Dell S2722QC vs. LG 27UP850-W
Two 27-inch 4K monitors with a USB-C cable that charges your laptop. The Dell is the sensible one. The LG is brighter, more colourful and charges harder.
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Overall winner: LG 27UP850-W 27-inch UltraFine 4K USB-C Monitor
Overall winner for most people: LG 27UP850-W — the brighter panel and the stronger USB-C charging matter every day, and the Dell's weaknesses are the kind you notice after a week. The Dell wins if all you want is crisp text and a tidy desk.
Best for Writers, coders and spreadsheet people with a thin laptop
Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor
Best for MacBook users, photo editors, bright rooms
LG 27UP850-W 27-inch UltraFine 4K USB-C Monitor
The primary tradeoff: Enough versus more. The Dell is a good 4K panel with modest brightness and modest charging; the LG gets bright, covers more colour, and powers a heavier laptop over the same cable.
| Attribute | Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor Wait for a Sale | LG 27UP850-W 27-inch UltraFine 4K USB-C Monitor Karen Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Text-heavy work, tidy single-cable desks | Colour work, MacBooks, bright rooms |
| Sharpness | Crisp 4K text | Crisp 4K text |
| Brightness | Modest; fine in a dim room | Bright enough for a sunny office |
| Colour | Good for office work | Wide coverage, pleasant for photos |
| Blacks in a dark room | Greyish, as IPS panels are | Greyish, as IPS panels are |
| USB-C power delivery (manufacturer claim) | 65 W | 90 W |
| Ports | USB-C, two HDMI, small USB-A hub | USB-C, DisplayPort, two HDMI, two USB-A |
| Stand | Height, tilt, pivot, swivel | Height, tilt, pivot |
| Speakers | Built in, weak | Built in, unremarkable |
| Biggest annoyance | The dim panel | The joystick menu |
| Size and resolution | 27 in, 3840 x 2160 | 27 in, 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel | IPS, 60 Hz | IPS, 60 Hz |
| USB-C power delivery | 65 W (manufacturer states) | 90 W (manufacturer states) |
| Ports | USB-C, HDMI x2, USB-A hub | USB-C, DisplayPort, HDMI x2, USB-A x2 |
| Stand | Height, tilt, pivot, swivel | Height, tilt, pivot |
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Final recommendation
Buy Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor if…
Buy the Dell S2722QC if you type for a living, plug in a thin laptop, and want a stand that swivels without paying for colour you will not use.
Buy LG 27UP850-W 27-inch UltraFine 4K USB-C Monitor if…
Buy the LG 27UP850-W if your laptop draws more power than a light ultrabook, you edit photos, or your desk faces a window.
Buy neither if…
Buy neither if you game and want high refresh rates. Both are 60 Hz office panels, and a gaming monitor is a different purchase.
Both products
Wait for a Sale
Dell S2722QC 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor
A sharp 4K screen with USB-C charging that sits a clear tier below the UltraSharp in cost and only a small step below it in use.
Karen Verified
LG 27UP850-W 27-inch UltraFine 4K USB-C Monitor
The bright, colourful 4K that Mac people buy when the Apple display costs too much.
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