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Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)
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Dell · UltraSharp

UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE)

Released February 2024

Dell's 34-inch curved ultrawide IPS Black monitor at 3440 x 1440 and 120Hz, with a Thunderbolt 4 hub, 90W charging, 2.5GbE Ethernet and built-in speakers, for laptop users who want a single-cable ultrawide desk.

Size
34.14″
Resolution
3440 × 1440
PPI
109
Panel
IPS
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
300 nits
HDR
–
USB-C power
90 W

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is a well-rounded ultrawide for work, praising its good contrast for IPS, 120Hz refresh, surprisingly decent speakers and very broad connectivity with Thunderbolt 4 and a KVM switch. Digital Trends found it expensive, not especially sharp and in need of calibration, though HotHardware measured excellent accuracy; RTINGS found glare distracting in sunny rooms.

From hothardware.com, digitaltrends.com and rtings.com

Display

Screen size
34.14″
Resolution
3440 × 1440 (UWQHD)
Sharpness
109 pixels per inch
Panel
IPS (IPS Black)
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)
5 ms
Brightness (typical)
300 nits
Contrast ratio
2,000:1
Colour range
98% DCI-P3, 98% Display P3, 100% sRGB
DCI-P3 coverage
98%
Colour accuracy (Delta E)
Below 2
Screen finish
Matte
Shape
Curved (1900R)
Colour depth
1.07 billion colours
sRGB coverage
100% (CIE 1931)
Colour accuracy
Delta E < 2 (average) (DCI-P3, Display P3, sRGB, BT.709); factory calibration report in the box
Response time detail
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 angles
178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)
Pixel pitch
0.2325 mm x 0.2325 mm
Eye care
ComfortView Plus hardware low blue light; TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort 3.0 (5 star); ambient light sensor (Auto Brightness); flicker-free

Connections

Video inputs
HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt 4
USB-C charging
Up to 90 W
USB ports
2 × USB-C, 5 × USB-A, Thunderbolt 4
KVM switch
Yes
Ethernet
Yes
Speakers
Yes
HDMI detail
1 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 & 2.2), up to 3440 x 1440 at 100 Hz TMDS as specified in HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort detail
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 chaining
Thunderbolt 4 downstream port (video and data, 15 W)
USB hub detail
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 out
3.5 mm audio line out
Speaker detail
2 x 5 W

Design

Stand adjusts
Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mount
Yes
Weight with stand
10.81 kg
Height adjustment
150 mm
Tilt
-5° to 21°
Swivel
-30° to 30°
VESA pattern
100 x 100 mm
Size with stand
813.46 x 240.43 x 392.83–542.83 mm (W x D x H)
Size without stand
813.46 x 105.08 x 359.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand
7.78 kg
Colours
Silver

Power and support

Power use
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 supply
100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 3.2 A (typical)
Software
Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (Easy Arrange)
Certifications
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 box
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

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Thunderbolt 4 hub with 90W charging, daisy chaining, KVM and 2.5GbE Ethernet
  • IPS Black panel with 2000:1 contrast, 98% DCI-P3 and factory calibration to Delta E < 2
  • Ambient light sensor, 2 x 5W speakers and a 150 mm height-adjustable stand

Cons

  • 110 ppi, less sharp than the 40-inch 5K2K U4025QW (140 ppi)
  • HDMI input is limited to 100Hz
  • No pivot, and no HDR certification

Closest rivals

Model
SizeResolutionPPIPanelRefreshBrightnessHDRUSB-C powerReleased
34″3440 × 1440110VA180 Hz300 nits––May 2024
34″3440 × 1440110VA240 Hz400 nits40098 WMay 2025
34″3440 × 1440110VA240 Hz400 nits400–Jul 2026

Sources

  1. dell.com/en-gb/shop/monitors/apd/dell-ultrasharp-34-curved-thunderbolt-hub-moni…
  2. dl.dell.com/content/manual84956632-dell-ultrasharp-34-curved-thunderbolt-hub-mo…
  3. eprel.ec.europa.eu/qr/1777749
  4. tftcentral.co.uk/news/dell-ultrasharp-u4025qw-with-40-5120-x-2160-ips-black-pan…

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