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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More screen to captivate you: See all of your work and multitask like you’ve always wanted with more onscreen space on this 37.5-inch ultrawide WQHD+ (3840 x 1600) curved screen. And with a vertical height of 1600 pixels, you can see more and scroll less. Simplicity is the key. There are only five buttons on the monitor, including the power button, and all of them are chunky and physical. There’s no touch-button nonsense here. The menus that appear are well labeled, with options organized into sensible categories, making them easy to find.

Dell ships the Ultrasharp U3818DW with its 3-year Advanced Exchange Service warranty. Under terms of the warranty, Dell will immediately ship a replacement if its customer service decides the monitor you have is defective, instead of waiting to receive the defective unit and attempt a repair. HP’s Z38c, meanwhile, has both the LG and Dell beat, with an even wider range of adjustments and a more modern look. The Dell and HP models are similar in most respects, but HP has the edge. Downward-firing ports Ultrawide, not 4K, monitors have become the next big thing in PC displays. Our lineup of the best ultrawide monitors can attest to the allure of these beasts. Furthermore, while a 4K monitor requires proper high-resolution content to really show off, ultrawides look great at a variety of pixel counts. And, as our Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW monitor review will explore, they’re as suited for work as they are for play. Caution: Dell U3821DW setup must comply to the recommended panel orientation and working angle only. Setting up the monitor in an orientation that is not recommended may cause.Note: USB Type-C power delivery-compliant port (PD version 2.0) delivers up to 90 W of power. If your laptop PC requires more than 90 W to operate and the battery is drained. It is recommended you use the standard AC adapter of the laptop PC to power on and charge the laptop battery. Basically, there’s a ton of space here, and it’s well suited to those who need such expansive spaces for multitasking workflows. The stand itself can adjust for height, tilt, and pivot, but it doesn’t rotate. LG’s competitor only adjusts for height and tilt, and in a slightly more limited range of the latter, but it’s also VESA compatible. Each monitor stand looks entirely different. Dell’s has a massive base with grippy bottom that makes it almost impossible to move without lifting, while LG’s stand is built from thin, graceful aluminum. Caution: Dell U3821DW 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. Anyway, despite having an IPS panel and a curved screen, the glare isn’t all that bad. Dell says you get a wide viewing of 178° / 178°. In testing with our colorimeter, the monitor came home with a 300 cd/m2 maximum brightness and the contrast ratio at 1000:1. This is exactly how Dell lists the monitor. It’s not too surprising, as this is what most IPS panels will output.

The key to convenience: Shortcut keys can save you even more time, letting you easily configure your display management settings so you can get to work faster.Build quality for the Dell U3821DW is fantastic since there are no cosmetic defects or any signs of weaknesses on its parts. The included stand doesn’t wobble and it is able to hold up the view angle you’ve set almost permanently. One of the things we love about Dell is that they pretty much guarantee excellent craftsmanship on all their products, especially their premium models. This is what I did with my HP ENVY 15 when editing videos, as well as working day-to-day. USB-C carries the 90 watts of power, audio, video, as well as data needed for the downstream ports. I also appreciated the inclusion of two HDMI ports, as it allowed me to plug in multiple PCs, and try out the Picture by Picture Mode.

The gamma value also deserves credit. Gamma is a way of measuring how bright an image appears, and most media aims for a value of 2.2. The Dell does that out of the box, so images and movies look as they’re meant to. That leads to minimal loss of detail in dark scenes and complex scenes.

Ultrathin bezel minimizes the bezel gap in multimonitor usage, enabling easier setup with an elegant viewing experience. Yes. A 38-inch ultrawide is incredible for both productivity and entertainment. Dell’s model nudges the LG aside with better pricing and a better warranty, while it still holds up against HP’s. What's all the extra space in the new UltraSharp U3223QZ's forehead for? Well, Dell says it's used to house all the tech you'll need to conduct a clear video conferencing call, including a high resolution webcam, noise canceling microphones, and capable audio speakers.

x 1600 provides a lot of room for your workflow and it’s also great for immersive gaming if it weren’t for the limited refresh rate. The screen doesn’t look as sharp as a 4K display, but it also has a higher pixel count and you won’t have to squint while reading small-font text. 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.Change the input color format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD). The speakers are fine on the Dell UltraSharp 38. They’re by no means its strong point, but people aren’t buying this for its speakers. Most users will already have speakers connected to their computers, so it’s unlikely that they will ever get used. Still, they’re fine, thin-sounding as expected, and not very good for editing video/sound. But in a pinch for YouTube and Podcasts, perfectly fine. Just because a monitor is stylish, that doesn’t make it great. The ports and buttons matter, too, and in this area, the Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor doesn’t disappoint. This monitor is loaded with all kinds of ports that I found quite useful, and you might, too. Once I set up the monitor, it felt right at home in my home office. Like most business options in Dell’s display lineup, it doesn’t look too striking. There’s a signature platinum silver finish, as well as a slim 3-sided bezel, which helps show more items on the screen. You’ll still notice a tiny chin, though, around the bottom where the Dell Logo is.