- Aug 17, 2014
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Dell's UltraSharp monitors have a long-standing reputation for being strong picks for office professionals and creatives, and the USB-C variants have proven to be some of the most popular Mac monitors. Dell's latest 32-inch UltraSharp was announced during the Consumer Electronics Show this week, and it doubles down on that legacy.
The monitor hits the standard bullet points: it has a USB-C port and a 3840 x 2160 screen resolution. It can act as a USB hub with its five 10Gbps USB-A ports. But what really sets the monitor apart is its 4K webcam.
As noted, these monitors are made to appeal to professionals like designers, marketing folks, and so on, so a color-accurate 4K screen is important. But these days, those workers will be spending a fair amount of time on video calls, so it seems Dell is trying to make the product a more comprehensive package for remote-working pros.
The IPS monitor offers a 2,000:1 typical contrast ratio and supports the VESA DisplayHDR 400 standard with a maximum brightness of 400 nits. That unfortunately excludes the monitor from really serious video work, but the display should be good enough for most people doing most kinds of work.
Dell says the monitor, which is regrettably named "U3223QZ," will be available starting March 29. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.
Dell’s new UltraSharp 4K monitor has a monstrous 4K webcam built in
In a remote world, Dell thinks some extra bulk is worth it for 4K video calling.
arstechnica.com