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Dell UltraSharp U2421E
1920 x 1200 pixels, 24.10"6 items in stock
Product details
The Dell U2421E is an ergonomic and eye-friendly 24.1" monitor designed for professional use. Benefit from detailed image reproduction with high color fidelity thanks to the precisely pre-calibrated IPS panel and WUXGA resolution. The slightly taller 16:10 aspect ratio provides you with additional workspace. Additionally, the monitor features a wide range of interfaces, including a USB-C hub and the option for wired network connectivity. You can also integrate it into a daisy-chain setup thanks to the separate DisplayPort output.
Monitor type | PC Monitor |
Display resolution | WUXGA |
Screen technology | LCD |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Video connections | DisplayPort (2x), HDMI (1x) |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Monitor equipment | Integrated USB hub, Slot for Kensington lock |
Documents | |
Item number | 14032652 |
Manufacturer | Dell |
Category | Monitor |
Manufacturer no. | DELL-U2421E |
Release date | 19-10-2020 |
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Colour | Silver |
Exact colour description | Silver |
Monitor type | PC Monitor |
Display size (inches) | 24.10" |
Screen size (cm) | 61.20 cm |
Image resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
Display resolution | WUXGA |
Pixel density | 93.95 ppi |
Pixel pitch | 0.07 mm |
Screen technology | LCD |
Panel technology | IPS |
Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
Aspect ratio | 16:10 |
Screen surface | Anti-glare |
Contrast ratio | 1000 :1 |
Response time (grey-to-grey) | 8 ms |
Brightness | 350 cd/m² |
Colour space coverage | Rec. 709: 99%, sRGB: 99% |
Viewing angle (H) | 178° |
Viewing angle (V) | 178° |
Monitor equipment | Integrated USB hub, Slot for Kensington lock |
Connectivity | Ethernet, USB |
Touch | Without touch function |
Adjustability | Height-adjustable, Tiltable |
VESA wall mount | 100 x 100 mm |
Video connections | DisplayPort (2x), HDMI (1x) |
HDMI version | 1.4 |
DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
USB ports | USB-A, USB-C |
Exact USB ports | USB-A 3.0 (3x), USB-C 3.0 (1x), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x) |
Audio Connections | Headphone output (1x) |
Network connections | RJ45 (1x) |
USB Type C Power supply | 90 W |
Power consumption | 17.20 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.20 W |
Power consumption (Off) | 0.20 W |
Energy consumption per year | 24 kWh |
Energy efficiency class | E |
Sustainability | Improved production |
Sustainability label | TCO Certified |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Dell fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Display |
Width | 530.80 mm |
Length | 173 mm |
Height | 510.70 mm |
Weight | 5.70 kg |
Length | 72.30 cm |
Width | 14 cm |
Height | 42.50 cm |
Weight | 8.32 kg |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Monitor» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 5.HP0,7 %
- 5.iiyama0,7 %
- 7.Dell0,8 %
- 8.AOC0,9 %
- 9.Apple1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.Viewsonic2 days
- 2.Dell3 days
- 2.Verbatim3 days
- 2.Xiaomi3 days
- 5.AOC4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Monitor» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Philips1,8 %
- 3.Lenovo2,2 %
- 4.Dell2,3 %
- 5.BenQ2,5 %
- 6.AOC2,6 %