Best 2025 Dell Monitors for on-screen display usability

#1 Dell Alienware AW3225DM
5.0

The joystick-controlled menus are intuitive, well organized and easy to customize, with frequently used controls readily accessible.

Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction

Cons: HDR performance, Headphone output quality

#2 Dell Alienware AW2725DM
4.9

The joystick-driven menus are consistently praised for clear navigation and easy access to common settings.

Pros: overall satisfaction, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, HDMI 2.1 support

#3 Dell S3225QC
4.8

Clear menus and a responsive rear joystick simplify picture, sound and input adjustments, with useful shortcuts for frequent changes.

Pros: overall picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: port selection, brightness

#4 Dell U2725QE
4.5

The revised joystick menu is larger and easier to read than earlier versions, with useful shortcuts. Some still find navigation clunky compared with rival systems.

Pros: port selection, USB hub functionality

Cons: competitive gaming suitability, motion clarity

#5 Dell S2725DC
4.5

The on-screen menu and rear joystick are straightforward to use for brightness, input and display adjustments.

Pros: USB hub functionality, USB-C power delivery

Cons: speaker quality

#6 Dell Alienware AW3425DWM
4.3

The joystick and accessible menus make it easy to reach picture controls, with a good range of options to customize.

Pros: ultrawide gaming experience, black levels

Cons: HDR performance, viewing angles

#7 Dell Alienware AW2725Q
4.1

OSD usability was mostly positive, though one reviewer still found the on-screen display awkward.

Pros: value for money, sharpness

Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality

#8 Dell S2725QC
4.0

The rear joystick is intuitive for some, though another tester found its physical location annoying and preferred Mac software controls.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, competitive gaming suitability

#9 Dell S2725QS
4.0

A rear joystick provides a convenient way to navigate picture and other settings.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, HDR performance

#10 Dell P1425 Monitor
2.0

The on-screen display usability 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