Is 4K worth it on a 27-inch monitor?

Reviewers across r/Monitors and Wired generally agree that 4K at 27 inches dramatically improves text clarity for coding, productivity, and photo work, which is the main reason to choose it over 1440p. The trade-off is that you typically need DPI scaling in Windows or macOS, and you'll want a 120Hz panel like the Dell S2725QS if you also game.