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  3. UltraSharp U2721DE vs UltraSharp UP2720Q

Dell UltraSharp U2721DE vs Dell UltraSharp UP2720Q

What UltraSharp U2721DE does better (2) and where UltraSharp UP2720Q wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U2721DE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2721DE
3.9Score
2 advantages
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Dell UltraSharp UP2720Q
Dell · 2020UltraSharp UP2720Q
8.1Score
5 advantages≈ $760
Higher score
2.9Screen4.3
2.2Colour accuracy8.8
8.1Connectivity7.5
5.8Design & ergonomics6.8

Why is UltraSharp U2721DE better than UltraSharp UP2720Q?

  1. Brightness (typical)350 nits vs 250 nits+40%
  2. DisplayPort inputs2 vs 12×

Why is UltraSharp UP2720Q better than UltraSharp U2721DE?

  1. Pixel density109 ppi vs 163 ppi+50%
  2. Colour depth8 bit vs 10 bit+25%
  3. HDMI inputs1 vs 22×
  4. DCI-P3 coverage85% vs 98%+15%
  5. Contrast ratio (static)1,000:1 vs 1,300:1+30%
Specifications

Side by side

Dell UltraSharp U2721DEDell UltraSharp U2721DE3.9
Dell UltraSharp UP2720QDell UltraSharp UP2720Q≈ $7608.1
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 14403840 × 2160
Resolution classQHD / 2.5K4K UHD
Pixel density109 ppi163 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits250 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,300:1
Response time8 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%—
Adobe RGB coverage—100%
DCI-P3 coverage85%98%
Rec. 2020 coverage—80%
Colour depth8 bit10 bit
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)—Yes
Thunderbolt—Yes
HDMI inputs12
DisplayPort inputs21
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)Yes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm—
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharpDell UltraSharp

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