Best Ultrawide Monitor in 2024? Dell Ultrasharp U3423WE IPS Black Review

[@benmack]

What monitor are you using right now?

[@gergelyjanos9468]

What do you think about the New Alienware AW3423DW - QD-OLED? Same size, same resolution, but a way superior OLED screen, the response time, the refreshrate, the TrueBlacks.. can't even be compared to an IPS...

[@z352kdaf8324]

U3821dw, u3415dw

[@lethargic_cow]

Xiaomi Ultrawide 34. Happy with it but looking at all options since I'm relocating.

[@z352kdaf8324]

@@gergelyjanos9468 no pip or pbp

[@1stRanger]

@@gergelyjanos9468 Any OLED is a hard no go for anything but gaming. Not only they are susceptible to burn-in with static content, they have nonstandard subpixel structure making UI elements (text especially) blurry.

[@neanda]

nice review, and I love the "it's time for you to go and get outta here" :) i'm gonna buy this monitor, second hand for €400, together with an aeron chair. i think i'm buying the leftovers of a failed startup, to create another one. never give up guys

[@DctrGizmo]

Man this looks perfect with the ports hub except for the 60hz refresh rate. I've been using a dual monitor set for a few years now and I want to downscale to a single ultrawide for my WFH and gaming setup.

[@GisliKarlGislason]

The newer version Dell U3425we is 120hz

[@jeroenmansier2625]

Great review. Just ordered one and can't wait to put it in place. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@benmack]

Amazing, you'll love it!

[@DDHDTV]

hi! 10 months later, just wondering how you're feeling about it?

[@matt_v2305]

Nice considered review Ben. Had a look through your equipment list but couldn't see which monitor arm you are using? Also, to switch between devices, is it just changing the input source to the other device? I have that setup on my U3417W monitor which works well, so wondering if this U3423WE is the natural successor. Would greatly appreciate your feedback on these 2 questions. 🙂

[@shilomagen]

Appreciate the video! I'm on the hunt for the identical monitor arm, but couldn't find it on omnidesk/amazon. Can you please share a link or the model's name?

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

Thanks a bunch! Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@mljeckica]

Can you put the link of your lamp on the right side ?

[@johnheath8548]

Great review I have been looking for a new monitor, seems ideal.

[@benmack]

Much appreciated! It's a good one, you won't be disappointed

[@davidhidalgo5772]

How are the viewing angles? I have one with the same specs from LG but the sides get quite darker, thinking to switch for this one

[@Bonora11]

great video

[@nlspoh]

I’m really interested in this monitor for work. I tried the Dell 27” 4K IPS Black version, but it had horrible backlight bleed so I ended up returning it. But I was impressed with the color, picture quality and contrast. I also tried the much cheaper LG 27” Ips black monitor, but the quality control was terrible. Too much backlight bleed and distracting IPS glow. I currently use the older Dell S3423DWC. It has a 34” curved VA panel, 100hz refresh rate, AMD Freesync. VA has 3000:1 contrast ratio compared to IPS black 2000:1. Of course it has worse color and viewing angles, but it’s just fine for my use case. It also doesn’t have as good a port selection as this monitor. But then again, it’s less than half the price! I think I’ll stick to that monitor for now, and pick this one up when it goes on sale! Thanks for the review

[@benmack]

You'll love it, I haven't noticed any significant bleed either.

[@Weiterhimmel]

can you overclock the Monitor from 60Hz to 70/75/80 or even more hz?

[@chrisbullock6477]

Yeah for graphic design and my wife making asmr crochet videos we were between this one and the View Sonic Ultrawide Color Calibrated monitor that has freesync at 100hz and usb-c at 90 watts

[@moodymichael]

Hi Ben, do you happen to know the details of the monitor arm you use with this? Many thanks

[@patrickcarrillo714]

I work for the US immigration services for the OIT department and recently we've been going through a refresh and that includes monitors we got refreshed with two types Philips 346B1C/27 which is the vast majority of what we have and these Dell u3423we The Dells blow the Philips out of the water and is what I personally use on my desk at work though it's not clutter free for me this monitor is excellent for productivity the colors are on point and the integrated docking station is awesome Even though myself im a Die hard high refresh rate guy for work and casual use this monitor is awesome especially when it comes to the connectivity. Though I'm not the biggest fan Windows 11 is also a really good choice when it comes to pairing with ultra wides as it has the split screen functionality baked right into the minimize and maximize button what's the options

[@YouTubeGlobalAdminstrator]

Ok

[@whatthefitt]

How is it with watching movies and casual gaming with this monitor?

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

60 Hz is fine for productivity work, but if you work with text very much, the 109 PPI of this monitor means text isn't as sharp as text on a 2160p monitor.

[@budivoogt491]

Do you have a better recommendation? Looking for something curved up to 34" for coding.

[@ExSkyCyclePilot]

@@budivoogt491 If you don't mind the cost, one of the 40" 5K2K (5120 X 2160) monitors would work. Dell and LG both have one. They are closer to 140 PPI, which means you'd need to run 125% or 150% scaling, much as you would on a 27" to 32" UHD (3840 X 2106). LG actually has a 34" 5K2K monitor - 34BK95U-W. That's 163 PPI. You'd still need to run upscaling, but the result is much sharper text. I just bought and returned a 27" 1440p monitor, because the text, at 109 PPI, was just not sharp and clear. I went back to my 28" 2160p monitor - that's 157 PPI, and I upscale to 150%. Text is so much sharper.

[@deborahcalvert9752]

CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT MONITOR ARM YOU ARE USING? I JUST RECEIVED MY DELL ULTRASHARP 34" CURVED MONITOR BUT I AM NOT SURE WHAT ARM TO GO WITH. I LIKE THE STREAMLINE / CLEAN LOOK OF YOURS. WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE? THANK YOU

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

This is it here: geni.us/WkNCE

[@shanesmane]

Great video man! What monitor arm are you using?

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@user-ov1es1mi5c]

Is that have blurry text when using mac os?

[@waviiyoungprince]

Could you please send me the model of the monitor stand you are using for the dell ultra wide 34 as seen in this video. Thank you

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

For sure. Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@olivierleirman411]

What monitor arm is it that you are using? The link just points to amazon but not the product…

[@yutikashindolkar9547]

Is this an OLED screen? I dont think this is available in my country T.T

[@alexmac513]

Discontinued or not available in the UK. Lots of UW monitor reviews on KZbin showing their age and not available any more. Someone needs to do a refresh of the latest ones out there.

[@benmack]

Yeah that sucks. I’m sure new ones are only around the corner. I’d love to review some of the newer ones

[@Untilitpases]

Issue is the constant tweaking and hardware cost to run. (F/S penality) When you hooked the PS4, you were getting black bars too. Furthermore, if you are even remotely interested in good audio, monitor speakers just won't cut it. So, there's plenty of caveats.

[@oozly9291]

Who seriously considers a monitor based off monitor speakers??

[@Untilitpases]

@@oozly9291 OP apparently 😔

[@ntang1039]

Have you experienced coil whine from this monitor? Heard some said so.

[@amitosbombibi1]

Hey there, which desk shelf are you using? It's difference from the original video you've posted.

[@benmack]

This one is from Grovemade, I love it!

[@Mike-cz2yw]

What’s the monitor arm? I am not American, it just links me to a random monitor arm search page on Amazon

[@MusicExpressofficial]

Can i know depth of your desk?

[@almeidatacio]

is that monitor has picture by picture?

[@OneAndOnlyMe]

Really liking the monitor shelf, could you please share where to find that, thanks.

[@benmack]

Hey there, it's from Grovemade: grovemade.com/product/wood-desk-shelf/?initial=342

[@davidmcghee6269]

@@benmack I ordered two but the team at grovemade are really hard to get hold of. Going to have to cancel my order

[@clubsobri]

Cool monitor. Perfect for what you do for a living. I have the Dell S3222DGM. Cureved and ultrawide too, but 165Hz refresh reate. Of course it is not IPS. It works great for what I use it for, which is media consumption (Alienware X14), or work from home (Dell laptop). I have a WD22TB4 thunderbolt docking station, that way I just switch the PC and the entire setup stays the same. Dell has great products.

[@benmack]

They certainly do make great products. Some good ones you have there too. I will say the new IPS black tech is ridiculously good upgrade on previous Dell monitors I’ve had before too.

[@VikramSoni2]

Do you know what is the Delta E for this monitor ?

[@otravoyadnoe]

The "IPS Black essentially gives you way better blacks and contrast performance than other monitors on the market" line is simply misleading. The panel is surely better than regular IPS displays in this regard, but it's vastly inferior to MiniLED-backlit and OLED displays, which by the way don't even cost a lot more than this model.

[@benmack]

I don’t disagree with that. But most monitors on the market aren’t miniLed or Oled displays either. I will say though that this is better than many of the Oled displays I’ve used also.

[@touness69]

​@@benmack in what regard?

[@Oldyellowbrick]

I think OLED are starting to surface as ‘monitors’ BUT they are no way ready for professionals. The only one that looks promising is ASUS pro art OLED but that pricey considering OLED is controversial with screen burn etc…Apart from that most are gaming monitors. I think if a manufacturer has come up with a way of improving tech so it adds noticeable value I don’t see the problem with using that as a USP, that IS how marketing works.

[@arthurberner]

OLED has another problem. It burns in. Dell with ISP will be working for many years.

[@GabeCuello]

Hi Ben, Could you provide me a link or point me to where I can get *the same exact Desk and Monitor Arm* Holder you have in this video, please?I am planning on getting this monitor and would really like to emulate your desk set up. Thanks,Gabe

[@benmack]

Hey Gabe, here's the video with all that info: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGa9p5ufbbapaMk

[@rafalima]

great review. Are you using an apple silicon laptop with this monitor? Some monitors are displaying weird lines on the apple silicon products. I'm in market for a new monitor. Was thinking on the lenovo thinkvision t34w-20, but came across with a selection of Dell monitors S3423DWC, S3422DWG, S3422DW and finally this one, the U3423WE. I'm a software developer, so my main use case is for programming and studying, so colour accuracy is not an actual need. I will be doing some light gaming (on a steam deck) and occasionally watch a movie, but I have a LG OLED 65" 120hz for heavy gaming and for proper movie watching. any thoughts?

[@rafalima]

here, in the UK, it is going for 750 USD right now

[@benmack]

No issues with pairing with my Apple Macbook Pro M1. I think it would work fine for you if you are using Apple silicon

[@fredsalfa]

How much was it?

[@digisound1902]

Hi Ben what mount are you using to mount the monitor to the desktop. I could not find it in the info. Looks really great! Nice video. I just bought one because of your review.

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@cathychats]

I am a graphic designer I run my own business so I dont want to sepnd thousand of dollars on good color accuracy. Do you think this moniyor would be ok or ahould I go with 4K?

[@benmack]

Yeah I think would be great!

[@theblindphotoman2248]

Greate Video. what monitor arm did you use for the monitor and did it holder the monitor steady?

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

All good, here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@mcmasterJCM]

great review! what wooden shelf do you use on top of the two sideboard cabinets?

[@benmack]

It’s actually a custom made one. I covered it a little more in my original office setup video

[@TheHomeboundPilgrim]

Ben, what monitor arm are you using?

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@user-ux2jt3qs9m]

Could you tell me please the exact brand and model of the deskpad mat used in this video? Because as I see, I believe it is not a logitech

[@benmack]

It's from Grovemade 😊

[@KurzFingerEx]

i am realy confused about the 60Hz comment in your video and in the comments here, .. since ist is a 120Hz monitor per its specs at least ...

[@KurzFingerEx]

Nvm, I was looking at the U3425WE, which is super similar but has thunderbolt and 120hz

[@PhysZhongli]

What is that monitor arm and that wooden stand that you put your laptop under?

[@benmack]

Arm is from Omnidesk, and the stand is from Grovemade 🙂

[@brianyamada808]

I like the cable management on your side mounted monitor stand, can you where you got it from?

[@benmack]

I got that from Omnidesk 🙂

[@trebor7068]

I have a MacBook Pro 2019 is this compatible with the monitor?

[@benmack]

I don't see why not.

[@user-fc1sw4ij4r]

What monitor arm do you use? Can you post a link please?

[@1stRanger]

Just get DELL arm. Much better than this.

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC PRO SINGLE

[@benmack]

Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@adamflight4770]

do you have a link for the arm that you have your screen attached to?

[@N_I_X_O_N_1]

Omnidesk ARC STEALTH SINGLE

[@benmack]

Here it is: geni.us/WkNCE

[@abdulsamadadosalisu]

Sir I have NFTs in my GREENSPACE how can I upload it to my Metamack.

[@mrb713ify]

Ok , how much ?

[@benmack]

It'll change with current sales and time, but it's about $1k

[@hamidsiddiqi3573]

We all know that ps4 does not support 21:9. So it was not necessary for you not to show the screen when you had the ps4 controller with you, lol

[@benmack]

You can still connect it and still use it. But yes you won’t get the full image over the 21:9 (unless stretched). As I said, casual gamers only.

[@PippyLongstalking]

do not buy crap dell monitors unless you enjoy the screen going black every 15 seconds

[@benmack]

Can assure you this is not the case with this monitor or any other Dell monitor I’ve ever used.

[@z352kdaf8324]

Never seen this either with all my dells. Must be your computer.

[@samadhistate9637]

Sounds like your PC is crap not the monitor. I've used 2 Dell monitors and they have both been reliable and great to use.

[@Seriously_duhh]

It's the ethnically confusing guy(ref/ akila rap)

[@benmack]

It is me.

[@georgepark423]

LG IPS panel