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Our hands-on Dell U2723QE review: an IPS Black 4K panel with deep blacks, accurate color, a 90W USB-C hub and KVM built for serious work.
The Dell UltraSharp 27 4K (U2723QE) is not chasing gamers or HDR thrills. It is a productivity monitor first, and one of the most complete docking-and-display packages you can put on a desk for everyday work.
The headline feature is Dell's IPS Black panel, which pushes the contrast ratio to roughly 2000:1, about double a conventional IPS screen. In practice that means noticeably deeper, less milky blacks when you are reading dark-mode documents, editing in a dimmed room, or watching video.
At this density, Windows and macOS text rendering looks crisp without heavy scaling, and you can comfortably tile two full documents or a code editor beside a browser without squinting.
Dell factory-calibrates these panels, and the U2723QE covers the color spaces most desk workers and content creators actually need. It hits 100% sRGB and 100% Rec.709, plus roughly 98% DCI-P3, with dedicated preset modes you can switch between in the on-screen menu.
For photo retouching, web design and video that targets standard gamuts, this is dependable, accurate color you can trust without buying a calibrator.
Note the panel is an 8-bit display reaching 1.07 billion colors via dithering, and HDR support is entry-level (VESA DisplayHDR 400). Treat HDR as a checkbox, not a reason to buy.
This is where the U2723QE separates itself from cheaper 4K panels. A single USB-C cable carries video, data and up to 90W of power delivery, enough to charge most 14-inch laptops and many 16-inch models while driving the screen.
| Connection | Detail |
|---|---|
| USB-C upstream | DisplayPort Alt Mode + 90W power delivery |
| Video in | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB-A / USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen2 ports for peripherals |
| Networking | Built-in RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Extras | Audio line-out, DisplayPort-out for daisy-chaining |
The built-in KVM switch is the quiet hero here. Connect a work laptop and a personal desktop, then share one keyboard and mouse across both, switching with a click. Add the Ethernet jack and daisy-chain output and the monitor effectively replaces a separate docking station.
The included stand is genuinely good and adjusts in every direction you would want.
The plastics feel solid rather than premium, and the built-in speakers are absent, so plan for external audio. The on-screen controls use a small joystick that is far easier than the old button rows.
Street pricing typically lands well below Dell's list price, and at that level the U2723QE is a strong value for anyone who works all day at a desk. You are paying for the hub, the KVM and the IPS Black contrast, not flashy specs.
For focused, color-accurate productivity with elite connectivity, it remains the office 4K monitor to beat.
It provides up to 90W of USB-C power delivery, enough to charge and run most 14-inch laptops and many 16-inch models while sending video over the same cable.
Yes. The built-in KVM lets you connect two computers and share one keyboard and mouse between them, switching sources from the on-screen menu.
It is built for work, not gaming. The 60Hz refresh rate and entry-level DisplayHDR 400 are fine for office use but not ideal for fast-paced or HDR gaming.
IPS Black roughly doubles contrast to about 2000:1, producing deeper, less washed-out blacks while keeping the wide viewing angles and color accuracy of standard IPS.
Yes. A single USB-C cable handles 4K video, data and up to 90W charging, making it a popular one-cable dock for MacBook Air and most MacBook Pro models.
No, the U2723QE does not include built-in speakers, so you will need external speakers or headphones. It does offer an audio line-out jack.
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