The Dell UltraSharp U2723QE positions itself as a single-cable workstation solution: a 27-inch 4K display, a seven-port USB hub, Gigabit Ethernet, and a KVM switch all in one chassis. Dell markets it as the first monitor to use its IPS Black panel technology — a variant of IPS designed to deliver higher contrast than standard IPS panels. For Australians working from home with a laptop, or small offices that want to reduce cable clutter and dock clutter at the same time, that combination is the core appeal.
This page summarises what the evidence supports about the U2723QE, where it clearly fits, and the limitations to weigh before buying.
Who this monitor is for
The strongest fit is a knowledge-worker or creative-professional desk where convenience and image quality matter more than gaming features:
- Laptop users on a single USB-C connection. The U2723QE accepts a single USB-C cable that carries video (DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode with DSC), data, and up to 90W of power delivery to the host. For Mac or Windows laptop users who want one cable to a desk, that is the headline feature.
- Small-office and WFH setups that also want built-in networking. The RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port means the monitor can act as a wired-network pass-through, which is useful where the router is behind the desk or where Wi-Fi is unreliable.
- Users who want a hub without a separate dock. With four USB-A downstream ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10 Gbps), one USB-A port with Battery Charging 1.2, a USB-C downstream port (up to 15W), an audio line-out, Ethernet, and dual DisplayPort, the monitor drastically reduces the number of separate adapters and hubs on the desk.
- Creative professionals targeting DCI-P3 coverage. Dell's figures put DCI-P3 coverage at 98% and include factory calibration claims of Delta E below 2 on average across sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3. For photo and video work that values color gamut and factory-calibrated starts, that is a meaningful selling point.
The U2723QE is less clearly aimed at gamers: it does not support adaptive sync (no G-Sync or FreeSync) and its 60 Hz refresh rate and 5 ms / 8 ms grey-to-grey response times are work-HR oriented rather than competitive-gaming oriented. Buyers who need high refresh rates or variable refresh rate support should look elsewhere.
What the evidence says is strong
IPS Black panel and contrast
Dell's documentation describes the panel as "IPS Black Technology" and lists a typical contrast ratio of 2000:1. On paper that is double the roughly 1000:1 contrast typical of standard IPS panels, and it is the primary differentiator Dell highlights for this model family. The contrast figure comes from Dell's official materials rather than from independent lab measurement, so it should be read as Dell's rated claim rather than an independently verified real-world result.
Colour specs and factory calibration
The evidence packet records a wide colour spec set from official Dell sources:
- 100% sRGB
- 100% Rec.709
- 98% DCI-P3
- 93.6% Adobe RGB (from the Dell Technologies datasheet)
- 1.07 billion colours (10-bit colour depth)
- Delta E below 2 on average for sRGB, Rec.709, and DCI-P3 (factory calibration claim)
Those figures target users who care about colour accuracy and wide gamut. The 93.6% Adobe RGB figure is worth noting for photographers who work in that space; it is not a full Adobe RGB monitor, but it is a meaningful step up from typical sRGB-only office panels.
Brightness
Typical brightness is listed at 400 cd/m² from Dell's official materials. This is a typical/claimed figure; the evidence packet includes a note that one secondary source referenced 340 cd/m² as a typical value, and that the discrepancy is likely between rated/peak and typical/measured values. The authoritative figure from Dell is 400 cd/m².
Single-cable docking via USB-C
The USB-C upstream port carries DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode with DSC, HDCP 2.2, and 90W USB-C power delivery. Dell lists the model as compatible with Dell Display Manager, and the documentation references Dell OptiPlex 7090/3090 Ultra compatibility via Dell Power Button Sync over the USB-C interface.
Built-in hub, Ethernet, and KVM
The hub is a genuine selling point for reducing clutter. Downstream connectivity from the monitor includes:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A downstream (10 Gbps)
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A downstream with Battery Charging 1.2
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C downstream (up to 15W power to a connected device)
- 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet with MAC address pass-through and Wake-on-LAN
- 1 x Audio line-out (3.5 mm mini-jack)
The KVM function is documented as supporting an Auto KVM feature, and Picture-by-Picture and Picture-in-Picture modes are supported; PBP mode also supports USB KVM switching. Daisy-chaining is supported: two 4K displays can be driven via DisplayPort daisy chain using DSC.
Ergonomic stand
The stand offers a broad adjustment range: height adjustment of 150 mm, tilt from -5° to +21°, swivel, and pivot rotation from -90° to +90° for portrait use. There is a VESA 100 x 100 mm mount option for arm users. One point to check carefully is the swivel angle: the user manual lists -45°/+45°, while Dell's UK and India pages describe -30°/+30°. Dell's US and Canada pages confirm -45°/+45°. This is most likely a regional stand variant difference rather than a contradiction, but if swivel range matters to you, confirm the specific unit you are buying.
Display quality of life features
The U2723QE includes ComfortView Plus, which Dell describes as an always-on low blue light mode certified by TÜV Rheinland, and a flicker-free backlight. It also carries DisplayHDR 400, ENERGY STAR certification, EPEAT Gold registration, and TCO Certified Edge. These are certifications and claims from Dell's official materials rather than independent test results.
Connectivity options for source devices
On the input side, the monitor offers three video inputs:
- 1 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
- 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 input with DSC support (HDCP 2.2)
- 1 x USB-C upstream / DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode with 90W power delivery (HDCP 2.2)
There is also a second USB-C upstream port rated for USB 3.2 Gen 2 data (10 Gbps) used for KVM. A DisplayPort output port supports daisy-chaining.
Warranty
The evidence records a 3-year Advanced Exchange Service and Limited Hardware Warranty.
Trade-offs and limitations
No adaptive sync
The U2723QE does not support G-Sync or FreeSync. If variable refresh rate matters for your workflow, this panel is not it.
No built-in speakers
Audio output is limited to a 3.5 mm line-out. Anyone who wants built-in monitor speakers will need separate speakers or headphones.
No webcam
There is no integrated camera.
Refresh rate ceiling
The panel runs at 60 Hz maximum. That is normal for a 4K productivity monitor, but if you have a high-refresh-rate workflow you will not get it here.
Availability and pricing uncertainty in Australia
As of the research captured in the evidence packet, the U2723QE was listed at AUD $829.40 including GST and delivery on Dell Australia, with the product shown as currently unavailable on that page. The Dell Australia product page was blocked to automated extraction at the time of research, and the team's notes flag that the U2725QE successor is now listed on Dell Australia. Availability and current pricing should be verified directly with Dell Australia or your retailer before relying on these figures. The price recorded is a last-observed price, not a guaranteed current price.
Regional variation
Because the U2723QE is sold through multiple Dell regional sites with slightly different documentation, some figures (such as the swivel angle note above) vary by region. If you are buying from a specific regional stock, it is worth confirming the exact part and the documentation that applies to it.
Weight and footprint
The monitor is not a small or light unit. With the stand at full extension, Dell's figures put it at 611.44 mm wide by 185.00 mm deep by 535.18 mm high, weighing 6.64 kg with the stand. Without the stand it is 611.44 mm wide by 54.33 mm deep by 353.01 mm high and 4.48 kg. The shipping weight is 9.53 kg. If desk space is tight or you plan to mount on an arm, those dimensions matter.
HDR is entry-level
The panel carries DisplayHDR 400, which is a baseline HDR certification. It is suitable for HDR-capable content, but it is not a high-brightness HDR panel for serious HDR content work or gaming.
Key verified specifications at a glance
| Specification | Value | |---|---| | Model | U2723QE | | Brand / Series | Dell UltraSharp | | Screen size | 27 inches (68.47 cm viewable diagonal) | | Native resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD) at 60 Hz | | Pixel pitch | 0.1554 mm x 0.1554 mm | | Pixel density | 163.18 PPI | | Panel technology | IPS Black Technology (LED backlight, W-LED) | | Contrast ratio | 2000:1 typical | | Brightness | 400 cd/m² typical | | Colour gamut | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec.709, 98% DCI-P3, 93.6% Adobe RGB | | Colour depth | 1.07 billion colours (10-bit) | | Factory calibration | Delta E below 2 average for sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 | | Response time | 5 ms grey-to-grey (Fast mode); 8 ms grey-to-grey (Normal mode) | | Refresh rate | 60 Hz maximum | | Adaptive sync | Not supported (no G-Sync or FreeSync) | | HDR | DisplayHDR 400 | | Audio | 3.5 mm audio line-out; no built-in speakers | | Webcam | No | | Video inputs | 1 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 input with DSC (HDCP 2.2); 1 x USB-C upstream with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, DSC, 90W PD (HDCP 2.2) | | Video output | 1 x DisplayPort output (daisy chain) | | USB hub | Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2 / USB-C hub | | USB upstream ports | 1 x USB-C (DP 1.4 Alt Mode, 90W PD); 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (data / KVM) | | USB downstream ports | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A with Battery Charging 1.2; 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 downstream (up to 15W) | | Ethernet | RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (1 GbE) with MAC pass-through and Wake-on-LAN | | KVM | Yes (with Auto KVM) | | PBP / PIP | Yes | | Daisy chain | 2 x 4K via DisplayPort with DSC | | Dell Display Manager | Compatible | | Dell Power Button Sync | Supported (OptiPlex 7090/3090 Ultra, USB-C interface only) | | Stand adjustments | Height 150 mm; tilt -5°/+21°; swivel; pivot -90°/+90° | | VESA mount | 100 x 100 mm | | Bezel | 3-sided InfinityEdge, virtually borderless; 7.35 mm left/right/top, 10.00 mm bottom | | Dimensions with stand (extended) | 611.44 mm x 185.00 mm x 535.18 mm | | Dimensions with stand (compressed) | 611.44 mm x 185.00 mm x 385.18 mm | | Dimensions without stand | 611.44 mm x 54.33 mm x 353.01 mm | | Weight with stand | 6.64 kg | | Weight without stand | 4.48 kg | | Shipping weight | 9.53 kg | | Power input | 100-240 VAC / 50 or 60 Hz ± 3 Hz / 2.7 A maximum | | Power consumption (typical on) | 25.9 W | | Power consumption (max) | 220 W | | Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W | | Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W | | Annual energy consumption | 91.83 kWh (TEC) | | Energy Star | Certified | | EPEAT | Gold | | TCO certified | TCO Certified Edge | | Eye comfort | ComfortView Plus (TÜV Rheinland), Flicker-Free | | Cables included | 1 x DisplayPort to DisplayPort cable (1.8 m); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 A-to-C cable (1.0 m); 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 C-to-C cable (1.0 m) | | Operating temperature | 0°C to 35°C | | Operating humidity | 10-80% (non-condensing) | | Warranty | 3-year Advanced Exchange Service and Limited Hardware Warranty | | Dell part number (AU) | 210-BDZQ | | Manufacturer part number (AU) | 5CCN1 | | Price (Australia, last observed) | AUD $829.40 inc GST and delivery; listed as currently unavailable on Dell Australia at time of research |
Buying considerations for Australian buyers
Check availability before counting on this specific model. The evidence records the U2723QE as currently unavailable on Dell Australia at the time of research, with a successor (U2725QE) now appearing in the catalogue. If you need a monitor now, verify stock and whether the U2723QE is still being sold as new, reconditioned stock, or whether a successor model has replaced it.
Confirm the part number. The correct Dell Australia part number for the U2723QE in the evidence is 210-BDZQ, with manufacturer part 5CCN1. If you are comparing across regions or retailers, check the part number rather than just the model name — a different part number can indicate a regional variant or a different model in the same family.
Be careful about the P2723QE confusion. The U2723QE is an UltraSharp model with IPS Black and the higher specification set described above. Dell also sells a P2723QE in the P-Series, which is a different, lower-tier monitor with standard IPS, lower contrast, different USB hub generation, and a different spec set. The two are not the same product. If a listing, price, or review references the P2723QE while you are researching the U2723QE, make sure you are still looking at the right model.
Think about what you will connect. The single-cable USB-C dock story is the main attraction. If your laptop supports USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and can accept 90W charging, the single-cable setup is the use case the monitor was designed around. If your laptop only has USB-C for data, or you are connecting a desktop without USB-C video, you will use the HDMI or DisplayPort inputs instead and the single-cable power delivery benefit will not apply in the same way.
Consider whether you need the hub at the monitor. The built-in seven-port hub and Ethernet are genuinely useful for reducing adapters, but if you already have a dock or hub you like, the monitor's hub is a bonus rather than a necessity.
Consider your HDR expectations. DisplayHDR 400 is real HDR support, but it is entry-level HDR. If you are buying primarily for HDR content, read the panel's HDR claims as "HDR-capable" rather than "high-performance HDR."
Audio and video calls. With no built-in speakers and no webcam, anyone doing frequent video calls will need separate audio and a camera or a headset. The 3.5 mm audio out is there, but it is a line-out, not a speaker.
Verdict
The Dell UltraSharp U2723QE is a clearly defined product for a specific buyer: a 27-inch 4K workspace monitor that tries to replace a monitor, a hub, and an Ethernet adapter in one unit, with a higher-contrast IPS Black panel and broad colour gamut coverage aimed at professionals who care about image quality on a work desk.
The strengths are specific and evidence-supported: IPS Black with a 2000:1 contrast claim, 400 cd/m² brightness, 98% DCI-P3 and 93.6% Adobe RGB coverage, factory calibration claims of Delta E below 2, 90W USB-C power delivery, a genuinely extensive built-in hub with Ethernet, KVM, PBP/PIP, and daisy-chain support, a fully adjustable stand, and Dell's eye comfort and energy certifications.
The limitations are equally specific: no adaptive sync, no built-in speakers, no webcam, a 60 Hz ceiling, entry-level DisplayHDR 400, and some regional documentation variation that buyers should confirm rather than assume. The Australian availability and pricing picture also needs a fresh check before purchase, because the evidence records the model as currently unavailable on Dell Australia at the time of research.
If your desk wants a single-cable 4K workstation display with a strong colour spec and a built-in dock, the U2723QE is one of the more complete packages in this space. If your priorities are high refresh rate, adaptive sync, built-in speakers, or assured current Australian stock, this is the point to pause and verify what is actually available to you today.
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