Dell UltraSharp U2421E 24" WUXGA Monitor

MSRP 500 USD56% Neofiliac70% External
Keywords: dellipsmonitorultrasharpwuxga

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Product Overview

Dell UltraSharp U2421E is a 24-inch WUXGA / FHD+ monitor designed for productivity. It comes with a built-in USB hub that includes RJ45 LAN connectivity for single-cable solution when connected to laptops or mobile workstations.
Unlike previous-gen UltraSharp monitors and indeed the FHD U2421HE in this generation, the U2421E features 4-sided "infinity" bezels. With the current gen's sleek design and the integrated USB hub, the UltraSharp U2421E is a great option either as a single-cable solution for mobile devices or, thanks to the DisplayPort output, for an immersive dual-display setup.
The WUXGA, 16:10 aspect ratio offers 11% more screen real estate in a chassis that is slightly narrower than the FHD variant.
Other monitors in Dell's premium UltraSharp lineup include the WQHD U3421WE in 34-inch, the 4K UP3221Q with mini-LED in 32-inch, the QHD U2721DE in 27-inch, and the FHD U2421HE in 24-inch.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 56% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments
  • High 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • High 100.87 % screen-to-body ratio
Cons
  • No publicized HDR support
  • 8-bit display panel

What external reviewers found***

External score 70% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent sRGB coverage
  • Solid build quality
  • Decent colour representation
  • Full HD resolution
  • Supports up to three USB-C ports
  • Wide viewing angles
Cons
  • Lacks Ethernet port
  • No HDMI port
  • No integrated speakers
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode), 1x Ethernet RJ45, 1x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (Output MST), 1x HDMI 1.4, 4x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; 2x BC 1.2), 1x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; downstream; 15W)

Construction

Adjustment | Height
150 mm / 5.9055 in
Adjustment | Pivot
-90° ~ 90°
Adjustment | Swivel
-45° ~ 45°
Adjustment | Tilt
-5° ~ 21°
Camera
No
Colors
Black
VESA Mount
100 x 100 mm

Dimensions

Bezels
100.87% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
1.54 in / 39 mm w/o stand, 6.81 in / 173 mm w/ stand
Size | Height
12.35 in / 313.7 mm w/o stand, 14.33 in / 364 mm w/ stand
Size | Width
20.9 in / 530.8 mm
Weight
4 kg / 9 lbs w/o stand , 6.1 kg / 13 lbs w/ stand

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:10
Brightness
350 nits
Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (static)
Display Backlight
W-LED
Display Color Depth
8 bits (6 bits + FRC), 16777216 colors
Display Diagonal
24" (24.06 in / 611 mm)
Display Type
IPS, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Gamut
99% sRGB
Pixel Density
94 ppi
Pixel Pitch
0.275 mm
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Resolution
WUXGA (1920x1200)
Response Time
5 ms (min) / 8 ms (avg)
Viewing Angle
178° H / 178° V

Function

Licenses
ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Golf, TCO Certified, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
Operating Humidity
10 % ~ 80 %
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
Video
Easy Arrange, Flicker-free technology, Low Blue Light, Infinity Edge design, ComfortView Plus, Dell Display Manager

Performance

Power Consumption
30 W (average) / 186 W (max)

Production

Accessory
DisplayPort cable, USB Type-C to Type-A cable, USB Type-C to Type-C cable
Debut
2020

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External Reviews

pcmag[1]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The Dell UltraSharp 24 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2421E) is a worthy addition to the small but growing niche. Its nifty range of features includes the ability to charge or power a laptop while viewing or streaming content from it. The onscreen display is well designed and easy to navigate thanks to a mini-joystick controller.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent sRGB coverage
  • Supports up to three USB-C ports
  • USB 3.2 Type-A port
Cons
  • Lacks Ethernet port

techadvisor[2]

Reviewer score 51%
Reviewers from techadvisor have found the following***:
Dell U2421E has a USB-C docking station and can be bought in pairs for $499 in the U.S. The screen has 99% of sRGB and 83% of P3, but only 76% of the AdobeRGB gamut. Colour representation is good, but not at a level that would impress those considered to be colourists. Some HDCP compliant applications may refuse to play with this screen connected.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Decent colour representation
  • Solid build quality
  • USB-C port
Cons
  • No integrated speakers
  • No HDMI port

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 81%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The Dell UltraSharp 24 U2421E has a full HD resolution and a USB-C input. It can be used as a secondary display or a docking station for your laptop. The LED panel produces a bit of a warmer color palette that's most noticeable with a white screen. If you're a creative professional, you may want to pass this monitor up in favor of one with native 4K resolution.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Full HD resolution
  • Wide viewing angles
  • Built-in stand
Cons
  • No HDMI port
  • No integrated speakers

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References

  1. ^ Dell UltraSharp 24 USB-C Hub Monitor (U2421E) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-24-usb-c-hub-monitor-u2421e. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
  2. ^ Dell Ultrasharp U2421E review. [techadvisor]. https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/dell-ultrasharp-u2421e-3803991/. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  3. ^ Dell UltraSharp 24 U2421E review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/dell-ultrasharp-24-u2421e. 2021-04-08. Retrieved 2021-04-10.

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