The catch
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
60Hz is as fast as the panel goes.
Side by side
ASUS ProArt PA279CRV vs Dell S2725QC: Simpler desks get twice the Hz from Dell, while ASUS chains compatible Windows displays
Quick verdict
If a compatible laptop needs more than 65W, or your Windows display plan uses DisplayPort MST chaining, the PA279CRV fits. The S2725QC gives you 4K at up to 120Hz and built-in speakers on a simpler desk. Both are 27-inch 4K screens, so the difference that counts is what the connection must carry and how you use motion.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A laptop adapter may stay on the desk anyway
If your laptop needs an 85W USB-C power profile under sustained work, PA279CRV's 96W ceiling is high enough, provided the negotiated profile and the cable are compatible. S2725QC tops out at 65W and cannot supply 85W.
Where this comes from
Treat 85W as an example workload. A 65W source falls short of it, and even a 96W maximum only works with a compatible device and cable.
The catch
Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
USB-C power stops at 65W.
ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Why pick it
- Power a compatible laptop at up to 96W
- Take advantage of the DisplayPort output in a compatible multi-screen setup
- The catch
- 60Hz is as fast as the panel goes.
Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Why pick it
- Run 4K at up to 120Hz
- Have built-in speakers on a compact desk
- The catch
- USB-C power stops at 65W.
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What this page compares
A laptop that needs charging, a second display and a desk split between creative work and 120Hz play are what set PA279CRV and S2725QC apart.
If a compatible laptop needs more than 65W, or your Windows display plan uses DisplayPort MST chaining, the PA279CRV fits. The S2725QC gives you 4K at up to 120Hz and built-in speakers on a simpler desk. Both are 27-inch 4K screens, so the difference that counts is what the connection must carry and how you use motion.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Power a compatible laptop that needs an 85W USB-C profile
ASUS tops out at 96W, while Dell's 65W ceiling falls short of the example requirement.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Good
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Not suitable
Drive 4K at 120Hz
PA279CRV's ceiling is 60Hz.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Not suitable
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Better fit
Daisy-chain another display through this monitor
ASUS offers DisplayPort MST output, but the computer and the second display both have to support the layout.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Not suitable
Adobe RGB is the space you work in
The gamut Dell cites is sRGB, versus 99% Adobe RGB documented for ASUS.
- ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Depends
In practice
Differences you will notice
A laptop adapter may stay on the desk anyway
If your laptop needs an 85W USB-C power profile under sustained work, PA279CRV's 96W ceiling is high enough, provided the negotiated profile and the cable are compatible. S2725QC tops out at 65W and cannot supply 85W.
How we worked this out
Treat 85W as an example workload. A 65W source falls short of it, and even a 96W maximum only works with a compatible device and cable.
A second monitor takes an output and a computer that supports it
With PA279CRV's DisplayPort MST output, fewer separate display cables have to run back to a compatible computer. S2725QC has no display output, so adding a second screen means using another host output or a suitable dock.
How we worked this out
ASUS provides a DisplayPort MST port specifically. The downstream USB-C socket listed for Dell carries USB data and power and is not an additional display output.
Color for editing and motion for scrolling are separate requirements
Dell claims sRGB here and its panel reaches 120Hz. PA279CRV documents Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage, so pick ASUS when the job explicitly calls for its documented color-space coverage.
How we worked this out
Because the claimed color spaces differ, you can't subtract one percentage from the other. The refresh ceilings are 60Hz and 120Hz, given a suitable source and connection.
Option A
ASUS, PA279CRV
ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
On a creator desk, this compact 4K ProArt screen offers wide-gamut factory calibration, 96-watt USB-C power and display chaining.
- Best for
- Power a compatible laptop at up to 96W
Facts we checked
- Screen: 27-inch 4K, refreshing at 60Hz
- Power over USB-C: Up to 96W
- Video output: DisplayPort MST
- Color coverage as published: 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3
Option B
Dell, S2725QC
27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
This simpler 27-inch home-office screen from Dell offers 4K resolution, 120Hz refresh, USB-C charging and speakers.
- Best for
- Run 4K at up to 120Hz
Facts we checked
- Screen: 27-inch 4K, refreshing at up to 120Hz
- Power over USB-C: Up to 65W
- Video output: None in the documented port list
- Color coverage as published: 99% sRGB
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K | Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel and refresh | 27-inch 4K at 60Hz | 27-inch 4K at up to 120Hz | The pixel dimensions are identical on both, yet their motion ceilings are not. |
| USB-C power | Up to 96W | Up to 65W | Whether either monitor can stand in for the laptop's adapter depends on charging compatibility and workload. |
| Display output | DisplayPort MST output | No display output in the documented port list | On Dell, a second screen has to be connected some other way. |
| Published color coverage | 99% Adobe RGB and 99% DCI-P3 | 99% sRGB | Go by the color space you intend to work in. Percentages from different spaces are not the same measure. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K
- Whether MST chaining works depends on the computer, and it does not prove compatibility with every Mac.
With Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- The monitor has no display output to chain another screen from.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
The laptop needs a USB-C profile higher than 65W but no higher than 96W
Go with ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K. PA279CRV documents the higher charging ceiling, as long as the profile and cable are compatible.
4K at 120Hz can't be skipped
Go with Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor. That refresh ceiling is supported by S2725QC.
Decision guide
How to decide
The PA279CRV fits when a compatible laptop needs more than 65W or your Windows display plan uses DisplayPort MST chaining. The S2725QC fits 4K at up to 120Hz with built-in speakers on a simpler desk. Since both are 27-inch 4K screens, the useful difference is what the connection must carry and how you use motion.
A laptop adapter may stay on the desk anyway
Say a laptop requires an 85W USB-C power profile during sustained work. The PA279CRV's 96W ceiling can cover that wattage if the negotiated profile and cable are compatible, while the S2725QC's 65W ceiling cannot supply 85W. For that conditional one-cable brief, choose ASUS. If the laptop operates comfortably within 65W, the extra charging ceiling may bring no practical benefit and Dell's 120Hz option can matter more.
A second monitor takes an output and a computer that supports it
The DisplayPort MST output on the PA279CRV can cut the number of separate display cables running back to a compatible computer. The S2725QC has no display output, so a second screen needs another host output or a suitable dock. Choose ASUS when the computer supports the planned MST extended-desktop layout. Don't assume that every Mac or USB-C socket supports that arrangement, and verify the resolution and refresh rate you want for both displays.
Color for editing and motion for scrolling are separate requirements
Adobe RGB and DCI-P3 coverage are documented for the PA279CRV, whereas Dell's claim here is sRGB, and its panel reaches 120Hz. Choose ASUS when the job explicitly needs its documented color-space coverage. Choose Dell when 120Hz scrolling or compatible games matter more and sRGB covers the work. Neither a gamut percentage nor a refresh rate proves color accuracy, HDR quality or gaming latency in your room.
What this page can’t tell you
- We did no color, motion, speaker or response-time testing. The published gamut figures refer to different color spaces.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| ASUS ProArt Display 27-inch 4K |
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| Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor |
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