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Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE vs Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)

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UltraSharp U2725QEDELLRENDER
Probe A
Dell
UltraSharp U2725QE
60.3/ 100C
Performance69· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)SAMSUNGRENDER
Probe B
Samsung
ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
59.3/ 100C
Performance68· 45%
Panel49· 40%
Connectivity· 15%
Quick verdict

Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and ViewFinity S9 (S90PC), the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in refresh rate and usb-c power delivery, while the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins on peak brightness and dci-p3 coverage. Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) scores 59.3 on our Mars Score.

Buying advice

Which should you buy?

These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 59.3). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.

Pick the UltraSharp U2725QE if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. The biggest gaps in its favor are refresh rate, usb-c power delivery.

Pick the ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage.

Both ship with comparable response time (gtg), screen size, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.

Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.

Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins

  • Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
  • USB-C Power Delivery — 55.56% more. 140 W vs 90 W.

Why Samsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) wins

  • Peak brightness — 33.33% more. 600 nits vs 450 nits.
  • DCI-P3 coverage — 1.02% more. 99 % vs 98 %.
Full readout

Spec comparison

Panel

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QESamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Screen size27 "27 "
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution4K5Klead
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Curvedfalsefalse

Performance

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QESamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
Refresh rate120 Hzlead60 Hz
Response time (GtG)5 ms5 ms
Peak brightness450 nits600 nitslead
DCI-P3 coverage98 %99 %lead
HDRtruetrue
G-Syncfalsefalse
FreeSyncfalsefalse

Connectivity

SpecDell - UltraSharp U2725QESamsung - ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)
HDMI ports11
DisplayPort ports1lead0
USB-C inputtruetrue
USB-C Power Delivery140 Wlead90 W
KVMtrueleadfalse
Reader questions

Frequently asked

Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

UltraSharp U2725QE refreshes at 120Hz vs 60Hz.

Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC)?+

ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) responds in 5ms vs 5ms.

Does UltraSharp U2725QE or ViewFinity S9 (S90PC) have USB-C with power delivery?+

Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE, 90W on ViewFinity S9 (S90PC).

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