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Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE) vs MSI MAG 342CQR E2

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DellUltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)MSIMAG 342CQR E2
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024May 2024
Display
Screen size34.14″34″
Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (IPS Black)VA
Refresh rate120 Hz180 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms4 ms
Brightness (typical)300 nits300 nits
Contrast ratio2,000:14,000:1
Colour range98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB95% DCI-P3, 99% sRGB (CIE 1976 coverage)
DCI-P3 coverage98%95%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)Below 2–
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeCurved (1900R)Curved (1500R)
Adaptive sync–VESA AdaptiveSync
Colour depth1.07 billion colours10-bit (8-bit + FRC), 1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)99% (CIE 1976 coverage)
Adobe RGB coverage–93% (CIE 1976 coverage)
HDR detail–HDR Ready (MSI)
Colour accuracyDelta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3, Display P3, sRGB, BT.709); factory calibration report in the box–
Response time detail5 ms (Fast), 8 ms (Normal)4 ms grey-to-grey, 1 ms MPRT
Variable refresh range48–120 Hz over DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 4; 48–100 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° / 178°
Pixel pitch0.2325 mm x 0.2325 mm0.23175 × 0.23175 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor (Auto Brightness); flicker-free–
Connections
Video inputsHDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 42 × HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WNone
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4–
KVM switchYes–
EthernetYes–
SpeakersYesNo
HDMI detail1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz TMDS as specified in HDMI 2.12 × HDMI 2.0b, up to 3440 × 1440 at 100 Hz (spec sheet)
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 120 HzDisplayPort 1.4a
USB-C detailThunderbolt 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 chainingThunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)–
USB hub detail4 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 picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture–
Audio out3.5 mm audio line outEarphone out
Speaker detail2 x 5 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand10.81 kg6.95 kg
Height adjustment150 mm90 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 20°
Swivel-30° to 30°−30° to 30°
Pivot–−5° to 5°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm75 × 75 mm
Size with stand813.46 x 240.43 x 392.83–542.83 mm (W x D x H)808.60 × 269.97 × 513.97 mm (W × D × H)
Size without stand813.46 x 105.08 x 359.15 mm (W x D x H)808.60 × 119.67 × 363.95 mm (W × D × H)
Weight without stand7.78 kg5.4 kg
ColoursSilver–
Power and support
Power use31.5 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 1.9 W networked standby, 0.3 W off, 250 W maximum31 W on mode; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classFF
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 A (typical)External adapter, 19V 3.42A
SoftwareDell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)–
CertificationsTÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star), TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange (UK)3 years
In the boxStand, 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 reportDisplayPort cable, power cord, power adapter, quick guide

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