Best Dell Monitors for built-in speakers

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Best for built-in speakers

Dell S3225QC

4.7 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

Dell S3425DW

4.6 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Best overall product

Dell U4025QW

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Dell S3225QC
4.7

The integrated five-speaker system is a major advantage over ordinary monitor audio. It can eliminate separate desktop speakers for everyday entertainment and music.

Pros: overall picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: port selection, brightness

#2 Dell S3425DW
4.6

The integrated speakers are surprisingly full and loud for a productivity monitor, suitable for calls and videos without separate desktop audio.

Pros: overall satisfaction, screen size

Cons: stand adjustability, Photo editing

#3 Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE
4.3

The built-in speakers are better than the typical monitor speakers and plenty usable for calls, YouTube, and everyday audio. They still do not replace good dedicated speakers for buyers who...

Pros: overall satisfaction, productivity versatility

Cons: value for money, reliability over time

#4 Dell S2725QC
3.9

The two integrated speakers are unusually usable for a budget monitor, particularly for meetings and YouTube, although they cannot replace dedicated audio gear.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, competitive gaming suitability

#5 Dell S2725DC
3.6

Built-in speakers save space and can handle calls or background videos. Their presence is welcome, but they are not meant to replace good external speakers.

Pros: USB hub functionality, USB-C power delivery

Cons: speaker quality

#6 Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor, U5226KW
3.6

The dual 9W speakers are louder and fuller than many monitor speakers and work well for meetings or temporary setups. Opinions split sharply for entertainment, with some users satisfied and...

Pros: productivity versatility, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, response time

#7 Dell S2725QS
3.4

Monitor speakers are a convenient extra for games, calls, and videos. Reactions range from pleasantly surprised by their bass to complaints that they sound loud and muddy.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, HDR performance

#8 Dell U4025QW
2.9

Built-in sound is adequate for calls and podcasts in some setups, but others find it quiet, thin, or unreliable; external speakers remain the better choice for music and movies.

Pros: overall picture quality, color accuracy

Cons: value for money, built-in speakers

#9 Dell Alienware AW2725DM
2.6

There are no speakers. Some welcome avoiding weak budget audio, while others find the omission inconvenient for console or video playback.

Pros: overall satisfaction, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, HDMI 2.1 support

#10 Dell Alienware AW3926QW
2.3

There are no internal speakers, so external audio or a connected soundbar is necessary. Some consider this an acceptable omission in return for the display’s image quality and price.

Pros: overall satisfaction, Text fringing

Cons: brightness, Edge dimming behavior

#11 Dell U2725QE
2.3

There are no integrated speakers. Some consider that a disappointment in an expensive do-everything desk display; others already own suitable audio equipment and do not mind.

Pros: port selection, USB hub functionality

Cons: competitive gaming suitability, motion clarity

#12 Dell Alienware AW2725DF
2.3

The lack of speakers leaves console and streaming-device users arranging external audio, which can make otherwise straightforward hookups less convenient.

Pros: competitive gaming suitability, color gamut

Cons: brightness, HDMI 2.1 support

#13 Dell Alienware AW2725QF
2.2

There are no integrated speakers. Many gamers consider that acceptable, but buyers will need separate audio hardware.

Pros: Resolution, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, contrast

#14 Dell Alienware AW2523HF
2.0

There are no integrated speakers, a convenience drawback for anyone without a headset or separate desktop audio.

Pros: competitive gaming suitability, stand adjustability

Cons: color gamut, contrast

#15 Dell P1425 Monitor
2.0

The built-in speakers is a recurring limitation, especially compared with more flexible or higher-end portable monitors.

Pros: brightness, portability and weight

Cons: value for money, port selection

#16 Dell Alienware AW2726DM
2.0

The lack of integrated speakers is an inconvenience for occasional work or casual use, though less important to headset users.

Pros: value for money, panel type

Cons: brightness, port selection

#17 Dell Alienware AW3225DM
2.0

The absence of speakers is a minor disappointment for anyone who expected desktop audio without separate equipment.

Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction

Cons: HDR performance, Headphone output quality

#18 Dell Alienware AW3426DW
1.9

There are no integrated speakers, so games and videos require an external audio solution. Several testers consider that an inconvenient omission.

Pros: brightness, value for money

Cons: port selection, built-in speakers

#19 Dell Alienware AW3225QF
1.8

The absence of integrated speakers means separate audio equipment is necessary, an inconvenience for meetings and quick video viewing.

Pros: overall satisfaction, brightness

Cons: Dolby Vision support, VRR flicker

#20 Dell Alienware AW3425DWM
1.7

There are no integrated speakers, disappointing anyone hoping to play audio without headphones or separate speakers.

Pros: ultrawide gaming experience, black levels

Cons: HDR performance, viewing angles

#21 Dell Alienware AW2725Q
1.6

Built-in speaker support was poor because multiple reviewers noted there are no integrated speakers, sometimes alongside no headphone jack.

Pros: value for money, sharpness

Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality