Dell UltraSharp U2715H vs Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)

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UltraSharp U2715H compared with UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)
DellUltraSharp U2715HDellUltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)
Overview
Released2014February 2024
Display
Screen size27″34.14″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch
PanelIPSIPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)6 ms5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)350 nits (better)300 nits
Contrast ratio1,000:12,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage–98%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 3Below 2 (better)
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatCurved (1900R)
Colour depth16.78 million colours1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage99%100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracyFactory calibrated to average Delta E ≤ 3.Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3, Display P3, sRGB, BT.709); factory calibration report in the box
Response time detail6 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode; 8 ms in Normal mode (Dell). TFTCentral found Fast introduced overshoot on its sample.5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)
Variable refresh range–48–120 Hz over DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4; 48–100 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical (typical).178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch0.2331 mm.0.2325 mm x 0.2325 mm
Eye careAnalogue backlight dimming for a flicker-free display, according to Dell.ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor (Auto Brightness); flicker-free
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 1.4, 2 × DisplayPort 1.2HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 90 W (better)
USB ports5 × USB-A2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch–Yes
Ethernet–Yes
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detailTwo HDMI 1.4 inputs with MHL 2.0 support.1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz TMDS as specified in HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort detailOne DisplayPort 1.2 input, one Mini DisplayPort input and one DisplayPort 1.2 MST output.1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 120 Hz
USB-C detail–Thunderbolt 4 upstream (40Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, Power Delivery up to 90 W); USB-C 10Gbps upstream (data only); 2 x USB-C 10Gbps downstream quick-access ports (15 W)
Daisy chainingDisplayPort 1.2 MST output; Dell lists one additional QHD 60 Hz display or two lower-resolution displays.Thunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)
USB hub detailFive downstream USB 3.0 Type-A ports and one upstream USB 3.0 Type-B port; one downstream port supports BC 1.2 charging.4 x USB-A 10Gbps rear; quick access ports with 1 x USB-A 10Gbps (BC 1.2) and 2 x USB-C 10Gbps (15 W)
Picture by picture–Picture by Picture and Picture in Picture
Audio outAudio line out for external speakers; Dell says it does not support headphones.3.5 mm audio line out
Speaker detail–2 x 5 W
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand–10.81 kg
Height adjustment115 mm.150 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°.-5° to 21°
Swivel-45° to 45°.-30° to 30°
Pivot-90° to 90°.–
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm.100 x 100 mm
Size with stand612.7 × 205.0 × 409.9–524.9 mm (width × depth × height).813.46 x 240.43 x 392.83–542.83 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand612.7 × 46.4 × 363.4 mm (width × depth × height).813.46 x 105.08 x 359.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand4.91 kg, without cables.7.78 kg
ControlsTouch-sensitive front buttons and on-screen display.–
ColoursBlack front frame and silver stand.Silver
Power and support
Power use36 W typical, 88 W maximum with USB active; less than 0.5 W in standby.31.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 250 W maximum
Energy class–F
Power supply100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz.100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 A (typical)
SoftwareDell Display Manager.Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)
CertificationsEPEAT Gold and TCO Certified Displays, according to Dell.TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light
Warranty–3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)
In the boxStand, power cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, USB 3.0 upstream cable, factory calibration report and documentation.Stand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI cable (1.8 m), Thunderbolt 4 passive cable (1 m), USB-A to USB-C cable (1 m), factory calibration report

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