An option in the OSD (On Screen Display) allows you to force the power light to switch off when the monitor is on if you prefer. The slightly concave power button is also pressable and glows a gentle and undistracting white by default when the monitor is on, flashing when the monitor is on standby. As you enter deeper into the menu they become navigation buttons, with the function labelled on-screen beside the button. By default the button functions from top to bottom are ‘Preset Modes’, ‘Brightness/Contrast’, ‘Menu’ and ‘Exit’. They can be pressed rather than reacting to touch (touch-sensitive) which will be music to the ears of some users. The screen can also be pivoted 90° into portrait as shown below.īack in landscape orientation the monitors control buttons are found running along the right bezel, towards the bottom. The total height in that configuration is just under 380mm (15 inches). At lowest stand height the screen clears the desk by just 42mm (1.65 inches) making it relatively compact for a screen of this size. The stand is fully adjustable on the P2414H, giving users around 140mm (5.5 inches) of height adjustment, tilt (21° back and 5° forwards) and swivel (45° either direction). It is not as ‘light’ as semi-glossy surfaces, however. This surface type provides effective glare reduction whilst helping preserve greater vibrancy and clarity to the image than ‘heavier’ and grainier (higher haze value) matte surfaces. The screen surface is a relatively light matte anti-glare, similar to that seen on 23” AH-IPS panels. There are some other aspects to note at the front. To fit in with the modern design of the monitor the edges are also gently rounded. The stand has a more rigid construction with a platinum-coloured (silver) matte plastic. Pressure transfer to the panel can exacerbate backlight bleed and other uniformity issues. This is possibly an intentional part of the design as it means that pressure applied here isn’t directly transferred to the panel. The bezels also have a slight springiness if you press them in rather than feeling completely rigid. With a thickness of 18mm (0.71 inches) all around they are not too thick nor exceptionally slender. The bezels are matte black plastic with gently rounded corners. The key ‘talking points’ of the specification have been highlighted in blue for your reading convenience.įrom the front the monitor has that business-like but still homely look about it that Dell strives for these days. With a typical price of £220 ($260) at launch the monitor seems reasonably priced for what appears to be a solidly-built Dell monitor. This can cause some users (particularly gamers) to panic as they’re used to seeing 5ms or less, but as we explore there is a lot more to consider when it comes to actual real-world responsiveness. As usual Dell are quite conservative with their grey to grey response time figures, stating 8ms. Past experience has shown that the dithering is usually very well implemented on such monitors and isn’t something that the majority of users have to worry about. This is the norm for such monitors with 8-bit panels only being seen in IPS flavours on more expensive 24”, 27” and larger models. The AH-IPS panel used features 6-bit+ FRC (Frame Rate Control) dithering. We put the monitor through its paces with a series of tests, including the obligatory game and movie test titles, to find out whether Dell have made good use of the quite capable panel. The Dell P2414H is a key member of the new ‘14H’ P Series models, shaking things up considerably by featuring a new 23.8” AH-IPS panel rather than TN. When it comes to image quality the TN (Twisted Nematic) panels of the P series were left in the dust by the UltraSharp series’ IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels, however. There are aesthetic similarities, similar adjustability and in some cases the prices are also similar. The Dell ‘Professional’ P Series has traditionally been overshadowed by the UltraSharp series.
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