What You Need to Know
Before CES 2024, Dell has just announced a pair of UltraSharp monitors. Both new devices feature curved screens, high-resolution panels, and are also Thunderbolt 4 hubs. Based on their specifications, they will compete with the best monitors in the market, but we will have to see how they perform in the real world to confirm this.
Specifications of Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor
- Screen Size: 40 inches (curved)
- Resolution: 5120×2160
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Contrast Ratio: 2,000:1
- Color: 99% DCI-P3
- Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 Hub
- Price: Starting from $2,399.99
The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor has a 5K resolution (5120×2160), is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified, and covers 99% DCI-P3. The monitor also supports Dell Color Management software for color calibration. The IPS Black panel technology on the monitor allows for a contrast ratio of 2,000:1.
Easy On the Eyes
The new Dell monitor is the world’s first 5K 49-inch monitor with a five-star certification for visual comfort. (Image Credit: Dell)
The Dell UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor has a refresh rate of 120Hz, double that of its predecessor. An integrated ambient light sensor adjusts the screen brightness automatically based on the monitor’s environment.
Thunderbolt 4
In addition to its state-of-the-art display, the Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor is a Thunderbolt 4 USB hub. This means you can connect all your accessories and peripherals to the monitor and then connect your laptop to the monitor through just one cable.
The monitor supports 140W power delivery, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 FRL (Fixed Rate Link), and DisplayPort 1.4.
Smaller Sibling
The new Dell UltraSharp 40-inch monitor has received the most focus from the company in its marketing materials, but it has a smaller sibling that is almost as impressive. The Dell UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub (U3425WE) has many of the same features as its larger sibling, though some key specifications are lower.