Dell UltraSharp U2414H vs Dell UltraSharp U2415

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UltraSharp U2414H compared with UltraSharp U2415
DellUltraSharp U2414HDellUltraSharp U2415
Overview
ReleasedNovember 20132014
Display
Screen size23.8″24.1″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1200 (WUXGA) (better)
Sharpness93 pixels per inch94 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPSIPS
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)8 ms6 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)250 nits300 nits (better)
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range96% sRGB99% sRGB
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 4Below 3 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Colour depth16.77 million colours, according to Dell.16.78 million colours, according to Dell.
sRGB coverage–99%.
Colour accuracy–Factory calibrated to average Delta E < 3, according to Dell.
Response time detail8 ms grey-to-grey with overdrive.6 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode, 8 ms in Normal mode and 19 ms black-to-white, according to Dell. TFTCentral preferred Normal because Fast caused overshoot.
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical.178° horizontal and vertical.
Pixel pitch0.2745 mm.0.27 mm.
Eye care–TFTCentral and LaptopMedia found no pulse-width modulation at any brightness level.
CalibrationFactory-calibrated to 96% sRGB with average Delta E below 4.–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.22 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports4 × USB-A5 × USB-A
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detailTwo HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.Two HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.
DisplayPort detailOne full-size DisplayPort 1.2 and one Mini DisplayPort 1.2 input; separate DisplayPort 1.2 output.One full-size DisplayPort 1.2 input, one Mini DisplayPort 1.2 input and one separate full-size DisplayPort 1.2 MST output. No DVI or VGA inputs.
Daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.2 MST output.DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.
USB hub detailFour downstream USB 3.0 ports and one upstream port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.Five downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one upstream Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.
Audio outAudio line output; Dell specifies it is not for headphones.Audio line out for external speakers; Dell explicitly says it does not support headphones.
Speaker detailNo integrated speakers; optional Dell Soundbar.No integrated speakers; Dell AC511 USB Soundbar available separately.
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand5.76 kg6.69 kg
Height adjustment130 mm.115 mm.
Tilt6.5° forward to 22° backward.–
Pivot90° in either direction.90° clockwise or counterclockwise.
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 × 100 mm.
Size with stand539.1 × 185 × 355.8–485.8 mm (width × depth × height).532.2 × 205 × 402.9–517.9 mm (width × depth × height).
Size without stand539.1 × 45.6 × 321.1 mm (width × depth × height).532.2 × 45.7 × 350.6 mm (width × depth × height).
Weight without stand3.61 kg without stand or cables; main 5.76 kg includes stand and cables.4.25 kg without stand or cables; main 6.69 kg includes stand and cables, as specified by Dell.
Controls–Touch-sensitive front buttons and on-screen display.
Power and support
Power use16 W typical; 74 W maximum with maximum luminance and USB active; below 0.5 W in standby and off modes.22 W typical and 73 W maximum in the later Dell manual; the original brochure lists 23 W typical. Less than 0.5 W in standby and off modes.
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.
Software–Dell Display Manager.
In the boxStand, cable cover, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB upstream cable, calibration report and documentation.Stand, cable cover, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, factory calibration report and documentation.

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