Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE) vs MSI MPG 346CQRF X24

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UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE) compared with MPG 346CQRF X24
DellUltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)MSIMPG 346CQRF X24
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2024May 2025
Display
Screen size34.14″34″
Resolution3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch110 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (IPS Black)VA
Refresh rate120 Hz240 Hz (better)
Response time (grey to grey)5 ms0.5 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)300 nits400 nits (better)
HDR peak brightness–400 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR 400
Contrast ratio2,000:14,000:1
Colour range98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB–
DCI-P3 coverage98%–
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
HDR detail–DisplayHDR 400
sRGB coverage100% (CIE 1931)–
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)0.5 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)48–240 Hz (Adaptive-Sync)
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 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 90 WUp to 98 W (better)
USB ports2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 42 × USB-A
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 2.1 (FRL 10G), HDCP 2.3
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 120 HzDisplayPort 1.4a, HDCP 2.3
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)USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and 98 W power delivery
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)2 × USB Type-A, 1 × USB-B upstream (USB 2.0)
Picture by picturePicture by Picture and Picture in Picture–
Audio out3.5 mm audio line outHeadphone out
Speaker detail2 x 5 W–
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand10.81 kg–
Height adjustment150 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°−5° to 15°
Swivel-30° to 30°−30° to 30°
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand813.46 x 240.43 x 392.83–542.83 mm (W x D x H)–
Size without stand813.46 x 105.08 x 359.15 mm (W x D x H)–
Weight without stand7.78 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 maximum0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classF–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 A (typical)Internal, 100–240 V
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, HDMI cable, USB A-to-B cable, USB-C cable, power cord, quick guide

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