Dell P2414H Monitor: overview, specifications and reviews

The hero of today's review - the monitor Dell P2414H - is a certain response step for the release of the flagships from LG line VQ and Samsung`s with AD-PLS development and AMVA + matrix. Immediately mentioning the price (16 000 rubles), we can say that the P2414N model looks not in the best way in this respect, but, having significant technical trump cards on hand, can attract its client.

The monitor has an AH-IPS panel from LG "Display" of previously unused modification and a pseudo-eight-bit matrix including a 23.8-inch diagonal and a W-LED-type LED backlight at 1920x1080 Px resolution. The pixel size is slightly different from the standard and slightly larger than the usual - 0.274 mm.

Contents of delivery

The Dell 24 P2414H monitor is in an exploded form in a normal cardboard box. On both sides of the company's logos, and on one of them are marked two labels, indicating the date of production, packaging and serial number. Comparing with competitors' analogs, the box is significantly lost by the lack of a handle for carrying, "softness" and too large dimensions for the dismantled monitor.

The complete set of delivery includes:

• High-voltage cable;
• D-Sub and DisplayPort adapters;
• "YUSB" cable for connection to a computer;
• Elements of the cable-management system;
• Warranty card;
• user's manual;
• Media with drivers and user manual.

For its class and its cost, the scope of supply of the monitor can be considered normal, and in the case of the purchase of an improved Dell professional P2414H model, the display can be equipped with an additional DisplayPort adapter on the rear panel and a DVI-D digital cable.

Design and ergonomics

The bulk of the models are presented in black and gray, and the new series received a slightly modified design of the stand. In the rest it's the same familiar monitor from the famous brand. It's sad that designers do not listen to the opinions of ordinary users who are hungry for at least some variety of well-established models, especially as the reviews on the Dell P2414H are mostly positive, but numerous hints of a change in ergonomics or at least the color gamut are for some reason not heard by the company .

The LED-illumination used allowed to significantly reduce the thickness of the case, but the metal stand added weight to the monitor, and in total the model became heavier - about 5 kg in assembly, while competitors' analogies weigh a little less - 4-4.5 kg.

The case of Dell P2414H black is made entirely of matte materials, and the build quality is quite impressive. The stand, if necessary, can be replaced with a standard bracket (VESA), just unscrew the four screws, fix the mechanism - and the monitor can be hung on the wall.

The model goes in disassembled form, and in order to attach the stand, it will take only a couple of seconds without additional tools. Disassembly occurs as quickly - by pressing one button it is easy to detach the bracket.

The stand itself has rounded corners, small dimensions and is made in matte style (rough plastic). You can lay the cable through the central part of the stand by means of an oval cut-out, although the solution is not ideal, but it is very common.

If you place the screen a little above the average level, then all the wires are visible. Competitors are struggling with these latches on the back of the monitor, and at Dell P2414H this point is not considered.

The model does not crackle or creak during adjustment and use, the plastic does not twist, and the monitor looks monumentally in appearance. All the elements on the panel are practical and executed at five points, so there are no complaints about the quality of the assembly and the materials used. User reviews confirm the survey results and also exhibit the highest ratings of the Dell P2414H.

Ports and Standards

If you remove the monitor stand, then you can see all kinds of pictograms that indicate the model's compliance with different standards: environmental, energy-saving, safety and other. Here you can see one more confirmation of the device manufacturer - Qisda Corporation. On the body itself you can observe two distinctive signs of "Dell" of different styles.

On the back of the monitor is one of the ports type USB 2.0. All other connectors are located in a specially allocated area and are oriented downwards.

Ports and connectors:

• food;
• DisplayPort;
• D-Sub (analog);
• "YUSB" port for connecting to a computer;
• "USB" 2.0 for the periphery;
• DVI-D.

Dell P2414H Stand

Overview of the stand can be denoted by two words - comfortable and ergonomic. The angle of the maximum inclination is -4 to +21 degrees, the turn is possible 45 degrees to the right and left, and the height adjustment is within 130 mm from the lower position.

The stand does not have a coup in portrait mode, but due to its absence, the alignment is performed at a very high level, that is, every possible rocking of the monitor is virtually eliminated. The base of the bracket is made of a plastic matte shade, but all its internal parts are metallic.

Clutching to the working surface occurs through six rubber feet, which still have to be pressed to the table during the change in the degree of vision. In general, user reviews about the stand are extremely friendly and do not disclose any serious complaints.

Menu and control

The Dell P2414H is equipped with four physical keys and one on / off button with LED. The control is located in the lower-right part of the screen frame.

There are no identifying elements on the keys, but they are not necessary, since the buttons have mutable functions, that is, each time the button is pressed, the icon shows the current action that can be performed at the moment.

Display indicators

The model uses a relatively new AH-IPS matrix, coupled with a standard W-LED backlight. The monitor can not boast of technical capabilities in terms of color coverage, but for office and home needs the characteristics are more than acceptable.

The results of color saturation in the "standard" mode have the following indicators:

• SRGB ≈ 87% at the end of calibration;
• AdobeRGB ≈ 63%.

As for the brightness and contrast of the monitor, in this model there are seven preset modes, allowing to change the level of perception at will. By default, the standard mode is used with the following metrics:

• Brightness - 75;
• The contrast is 75.

The single contrast ratio based on the results of testing was 1005: 1 with the possibility of increasing to 1047: 1. The white point is at the middle level and is similar to that of competing models.

Power consumption and temperature mode

The LED backlight used in the Dell P2414H model can significantly save on energy consumption compared to analogs with CCFL (cold cathode lamp) insides.

At the preset settings, with a white field of 193 nits, the monitor consumes about 20 W * h / h. If the maximum brightness has been set, the flow rate can increase to 26-28 W * h / h. When the brightness is reduced to 100 nits, it is possible to achieve 13 W * h / h.

Operating temperature of the monitor after four to six hours of continuous operation fluctuates within 30-32 ° C. The model heats up evenly without noticeable jumps and changes, without creating any discomfort in the summer or in the winter.

Summarizing

In general, the model P2414N deserves attention and justifies the money spent on it. The monitor has no serious problems or shortcomings, which are so noticeable on cheaper analogues. The manufacturer, although not slow, but meets the user's feedback, adding new and useful elements to the technical and design component.

The case is made quite well with the use of high-quality materials, coupled with an ergonomic stand, even though the model belongs to the budget series. Some will consider the lack of fastening for acoustics, but someone does not need it at all with special shelves on the desktop.

For fans to turn the monitor as they like, the model also does not fit: limited by the ability of the stand, the display can only move on four sides, but not in a circle. In other respects the model is a success and will serve you long and productively.