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Maximize the versatility and performance of your PC with additional accessories.
Maximize the versatility and performance of your PC with additional accessories.
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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.
Which Monitor is right for you?
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| 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: | Alienware Monitors High performance gaming monitors offering the best in speed and immersion for gamers who want an uncompromised, ultimate experience. Gaming Experience: | 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: |
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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. | Dell P Series Monitors Enhance productivity and improve user comfort with these professional, height-adjustable monitors designed with non-reflective screens. | 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. |
| Gaming Experience: | Dell P Series Monitors can be used for: | Dell E Series Monitors can be used for: |
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Monitor Screen Size
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.
Which monitor is right for you?
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| 23 Inch Monitors & Under 23 inches and under fall within the budget friendly market are perfect for day-to-day tasks. Can be used for: | 24 - 27 Inch Monitors This range of monitors provides multimedia features for both personal and work uses. Can be used for: | 28 - 32 Inch Monitors Monitors in these sizes provide a larger viewing area for graphics-intensive content. Can be used for: |
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| 34 - 38 Inch Monitors A larger screen with a higher resolution provides clear images and more space to get things done. | 43 Inch Monitors & Above Instead of using two or more monitors, try a larger screen that offers one wide and fluid desktop space. | |
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Monitor Resolution
- 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.
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| HD (1366x768 – 1600x900) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Quad HD (2560x1440- 3440x1440) |
| High definition monitors are affordable and provide a quality screen view. Can be used for: | Full high definition monitors are well known as the standard resolution for home and office uses. Can be used for: | QHD or Wide QHD monitors deliver crystal-clear graphics, fine details and vibrant colors to your screen. Can be used for: |
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| 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. | 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. | |
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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:
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| 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:
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Monitor Cables & Connectors
- Your monitor port can be found on the back and/or sides of your monitor.
- The monitor port is used as a point of connection from your monitor to your computer’s port.
- Use the cable guide below to identify the cables you need to get your monitor connected.
Monitor Cables
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| USB-C (Universal Serial Bus - C) | HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) | DP (DisplayPort) |
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| Mini DisplayPort | DVI (Digital Visual Interface) | VGA (Video Graphics Array) |
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