Best 2025 Dell Monitors for built-in speakers

#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 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

#4 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

#5 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

#6 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

#7 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

#8 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

#9 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

#10 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

#11 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