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

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 would go with something ultrawide for film editing. Check out the Dell U3425WE.

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 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.

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.

I bought that monitor a month ago and love it (office work)!

I’ve just ordered a Dell UltraSharp U3425WE which is a IPS black display. I pretty much only use the monitor for work, mainly coding, teams etc. People tend to advise to stay away from OLED for work without any gaming. I have no experience with ultra wide or OLED, so very curious how this screen will perform.

Ive just received the display and it looks awesome. However, what others have been mentioning, the text is not as sharp on a 4k display. It is slightly noticeable, I’ve been comparing it to both my Mac display & previous 27” 4k display. I love the look and screen real estate. The 40” version might be the sweet spot, but it’s roughly 800-1000 euros more expensive here, which I’m not willing to invest.

Depending on the prices, i would invest 150-200 more for better resolution, however i got mine on clearance which makes the difference more than 500,-, which almost is a second display.

For what its worth: i'm going to return the monitor. I see it as a long term investment into a more joyable experience during working - ive had my previous monitor (dell up2715k) for close to 10 years, and its still more clear than the U3425WE. I've ordered the 40WP95CP-W, which has 140 ppi vs the dell's 109.

I did not have the IPS requirement until I saw the black smearing on VA panels (scrolling white text on black background, which is similar to my use case of coding with dark mode on). Do you believe a higher quality panel like Dell S3425DW will have that issue? I also dropped Dell U3425WE solely due to no HDR. The more I look around, the more I feel that I'm not going to have much luck meeting all this, maybe even in the $1500-$2000 range.