Dell's latest ultrawide UltraSharp monitor adds 120Hz to the mix, in addition to its IPS Black panel.
Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor MSRP $1,020.00 Score Details DT Recommended Product “The Dell UltraSharp 34 USB-C Monitor is an ultrawide monitor that's a great fit for the modern workspace.” Pros Cons In just this past year, gaming monitors have enjoyed a successful jump to OLED. The technology is maturing, there are choices aplenty, and prices have even begun to drop.
For pricing comparisons, it’s also worth considering the lower-priced version of this same monitor from Dell, the U3423WE. This display is identical in almost every way, including having the same resolution IPS Black screen, the same exact design, and all the same ports and features. The only thing missing is the 120Hz refresh rate.
Setting up the UltraSharp couldn’t be simpler. The stand connects to the base with a few tightens of a screw, and the stand snaps into the VESA adapter on the back of the panel. At 25 pounds, it’s fairly light to maneuver and set up. A large part of what you’re paying for here is the ability to plug in all your external devices, peripherals, and accessories into the back of the monitor, with just a single cable connection to your PC. If you work off a laptop, this kind of setup is ideal. Throw in the simple but practical cable management solution in the stand, and you’ve got a very tidy desk.
Image quality Unlike some of its competitors, Dell has stayed away from adopting newer panel types, such as mini-LED or OLED. It’s ironic, as its gaming brand Alienware has been on the forefront of these highly improved monitor types, some of which are cheaper than this UltraSharp. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED, for example, sells for just $800 right now. Obviously, that’s a different target audience and use case, but it’s hard not to make the comparison.
For what it’s worth, the UltraSharp 32 4K U3223QE, a monitor we gave a glowing review to, costs just $870 right now. The U3425WE still has a lower pixel density than that laptop, but comes considerably closer. The U3223QE is an interesting point of comparison, actually, because it’s significantly brighter, can actually hit the 2,000:1 contrast ratio, and comes with significantly better out-of-box color accuracy.