Dell
Dell S3425DW 34-Inch WQHD Ultrawide Monitor with USB-C
A 34-inch 21:9 VA monitor with USB-C and 65W power delivery, so one cable can connect and charge a laptop.
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Our review
The Dell S3425DW is the only monitor in this roundup built around a single-cable laptop setup. The listing gives it USB-C with up to 65W power delivery, a 34-inch 21:9 WQHD VA panel, up to 120Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium, 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage, HDR10, 300 cd/m2 brightness and a 3,000:1 contrast ratio. It also has 2 x 10W speakers and an anti-glare matte finish.
Display quality, image quality and connectivity are what owners bring up most. One reviewer uses it as a hub for programming and spreadsheets and prefers one ultrawide to two or three smaller screens with bezels in the middle; he connects a single USB-C cable from his laptop. Another uses it for Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro and likes that the wide screen shows the full timeline, and Mac users call out the USB-C connection.
The trade-offs are the panel and the price. A reviewer notes it is VA rather than IPS and says he would not buy it for graphics work, though text work looks fantastic. He also says it has fewer USB ports than Dell's more expensive UltraSharp hub monitors, so add a dock if you need more. It is the priciest of the three.
Pros and cons
What we like
- USB-C with up to 65W power delivery for one-cable laptop setups
- 99% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 coverage with HDR10
- Up to 120Hz with AMD FreeSync Premium
- Built-in 2 x 10W speakers and an anti-glare matte screen
What to watch
- VA panel, not IPS; one reviewer would not buy it for graphics work
- Fewer USB ports than Dell's more expensive UltraSharp hub monitors, per one reviewer
- The most expensive of the three
Specifications
| Screen size | 34 inches, 21:9 |
|---|---|
| Resolution | WQHD (1440p) |
| Panel | VA, matte anti-glare |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium |
| Color | 99% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3, HDR10 |
| Brightness / contrast | 300 cd/m2, 3,000:1 |
| Connectivity | USB-C with up to 65W power delivery |
| Speakers | 2 x 10W |
Who it's for
- Laptop users who want one cable for video, data and charging
- Spreadsheets, coding and document work on a single wide screen
- Buyers who want strong color coverage without paying for an IPS hub monitor
The verdict
The best ultrawide for a laptop-based desk because of USB-C power delivery. Skip it if you need IPS color for design work or lots of USB ports.