Hz with a full Thunderbolt 4 dock: one cable delivers video, data, 2.5GbE Ethernet and up to 140W of laptop charging, with a built-in KVM and USB hub. Based on specifications and current third-party testing, it is the strongest do-everything productivity display of its class.
- 27" 4K IPS Black, 120Hz
- Thunderbolt 4 hub, 140W PD
- Built-in KVM + 2.5GbE Ethernet
- DisplayHDR 600
Pros & cons
What we like
- Thunderbolt 4 hub with up to 140W charging
- IPS Black contrast + 4K/120Hz clarity
- Built-in KVM and 2.5GbE Ethernet
Worth noting
- Premium price for a 60/120Hz productivity panel
- No built-in speakers
- Overkill without a Thunderbolt laptop
Performance breakdown
Every product is assessed against the same five criteria, from specifications and use-case fit. How we score
Performance9.0
Design9.0
Features10.0
Compatibility10.0
Value8.0
Key specifications
- Screen Size
- 27"
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
- Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- Panel Type
- IPS Black
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Response Time
- 5 ms (GtG)
- Brightness
- 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600)
- HDR
- VESA DisplayHDR 600
- Color Coverage
- 99% DCI-P3
- USB-C
- Yes (Thunderbolt 4)
- USB-C Power Delivery
- 140 W
- Thunderbolt
- Thunderbolt 4
- HDMI
- 1 × HDMI 2.1
- DisplayPort
- 1 × DP 1.4
- Ethernet
- 2.5 GbE
- KVM Switch
- Yes
- VESA Mount
- 100 × 100
- Speakers
- No
- Height Adjustable
- Yes
Who should buy it
Laptop-first professionals who want a tidy single-cable desk with Ethernet, KVM and high-wattage charging.
Who should skip it
Gamers who need high refresh rates, and anyone who doesn't need the Thunderbolt dock and would rather save money.
Why choose this over the alternatives?
On price: This sits in the upper middle of the 12 monitors we track on price.
- It ties for the strongest Features score in this group.
- It costs less than everything here that scores above it, by reference price.
- It is the only one of these monitors we track with Thunderbolt.
Cheaper alternative
You gain: Typically about $50 less by reference price.
You give up: You give up USB-C and Thunderbolt by going this way.
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 UltraSharp U2725QEThis product | ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG32UCDM | Alienware AW3423DWF |
|---|---|---|---|
| SetupArc Score | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Price | From $642 | $950–$1,100 | $699 |
| Screen Size | 27" | 32" | 34" (Ultrawide) |
| Resolution | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS Black | QD-OLED | QD-OLED |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Response Time | 5 ms (GtG) | 0.03 ms (GtG) | 0.1 ms (GtG) |
| Brightness | 450 nits (DisplayHDR 600) | — | 1000 nits (peak) |
Head-to-head comparisons
Where this ranks
Where to buy
Live prices vary — we surface the lowest we've recorded. Tap through to check the current price.
- Best Buy Best PricePrice may be out of date$642
- ManufacturerPrice may be out of date$728
- AmazonPrice unavailableSee site
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Final verdict
9.2Score
If you want one monitor that docks your laptop, drives 4K at 120Hz and cleans up your cabling, the U2725QE is the reference pick. You pay for the Thunderbolt hub, but it replaces a separate dock.
Alternatives to consider
Editor's Pick
Alienware
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
Editor's Pick
Alienware
SetupArc9.0
Alienware AW2725DF
360Hz QD-OLED with True Black HDR — elite motion clarity and contrast for gaming.
- Screen Size27"
- Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)
- Refresh Rate360 Hz
Price
$690
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