Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U3821DW -, 0DELL-U3821DW (Hub Monitor - U3821DW - 95.25cm (37.5) UltraSharp U3821DW, 95.2 cm (37.5), 3840 x 1600 pixels,)

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Dell sees itself as a pioneer in the laptop design space, and with the new XPS 13 Plus, it continues to be a trailblazer, but in some unexpected ways. Dell sent me one for review, following up on my Dell 27 Video Conferencing Monitor review from earlier this year. Thanks to the WQHD+ (3840 x 1600) resolution, I am able to fit more windows from my workflow all at once, on one massive screen.

But where the monitor really surprised me was with casual gaming, Although the monitor doesn’t sport G-Sync or Free-Sync, it can pass for some quick gaming. Advancing sustainability: Dell Technologies is committed to reducing environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle.Comfort is key: Tilt, swivel and adjust the height of your monitor because you should be comfortable however and wherever you work. That means connected cords are easier to run smoothly on the Dell, because they don’t jut out from the back, like they do on the LG. In a multiple monitor setup, Dell U3821DW should not be rotated either to 180° (landscape) or 90° (portrait).

This performance is common with many IPS panels, but some like LG’s Nano IPS models have shown better results. This one falls in the middle, hitting the sweet spot where there isn’t too sharp of a curve — for the best and wider viewing angle and immersion without being too uncomfortable for day-to-day productivity. When setting up your Dell U3821DW monitor, ensure that the monitor front panel buttons is on the bottom right.Of all these ports on the back of the monitor, the one that mattered most in my use included HDMI, as well as USB-C. And Dell says you can “connect two PC sources to the monitor—our intelligent Auto KVM feature detects the second connected PC and seamlessly switches controls over. The Dell’s merely alright score means dark scenes can appear grey when they should render in a deep, inky black. The display comes with a 38-inch 3840 x 1600 resolution and 60Hz refresh rate panel, with a 5ms response time. Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer.

Elsewhere, there’s even the ability to tilt (from 5 to 21 degrees), swivel (from 30 degrees left and right), and adjust the height (up to 120 mm) of the monitor, too. A view that draws you in: The 2300R curved screen creates a wider field of view, minimizes reflection and offers near uniform visual focus, for a comfortable, panoramic, wrap-around view. The backlight has a 300 cd/m2 maximum output, while the contrast ratio is listed at 1000:1 like most IPS panels.

There are only five buttons on the monitor, including the power button, and all of them are chunky and physical. It’s a massive monitor, so users with bookshelf speakers or other large desktop gear might find some difficulty. Games, on the other hand, will need a powerful GPU but you only have 60Hz to fill so you won’t need the top-end models.