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Dell Monitor Buying Guide

We know the importance of having the right equipment at home or work. This guide will help you choose the right monitor to help you stay productive wherever you are.

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Find Your Fit: Monitors for Every Lifestyle

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When choosing your monitor screen size, it is crucial to consider a model that fits your needs. Here are a few suggested guidelines:

Monitor screen size uses a diagonal measurement in inches – similar to TVs.
Find a monitor that fits your desk space and provides a large enough screen.
Larger screens provide more space for enhanced productivity and multi-tasking in one place.
Smaller screens are perfect for day-to-day tasks like email or browsing the internet.

Monitor Screen Sizes

23" Monitors & Under

23 inches and under fall within the budget friendly market are perfect for day-to-day tasks.

Can be used for:

Email
Browsing the internet
Writing papers for school or work

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24 - 27" Monitors

This range of monitors provides multimedia features for both personal and work uses.

Can be used for:

Email
Videoconferencing
Streaming movies

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28 - 32" Monitors

Monitors in these sizes provide a larger viewing area for graphics-intensive content.

Can be used for:

Content creation
Sharing photos and slideshows
Reviewing large files and documents

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34 - 38" Monitors

A larger screen with a higher resolution provides clear images and more space to get things done.

Can be used for:

Video and photo editing
Create presentations and spreadsheets
Present highly detailed charts and graphs

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40" Monitors & Above

Instead of using two or more monitors, try a larger screen that offers one wide and fluid desktop space.

Can be used for:

Content creation
Keep an eye on your email inbox while working
Reference a document while writing an email or paper

Shop 40" Monitors & Above

Curved Monitors

Curved monitors offer reduced eye movement across the screen for a more immersive experience.

Can be used for:

Create multiple documents at once
Game with an extremely wide field of vision
Open different browsers and applications at the same time

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Monitor resolution depicts how clearly a monitor can show visual content.

Monitor resolution shows how many pixels a monitor has in width x height format.
For example, a 1920x1080 resolution means the width has 1,920 pixels and the height has 1,080 pixels.
The higher the monitor resolution, the more pixels, the clearer the picture will be displayed.

Full HD (1920x1080)

Full high definition monitors are well known as the standard resolution for home and office uses.

Can be used for:

Photo sharing
Videoconferencing
Streaming movies

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Quad HD (2560x1440- 3440x1440)

QHD or Wide QHD monitors deliver crystal-clear graphics, fine details and vibrant colors to your screen.

Can be used for:

Content creation
Competitive gaming
Present highly detailed charts and graphs

Shop QHD (2560x1440) and Wide Screen QHD (3440x1440) Monitors

4K Ultra HD (3840x2160)

Commonly known as 4K, UHD or Ultra HD resolution, 4K resolution gives you four times more detail than Full HD monitors.

Can be used for:

AAA gaming
Video and photo editing
Create illustrations for web-design projects

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8K (7680x4320)

8K is the highest monitor resolution currently available. Designed with accurate colors and smooth gradation to create images so realistic, you don’t see pixels.

Can be used for:

3D rendering Intensive design
creation and editing
Present highly detailed charts and graphs

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Refresh Rate

The number of times per second that your monitor screen refreshes the image being displayed on your screen.

Refresh rate is measured in hertz (Hz) and ranges from 60Hz up to 240Hz. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother your image will be.

If a monitor has a 60Hz refresh rate, this means that the picture on a screen would refresh 60 times per second.

Here are a few examples of how different refresh rates can be used:

60 Hz - Creating spreadsheets, streaming movies or music
144 Hz - PC gaming, photo sharing, video editing
240 Hz - Competitive, eSports, and FPS gaming
360 Hz - World's Fastest Refresh Rate

Response Time

This refers to how much time it takes for monitor pixels to change from one color to another.

Response time is measured in milliseconds and is as fast as 0.5ms.

Unlike refresh rate, you want a lower response time – the lower the millisecond, the faster the screen can change an image.

Faster response times are key for gamers:

Reduce image ghosting
Minimize distortion and blurring
Sharp pictures for fast-moving gameplay

Which monitor is right for you?

Dell S Series Monitors

Discover an entertainment experience with rich color and screen clarity. Featuring ultra-thin bezels for a virtually borderless screen and a modern design.

Dell S Series Monitors can be used for:

Email
Social media
Photo sharing
Streaming movies

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Alienware Monitors

High performance gaming monitors offering the best in speed and immersion for gamers who want an uncompromised, ultimate experience.

Gaming Experience:

Adaptive sync
Refresh rates of up to 360Hz
As fast as 1ms response times
Clear details and life-like images

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Dell UltraSharp Monitors

Create visuals that meet demanding graphic needs using these top tier monitors that provide technology and design for the ultimate performance.

Dell UltraSharp Monitors can be used for:

Content creation
Video and photo editing
Present highly detailed charts and graphs
Create and view multiple documents at once

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Dell Gaming Monitors

Gaming monitors designed to offer a range of performance levels with core essentials and delivering the best value for money to our gamers.

Gaming Experience:

Adaptive Sync
Edge-to-edge gameplay
Crisp resolution and rapid refresh rates
Vibrant graphics and reduced motion blur

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Dell Video Conferencing Monitor

Collaborate like you’re there with an integrated 5MP camera, dual 5W speakers and a dedicated Microsoft Teams button.

Dell Video Conferencing Monitor can be used for:

One button connect to Microsoft Teams
Video Conferencing
Present highly detailed charts and graphs
Communicate clearly with 5W integrated speakers and noise-canceling mic

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Dell P Series Monitors

Enhance productivity and improve user comfort with these professional, height-adjustable monitors designed with non-reflective screens.

Dell P Series Monitors can be used for:

Ergonomic home office setup
Create presentations and spreadsheets
Multi-task between different applications
Work seamlessly across one or more screens

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Dell E Series Monitors

This suite of monitors are affordable, stylish, and eco-friendly. They are efficient and reliable for everyday computing at home and work.

Dell E Series Monitors can be used for:

Email
Browsing the internet
Writing papers for school or work
Receive notifications through the integrated speakers

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Dell C Series Monitors

Featuring a wide range of displays built for world-class collaboration whether you are working from home or from the office.

Dell C Series Monitors can be used for:

Conferencing
Portable options
Large screen size options