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Dell UltraSharp U2421E vs Dell UltraSharp U2721DE

What UltraSharp U2421E does better (1) and where UltraSharp U2721DE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U2421E
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2421E
4.9Score
1 advantage≈ $390
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Dell UltraSharp U2721DE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2721DE
3.9Score
3 advantages
2.4Screen2.9
3.6Connectivity8.1
8.5Design & ergonomics5.8

Why is UltraSharp U2421E better than UltraSharp U2721DE?

  1. Height adjustment150 mm vs 130 mm+15%

Why is UltraSharp U2721DE better than UltraSharp U2421E?

  1. Pixel density94 ppi vs 109 ppi+16%
  2. DisplayPort inputs1 vs 22×
  3. Screen size24.1″ vs 27″+12%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size24.1″27″
Resolution1920 × 12002560 × 1440
Resolution classFull HDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density94 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)350 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time8 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage—85%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs12
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)YesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment150 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelYesYes
VESA mount100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Product lineDell UltraSharpDell UltraSharp
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