S2725DS

Written analysis

S2725DS at a glance

The S2725DS is a 27" IPS monitor at 2560×1440 and 100 Hz. The listed aspect ratio is 1.778:1, 16:9. The backlight is listed as W-LED.

Best fit: everyday work and play where a balanced panel is more important than flagship extras.

Panel and image

Overall quality is 60.4, with 63.1 work and 66.7 play. Pixel density is listed at 109 PPI. Typical brightness is 350 nits. Contrast is listed as 1500:1. The coating is Anti-glare/Matte (3H). The listed pixel count is treated as a QHD-class work multiplier.

Color and HDR

Recorded gamut coverage is 99% sRGB. Color depth is listed as 8-bit.

Motion and sync

Refresh is listed at 100 Hz. Response time is listed as 4.00 ms. Pair this resolution with the GPU table before assuming native high settings.

Ergonomics and connectivity

Stand and mount options are listed as Height · Pivot · Swivel · Tilt · VESA (100x100mm). Recorded inputs include 2 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x DisplayPort 1.2. Speakers are listed as 2 x 5 W (watts).

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 60.4, a balanced result covering essential office and media use.

At the recorded Amazon price, quality / price is 55.6—a balanced value for this class.

Work / price is 58.1 and play / price is 43.0.