Dell P3421W Curved Monitor (34.14") 86.72 cm WQHD 3440x1440Pixel, 5 ms, IPS, HDMI, DisplayPort, USD-C

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Ports: HDMI and DisplayPort connections are both requirements for any good ultrawide monitor, and the best models also include a USB-C port that can send a display signal and charge a connected laptop at the same time. Great monitors should also include a USB 3.0 hub so you can connect peripherals like keyboards, mice, and webcams, since modern laptops come with fewer and fewer ports of their own. Some monitors have KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switches, allowing you to connect two computers to the same display and switch between the connected USB devices without needing to unplug anything. Dim or discolored video can be caused by the video cable, so try reseating the cable and swapping with a known good part. Input Source: To choose an input source from the list of video signals that may be connected to your monitor However, at the default rate of 8 ms, I did notice the ghosting effect when playing fast and responsive games.You’ll get the most advanced DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 for video signals and a high-end USB-Type C slot compatible with DP Alt Mode. The USB-C input can transmit 65-watt of power in charge. Size: Most ultrawide screens measure between 34 and 38 inches diagonally. You can buy a smaller option, but below 34 inches the advantages aren’t noticeable enough to justify the higher price. If you need something smaller, you’re likely to be happier with the resolution and picture quality of a 27-inch 4K monitor or a 24-inch monitor. On the other end of the spectrum, 38-inch ultrawides require a lot of desk space and cost much more than 34-inch models.

Resolution: Unless you’re using your monitor exclusively for gaming or watching movies, an ultrawide should have a resolution of 3440×1440 or higher. That’s the same sharpness as a 1440p or “2K” resolution on a non-ultrawide. The text on every 1080p-equivalent (2560×1080) ultrawide we tested was pixelated and hard to read, and on those models the lower resolution negates the extra screen space that makes an ultrawide appealing. 4K- and 5K-equivalent ultrawide monitors aren’t widely available yet. Note: The Dell P3421W monitor is very heavy; handle with extreme care. It is recommended to have two people to lift or move this monitor. The Dell P3421W has caught customers’ attention for its premium design and superior speculations. It’s still symmetrical and aggressive finishes with a familiar silver base, but the monitor’s performance is a true fresh wind! With the inbuilt KVM, there is no issue with my mouse and keyboard. But I'm wondering what is the best way to switch between input sources to the P3421W? I'm not really looking forward to manually pressing the buttons on the monitor every time I need to switch between sources. The IPS panel itself is high quality, with excellent colour accuracy in the default mode: an average Delta E of 0.29 and a maximum of 0.95 are effectively perfect. In that mode, it covers 100% of the sRGB gamut with a 124% volume and 88% of the DCI-P3 space. Brightness consistency is even across the screen too, although it inevitably drops off (by around 10%) at the far edges.P3421W possesses a similar aesthetic design to the other ultrawide monitors, but it features more sleekness and a cleaner look than the previous model. However, I always prefer using a separate pair of speakers to get the highest audio quality. Moreover, the speakers cannot produce good audio when pressed on such a thin and space-limited monitor. Performance And Display Caution: Dell P3421W setup must comply to the recommended panel orientation and working angle only. Setting up the monitor in an orientation that is not recommended may damage the monitor and/or cause a safety hazard. Ultrathin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multimonitor usage, enabling easier setup with an elegant viewing experience Dell’s P3421W certainly has this going for it, as well as a suite of basic but effective features that make it a solid choice for most people. You won’t find anything particularly advanced here, so this won’t be the optimal monitor for gamers, but what you do get does its job well enough.

Note: Dell P3421W supports display over USB Type-C port with Alternate mode DP 1.4. Ensure that the USB Type-C on your PC supports Alternate mode DP 1.2 or above. In summary, the Dell P3421W is a high-quality product that will bring you optimal satisfaction and productivity. It has excellent build quality, resolution, connectivity, and innovative features that no one can resist.On certain video and applications with fast moving images, imaging ghosting, which appears as a trailing shadow, may occur.