Struggling with eye strain after long hours in front of a screen? You need a monitor that delivers crisp detail without sacrificing comfort. The DELL UltraSharp U2421E gives you vibrant color and built-in blue light reduction so you can work longer, healthier.
DELL UltraSharp U2421E 24.1" WUXGA Monitor 1920 x 1200 Pixels IPS 8ms Silver
The U2421E features a 24.1 inch IPS panel that offers a true 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution. With 99% sRGB color gamut and 350 cd/m2 typical brightness, images appear vivid and lifelike. The 8 ms (5 ms fast) response time keeps motion smooth for video editing or casual gaming, while the 178 degree viewing angles ensure consistent color from any seat in the room.
ComfortView Plus technology reduces harmful blue light emissions, protecting your eyes during marathon work sessions. A built-in RJ45 Ethernet port lets you add a wired network connection without extra adapters, simplifying cable management on a cluttered desk. The monitor also includes a USB-C upstream port and three downstream USB-A ports, turning the display into a handy hub for peripherals.
Benefits
With its 16.78 million color support and flat panel design, the UltraSharp delivers professional-grade visuals for graphic design, data analysis, and everyday office tasks. The adjustable stand offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height changes up to 15 cm, letting you find the perfect ergonomic position and reduce neck strain. ENERGY STAR certification means lower power consumption, helping you save on electricity while staying environmentally responsible.
Features
- 99% sRGB color gamut
- IPS panel with 178 degree view
- 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution
- ComfortView Plus low blue light
- Built-in RJ45 Ethernet port
- USB-C upstream and downstream hub
- Adjustable stand with tilt, swivel, pivot
- ENERGY STAR certified efficiency
Usage
The U2421E fits seamlessly into a modern office or home workspace. Connect your laptop via USB-C for power, video, and data in a single cable, or use the two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs and HDMI 1.4 for multi-monitor setups. Its VESA-compatible mounting pattern (100 x 100 mm) lets you attach the screen to a wall or arm for a clean, space-saving arrangement.
Specifications
| Display |
| Colour gamut |
99% |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported |
No |
| Viewable size diagonal |
61.1 cm |
| Viewable size, vertical |
32.4 cm |
| Viewable size, horizontal |
51.8 cm |
| Vertical scan range |
49 - 76 Hz |
| Horizontal scan range |
30 - 83 kHz |
| Pixel density |
93.95 ppi |
| Pixel pitch |
0.27 x 0.27 mm |
| Response time (fast) |
5 ms |
| Display number of colours |
16.78 million colours |
| Viewing angle, vertical |
178° |
| Viewing angle, horizontal |
178° |
| Maximum refresh rate |
60 Hz |
| Contrast ratio (typical) |
1000:1 |
| Supported video modes |
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p |
| 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) |
| Screen shape |
Flat |
| Response time |
8 ms |
| Display brightness (typical) |
350 cd/m² |
| Backlight type |
LED |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| HD type |
WUXGA |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display technology |
LCD |
| Native aspect ratio |
16:10 |
| Display resolution |
1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
61.2 cm (24.1") |
| Performance |
| AMD FreeSync |
No |
| NVIDIA G-SYNC |
No |
| Multimedia |
| Built-in camera |
No |
| Built-in speaker(s) |
No |
| Design |
| Feet colour |
Silver |
| Detachable stand |
Yes |
| Front bezel colour |
Black |
| Product colour |
Silver |
| Market positioning |
Business |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Headphone connectivity |
3.5 mm |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| Headphone out |
Yes |
| Audio output |
Yes |
| Audio input |
No |
| DisplayPort version |
1.4 |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
2 |
| HDMI version |
1.4 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| HDMI |
Yes |
| DVI port |
No |
| USB Type-C downstream ports quantity |
1 |
| USB Type-A downstream ports quantity |
3 |
| Number of upstream ports |
1 |
| USB upstream port type |
USB Type-C |
| USB hub version |
3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) |
| Built-in USB hub |
Yes |
| Network |
| Wi-Fi |
No |
| Ergonomics |
| Tilt angle range |
-5 - 21° |
| Tilt adjustment |
Yes |
| Swivel angle range |
-45 - 45° |
| Swivelling |
Yes |
| Pivot angle |
-90 - 90° |
| Pivot |
Yes |
| Adjustable height (max) |
15 cm |
| Height adjustment |
Yes |
| Cable lock slot |
Yes |
| Panel mounting interface |
100 x 100 mm |
| VESA mounting |
Yes |
| Power |
| European Product Registry for Energy Labelling (EPREL) code |
344899 |
| Energy efficiency scale |
A to G |
| Power supply type |
Internal |
| AC input frequency |
50 - 60 Hz |
| AC input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) |
16.1 W |
| Power consumption (off) |
0.2 W |
| Power consumption (max) |
186 W |
| Power consumption (standby) |
0.2 W |
| Power consumption (typical) |
17.2 W |
| Energy consumption (SDR) per 1000 hours |
17 kWh |
| Energy efficiency class (HDR) |
Not available |
| Energy efficiency class (SDR) |
E |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) |
5 - 90% |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
10 - 80% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-20 - 60 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 40 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Bezel width (bottom) |
9.1 mm |
| Bezel width (top) |
6.2 mm |
| Bezel width (side) |
6.2 mm |
| Weight (without stand) |
4 kg |
| Height (without stand) |
339.3 mm |
| Depth (without stand) |
50 mm |
| Width (without stand) |
530.8 mm |
| Weight (with stand) |
5.7 kg |
| Height (with stand) |
510.7 mm |
| Depth (with stand) |
173 mm |
| Width (with stand) |
530.8 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
8.6 kg |
| Package height |
427 mm |
| Package depth |
139.9 mm |
| Package width |
723.1 mm |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates |
ENERGY STAR |
| Carbon footprint |
| Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e) |
2.59 |
| Carbon emissions, energy usage (kg of CO2e) |
128 |
| Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e) |
45.2 |
| Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e) |
433.64 |
| PAIA version |
1.2.10, 2020 |
| Total carbon emissions, standard deviation (kg of CO2e) |
106 |
| Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e) |
482 |
| Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e) |
610 |
| Other features |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates |
10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Package weight |
8.6 kg |
