Dell - UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U3425WE

Dell U3425WE, fits your boxes and I owned the same model just older (which was 60hz) and the colours on it were perfect. Can recommend There's also the P3425WE which is 100hz, but I have no experience with that line of models

I just received a dell 34” today. imo Side by side screens are still just as sufficient as 2 24” monitors. I also went to a micro center where they had a 40 inch on display, and it just felt like too much monitor. It’s 21:9 too, and quite lovely if I’m being honest, but 34 really feels like that sweet spot. As for a rec I’ll just say I did a bunch of research, and felt the best monitor for my needs was the dell u3425we. I was able to get one off eBay for a few hundred less than msrp. I considered the dell p3424we because it is cheaper, and it had comparable specs as the u34, but the u gives more ports and 120 Hz compared to 60 (among other things I’m sure). If those things aren’t super important to you then I think you could save some money by opting for the p34. No matter what you choose I recommend exploring the ‘open-box’ market for a good deal. Good luck!

I just received a dell 34” today. imo Side by side screens are still just as sufficient as 2 24” monitors. I also went to a micro center where they had a 40 inch on display, and it just felt like too much monitor. It’s 21:9 too, and quite lovely if I’m being honest, but 34 really feels like that sweet spot. As for a rec I’ll just say I did a bunch of research, and felt the best monitor for my needs was the dell u3425we. I was able to get one off eBay for a few hundred less than msrp. I considered the dell p3424we because it is cheaper, and it had comparable specs as the u34, but the u gives more ports and 120 Hz compared to 60 (among other things I’m sure). If those things aren’t super important to you then I think you could save some money by opting for the p34. No matter what you choose I recommend exploring the ‘open-box’ market for a good deal. Good luck!

Lots of experience with the IPS P3425WE but recommend the VA S3425DW all day, it's just a nicer more capable image in every way. If money isn't a problem then the IPS Black U3425WE is probably even nicer to look at. but its over priced because of Thunderbolt.

Taj UW je full dobar monitor, osobito za produktivnost. Uzmeš njega, prodaš ova dva i to je to. Preko kvm-a se swichaš po potrebi, možeš imati i oba računala na ekranu side-by-side, to super radi.

Nisam nikada koristio ETH port. Ne vidim svrhu da mi komp ovisi o mrežnoj vezi preko monitora, meni svako računalo ima svoju mrežnu vezu. KVM inače sam po sebi izvrsno radi i nisam nikada imao problema.

I just picked up the Dell 32" Ultra Sharp (U3425WE) and have been happy so far. My home office isn't that big so screen real estate is an issue. Regardless, the 34" has been handling everything so far. Of note, I do not game on it since it is work/personal use.

I use the Dell Ultrasharp 34" (U3425WE) with my M1 Max and it is awesome. No complaints.

I think either of the new Dell UW monitors fits your use case. I have the U3425 for 85/15 work/play and it's great. U4025 is also really goosnif you want 4k.

I don't game. Mechanical engineering work 95% of the times. I wanted SMOOTH and EASY connectivity with my Dell laptop, MacBook Pro M3 and my beast - Dell Precision 7920 workstation. I wanted thunderbolt connectivity. I had bought the Dell U4025QW. It was the best monitor that I used till date but I ended up returning it and bought the U3425WE. I had bought it from BestBuy. Here are the two reasons for returning it. 1. I don't have a deep desk and sit 20" from my monitor. At this distance the 40" screen felt huge. I never used the extremities of the monitor. Also, I am renting right now and may move maybe a couple of times before buying a house. The monitor is just too bulk if you plan to move etc. 2. The second important reason is I had these weird wear lines on my screen. Maybe a manufacturing defect? At this price point, I didn't want to take a risk. [https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/1drrrzy/new\_dell\_u4025qw\_monitor\_with\_horizontal\_lines\_is/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ultrawidemasterrace/comments/1drrrzy/new_dell_u4025qw_monitor_with_horizontal_lines_is/) Will get my 34" Dell tomorrow. Will update my experience.

Yeah. I retuned the 40". I bought the 32" UW. The first one had ONE dead pixel so I retuned it. The replacement 32" is good now. Pros \- My experience is that it's perfect for working. The size is perfect for medium size desk. There are no hassles when connecting to machines. \- Perfect for MS windows productivity. Cons \- Bad for gaming. \- The text is tiny bit blurry for mac os. But I think it's a mac problem not the monitor problem.

I am using a Dell U3425WE, 2K, 120Hz, IPS. Very happy with it, I game a lot since retiring in January. Neat "little" thing, is that within your budget? Only issue I have had or am having is finding a compatible monitor arm that doesn't sag nor cost as much as a second monitor so I can put a soundbar on the desk

Nope, 120 on DP. But speakers are atrocious, just in case you have any illusions to save desk space.

I really like my Dell Ultrasharp U3425WE. The integrated TB4 dock is really nice. For me that was important. It’s sharp even though it has WQHD resolution. Also 120hz if you fancy some gaming. But it’s rather expensive … i was lucky that my ex-boss paid for it :) Edit: I have a MBP M1, I charge it through the monitor. Clean desk ftw :) Edit2: it has no HDR but I don’t really miss it. It’s bright and dark enough.

So, I pulled the trigger on a Dell U3425WE. I recently switched from a dual setup featuring a Dell S2721DGF and an LG 29UM69. My usage leans heavily towards productivity (about 80% coding), with the remaining 20% split between gaming and media consumption. **Thoughts so far:** • **USB Thunderbolt Connection:** The ability to swap notebooks with power delivery using a single cable is very practical. • **34” for Productivity:** Picture-by-Picture (PBP) works great with two different input sources. • **Software Network KVM:** Dell Display Manager is functional but lags, especially noticeable on MacOS. Sometimes, accessing the monitor’s OSD directly is quicker. I have a feeling that paid solutions like Synergy would achieve the same or better results. • **USB KVM:** Works well but lacks seamless mouse cursor movement between PBP screens. • **Light Bleed:** Present in all four corners, especially noticeable in a dark room. While not a major issue for work and coding, it’s inconvenient for media consumption and gaming. • **Audio Output:** Immediate switching to headphones isn’t supported; it functions more like a line-out, allowing audio through monitor speakers. (still testing that one) • **Speaker Quality:** The monitor’s built-in speakers are decent for monitor speakers. ~~•~~ **~~Gaming:~~** ~~As a casual gamer (mainly Overwatch), I found noticeable drawbacks in refresh rate and input lag. Gaming felt like a downgrade overall, with issues like high input lag, response times, and screen tearing detracting from the experience. AMD Adrenaline software reports Adaptive Sync, but it doesn’t seem to affect much; screen tearing is still noticeable.~~ **~~Don’t pick this monitor for gaming, especially if you’re used to Freesync or GSync compatible ones. I didn’t think I’d miss it so much until I lost those features.~~** ***UPDATE: Doing more tests on this one. I'll update the thread soon*** **~~TLDR:~~** ~~Great for productivity and static images. However, I wouldn’t recommend it for gaming or media consumption, even for occasional use.~~ **Right now, I’m weighing these options:** 1. Returning the monitor and reverting to my old setup, possibly getting a standalone KVM. 2. Returning it and buying a Gigabyte M34WQ instead, which seems like a better all-around productivity/gaming monitor (although I might lose the curve and potentially sacrifice warranty and quality, based on my research so far). 3. Stacking the S2721DGF with the U3425WE to have the “best of both worlds” (though I’m concerned about my desk space being cramped). 4. Considering OLED and dealing with the worry of burn-in while using the display for work. **Update #1** LG model. Gaming review update. **UPDATE #2** I decided to keep the monitor. I take back what I said earlier about gaming. It seems there was an issue with my system or the settings. While it may not be ideal if your primary focus is "serious" competitive gaming, it works well for single-player and multiplayer games. I made a combination of changes, so I’m not sure which one specifically reduced the issues I was experiencing. However, I have a feeling that enabling VRR in the Windows settings, rather than just in the AMD Adrenaline panel, made a significant difference. Additionally, I’ve been turning off the Dell Display Manager and the KVM switch when I play games. **Some games I tested that worked very well:** • Titanfall 2 • Control • Overwatch 2 • Dishonored 2 • Subnautica • Bioshock Infinite • Quantum Break I also tested connecting my iPhone directly to the Thunderbolt port, mirroring the screen, and playing games from it. It worked perfectly. **TLDR:** If your usage leans more towards 80% gaming and 20% productivity, you might want to check out OLED monitors. If it’s the reverse, like in my case (80% productivity / 20% gaming), this monitor is perfectly suitable and quite versatile.

Hey there, I ended up keeping the monitor. I found out the issue was actually with the AMD driver — for some reason, VRR wasn’t being enabled properly in certain scenarios. After installing an older version of the driver, everything started working perfectly. Maybe it’s already fixed in newer versions, but I decided to play it safe and just stick with the older driver 😅 It’s worth mentioning that I did have a red vertical line appear on the screen about a month after the purchase. Dell promptly replaced the unit and sent a technician to my home — no hassle at all.