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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 casual gaming in the home office?
Clearly smoother performance and 21:9 format
The heart of both monitors is a curved IPS panel with a resolution of 3440 x 1440 px. The switch to a refresh rate of 100 Hz is the most significant change in this series – in everyday office use, this means, above all, much smoother scrolling of documents and the absence of the "jumping" cursor effect. Of course, thanks to such a refresh rate, playing games will be much more enjoyable. Dell has used an IPS panel here with a contrast ratio of 1500:1, which results in slightly worse blacks than in monitors with VA panels, while maintaining good viewing angles.
For people working with multiple windows, the 21:9 format is key. It allows for a comfortable setup of two large sheets side by side without the need to purchase a second monitor. This is complemented by the TÜV Rheinland Comfort 3.0 certification.
Video Conferencing and Office Command Center
In the upper frame, Dell installed a 5MP camera with a Sony Starvis sensor. In practice, we receive QHD quality image, which surpasses most integrated cameras in laptops. The camera supports Windows Hello login (face recognition). The monitor has received Microsoft Teams and Zoom certifications.
So what is the difference between the two models? It comes down solely to sound: the P3426WEB has built-in 5W speakers and microphones with AI noise reduction (whatever that AI means 😉), while the WEV variant lacks these features.
Monitors also function as full-fledged docking stations. Thanks to the USB-C connection with 90W Power Delivery, a single cable is enough to transmit the image from a laptop while also charging it. Additionally, the built-in KVM switch allows for controlling, for example, two computers using the same mouse and keyboard.
Prices and Availability:
Currently, both models can be found at the official store of the manufacturer 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 will be able to purchase them from local distributors.
Dell P3426WEB (with speakers): 749 USD (approx. 2935 PLN)
Dell P3426WEV (without speakers): 729.99 USD (approx. 2860 PLN)
