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Asus ProArt PA279CV vs Dell UltraSharp U2421E

What ProArt PA279CV does better (5) and where UltraSharp U2421E wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Asus ProArt PA279CV
Asus · 2021ProArt PA279CV
6.6Score
5 advantages≈ $400
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Dell UltraSharp U2421E
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2421E
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $390
6.5Screen2.4
3.7Connectivity3.6
7.3Design & ergonomics8.5

Why is ProArt PA279CV better than UltraSharp U2421E?

  1. Pixel density163 ppi vs 94 ppi+73%
  2. Colour depth10 bit vs 8 bit+25%
  3. HDMI inputs2 vs 12×
  4. Response time5 ms vs 8 ms+60%
  5. Screen size27″ vs 24.1″+12%

Why is UltraSharp U2421E better than ProArt PA279CV?

UltraSharp U2421E has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Display
Screen size27″24.1″
Resolution3840 × 21601920 × 1200
Resolution class4K UHDFull HD
Pixel density163 ppi94 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time5 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage100%99%
Colour accuracy (ΔE, claimed)ΔE 2—
Colour depth10 bit8 bit
HDRHDR10—
Connectivity
USB-C video input (one cable)Yes—
USB-C charging (Power Delivery)65 W—
HDMI inputs21
DisplayPort inputs11
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)—Yes
Built-in speakersYes—
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm150 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Weight8.6 kg—
Width614 mm—
Height524 mm—
Depth228 mm—
Product lineASUS ProArtDell UltraSharp
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