Earlier this summer we spent some time talking about Dell’s amazing 8K monitor that we ran into at one of the shows (InfoComm 2018). It led into a fantastic conversation with one of the representatives that covered Dell’s business side of the mix. The screen offered a fantastic picture that would be a perfect match for some of the worlds most dedicated graphic and video designers. It required two DisplayPort connections in order to drive the full 8K resolution and still only at 60Hz, but the end result was delivered just fine. It’s only catch was the fact that it will run you thousands of dollars.
Obviously the average consumer isn’t going to qualify for that shopping list. However, there is a 4K alternative that falls far below that price point at just $850, and it’s Dell’s U-Series U3219Q 4K HDR LED monitor (same series as the 8K). At half the resolution and a massive drop in price, this fits a little better with some of your everyday designers looking to get their hands on something great. Released just this September, this monitor only requires a single HDMI, DisplayPort or USB Type-C connection to deliver the image with. No fancy setups required outside of a video card that can support 4K HDR at 60Hz. Plus, if your system does support USB Type-C for monitor, it also passes power and data to the monitor so that you can plug-in an accessory and even charge your phone via one of the ports on the side. Got to love that USB Type-C!
It comes already calibrated at 99% sRGB coverage to an accuracy of Delta-E less than or equal to 2. In English, this monitor was designed to deliver an image that you can trust to work with when working with colors. Let it be designing your new website, a new line of clothes, or the next Pixar movie. This monitor can help the user get there accurately.
A much better grab for the majority of professionals in the market compared to its 8K bigger brother when you compare cost vs benefit. Unless you do work for Pixar, which then you will more than likely lean towards the much higher 8K budget. For everyone else, 4K still reigns superior and will for a while.
It entered the world at $1,099.99 originally in September and has since made its way down to a more reasonable price tag that it is now ($849.99), making it a prime target this year. You can find it from most places like Amazon. There is no word on how long the new price will last (or if this will be permanent).
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Specifications:
Product Description
Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Monitor: U3219Q
Device Type
LED edgelight system
Diagonal Size
80 cm
31.5 Inches
Panel Type
In-Plane switching Technology
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Native Resolution
3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz
Pixel Pitch
0.182 mm x 0.182 mm
Brightness
400 cd/m² (typical)
Contrast Ratio
1300:1 (typical)
Response Time
8 ms (normal) ; 5 ms (Fast) – (gray to gray)
Color Support
1.07 Billion colors
Input Connectors
1 DisplayPort version 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
1 HDMI port version 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
1 USB Type-C port (Alternate mode with DP 1.4, Power Delivery, and USB2.0)*
1 USB 3.0 upstream port
2 USB 3.0 downstream port(rear)
2 USB with BC1.2 charging capability at 2A (maximum) (side)
Display Position Adjustments
Height-adjustable stand (150mm)
Tilt (-5° to 21°)
Swivel (-30° to 30°)
Pivot (-90° to 90°)
Screen Coating
Antiglare with 3H hardness
Dimensions (WxDxH) – with stand
712.5mm (28.05″) x 220.0mm ( 8.66″) x 468.7 mm ~ 618.1 mm (18.45″ ~24.33″)
Weight
5.8 kg
12.8 lb
Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR certified monitor
EPEAT Gold registered in the U.S. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country
RoHS-compliant
TCO certified displays
BFR/PVC free monitor (excluding external cables)
Arsenic-free glass and Mercury-free for the panel only
1 Comment
8k is actually four times the resolution of 4K. If you times 3840*2160 you end up with around 8 million. Times 7680*4320 and it’s around 32 million.