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4.00out of 5
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Manufacturer codeDELL-U2421E
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About the DELL U2421E
DELL DELL-U2421E is listed in the computer monitors category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 61.2 cm (24.1"); display resolution: 1920 x 1200 pixels; panel type: IPS; maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz. This entry covers manufacturer code DELL-U2421E. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 61.2 cm (24.1") display is specified at 1920 x 1200 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
The listed maximum refresh rate is 60 Hz. To use it, the source device, cable, resolution and input must all support the intended mode. Refresh rate is separate from response time and input lag.
- Screen size
- 61.2 cm (24.1")
- Screen resolution
- 1920 x 1200 pixels
- Panel type
- IPS
- Maximum refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Response time
- 8 ms
- Display brightness (typical)
- 350 cd/m²
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Tech Advisor
4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
Review covers DELL UltraSharp U2421E. The verified product-data labels bind this public model name to code DELL-U2421E, and the original publisher article independently supplies the editorial score. This is not proof that the supplier supplied this review URL, or that the reviewer tested this colour or included accessories.
Read the full review ↗Checked 30 Sep 2026
PCMag
3.50 / 5Original rating: 3.5 / 5
Reviewed model: DELL U2421E. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
TechRadar
4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
Reviewed model: DELL U2421E. Colour and included accessories may differ from this listing.
Read the full review ↗Checked 10 Oct 2026
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Windows Central
Dell UltraSharp U2421E review: A killer 16:10 monitor and hub combo for laptop users
By Daniel Rubino. Read the publisher’s assessment of this model.
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DELL U2421E specifications
Manufacturer code: DELL-U2421E · Icecat product 86059573 · Checked 17 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 61.2 cm (24.1") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Panel type | IPS |
| Maximum refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Response time | 8 ms |
| Display brightness (typical) | 350 cd/m² |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported | No |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort connections | 2 |
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Audio & listening5 details
| Built-in speakers | No |
|---|---|
| Audio input | No |
| Audio output | Yes |
| Headphone out | Yes |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
Display8 details
| Display technology | LCD |
|---|---|
| Touchscreen | No |
| Screen shape | Flat |
| Contrast ratio (typical) | 1000:1 |
| Viewing angle, horizontal | 178° |
| Viewing angle, vertical | 178° |
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Colour gamut | 99% |
Processor, memory & storage3 details
| Supported graphics resolutions | 640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 900, 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -20 - 60 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 90% |
Camera, image & video2 details
| Supported video modes | 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
|---|---|
| Built-in camera | No |
Printing, scanning & paper3 details
| Horizontal scan range | 30 - 83 kHz |
|---|---|
| Vertical scan range | 49 - 76 Hz |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) | 610 |
Connections & wireless15 details
| Built-in USB hub | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB hub version | 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| USB upstream port type | USB Type-C |
| Number of upstream ports | 1 |
| USB Type-A downstream ports quantity | 3 |
| USB Type-C downstream ports quantity | 1 |
| DVI port | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| HDMI version | 1.4 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Panel mounting interface | 100 x 100 mm |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
Power & battery13 details
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) | E |
|---|---|
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) | Not available |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours | 17 kWh |
| Power consumption (typical) | 17.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (max) | 186 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 16.1 W |
| AC input voltage | 100 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power supply type | Internal |
| Energy efficiency scale | A to G |
| Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e) | 128.1 |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions17 details
| Product colour | Silver |
|---|---|
| Front bezel colour | Black |
| Feet colour | Silver |
| VESA mounting | Yes |
| Height adjustment | Yes |
| Adjustable height (max) | 15 cm |
| Width (with stand) | 530.8 mm |
| Depth (with stand) | 173 mm |
| Height (with stand) | 510.7 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 5.7 kg |
| Width (without stand) | 530.8 mm |
| Depth (without stand) | 50 mm |
| Height (without stand) | 339.3 mm |
| Weight (without stand) | 4 kg |
| Bezel width (side) | 6.2 mm |
| Bezel width (top) | 6.2 mm |
| Bezel width (bottom) | 9.1 mm |
Further product details27 details
| HD type | WUXGA |
|---|---|
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Backlight type | LED |
| Response time (fast) | 5 ms |
| Pixel pitch | 0.27 x 0.27 mm |
| Pixel density | 93.95 ppi |
| Viewable size, horizontal | 51.8 cm |
| Viewable size, vertical | 32.4 cm |
| Viewable size diagonal | 61.1 cm |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC | No |
| AMD FreeSync | No |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Detachable stand | Yes |
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| Pivot angle | -90 - 90° |
| Swivelling | Yes |
| Swivel angle range | -45 - 45° |
| Tilt adjustment | Yes |
| Tilt angle range | -5 - 21° |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Total carbon emissions, standard deviation (kg of CO2e) | 106 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) | 434.32 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) | 45.14 |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) | 2.44 |
| PAIA version | PAIA 1.2.10, 2020 |
Packaging & supplied accessories5 details
| Package width | 723.1 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 139.9 mm |
| Package height | 427 mm |
| Package weight | 8.6 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 85285210 |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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This page identifies DELL U2421E using manufacturer code DELL-U2421E. Check that code, configuration and supplied accessories against the retailer listing. Related-version reviews are labelled separately and do not contribute to this version’s score.
What is the listed display diagonal for DELL U2421E?
The source specification records display diagonal as 61.2 cm (24.1"). This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed display resolution for DELL U2421E?
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