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You can never have too many pixels on a monitor, as the Dell UltraSharp 6K Monitor (U3224KBA) proves with its impressive image sharpness and rock-solid integrated webcam. More
You can never have too many pixels on a monitor, as the Dell UltraSharp 6K Monitor (U3224KBA) proves with its impressive image sharpness and rock-solid integrated webcam.
More pixels are always better when using a monitor that is three feet away from your eyes. 4K is nice, but 6K is better. The image appears significantly sharper and you get more work space. On the other hand, the price is often significantly higher. Especially if you equip the monitor with a decent speaker bar and an impressive 8 MP webcam.
We are impressed by the Dell UltraSharp U3224 (2,400 euros plus VAT). A price that the monitor reserves for the Only a lucky few. We’re so jealous of who’s going to bring this pixel party home.
4K monitors are plentiful these days, but higher is pretty exotic. There are so-called 5K2K ultrawide monitors like the LG 34WK95U, which we still care about today, but there are hardly any higher ones. The Apple Pro Display (from 4,545 euros excluding VAT without stand) has a 32-inch 6K image, otherwise it was noticeably quiet. Until Dell introduced its 6K monitor to the world at CES 2023.
For Dell, 6K on a 31.5-inch screen equates to 6,144 x 3,456 pixels, good for a PPI (Pixels Per Inch) of 223. The result is a paper-like feel when viewing text. You have to see it to believe it. Thanks to the coating on the screen, you’re in the middle of a matte/glossy finish. Too matt impairs the high resolution, too shiny disrupts reflections.
The included high-quality aluminum base (not a 1,000-euro option like Apple’s) is rotatable (30 degrees), tiltable (-5 to +21 degrees) and height-adjustable (16 cm). You can also rotate the screen 90 degrees to work in portrait mode. If desired, you can attach a VESA-compatible monitor arm to the back of the Dell U3224KBA.
Why 6K? Because it is possible. Anyone who multitasks a lot wants as much work space as possible on their screen, which means more pixels. Photo and video professionals want to see images at the highest possible resolution next to their control panels within the software suite. Developers can display additional lines of code on the screen, reducing the chance of errors. CAD artists see more in an image, requiring less zooming.
If you’re just thinking about media consumption, a 6K monitor doesn’t do much good. Almost all video content today has a resolution of up to 4K. The same applies to word processing, emails or creating PowerPoint presentations. Anyone who works a lot in Excel will be happy about the high resolution to make more cells visible.
Whether you make optimal use of the 6K screen resolution is up to you personally. In our situation, this turned out to be limited: a 6K screen is not required for some browsing, writing texts in Word, and working in WordPress and Outlook. However, that doesn’t change the fact that we really liked the razor-sharp image.
A crisp image is nice, but is there something wrong with the image? There’s a lot of potential in this screen, but you have to do something about it. The box contains a calibration report that suggests many good things. The reality is that the default settings are decent, but with a color DeltaE of 3.7, they’re not good enough for creative professionals.
Walking through an extremely ugly settings menu via the rear joystick doesn’t reveal any profiles. Only when we explore the Dell UltraSharp U3224KBA support page and install the appropriate software and profiles on Windows 11 do we realize its true strength. The DCI P3 profile measures a DeltaE of 1.5 for color and 1.3 for grayscale, which is perfect for professionals.
The panel quality is excellent with a DCI-P3 color gamut of 100.4 percent. The monitor only stumbles when it comes to contrast, with a very low ratio of 1412:1. The monitor is HDR compatible (DisplayHDR 600) and has a maximum screen brightness of 493 nits. This is enough to be able to work comfortably in almost any situation.
The 6K image is the logical eye-catcher of this monitor, but the webcam also deserves a moment in the spotlight. The 8 megapixel camera (maximum performance: 4K 30fps) has an excellent dynamic range to give you an ideal image in almost any situation. The autofocus does its job well and thanks to the automatic shutter you can enjoy privacy once the video call is over.
In addition to the lens, the camera has an IR sensor to log in to Windows Hello using facial recognition. You can tilt the camera for optimal viewing no matter how the screen is tilted. You have to rotate the monitor yourself.
There are two powerful and good-sounding stereo speakers (2x 14 watts) to the left and right of the webcam. It looks strange that they are at the top and not at the bottom, luckily you quickly get used to it. The integrated microphones also work above average.
Particularly cool: If you hold your hand under the monitor, touch buttons for video calls appear at the bottom left, including a mute button, start-up, hang up and volume control.
There is no lack of connectivity on the Dell U3224KBA, with plenty of ports at the bottom of the screen: 1x HDMI (2.1), 1x Mini DisplayPort (2.1), 3x USB-C, 4x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2), LAN (2.5GBE ). Behind a cover there are two USB-C ports (downstream) and 1x USB-A (BC1.2). You can easily use the monitor as a KVM switch by connecting two systems to it. This allows you to use both systems with the same peripherals connected to the monitor.
The USB-C port delivers up to 140 watts of charging power for your laptop, the most we’ve seen on a monitor to date.
The box contains a large USB-C cable that is 1.5 meters long, a relief when most manufacturers save money here and only supply one meter. To get the most out of this monitor, you’ll need a Thunderbolt-compatible laptop or one that supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 over USB-C.
Finally, it’s best to expect a heavier load on your PC. 6K is equivalent to 21.2 million pixels, almost three times more than the 8.3 million pixels of a 4K screen. So many pixels require more processing power from your system, even for basic applications like Word or Outlook. If your laptop is already at its limit, it’s better to upgrade your PC first.
Anyone who uses graphics applications such as CAD or Blender for 3D images must expect a significantly higher load on the GPU. Again, it’s best to look at the hardware you have today and how much “excess” it has on a 4K screen. Systems with an integrated graphics card are left out anyway.
Beautiful, more beautiful, the most beautiful: The Dell UltraSharp U3224KBA (2,400 euros plus VAT) is a feast for the eyes. We can’t stop talking about this monitor, but at the end of the day there’s still the high price. “Worth the money” is an empty term that everyone decides for themselves, but we think Dell makes the package including webcam and speaker bar very attractive.
In terms of screen resolution, there’s nothing else like it and the price is half that of Apple’s 6K screen. Are you part of the target group and is your system powerful enough to handle 6K resolution? Then it’s worth spending an extra budget on this monitor. Your eyes won’t know what they see.
Warranty: Three-year warranty with Dell’s commitment to provide a replacement monitor the next business day after notification if the issue is not resolved immediately. You can claim warranty treatment for one or more bright pixels or six or more dark pixels.
Source: IT Daily
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