Dell S3425DW ultrawide monitor 34" 21:9 VA 120 Hz 1 ms

An ultrawide screen shows more at the sides than a standard 16:9 monitor. In games that support 21:9, a wider slice of the game world fits on screen, and films shot in cinema formats leave much thinner black bars at the top and bottom. At work, 3440 pixels of width mean a browser, your email and a document can sit next to each other instead of overlapping, so you switch between windows far less often.

VA technology produces deeper blacks than IPS, so night scenes and dark interfaces do not wash out to grey. A 120 Hz refresh rate means up to 120 frames per second, making scrolling, dragging windows and in-game motion smoother than on a 60 Hz screen. The 1 ms response time keeps fast objects sharp, and the 178° viewing angle means the image does not darken when seen from the side.

The USB-C connection supplies up to 65 W to a connected device. For many laptops that is enough to charge while you work, and if the laptop's USB-C port supports video output, a single cable is all it takes to get started. Two HDMI inputs leave room for a desktop PC or a games console. There is no RJ-45 port for wired networking, so the network cable stays with the computer or a dock.

Two HDMI ports plus USB-C make it easy to share one screen between several devices: during the day your work laptop is connected over USB-C, and in the evening you switch the monitor to your home PC or console over HDMI from its menu. There is no need to re-plug cables every time. One 34-inch monitor covers both the work screen and the gaming screen at home, and the desk stays tidy.

The stand adjusts in height and tilt, so the screen can be set comfortably for taller and shorter users alike. With a wide monitor this matters even more, because the edges of the screen are further from your eyes than on a compact model. The VESA 100 × 100 mm mount lets you swap the stand for an arm and free up desk space; allow for the 9.38 kg weight. Built-in speakers handle calls and everyday sound.

Developers and designers who want code and preview side by side; finance professionals whose spreadsheets do not fit on a 16:9 screen; film fans who like cinema formats without wide bars; and gamers looking for a wide field of view and smooth 120 Hz who also use the same monitor for work with a laptop.