Dell UltraSharp U2722D Review – 27-inch 4K USB-C Monitor Review UK 2026 — Worth It?

Dell's UltraSharp range has been the benchmark for professional monitors for over a decade, and the U2722D represents the current generation's 27-inch 4K offering. For creative professionals, developers and anyone who demands accurate colour and sharp detail, it sets the standard.

The 4K IPS panel covers 100% of sRGB and 98% of DCI-P3 colour space, factory calibrated to Delta E < 2 (near-perfect colour accuracy out of the box). This level of panel quality matters for photography editing, graphic design and video work where colour fidelity is critical. For general office and development use, it means text is razor-sharp and images look exactly as they should.

The USB-C connectivity is the practical differentiator for laptop users. A single USB-C cable from your laptop carries 4K@60Hz display signal, 90W charging (enough for most MacBook Pros and Windows ultrabooks), 4× USB-A ports and RJ45 gigabit Ethernet — all through the monitor. One cable connection gives you a clean, fully functional desk setup.

Ergonomic adjustment is comprehensive and the build quality reflects Dell's premium tier. Height adjusts 130mm, the panel tilts, swivels and pivots 90° for portrait orientation. The monitor's rear panel design provides neat cable management routing.

At 60Hz the U2722D is not positioned for gaming — if you need 144Hz or higher, a different monitor is appropriate. As a professional workstation display for content creation, software development and business use, it's hard to surpass.