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Dell refreshes its most popular line of office monitors by introducing a 34-inch format. The P3426WEB and P3426WEV models are all-in-one devices that are set to completely replace docking stations and external webcams on desks. Importantly, the manufacturer finally breaks away from the office standard of 60 Hz. Is this the beginning of relaxed gaming in the home office?
Clearly smoother operation and 21:9 format
The heart of both monitors is a curved IPS panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 px. The move to a 100 Hz refresh rate is the most significant change in this series – in everyday office use, this primarily means much smoother scrolling of documents and the absence of the "jumping" cursor effect. Of course, with such a refresh rate, gaming will be much more enjoyable. Dell has used an IPS panel here with a contrast ratio of 1500:1, which provides slightly worse blacks than monitors with VA panels while maintaining good viewing angles.
For individuals working with multiple windows, the 21:9 format is essential. It allows for the comfortable positioning of two large sheets side by side without the need to purchase a second monitor. The whole is complemented by the TÜV Rheinland Comfort 3.0 certification.
Video Conferencing and Office Command Centre
In the upper frame, Dell has installed a 5MP camera with a Sony Starvis sensor. In practice, we get an image in QHD quality, which surpasses most integrated webcams in laptops. The camera supports Windows Hello login (facial recognition). The monitor has received Microsoft Teams and Zoom certifications.
So what is the difference between the two models? It boils down solely to sound: the P3426WEB has built-in 5W speakers and AI noise reduction microphones (whatever AI means 😉), while the WEV variant does not have them.
Monitors also function as fully-fledged docking stations. With a USB-C connection featuring 90W Power Delivery, one cable is enough to transmit the image from a laptop while simultaneously charging it. Additionally, the built-in KVM switch allows control of, for example, two computers using the same mouse and keyboard.
Prices and availability:
Currently, both models can be found in the official manufacturer’s store in the American market. For now, the monitors are still unavailable in the official Polish distribution, but it’s probably just a matter of a few days until you can purchase them from local distributors.
Dell P3426WEB (with speakers): 749 USD (approx. 2935 PLN)
Dell P3426WEV (without speakers): 729.99 USD (approx. 2860 PLN)
