The Best Monitor
The sharpest, most color-accurate IPS productivity monitor you can buy — and it charges your laptop over one cable. · Updated June 25, 2026
Dell UltraSharp U2725QE
$655Buy on Amazon
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Pros
- IPS Black panel delivers deeper blacks and stronger contrast than standard IPS, with excellent factory color accuracy
- Crisp 4K resolution at 27 inches with smooth 120Hz refresh for everyday productivity
- Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C hub charges a MacBook Pro and drives peripherals over a single cable
- Built-in port hub reduces desk clutter and replaces a separate dock
- Reddit's r/Monitors broadly agrees it's the best IPS productivity display of 2025
Cons
- At $655 it's a premium price for a 27-inch productivity monitor
- Not the best gaming choice — users report coil whine and motion blur compared to OLED
- For 'best all-rounder,' many on Reddit prefer an OLED like the ASUS PG27UCDM
- Reliable but not BuyItForLife-tier — r/BuyItForLife points to Eizo FlexScan for true long-term longevity and warranty