Dell's New 34" UltraSharp Monitor Is Here | U3425WE Review

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I apologize for my absence from my channel as of late. In July I became severely ill from black mold toxicity which ended up with us having to abandon our apartment and lose everything in the process down to the clothes on our back. I'm now settled in a new place but the neurological effects are still effecting me so going forward it will be a challenge to be as productive as I have been on this channel. The hope is that with time those effects will wear off but there is no time table and some don't recover. With that said if you'd like to help support not only the channel but my life consider using the links in the description to make your purchase. This is my sole income now and every dollar counts. Thank you.

[@KodeWarrior]

The info in this video was indeed helpful! I was close to getting one, but found the last year's model on a song! Looking to reinvent myself as a developer in my later years and would love to share the scary experience with others considering the same....on a VERY low budget of course! Those mics would certainly help me convey my struggles and successes much better!

[@GreekChips]

120hz vs 60hz is a noticable difference, especially when doing productivity tasks and browsing. It'll be much smoother display. I think you need to go back to 60hz before you say 'it wont make much of a difference'. It stops all the choppiness.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I believe you, especially when compared side by side. I just meant the average consumer as in office workers for example most likely won't notice a difference. I had my wife who sits in front of screens all day at work try it out and asked her if she noticed anything different and other than the screen size she didn't; I'd imagine if I asked most of my non techie friends as well as regular consumers it would be the same.

[@jano4696]

Here's my opinion on the previous version of this monitor. Please consider DPBS before buying. When used in combination with a Dell laptop that uses Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS) the monitor unfortunately is a horrible piece of hardware. In my setup I use a personal desktop pc and a professional Dell laptop with only one keyboard and mouse connected to the monitor. The DBPS makes sure that when you want to turn off the laptop it also powers down the monitor and vice versa. Unfortunately the monitor does not turn on anymore for your desktop or other connected hardware. Also the DPBS cannot be turned off in Settings Sometimes the combination of laptop and monitor is blocked and the only solution is to disconnect the laptop and disconnect the power cord on the monitor. Well, that sounds horrible for a USB-C monitor with KVM switch doesn't it. I recommend anyone interested in this monitor to do some preliminary research on the DPBS functionality and determine if this can affect you before you buy this monitor.

[@TygerByte]

Once you go high refresh rate you never go back. Even for productivity you can see the difference.

[@1stRanger]

6:29 Actually it's very noticeable on anything but bright image and it bothers me a lot. Even if background is slightly dark in those areas it's very noticeable.

[@MinhViet93]

there are really not a lot of review for this monitor despite being one of the flagship model. I wonder why that's the case

[@leroygibbsii2559]

The mics will be shared between my son and I as we both start our streaming journeys.

[@naplesliving]

Awesome, I would use the mics to do interviews with local business owners related to real estate. Thanks for the monitor review, I'm deciding on what I want to use on a new video editing setup.

[@actinfilament]

Thanks for the video! It has been reported that FreeSync might still work via DisplayPort, also hdmi 2.1 VRR might work. Have u tried this?

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I can only confirm my PC didn't detect it as a GSync compatible display, I don't have anything AMD so wasn't able to test Freesync and didn't even think to try connecting my PS5 since Dell doesn't list the monitor as HDMI 2.1. I did buy this one with the intention of keeping but sent it back and decided to stick with my MSI QDOLED

[@RTReview.]

Great Video, thanks! Hope youre doing good mentally and physicaly. I would love the rode Set for filming with my Camera (gym-Clips).

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Thanks! Good luck with your gym journey

[@kougentakos]

You "sold me the monitor"! I'm on my way to dell now! I'd love the new rodes that you are giving! I have a "stick" rode mic for my videos and it's creating a lot of noise when I'm filming myself. Taking a lot of time in the post production to fix the audio. Hoping with these mics the sound is going to be imrpoved a lot, plus I'll be able to cast interviews. Thank you!

[@mohdsyahir621]

I have the smaller brothers U2724DE and U2424HE. Now I’m tempting to get this. Great video and audio quality btw!

[@richardb7093]

Is it a good choice for a Mac Mini2?

[@MichePiece]

as of right now im leaning between this one or the odyssey g8 oled, i do no gaming and people tell me not to use oled becuase of burns, but the g8 is cheaper and it has oled, but this one feels more productivity friendly and easier to use + good quailty control and connections (thunderbolt) all of it feels macbook friendly, the g8 is as well but not as much, but its an oled with small bezels (fantastic screen) but it can get burns, hmm idk lo.

[@sydschmidtproductions]

I’m in the exact same boat as you, although I do play games! which one did you end up going with?

[@prabhakaranthirugnanam14]

The vertical position is not adjustable alongthemonitorstand. Is it really not possible with this model?

[@markspeeps]

Well done, great video. I bought one of these monitors for 170.00 what a great find.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Steal of the year!

[@rickolis]

Would you recommend the MSI Mag 341cqp qd-oled 34" for productivity over the Dell U3425WE?

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I wouldn't recommend an OLED monitor if productivity is the sole use.

[@theNarrativeDoc]

Any scaling or normal visual gaps when using a MacbookPro. I just bought a M3 Pro, and need a 32-34 all around monitor (productivity > editing > Netflix = gaming) that can manage my new laptop. Thoughts?

[@HoppTop]

Do we have HDR with it or no?

[@ManveerSingh-w1u]

Would you recommend this monitor, over the Dell U3824DW (3840 x 1600 at 60Hz)? Thanks!

[@mrdeni333]

Hi Jacob, really appreciate your videos and this will definitely help me make better informed purchases! I just have one question about this monitor specificially that I hope you could help me out with. I have a 2019 MacBook Pro and I'm hoping that this will work for me when using the daisy chain mode. From a few google searches I've seen that macs tend to not work with multiple displays via a single cable that isn't connected to a hub. I'd prefer to not buy a hub also as I feel it only adds to the too many cables issue I'm trying to avoid. My understanding is that this monitor has a built in hub that would enable this daisy chain option to work with my mac and existing monitor. I'd really love to see a demo on this too!

[@IIAdnan93II]

Hey Jacob, I think I asked a similar question on one of your other videos but then this video caught my eye! So now I am even more stuck! Dell AW3423DWF - £584.40/ $752.05 Dell U3425WE - £687.79 / $885.10 I would predominantly be using the monitor for work and media consumption like KZbin, Netflix etc but unlikely for gaming as I have an OLED tv for my PS5. Some might say the "obvious" choice is the AW3423DWF as its an OLED, better features etc and less in price! But there is the "worry" of burn in. Any help and advice would be great!

[@Archie-yc8sv]

Awesome vid! btw, how is the msi qd oled on the eyes compred to this dell?

[@gamingdragon7358]

Is there a 120hz version of this monitor ?

[@prasert22]

This is 2K right? not 4K.

[@alsacs3635]

How can I connect my home PC and my work laptop to this monitor?

[@andyperez3919]

I would use it to start my channel reviewing studio equipment.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Nice, hope you make it happen!

[@arondyte318]

Will you be reviewing the LG34GS95QE? A head to head between that vs. the MSI MAG 341CQP would be much appreciated as I’m choosing between the 2 🙏

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I won't be getting any of the LG models unfortunately. I'm working on building more brand relationships but it's a process.

[@markshirley01]

any mac users here - how does it scale? does it do a acceptable job

[@akunvalid9447]

For this monitor with 32" size, you only need 2K monitor for mac, no need for 4K since 4K need to be downscaled. Btw I am using dell 27" 2K IPS black, no need scaling. I use it for coding

[@vewilli]

Does the SW of this monitor also run on Mac? If I won one of the mics I‘d start making videos which I don‘t do so far!

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Yep! MacOs compatible.

[@vewilli]

@@JacobDarkOfficial 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@PaulCarmona]

Hey there - would love to use the Rhode microphones for my videos - thanks for the great break down as I am looking at getting one of these - If I do I will try your link

[@DimusTech]

I'd love to compare those Mics with what I have (Hollyland, Ulanzi) I'm here first time, I'm searching for info on this Dell monitor as I want to buy one, so... subscribed!

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Thanks and welcome aboard! I think you'll be pleased with this monitor.

[@DimusTech]

@@JacobDarkOfficial I live in a country that this monitor isn't sold yet, and importing it directly will cost too much so I have to wait, I'm just trying to figure if the lack of HDR is ok for the use of mostly photo and video editing, daily browsing and KZbin and movie watching. I did see that its 40" brother has HDR but I think it will be an overkill on my table lol

[@1stRanger]

Do you know if KVM can be used without installing the software?

[@therdku]

It works out of the box on the 2021 model, I doubt it is any different on the new one.

[@1stRanger]

So I can answer my own question now. KVM does work without DELL software. It can be triggered by either switching inputs in monitor's menu or with any utility that can send DDC control signals. I installed DELL display manager on PC and I use Better Display on Mac. Both setup with F13 hotkey, so it's the same effect as having DDM on both systems. It is also possible to select if you actually want to switch all your USB ports along with input, as that's how KVM works here. It basically just switches all the ports back and forth. Ethernet port has independent setting btw, so it can stay connected to the either side constantly. In my case I keep it on Mac connected via thunderbolt.

[@JengChainarong]

I have a problem. The power cannot be charged from this screen to my hp victus 16 gaming laptop (r0133tx). Is there a way to fix it?

[@gazagames9853]

is it hdmi port 2.1?

[@warhawksuper]

Are they going to release a 32" version?

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I'd imagine so but no way to know for sure

[@warhawksuper]

​@@JacobDarkOfficial I checked their website and if I'm not mistaken, they released updated 120Hz versions of all monitor sizes except for the 32" :( Do you have a suggestion for a monitor that's similar to this one, but is 32" and has a 4k@120Hz+ panel? I love the fact that USB-C can be used to transfer data, video and power to the laptop. It's amazing. Unfortunatelly, I cannot find a monitor that is 32", 4K 120Hz+ and has that USB-C port :(

[@ZackaryIafelice]

is this good for a mac 16'' pro? I need to have one power cable that connects data, audio, and power to my monitor and am looking for monitors inthe 800 dopllar price range, thanks -ZAck

[@rlinnane35]

How do you get the xbox to be full screen vs a square aspect ratio? I have an LG curved 34" and it's either square ratio (black bars on sides) or extremely stretched to fill the screen. Wondering if this is something this Dell monitor solves or if I am just doing something incorrect with settings. Thanks!

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

I'm using a PC

[@rlinnane35]

@@JacobDarkOfficial Ah, was fooled by Halo and the xbox remote i had seen in a frame. Any thoughts on using xbox with this monitor?

[@cperzam7700]

I just subcribed to help your channel, it is possible to perform some display response time tests? I am deciding wether to get this monitor for productivity/gaming since it has 120Hz refresh rate and Dell claims 5ms response times in fast mode but don't know if this is true or if there are some tricks about it.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Welcome! I unfortunately don't have this monitor anymore to do any further tests but if you decide to buy Dell is pretty good with returns.

[@cperzam7700]

@@JacobDarkOfficial oh that is good to know, I mean I dunno which monitor to get to play some games, coding and work which is mostly static graphs and coding. I liked this monitor because it is an ultrawide, has great conectivity and enough refresh rate for me since I am going to run it switching between 2 devices. A Legion 7 with a 3080@165W for gaming/coding and a MBP 16 M3 for static graphics and coding. I think this monitor is a great fit for me if the response times are good, everything seems to path towards oled this days but even with Dell's burn in warranty I don't feel confident getting an OLED for my usecase, considering I am not very careful and won't hide my taskbar and all the stuff you need to do with OLEDs.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

@cperzam7700 I agree this monitor would suit you better than an OLED especially with coding and graphs. Bonus points should you use my link

[@darioking4536]

I really like your videos. Now time to review U4025QW with some measurements like contrast ratio and luminance.

[@karabomajola2891]

Definitely give the mics to my fiancé to do her GRWM videos and vlogs

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Had to look up GRWM lol good luck!

[@MrRayinsf]

I am a newish documentary film maker and I would use the Rode mics for my interviews.

[@darinwynder7207]

I would use the wireless mics to make better videos for the schools i teach at...

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Nice!

[@DennisGordonII]

I would use the mics for my live beat making videos.

[@Drivgod]

U3421使用者在这，U3425简直是完美升级，准备过几年收一台二手的😂

[@legacyreels]

I could use those mics for my workout videos. 😢

[@playcub]

I would attach one to my dog for when he plays with his dog friends as I film him.

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Best answer yet

[@duncethedoctor9054]

I’d use the mics for at least 3 different channels I’m trying to start: tech, politics, and vlogs 💪

[@JacobDarkOfficial]

Nice!

[@beaumac]

I will use the mics to make videos of my two year old son saying the wildest stuff.

[@alexyt75029]

No HDR, no VRR.

[@johnsmith1474]

This canned crickets chirping music is a deal killer, I can't watch this.

[@levanarabuli]

use it

[@UCcdTp7XpCkVLkaRCsDcifFg]

realy expensive

[@ugnijs]

Wow that's a lot of useless legacy USB-A. And only 110 PPI. What a horrible monitor. You didn't talk about any of it.

[@volin_d]

What PPI do you expect a 34 inch monitor to have?

[@alsacs3635]

The USB-A is essential when connecting 2 computers to this monitor since these legacy ports support the keyboard and mouse connections. So it is very useful for a power user who wants to connect his work laptop and personal PC to one monitor.