Two new monitors from Dell - one with 40 inches, 5K and 120 Hertz

Dell is presenting two new UltraSharp monitors in the run-up to CES: the U4025QW and the U3425WE. They are primarily intended for office applications and content Creation, but could also be suitable for occasional gaming.

Dell relies on a new version of IPS panels, which it calls "IPS Black". The technology ensures better contrasts than conventional IPS monitors: 2000:1 instead of 1000:1, while retaining advantages such as good colour space coverage and high viewing angle stability. There are no precise details on brightness, but both screens are certified for DisplayHDR 600, which means they should achieve at least 600 nits, which is very bright for IPS monitors.

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UltraSharp U4025QW: 40 inch, 5K, 120 Hertz

The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is slightly curved, has an aspect ratio of 21:9, a 40-inch diagonal and a resolution of 5120 × 2160 pixels. Dell calls this "5K" - strictly speaking, this is true, even if the resolution comprises fewer pixels than classic 5K displays in 16:9 format (5120 × 2880 pixels). The height and pixel density of the U4025QW corresponds to a 32-inch display with 4K resolution. However, the 40-inch screen is 33 per cent wider.

In contrast to other screens in this format, the Dell UltraSharp U4025QW offers a frame rate of 120 hertz. This ensures a smoother picture, for example when scrolling. The high frame rate is also an advantage for games - although the UltraSharp line is still only of interest to casual gamers. Dell does not provide any information on compatibility with FreeSync or the response time of the new monitors. However, as with all IPS panels, this is likely to be around 5 milliseconds (grey to grey).

The colour space coverage should be well suited for office use as well as image and video editing for digital purposes: 100 per cent sRGB and 99 per cent DCI-P3. Coverage of the AdobeRGB colour space is not known. Dell is focussing on eye-friendliness. The U4025QW can adjust brightness and colour temperature to the ambient light. An advanced LED backlight is said to contain less blue light and thus prevent fatigue.

The American manufacturer has also packed plenty of other features into the monitor. It has connections for HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 and Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C). The latter can charge connected laptops with up to 140 watts and turns the monitor into a docking station - with a KVM switch, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, audio output and several USB-C and USB-A ports.

The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is expected to be available in the USA in the first quarter of 2024. The introductory price is 2399 US dollars.

UltraSharp U3425WE: 34 inch, UWQHD, 120 Hertz

In addition to the new flagship, Dell is also showing a smaller curved ultrawide monitor at CES. The UltraSharp U3425WE has a diagonal of 34 inches. The resolution is lower, at 3440 × 1440 pixels. This means a lower pixel density: 109 pixels per inch (ppi) instead of 140 ppi like the U4025QW.

The rest of the specifications are similar. The U3425WE also has the IPS Black panel with a contrast of 2000:1 and a frame rate of 120 hertz. As the resolution can also be transmitted with less fast standards, Dell saves on the connections: The HDMI interface has version 2.0, the DisplayPort 1.4. The smaller monitor also has Thunderbolt 4 or USB-C, but this only delivers 90 watts.

The Dell UltraSharp U3425WE is also due to be released in the first quarter of 2024 and will cost USD 1019 in the USA. European availability and sales prices are not yet known for either device.