The catch
Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
This model is the S2725QS, which has no USB-C video. Do not confuse it with the S2725QC.
Side by side
Dell S2725QS vs S2725QC: QS keeps full-size DisplayPort for a desktop, while QC simplifies laptop cabling
Quick verdict
A compatible USB-C laptop and a simpler one-cable desk call for the S2725QC. The S2725QS fits a desktop or an existing dock, particularly if you need full-size DisplayPort. Since both are 27-inch 4K 120Hz monitors, the last letter alters the connection more than the workspace.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Native workspace gets no upgrade
A 163-PPI class picture and 8.29 million pixels come with both screens.
Where this comes from
At a 27-inch diagonal, each is 3840 × 2160. Identical measured panel performance is not established by equal specifications here.
The catch
Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
A power-hungry mobile workstation may want more than the 65-watt USB-C output delivers.
Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- Why pick it
- You have a DisplayPort desktop or a suitable dock already.
- Charging your laptop is not a job for the screen.
- The catch
- This model is the S2725QS, which has no USB-C video. Do not confuse it with the S2725QC.
Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Why pick it
- USB-C video works on your laptop, which needs no more than 65W.
- Peripherals should plug into the monitor instead of the laptop.
- The catch
- A power-hungry mobile workstation may want more than the 65-watt USB-C output delivers.
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What this page compares
Each Dell monitor delivers 27-inch 4K at 120Hz. USB-C charging, DisplayPort and hub connections are what separate the QS from the QC.
Whether USB-C is needed for the same 4K 120Hz desk
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A 65W USB-C laptop that is compatible
In one cable, the QC can combine charging and video.
- Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- Depends
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Better fit
A desktop that connects by full-size DisplayPort
The direct DisplayPort input is on the QS.
- Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Depends
A laptop that already connects through a suitable dock
Equipment you already own may be duplicated by the QC hub.
- Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- Better fit
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Good
A one-cable charging setup that must deliver 90W
The target is above the QC's 65W maximum, and the QS has no laptop charging.
- Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- Not suitable
- Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- Caution
In practice
Differences you will notice
Native workspace gets no upgrade
A 163-PPI class picture and 8.29 million pixels come with both screens.
How we worked this out
At a 27-inch diagonal, each is 3840 × 2160. Identical measured panel performance is not established by equal specifications here.
One everyday laptop connection can be removed with the QC
Its upstream USB-C cable can carry video and charging together for a compatible laptop within 65W.
How we worked this out
In its upstream port, the QC combines DisplayPort Alt Mode with up to 65W. The QS provides neither USB-C video nor power delivery.
The one-cable power target is not met by a 90W laptop
Through the monitor, neither screen can stand in for a required 90W USB-C supply.
How we worked this out
The QC tops out at 65W, 25W below 90W. The QS has no USB-C laptop-power output.
Option A
Dell, S2725QS
27 Plus 4K Monitor
Sharp text, spreadsheets and relaxed gaming all sit comfortably on this 27-inch 4K screen with 120Hz refresh. It's meant for a desktop, or for a laptop that already has a dock.
- Best for
- Crisp desktop work and scrolling that runs smoother
Facts we checked
- 27-inch IPS panel, 3840 by 2160 at 120Hz
- Two HDMI inputs and DisplayPort 1.4, but no USB-C video
- Height adjustment spans 130 mm
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
- A neat everyday laptop desk, sharp in 4K
Facts we checked
- 27-inch IPS panel, 3840 by 2160 at up to 120Hz
- USB-C delivers up to 65 watts
- A pair of integrated 5-watt speakers
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor | Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor | In practice |
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| Panel format | 27-inch 3840 × 2160 IPS | 27-inch 3840 × 2160 IPS | Being in the same size and resolution class means the native desktop layout is the same. |
| Refresh ceiling | 120Hz | 120Hz | Adding USB-C brings no higher refresh tier. |
| USB-C video and power | No | Yes, up to 65W | This is the key difference for a laptop desk. |
| Full-size DisplayPort input | Yes | No | A desktop's existing DisplayPort cable can plug into the QS more directly. |
| HDMI inputs | Two | Two | Two HDMI sources fit on both. |
| USB peripheral hub | No | Yes | Keyboard and mouse connections can stay at the screen with the QC. |
| Stand depth | About 200 mm | About 200 mm | Decide on ports, and do not expect a meaningful stand-footprint difference. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
- The speakers don't make it a conferencing monitor with a webcam.
With Dell 27 Plus 4K USB-C Monitor
- You get fewer ports than a full Thunderbolt dock would give you.
Decision guide
How to decide
The S2725QC is for a compatible USB-C laptop and a simpler one-cable desk, and the S2725QS is for a desktop or an existing dock, especially when you need full-size DisplayPort. Both being 27-inch 4K 120Hz monitors, the extra letter changes the connection more than the workspace.
Check the last letter before you buy
In retailer listings it is easy to mix up the S2725QS and S2725QC. USB-C upstream and a USB hub come with the QC. Video input on the QS is more conventional and includes full-size DisplayPort. Make sure the exact model matches in the Amazon title and the selected variation.
Whether you own a dock already changes the value
The S2725QS may do everything you need if a desktop or dock already provides the right video connection. What makes the S2725QC more useful is replacing the daily cable handling for a laptop, and that benefit is concrete only if the laptop supports USB-C video and its charging needs fit the 65-watt ceiling.
Don't expect more on screen from the USB-C version
Diagonal, resolution and maximum refresh specification are identical. Having a hub does not give the QC extra spreadsheet space. Buy it for a cleaner connection routine, and compare current offers without reading the suffix as a picture-quality ranking.
What this page can’t tell you
- Identical panel specifications are no proof of identical measured contrast or accuracy.
- The approximate stand depth comes from converting the published 7.89-inch measurement.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the computer monitors we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 14 of the 50 models checked meet every need here: “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, “Work and entertainment both get sharp 4K detail”, and “Video and peripherals share one USB-C cable”.
14 models fit, out of 50 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “A screen that stays comfortable for everyday office work”, “Work and entertainment both get sharp 4K detail”, and “Video and peripherals share one USB-C cable”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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Dell 27 Plus 4K Monitor
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