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Dell UltraSharp U2421HE vs Dell UltraSharp U2721DE

What UltraSharp U2421HE does better (0) and where UltraSharp U2721DE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Dell UltraSharp U2421HE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2421HE
3.5Score
0 advantages
vs
Dell UltraSharp U2721DE
Dell · 2020UltraSharp U2721DE
3.9Score
4 advantages
Higher score
2.1Screen2.9
2.2Colour accuracy2.2
8.1Connectivity8.1
2.9Design & ergonomics5.8

Why is UltraSharp U2421HE better than UltraSharp U2721DE?

UltraSharp U2421HE has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is UltraSharp U2721DE better than UltraSharp U2421HE?

  1. Pixel density92 ppi vs 109 ppi+18%
  2. Brightness (typical)250 nits vs 350 nits+40%
  3. SwivelNo · UltraSharp U2421HE: Yes
  4. Screen size23.8″ vs 27″+13%
Specifications

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Display
Screen size23.8″27″
Resolution1920 × 10802560 × 1440
Resolution classFull HDQHD / 2.5K
Pixel density92 ppi109 ppi
Aspect ratio16:916:9
Panel typeIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Brightness (typical)250 nits350 nits
Contrast ratio (static)1,000:11,000:1
Response time8 ms8 ms
Anti-glare / matte screenYesYes
Colour
sRGB coverage99%99%
DCI-P3 coverage85%85%
Colour depth8 bit8 bit
Connectivity
HDMI inputs11
DisplayPort inputs22
USB hubYesYes
Ethernet (RJ45)YesYes
Design & ergonomics
Height adjustment130 mm130 mm
Pivot (portrait rotation)YesYes
SwivelNoYes
VESA mount—100 × 100 mm
Width538 mm—
Height348 mm—
Depth165 mm—
Product lineDell UltraSharpDell UltraSharp
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