Dell U2412M review
An IPS panel and anti-glare finish means the U2412M's great image quality can be viewed from any angle
However, colours are still deeper and more natural than those of any budget 24in monitor we’ve seen, and only in a side-by-side comparison with the Hazro would you notice the latter’s superior colour gamut. Keep in mind that our current Best Buy 24in, Viewsonic’s VA2448-LED (see What’s New, Shopper 281), is now available for £130. For the extra money you’d spend on the Dell, you’re not getting twice the image quality.
You are getting a lot of extra features, such as the adjustable stand, 4-port USB hub and the better viewing angles of an IPS panel. You also get a DisplayPort input, which could be useful if you have a modern AMD graphics card. It’s a good monitor, but we’d rather save up another £100 for the Hazro HZ27WC or buy a couple of 24in ViewSonic VA2448-LED displays.
Basic Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rating | **** |
Physical | |
| Viewable size | 24 in |
| Native resolution | 1,920×1,200 |
| Contrast ratio | 1,000:1 (2,000,000:1 dynamic) |
| Brightness | 300cd/m² |
| Horizontal viewing angle | 178° |
| Vertical viewing angle | 178° |
| Response time | 8ms |
| Response time type | grey-to-grey |
| Screen depth | 58mm |
| Base (WxD) | 280x179mm |
| Screen elevation | 59-174mm |
Features | |
| Portrait mode | yes |
| Wall mount option | yes |
| Height adjustable | yes |
| Internal speakers | none |
| Detachable cables | yes |
| USB hub | 4-port USB |
| Integrated power supply | yes |
| Kensington lock lug | yes |
| Display extras | DisplayPort port |
| VGA input | yes |
| DVI input | yes |
| S-video input | no |
| Component input | no |
| Composite input | no |
| HDCP support | yes |
| Audio inputs | none |
Environmental | |
| Power consumption standby | 1W |
| Power consumption on | 30W |
Buying Information | |
| Price | £311 |
| Supplier | http://www.dell.co.uk |
| Details | www.dell.co.uk |
| Warranty | three years RTB |