Dell P3421W Ultrawide Review - Go Wide Or Go Home
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 มิ.ย. 2024
- Looking for a high-quality, ultrawide and USB-C monitor? I stumbled across the Dell P3421W one day and haven't regretted purchasing it since. With a 1440p widescreen IPS panel, adjustable stand, and a tonne of great features, it's been a great addition to my setup.
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00:00 Introduction
01:37 Design
03:34 Connectivity
05:53 Sponsor
06:44 Screen Quality and Viewing Angles
08:35 Everyday Usage Experience
10:07 Negatives
12:20 Final Thoughts
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Products in this video:
⮕ Dell P3421W Ultrawide Monitor:: geni.us/dellp321
⮕ LG 34WN80C Ultrawide Monitor: geni.us/LG34WN80C
⮕ Ergonomic Monitor Mount: geni.us/ergoarm
Bruh, I can't afford this
@@IMPERFECTO_YT then get a job
@@chanyongquen5620 I am a 12 year old kid bruh
@@IMPERFECTO_YT lmao
What is the best monitor for the Mac Mini?
This channel is so awesome. Love the content you bring each and every single time.
+ the accent reminded me of the "can't believe you have done this" guy xD
Love the variety and angles of the B-roll shots! Great review!
Will be a great pair with my M1 Macbook Air! I was going to buy the LG one you showed in the video but when i went to buy it it was out of stock so i went hunting for a similar one for the same price and after seeing all the lg alternatives being out of stock i saw this Dell. As far as i can tell this Dell monitor has smaller bezels, better color accuracy and overall it has a better build quality so im definitely getting this! I forgot to mention that both of these monitors have the same price of 600€ !
This was a very informative review, thanks alot!
bro you deserve millions this video was super chill and informative, love your channel
This review is so informative, concise and the footage is definitely beautiful!
I am very happy to see you picked out this specific Dell P3421W and rated it best. In the beginning of this year I purchased 3 ultra wide monitors and tested them out on my M1 Macbook Air. This Dell one was by far the best in terms of usability and screen quality. I love being able to use the USB-C dock on the back of the monitor without any issues.
I think the price is quite steep, considering I paid 569 EU myself back in April.
How did you connect? Mine is not detecting.
Why did you need that many?
Using this with m2 macbook air. Is it just me or is this REALLY ugly compared to the built in display. Maybe I need a better cable? I am using an old HDMI. A bit confused why the picture quality is so poor.
Totally agree with you about P3421W Ultrawide, surprisingly, there isn't many reviews about this monitor. However, comparing with the number of ports available, pricing is not really high if compared to those other brands that have USB-C port. Dell just came out another P3421WE, with ultraclear and RJ45 port with speakers...that unit's price is high!
This is just what i am looking for....thanks for the review.
this channel is seriously under rated. Get this guy more subs
You’re still going strong! Great to see your progress dude. Keep it up. Early days subscriber here. Cheers.
Thanks for the support!
Great video, as always! I think I recall you mentioning how to connect two keyboards, but I don't think you described that process. Greetings from Sweden
Great review aa always! I am considering buying an M1X machone next week and wonder if its graphics power would facilitate an ultawide 4K monitor.
Ayyy! Ultrawide is the way to go fo sho.
Edit: that price tho 💀💀
TBH price/performance wise a small 43" 4K TV is unbeatable, and its just 5 or 6 inches wider on your desk
Same. I was like ugh. Cant afford it
@@shinjiikarir ha ha, it was quite a shocker that price tag.
XIAOMI has a way better screen for not even 400 Euro
Thanks! I’ve done a lot of research and I’m landing on this one!
you totally killed me when you said at 5:50 "a little bit of gaming on the side while still watching a zoom or at work" I like your approach, then this monitor is definitely for me!
curved desk monitors are simply the best, i moved to 32inch benq curve and will never go back to flat. the brightness sensor is also priceless and a must for me. automatically adjusts brightness and kelvin
“gaming while on a zoom call” 😂 we have been there
Thanks for this great review. After having seen it I ordered right away. All in all a great monitor. One issue though has to be mentioned: The accessibility of the ports is absolutely terrible. You have to tilt the monitor upside down in order to find a port and to see what your doing.
Really helpful review. Is this the same monitor spec as the Dell U3421WE and C3422WE?
Thanks for the review. What is the lamp on top of the screen used for?
How strange, I was just shopping around screens today, and this one will probably be my choice, nice to see your review!
Great video thanks! this might just be the monitor I need. How does it work, the KVM feature, with using one mouse and keyboard between two laptops in split screen? I mean how do the monitor know when you want to switch device?
Good revieuw!!
How did you connect the mac mini and the windows laptop to this screen to have both computers on the screen and using the same keyboard and mouse?
Hi, first thank you for your detailed review!
What is your experience regarding Word/Excel/Acrobat in term of crisp and neat fonts?
Can you scale it with having blurry fonts ?
I still debating between the P3421W and 2 U2720Q.
Thank you in advance
Using this monitor with my 2020 M1 Pro (Base Model). Here are some of my thoughts in this particular setup & monitor.
+ No issues in connectivity or colours.
+ Texts looks much sharper (coming from 24" 1080 dell IPS Panel)
+ Been using bettersnaptool for window mgmt & Brightness Slider to control external monitor brightness via macos.
+ Base plate + Stand is way sturdier/solid than it looks.
+ Macbook Charging is fine.
+ Built in USB hub is great for connecting accessories quickly.
- Monitor doesn't have Audio Output Port and Ethernet port which would have been nice. I still use my regular all in one dongle for ethernet and laptop's native audio jack.
- Some additional Type-c connectivity for accessories would have been nice
- Smaller bezels would have been nice.
- I only got 1 year warranty from my vendor although the Dell website says extended 3 years warranty. I will have to dig further into this.
- Not related to monitor but you will miss TouchID unlock & webcam if you use your mac on clamshell mode. I need those so I have my mac opened up on side.
Bottomline - definitely worth investing for a long run.
Thanks for the comment. I got the 2020 M1 13 inch MBP and I'm now set to buy this monitor.
Honestly, that's nice! But I also have another suggestion: Xiaomi Mi Gaming Display 34".
Thank you for reviewing this, quick question, can you run a second monitor through this via HDMI while still using the single USB C? Thanks ✌
Hi there, I‘m new to the Channel. What kind of light is that on your Monitor?
How about U2721Q that you prefer before? In terms of color and do you miss 4K?)
Thanks for the great review!! Do you know if I have issues connecting this monitor with a mid 2015 macbook pro? Thunderbolt 3 is the best way to connect but unfortunately this laptop does not have
Great content as usual, however need more affordable options!
Hi and thanks for your reviews, good job. Based on this review I bought this monitor and it is fantastic. However I cannot seem to get the 'hub' usb connectors to work and am a little confused with the upstream/downstream aspect. All the cables are plugged etc but there is no power to any e.g. usba to lightning to charge my phone. Any ideas and suggestions?
Dear crated tech. Is it okay to dock the m1 MacBook Pro indefinitely? I’m afraid it’ll get too hot under stress especially when I’m running CIV6 or editing videos.
I’ve got it hooked up to my Samsung M7 monitor and an external hub.
Not gonna believe me, but this thing costs more than the M1 Air base model..(atleast in India)
The pricing in India is so fucked when it comes to electronics. The crazy thing is that they’re literally all made across the border in China.
Same here in Sri Lanka so sad bro😑
same in U.S.
Welcome back
Awesome. Thanks, made me think. Still rocking Apple Thunderbolt display for many years now, wondering if will be worth to update. I was really looking into new future M1X macbooks, but had to go on low budget, so thinking now about mac mini (potentially with m1x). Together with this monitor it will still be less than (presumably) m1x macbook pro 14
Depends on how you intend to use the screen space.
I keep looking at curved monitors, pricey but I do need a monitor upgrade, maybe early next year I'll get this one or similar
I have the S3221QS and it is great for the price to performance.
With the 2 USB C ports do they both support charging pass through simultaneously? I have a Mac and PC connected to the one monitor and would love to lose the charging cable and connect both via USB C and have it power both as well
i just came down to store and bought it after watching 2 mins of this video
How have you found the Audient EVO audio interface to work with the M1??
Hey Mate,
I bought a u3821dw but noticed OS X has issue with text scaling, found an app that’s easier to use then typing commands to reduce smoothing because when you disconnect or restart it it resets the font smoothing. Windows doesn’t have this issue. It’s something that many articles online complain about it. Many reviewers I think miss this, worse is 4k Uhd with scaling. That’s even a larger issue, hence why i returned the LG.
may i ask what programm do you use? I got an ultrawide vom acer and that blurry text makes me crazy. Thanks in advance.
Same here! Nothing helps to make the mentioned Dell display work as well as macbook screen. The text is blurry. The software like BetterDummy doesn’t help either
I have the same color issue with my Dell U2515H, wich is not a problem for me, but this Monitor does not allow to change the UI size in macOS without changing the resolution. So everything is a bit small for my liking, but i can read it.
I wonder if the new USB-C Power delivery that is up to 240watts will be a new Data Speed or will be USB4 Architecture.. this could be handy for a MacBook Pro with a 40 core GPU..
I hope Apple will make a EGPU that works with M1 macs
Good review but wished you would have addressed the keyboard connectivity to multiple machines as you promised in the video..
Have you used it with a dex capable smartphone may i ask? I m considering to get one but i wanted to be sure about single cable operation with galaxy s series, since this is the maximum supported resolution.
The blurry font problem on 110 ppi monitors has been fixed recently in macos. It has been a pain starting with Catalina. Now text looks as good as on Windows 10.
Connecting my MacBook via usb c to this monitor sill results in blurry text in safari, do you know how to fix it?
Have the older version of this monitor, and it's an absolute killer! Specifically for video editing ... but in full transparency, I honestly wish I had two of them or just another 24" or 32" for more screen space.
which version are you referring to?
@@alejandropargaa Dell UltraSharp U3415W
Do you mean that for normal work, two screens still is as good or better than one large?
@@patrickpaganini I think it depends on what you are using it for. The one screen is still better than two monitors. However, one 34 inch is the same as two 17 inch screens, and one 49 inch, is similar to two 27 inch monitors. I technically can only use one external monitor with my m1 macbook air ... as my personal and freelance computer, so even if I wanted another screen, it wouldn't work. My work setup is a macbook pro with my dell 34 and a secondary monitor to mimic a three monitor set up. Ultimately, I think it depends on what your workflow is and what you need. Personally, three monitors is great for me, because I have my massive screen in the middle for project windows and internet or whatever, teams on the second, and either email or my premiere pro program monitor on the third. I'll probably get another screen at some point when I either get the new macbook pro m1 max for clam shell mode or mac mini with m1 max, as my m1 macbook air is usable for freelance video editing, but 100% not ideal.
Honestly, that's nice! But I also have another suggestion: Xiaomi Mi Gaming Display 34". It can go up to 120Hz and it's more affordable!
Ye, more people should try it out
Wish it was availble elsewhere cus it looks like an amazing deal
I have this same display and I agree bro but mine was 144hz but for some reason I can't get it
But no usb-c
It's a VA panel tho, has the typical settings menu with many buttons, no usb type c support and no usb hub. For 400 bucks on sale its a great monitor for someone that wants to see if he likes the ultrawide lifestyle but for me i 100% recommend saving up and spending a little more right now because you will most likely wanna get a new monitor in 1-2 years at best if you go with the Xiaomi monitor.
What ergo chair are you using?
How does the KVM work? Can be used with bluetooth mouse and keyboard?
What would you recommend between P3421W and U3421WE?
Will your macbook air get spoilt if you keep it charging / connected to the USB C port of monitor?
unrelated question. I installed Logitech GHUB on my M1 Air, and cannot find it anywhere once it completed installation. If I open the installer again it says "This software already exists on the system". Spotlight search only brings up the installer. Pls help.
Does anyone know if the M1 Macbook should turn on when power is applied with the lid closed? I believe that older Macbooks used to do this but it appears that the M1s do not.
In the middle of the video, you said you were going to talk about KVM more later in the video but you never did. Is it in another video?
When you had 2 MacBooks connected how did you do this as there is only one USB-C input. Did you use DisplayPort for the other?
Can you toggle full screen between two different computers? I'd like to switch between my work laptop and gaming tower.
Hey Created Tech, I just bought a new M1 MacBook Pro. Yesterday by mistake I had put some pressure on the edges of the screen of my MacBook by my finger.
Is it okay or will it affect the screen?
Pls reply.
Seems like a good monitor for the Mac mini
How your resolution looks so good? Are you scaling up/down? I have a Dell 27" 1440p and when I plug my Mac it looks so bad .. 1440p looks so terrible on my Mac M1 that I'm forced to use my 4k monitor only.. I'm curious how your 1440p looks so good
Have you ever looked at the Asus ProArt PA348CGV and if so which one would you recommend ? :-) I am a music maker working on a Mac Mini M1 :-)
Is it safe to say that the M1 MacMini can also connect to this monitor??
What do you mean by connecting 2.4GHz mouse + keyboard to the screen? How can the signal be transferred to the Mac, via USB-C or Display Port?
Thanks for your great review.
I have a similar Dell Usb-C Dell Monitor, using a macbook pro (2021).
I was wondering if I can connect an Ethernet cable directly to the monitor (using a usb-c adapter) in order to skip buying usb-c hub. Would that work?
you are looking for RJ45, which is only available on Dell U3421WE, or U-series I believe
I have a 16" 2019 MBP with Monterey 12.2. I have the latest firmware on the Dell P3421W monitor, but I can't get the display working with the USB-C cable; it charges, but no display. Your video show it working on macOS. What am I missing? HDMI works, btw.
I guess I found my monitor. I need this one the split for two laptops..
I want to do this but worried I would miss the sharpness of 4K
I like your cat and your display.
What's differences between P3421 vs U3421?
Do you think apple may make a M Pro series of processors such as a M Pro X for the Mac Pro and this could be the 40 core processor that is rumoured, maybe they will release a Mac Pro Mini with a M1/2X Pro processor….
Ok now i need help. I want to save up for a monitor that has USB-C connectivity and I was looking at the lg 38wn95c-w, but now I've seen this video. Im more inclined to this Dell monitor now cause it seems more adjustable and its also $1000 cheaper than the lg 38wn95c-w which is a SIGNIFICANT amount given that I am a 17 year old working minimum wage.
Is this the same as the Dell 34 Curved USB-C Monitor - S3423DWC?
you recommend 60hz monitor ?
Wish it was more suited for gaming, then it'd be the perfect monitor for me too..
At that price I would expect colour accuracy whatever port is used.
I hope Dell corrected their color balance issues. My Dell monitor became unusable and uncoreectable after a year. I would look to LG, they have a working relationship with apple they have been solid for us.
I have a question did you experience a Downgrade in the quality?. I bought a Samsung monitor and letter looks awful and the macOS small icons. Thank you
Ok, now do a video on a monitor we can AFFORD lol. Just joking. Great content as always. Cheers!
its one thousand dollars could literally buy a mac mini brand new
True
Haha, he just being sarcastic
@@Harry-fu9bp that’s weird my retailer has it for around 450$
What light bar is that?
Didn't even know the P3421W existed, thought only on the Ultra series (U3421WE ). Can't see it listed on US nor on Mexico Dell sites. Only the U3421WE
ive been looking for a monitor for the m1 pro MacBook I ordered and this is exactly what I've been looking for! Thank you!
Did you end up getting this monitor for you M1 Pro Macbook? How is it?
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Hi. I have a Huawei matebook x pro 2020 with nVidia mx250. Will it be able to drive this monitor via usb-c? I cannot find answers online in either dell or Huawei. Someone wrote that in this resolution works at 30hz. Anyone tried it? I am just talking for office/youtube etc not gaming. Thanks
can this rotate vertical (portrait mode)
ALL HAIL THE CREATED CAT
Can you split the screen with this Monitor
Why does it have no speakers though?! Can anybody recommend any external speakers (dell if possible) that I could buy?
Im glad this screen is cat aproved.
the best . m1 monitor lg 27 5k or 32 5k, apple xdr 32 6k for sure
dell 34 2k very bad
Not a word about sound
But why specifically to m1
Man, now 2021 and it’s only 60 hz…can’t be a best in any case.
Hi Hello creative tech....macbook pro M1 16GB with Blender cycle x engine rendering video plz ...
Is it me or there is no sound speakers on this monitor?
Best to buy a used 4K monitor. After retina, seeing pixels is terrible. Ultra wide with pixels doesn’t really do much.
There is no DDM or firmware update for this monitor under MacOS . Haiz...
What a cute Cat🤣
Hi Mate, I bought a Dell S3424DWC monitor after watching your vids, purely because I wanted USB-C for my MacBook, it works well, works with my MacBook but is near IMPOSSIBLE to make the connection happen, it seems to require a magic nanosecond timing of the connection of the USB-C cable at both ends, takes me 50-100 or more goes to get it to detect a signal and start working, by that stage I never want to disconnect it.
Any ideas????? Love your channel!!!
Try different cables, ports on your computer, or even a different computer to see if you can narrow it down. If your computer works fine with other USC-C stuff it could be an issue with the monitor itself.
@@CreatedTech reply much appreciated, will try a different cable, for some reason it keeps saying no signal detected from your device, even though it begins charging the MacBook,I've had it working on all 4 ports, and once it does work it continues to work fine, it's only ever an issue if I unplug it them in back to playing this plug/unplug game 🙏🏼
Sounds like the USB-C port on the monitor could be a little out of whack. If you have to keep plugging it in and slightly wiggle it etc so it connects. Could be a damaged connector inside the USB-C port. But yeah definitely try a different cable or computer if you have one handy.