Just in time for this week's Adobe MAX conference, Dell has introduced an updated version of its popular 27-inch 4K UltraSharp professional display. The latest iteration of Dell's pro monitor, the UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor (UP2720Q) is shaking things up by taking the already factory-calibrated monitor family and integrating a colorimeter for even further calibration options, as well as Thunderbolt 3 support. At the same time, however, Dell is also dropping HDR support, making this (once again) a purely SDR display.

Like its predecessors, the UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor UP2720Q is particularly aimed at photographers, designers, and other people with color-critical workloads. The LCD comes factory calibrated to a Delta <2 accuracy so to be ready to work out of the box and is equipped with a light shielding hood.

Under the hood, the UP2720Q is based on a 10-bit IPS panel featuring a 3840x2160 resolution. The now purely SDR monitor offers a typical brightness of 250 nits, a 1300:1 contrast ratio, a 6 ms GtG response time, 178°/178° viewing angles, and has a 3H anti-glare hard coating. Being aimed at graphics and photography professionals, the LCD can display 1.07 billion colors and covers 100% of the Adobe RGB color gamut, 98% of DCI-P3 , and 80% of BT.2020. Furthermore, the monitor can display two color gamuts at once when Picture-by-Picture capability is used.

The key new feature of the UP2720Q is its built-in colorimeter, which is compatible with CalMAN software and allows users to ensure that they use the most accurate colors possible. Typically, monitors used for graphics and photo editing need to be recalibrated every several months and integrated colorimeter stands to make the task much easier.

The monitor can connect to host PCs using a DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 inputs, or, new to this latest model, a Thunderbolt 3 connector. The display has an additional TB3 port to daisy chain another TB3 device, and also includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 hub and a headphone output. The Thunderbolt 3 port can supply its host PC with up to 90 W of power, enough for high-end 15.6-inch laptops.

Just like other professional monitors, the UltraSharp 27 4K PremierColor Monitor UP2720Q has a stand that can adjust height, tilt, and swivel. Besides, the display can be used in portrait mode.

Dell’s PremierColor Monitor UP2720Q will be available starting from January 15, 2020, at a price of $1,999.99.

The Dell UltraSharp PremierColor 27-inch Monitor Specs UP2720Q UP2718Q Display Size 27-inch 27-inch Panel Type 10-bit IPS 10-bit IPS Resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160 Refresh Rate 60 Hz 60 Hz Response time 8 ms typical

6 ms GtG in fast mode 6 ms GtG Contrast Ratio 1300:1 1000:1 (SDR)

20,000:1 (HDR) Brightness 250 nits 400 nits (SDR)

1000 nits (HDR) Color Gamut 100% AdobeRGB

98% DCI-P3

80% BT.2020 100% AdobeRGB

98% DCI-P3

77% BT.2020 HDR - Yes Stand Height adjustability stand (130 mm),

Tilt (-5° to 21°),

Swivel (-45° to 45°),

Pivot (-90° to 90°) Height adjustability stand (145 mm),

Tilt (-5° to 21°),

Swivel (-45° to 45°),

Pivot (-90° to 90°) Connectivity 2 x HDMI 2.0

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1 x Thunderbolt 3 (Upstream)

1x Thunderbolt 3 (Downstream)

1 x Headphone output

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub 2 x HDMI 2.0

1 x DisplayPort 1.4

1x Mini DisplayPort 1.4

1 x Headphone output

USB 3.0 Gen 1 Hub Availability January 2020 May 2017 Price $1999.99 $1999.99

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Source: Dell