Dell P3421W Curved Monitor (34.14") 86.72 cm WQHD 3440x1440Pixel, 5 ms, IPS, HDMI, DisplayPort, USD-C

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Speaking of the monitor stand, this component on Dell P3421W is very beautiful and neat, with the curved sides perfectly matching the curved monitor. It also feels solid and sturdy, providing more confidence in the usage process. I'm wondering what's the best way to be able to change input sources. I'll be using this monitor with both my home desktop and work laptop. So one connection would be through USB C, and the other through HDMI.

Any 34in curved monitor is a superb addition to a desk that can hold one. The 21:9 widescreen ratio is better suited to working on documents side by side than 16:9 displays, and the flatter ratio also means you aren’t faced with the “wall of screen” effect that happens when you sit in front of a 16:9 32in monitor.Removable stand and Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) 100 mm mounting holes for flexible mounting solutions. However, I still notice a thin gap on the bezel when turning on the screen, but it won’t affect the product’s visual beauty. The 15-pound weight is not too heavy but still delivers excellent firmness and stability.

Where you put your monitor is almost as important as what model you buy. The monitor should be directly in front of you, at an arm’s length away (between 20-40 inches from your eyes). The top edge of the screen at eye level when you are sitting comfortably. You may need to adjust your chair height or the height of the monitor to achieve this. Caution: Dell P3421W 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. Resolution: Unless you’re using your monitor exclusively for gaming or watching movies, an ultrawide should have a resolution of 3440×1440 or higher. That’s the same sharpness as a 1440p or “2K” resolution on a non-ultrawide. The text on every 1080p-equivalent (2560×1080) ultrawide we tested was pixelated and hard to read, and on those models the lower resolution negates the extra screen space that makes an ultrawide appealing. 4K- and 5K-equivalent ultrawide monitors aren’t widely available yet. Ports: HDMI and DisplayPort connections are both requirements for any good ultrawide monitor, and the best models also include a USB-C port that can send a display signal and charge a connected laptop at the same time. Great monitors should also include a USB 3.0 hub so you can connect peripherals like keyboards, mice, and webcams, since modern laptops come with fewer and fewer ports of their own. Some monitors have KVM (keyboard, video, and mouse) switches, allowing you to connect two computers to the same display and switch between the connected USB devices without needing to unplug anything. Dell always stands out for the excellent build quality in its products, and the P3421W is no different. When the monitor gets to my hand, every component and part is intact and flawless without a minor dent or scratches.Some USB devices like external portable HDD require higher electric current; connect the device directly to the computer. Built-In Self-Test - The Dell P3421W monitor has a built-in self-test that helps you identify if the screen abnormality is with the monitor or the video card (GPU) on your computer. When you notice screen abnormalities like distortion, clarity, horizontal or vertical lines, color fade.It is always a good practice to isolate the monitor by running the Built-In Diagnostics. On certain video and applications with fast moving images, imaging ghosting, which appears as a trailing shadow, may occur. Change the input color format to PC RGB or YPbPr in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD).

In summary, the Dell P3421W is a high-quality product that will bring you optimal satisfaction and productivity. It has excellent build quality, resolution, connectivity, and innovative features that no one can resist. Of course, you can make the swivel, tilt, pivot, and height adjustments to the stand to suit your sitting posture. There is also a tiny wire hole to help me set up the monitor neatly and save more space. Connectivity And AudioThe built-in KVM switch allows you to control up to 2 computers from a singleset of keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor Make sure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. Dim or discolored video can be caused by the video cable, so try reseating the cable and swapping with a known good part. To learn more about connecting your monitor to the PC, refer to the Dell knowledge-base article: How do I connect a monitor to a PC?

Resetting a monitor to factory defaults can help resolve many video or display issues. To reset your Dell P3421W monitor to factory default settings, follow these instructions: Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases.

Turn off your monitor and reconnect the video cable: then turn on both your computer and the monitor.