Dell UltraSharp U3417W (34-inch)

Sturdy, versatile stand ; Deep curve ; Myriad connection options ; Loud, clear speakers

Modest contrast ratio ; Low maximum brightness ; Outpriced by better competitors

Dell’s U3417W follows in its older sibling’s footsteps with a slightly deeper curve and some better USB charging capabilities, but ultimately falls behind where it counts — contrast and brightness. It wouldn’t be as much of an issue if the screen’s...

Very accurate colors. Strong grayscale performance. Powerful audio. Ergonomic stand. Plenty of ports and settings.

Pricey. Middling gaming performance.

Conclusion If you're looking to replace a dual-monitor setup or just want more screen space for watching movies and surfing the Web, put the Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Monitor U3417W at the top of your list. At just over a grand, it isn't cheap, but if...

Very good viewing angles ; Good factory calibration

Non-uniform blacks can be quite distracting ; Low contrast ratio

So much space to work. The ability to have two full-size windows open lends itself well to the type of writing work I do. The wide aspect ratio is also excellent for video and photo editing in Premiere Pro and Photoshop.

It's a bit pricey but worth it, the speakers aren't super great but tolerable.

This monitor is a beast and probably a beast that not everyone really needs. This particular monitor is well suited to multi-window, multi-PC, photography and videography work where you need all that extra space for your workflow. It’s also a great...

cheap but with faults as i realised.

it was sold as a brand new monitor but in realty it was a used and refurbished monitor from laptop direct.

It is a very nice build with lots of choice for different cables.

The screen is a tremendous improvement on my previous 22 inch Acer monitor. Image clarity is brilliant, no dead pixels yet. The Dell monitor interface is a fantastic tool for viewing multiple documents that allows the screen to be easily split up.

The monitor comes with only one USB hub cable.

Excellent sharp picture

Setup instructions not correct in terms of which connector to use with laptop