Best 2025 Dell Monitors for refresh rate

#1 Dell S2725QS
4.9

120Hz is a substantial everyday upgrade for scrolling, window movement and casual play, even though panel response cannot always keep up.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, HDR performance

#2 Dell Alienware AW2725DM
4.8

The 180Hz refresh rate makes gameplay visibly smoother than 60Hz and is a central draw for this value-focused monitor.

Pros: overall satisfaction, refresh rate

Cons: HDR performance, HDMI 2.1 support

#3 Dell Alienware AW3225DM
4.8

The 180Hz refresh is a major advantage for smooth shooters and racing games, even though the panel itself can still smear.

Pros: value for money, overall satisfaction

Cons: HDR performance, Headphone output quality

#4 Dell S2725DC
4.8

The 144Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and mouse movement noticeably smoother than basic 60Hz office screens and adds some appeal for casual games.

Pros: USB hub functionality, USB-C power delivery

Cons: speaker quality

#5 Dell U2725QE
4.6

The jump to 120Hz makes everyday scrolling, cursor motion and window movement meaningfully more fluid than 60Hz. It does not fix the panel’s slower pixel response.

Pros: port selection, USB hub functionality

Cons: competitive gaming suitability, motion clarity

#6 Dell S2725QC
4.6

The 120Hz refresh rate makes everyday scrolling and window movement noticeably smoother than 60Hz and adds useful casual-gaming headroom.

Pros: value for money, Resolution

Cons: port selection, competitive gaming suitability

#7 Dell Alienware AW2725Q
4.5

The 240Hz refresh rate was considered smooth and future-proof for most users, even if faster esports-focused OLEDs exist.

Pros: value for money, sharpness

Cons: brightness, USB hub functionality

#8 Dell S3425DW
4.5

At 120Hz, scrolling and window motion look notably smoother than 60Hz work monitors, though fast gaming remains a secondary use.

Pros: overall satisfaction, screen size

Cons: stand adjustability, Photo editing

#9 Dell Alienware AW3425DWM
4.2

A 180Hz ceiling gives fluid gaming and plenty of headroom, though the VA panel cannot fully keep up with every transition.

Pros: ultrawide gaming experience, black levels

Cons: HDR performance, viewing angles

#10 Dell S3225QC
3.8

120Hz is smooth for daily use and casual play, yet distinctly slower than many similarly priced 240Hz OLED gaming displays.

Pros: overall picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: port selection, brightness

#11 Dell P1425 Monitor
2.0

The standard 60Hz refresh is fine for office work but falls short of smooth high-refresh gaming.

Pros: brightness, portability and weight

Cons: value for money, port selection