The best midrange monitor - Dell E2314H two years later

Almost two years with the Dell E2314H and I still think it is the best midrange monitor today

To start this two year review - Dell E2314H is really a good monitor and well done product. Of course that is personal preference to pick the best monitor that would suit your needs but the E2314H is really quite versatile and good for the price paid. 

Dell E2314H - my two year feedback

I wouldn't reach the conclusion that this is the best midrange monitor if I haven't tested variety of other monitors in the last couple of years. Many of them were pretty good, just like the HP EliteDisplay E243i which has very similar specs and performs really well. 

                                  

But for me, the E2314H is the complete package. First of all, getting a quality QHD IPS monitor for under $300 was really a good deal. And here is what you get for that kind of money:

Brand

Dell

Model

P2421D

Device type

LED-backlit LCD monitor - 23.8"

Features

USB 3.0 hub

Panel type

IPS

Aspect ratio

16:9

Native resolution

QHD 2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz

Pixel pitch

0.2058 mm

Brightness

300 cd/m²

Contrast ratio

1000:1

Response time

8 ms (normal); 5 ms (gray-to-gray)

Colors

16.7 million colors

Input connectors

HDMI, DisplayPort

Display position adjustments

Height, pivot (rotation), swivel, tilt

Screen coating

Haze 25%, anti-glare 3H hardness

Dimensions (WxDxH) - with stand

21.2 in x 6.5 in x 14 in

Weight

7.43 lbs

Environmental standards

TCO Certified Displays 8, ENERGY STAR Qualified

Compliant standards

RoHS, NFPA 99, DisplayPort 1.2, HDCP 1.4

A really nice addition is the all-direction rotation which allows you easy work with pivots and such.

Dell E2314H is best for?

The Dell E2314H monitor is a budget-friendly 23-inch LED display designed primarily for business and office use. Here are its key features and specifications:

Display quality

• Screen Size: 23 inches.
• Resolution: Full HD (1920 x 1080) for clear and sharp images.
• Panel Type: TN (Twisted Nematic), which offers fast response times but typically narrower viewing angles compared to IPS panels.
• Brightness: 250 cd/m².
• Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (typical).

Performance

• Response Time: 5ms, suitable for most office applications and some light gaming.
• Refresh Rate: 60Hz.

Connectivity

• Ports: VGA and DVI-D, providing basic connectivity options but lacking HDMI.

Ergonomics

• Stand: Offers tilt adjustment, but lacks height adjustment, pivot, and swivel.
• VESA Mount Compatibility: 100mm x 100mm, allowing for alternative mounting solutions.

Design

• Build: Simple and functional design with a matte black finish, reducing glare and fingerprints.
• Bezels: Fairly thick compared to modern monitors, which might be less ideal for multi-monitor setups.

Energy Efficiency

• Power Consumption: Relatively low, with typical operational power consumption around 18 watts.

Additional Features

• Eco-Conscious Design: Meets various environmental standards, such as ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Gold, and TCO Certified Displays.

Who is this monitor for? Well, as a midrange offer the E2314H is quite a versatile monitor that would fit best for office work, entry-level photo and video editing, web browsing and gaming.

No issues occurred with the Dell E2314H  during this period and it still looks and works like new. 

To get the fill details about this product, please check my initial Dell E2314H review.