Between the UltraSharp U2725QE and M27Q X, the UltraSharp U2725QE comes out ahead in usb-c power delivery and peak brightness, while the M27Q X wins on refresh rate and response time (gtg). Overall, the UltraSharp U2725QE scores 60.3 and the M27Q X scores 65.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The M27Q X edges ahead on the Mars Score (60.3 vs 65.7), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 usb-c power delivery, peak brightness, dci-p3 coverage.
Pick the M27Q X 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 refresh rate, response time (gtg), g-sync, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, panel type, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the M27Q X is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE wins
- ▲USB-C Power Delivery — 833.33% more. 140 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Peak brightness — 12.50% more. 450 nits vs 400 nits.
- ▲DCI-P3 coverage — 6.52% more. 98 % vs 92 %.
Why Gigabyte - M27Q X wins
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 240 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Response time (GtG) — 94.00% less. 0.3 ms vs 5 ms.
- ▲Has G-Sync.
- ▲Has FreeSync.
Spec comparison
Panel
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 27 " | 27 " |
| Panel typeⓘ | IPS | IPS |
| Resolutionⓘ | 4Klead | 1440p |
| Aspect ratioⓘ | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curvedⓘ | false | false |
Performance
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 240 Hzlead |
| Response time (GtG)ⓘ | 5 ms | 0.3 mslead |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 450 nitslead | 400 nits |
| DCI-P3 coverageⓘ | 98 %lead | 92 % |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| G-Syncⓘ | false | truelead |
| FreeSyncⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell - UltraSharp U2725QE | Gigabyte - M27Q X |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI ports | 1 | 2lead |
| DisplayPort ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C input | true | true |
| USB-C Power Deliveryⓘ | 140 Wlead | 15 W |
| KVM | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has higher refresh rate, UltraSharp U2725QE or M27Q X?+
M27Q X refreshes at 240Hz vs 120Hz.
Which has faster response time, UltraSharp U2725QE or M27Q X?+
M27Q X responds in 0.3ms vs 5ms.
Does UltraSharp U2725QE or M27Q X have USB-C with power delivery?+
Both offer USB-C PD — 140W on UltraSharp U2725QE, 15W on M27Q X.
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