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Screen Size | 49 Inches |
Brand | Dell |
Special Feature | Curved |
Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
Connectivity Technology | USB Type C |
About this item
- The world's Fi RST 49" curved Dual QHD monitor for an immersive work experience that boosts productivity. Equivalent to two 27-inch QHD monitors, you'll get a brilliant uninterrupted view, multitasking features and USB-C connectivity
- Dimensions - with stand: 47.84" W x 9.94" D x 18.06" H
- Native Resolution 5120 x 1440 at 60Hz
- Multitask efficiently with two PC sources using built-in Picture-by-Picture and keyboard, video and Mouse Features
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Screen quality | 4.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 |
Picture quality | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — | 4.3 |
For gaming | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.2 | — | 4.3 |
Brightness | 4.5 | — | 4.0 | 4.4 | — | 4.4 |
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display size | 49 inches | 49 inches | 49 inches | — | 49 inches | 49 inches |
resolution | 5K QHD 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | 5K QHD 1440p | Dual QHD | QHD Ultra Wide 1440p |
display technology | LCD | QLED | QLED | LCD | LCD | LCD |
hardware interface | usb c | hdmi, hdmi | hdmi, displayport, usb c | usb c, hdmi, displayport | — | usb |
viewing angle | — | — | 179 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | Panel Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
HDMI ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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Technical Details
Brand | Dell |
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Item model number | U4919DW |
Item Weight | 37.9 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.94 x 47.84 x 18.06 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.94 x 47.84 x 18.06 inches |
Color | Black |
Voltage | 240 Volts (AC) |
Manufacturer | DELBT - pallet ordering |
ASIN | B07KMQT7DB |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 17, 2018 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #34,983 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly) #1,283 in Computer Monitors #1,535 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Computers |
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Dell Marketing USA LP Ultra Sharp 49" Screen Led-Lit Monitor Black (U4919DW)
Description:
A revolutionary 49-inch dual QHD curved monitor with ultra wide views, multitasking features and seamless connectivity for an immersive work experience.
Stay organized and on task with Easy Arrange, one of the many options included with your Dell Display Manager software. Quickly tile and view applications side by side, so they’re always right where you need them. Plus, the Auto-restore feature repositions the layout of your applications even after disconnecting from the monitor.
The ability to do more:
Next-level efficiency: Boost your performance with the first 49-inch dual QHD monitori. The expansive screen with In-Plane Switching technology is equivalent to two 27-inch dual QHD monitors without the bezel in between, for a seamless, ultra wide viewing experience.
Double the display: View your content from two different PC sources with Picture-by-Picture (PBP). This feature splits the screen into two sides, similar to a dual monitor setup minus distracting borders.
One keyboard to do it all: Easily toggle between two different PCs with the Keyboard, Video and Mouse (KVM) feature. Simply connect each PC to one of the available inputs and KVM will control both.
Master the workday:
One cable, countless benefits: Reduce cable clutter with just one USB-C cable to transmit power, data and video.
The power to perform: Charge your connected USB-C laptop with up to 90Wi of power, so you’re ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Made for you: Gain a flexible workspace and a custom viewing experience with the height adjustable stand that lets you tilt, swivel and adjust your monitor to your preferences. For more customization options, choose from VESA-compatible mounts and enjoy an easy setup with Dell Quick Release.
Beyond an impressive view:
Delivers on size and style: See more onscreen content with 5120 x1440 resolutioni.
Unparalleled views: The 32:9 aspect ratio enables a panoramic experience. The 3800R curvature delivers a consistent focal length across the screen to help improve eye comfort.
Ready when you are: Expect accurate color right out of the box with 99% sRGB factory calibration at Delta-E less than 2.
Easy on the eyes: Experience optimal eye comfort with the TUV-certifiedi, flicker-free screen and ComfortView, a feature that reduces harmful blue light emissions.
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Next-level efficiency: Boost your performance with the world's first 49-inch dual QHD monitor. The expansive screen with in-plane Switching technology is equivalent to two 27-inch dual QHD monitors, for a seamless, Ultra wide viewing experience. Two input sources, one screen: view content from two different PC sources with Picture-by-Picture (PBP). this feature splits the screen into two sides, similar to a dual monitor setup Minus distracting borders. One keyboard to do it all: easily toggle between two different PCs and edit the content with one keyboard and mouse with the keyboard, video and mouse (KVM) feature. More ways to multi-task: stay organized with easy Arrange, one of the many options included with the Dell display Manager software. Quickly tile and view applications Side by side, so they're always right where you need them. Plus, the auto-restore feature re-positions the layout of your applications even after disconnecting from the monitor.
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Manufactured on farms or in facilities that protect the rights and/or health of workers.
TCO Certified identifies IT products with lower environmental and climate impact, safer chemicals, and circular design which reduces e-waste. Criteria for social responsibility are also included to reduce the risk of human rights violations, child labor, and health and safety issues for workers in the supply chain. To ensure that all criteria are being met, independent verification organizations spend more than 20,000 hours on product testing and supply chain assessments each year. The organization behind TCO Certified is TCO Development.
Manufactured using processes that reduce the risk of negative environmental impact.
TCO Certified identifies IT products with lower environmental and climate impact, safer chemicals, and circular design which reduces e-waste. Criteria for social responsibility are also included to reduce the risk of human rights violations, child labor, and health and safety issues for workers in the supply chain. To ensure that all criteria are being met, independent verification organizations spend more than 20,000 hours on product testing and supply chain assessments each year. The organization behind TCO Certified is TCO Development.
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLDTCO Certified identifies IT products with lower environmental and climate impact, safer chemicals, and circular design which reduces e-waste. Criteria for social responsibility are also included to reduce the risk of human rights violations, child labor, and health and safety issues for workers in the supply chain. To ensure that all criteria are being met, independent verification organizations spend more than 20,000 hours on product testing and supply chain assessments each year. The organization behind TCO Certified is TCO Development.
Made with chemicals safer for human health and the environment.
TCO Certified identifies IT products with lower environmental and climate impact, safer chemicals, and circular design which reduces e-waste. Criteria for social responsibility are also included to reduce the risk of human rights violations, child labor, and health and safety issues for workers in the supply chain. To ensure that all criteria are being met, independent verification organizations spend more than 20,000 hours on product testing and supply chain assessments each year. The organization behind TCO Certified is TCO Development.
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Customers like the size, performance, and ease of setup of the monitor. For example, they mention it's a great product, works well, and is easy to connect. Some like the picture quality, quality, and productivity. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers like the quality of the monitor. They say it's well built, brilliant, and adequate for their needs. Some mention that the ergonomics are high quality and the presentation is awesome. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.
"...It's an absolutely wonderful monitor and it gives you everything it promises. Dell made a fantastic product here...." Read more
"...Anyhow, apart from that I love the screen. Quality is great, and the curved aspect helps me move my neck less and therefore gives me less neck pain..." Read more
"...It was however perfectly adequate for and a great immersive experience playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey...." Read more
"The monitor is great and delivers everything advertised. I purchased this monitor as an upgrade to an existing Dell 38" curved monitor (U3818DW)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the picture quality of the monitor. They mention that it has a clear and crisp picture, with no dead pixels. The graphics are brilliant, and the display resolution is fantastic. The monitor is great for CAD and graphic art, and has the perfect resolution.
"...It was just so outrageous and over the top and beautiful. Colors out of the box were clear, crisp, and balanced. I did still tweak it though...." Read more
"...Productivity:The display resolution is fantastic; loads of space to spread out your work on screen and to avoid context switching...." Read more
"...All worked great, the picture clarity is amazing and the size allows you to have multiple windows visible at the same time...." Read more
"...Incredible picture quality and plenty of room to multi task. Not for gaming as the refresh rate is only 60 mhz...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the monitor. They say it works great, has no dead pixels, and does work on Macs. Customers also mention that the Dell software works well and allows them to lock onto a virtual screen. They also say the execution is good but not great, and they have not had any technical issues at all.
"...Been using it for almost 8 months now and have not had any technical issues at all. Looks and works just as good as day 1...." Read more
"...KVM functionality of the various monitors that I've tried; the execution is good but not great...." Read more
"...I have hooked a windows laptop, macbook and a chromebook to it,. All worked great, the picture clarity is amazing and the size allows you to have..." Read more
"Had problems in compatibility with HP laptop...." Read more
Customers like the size of the monitor. They mention that it is a great product, with a wide screen that fits 3 normal-size windows. The size allows them to have multiple windows visible at the same time, and the screen is easily adjustable in every way.
"...It is the perfect size. Shipped incredibly carefully and setup was quick. I like the ports hidden towards the front underneath for charging devices...." Read more
"...great, the picture clarity is amazing and the size allows you to have multiple windows visible at the same time...." Read more
"...The thing is gigantic. Once you start utilizing a monitor with this much space you'll never go back...." Read more
"This thing is gigantic. The pictures in the description do not do this thing justice. It is truly a work of art...." Read more
Customers like the ease of setup of the monitor. They mention that it's easy to connect, has brilliant graphics, and there's no setup required. Some say that the unboxing was easy, and that there were no technical issues with the monitor's setup.
"...Pros:+ Gorgeous, color accurate, crisp display+ No technical issues+ Dell window management software is good..." Read more
"...It is the perfect size. Shipped incredibly carefully and setup was quick. I like the ports hidden towards the front underneath for charging devices...." Read more
"...It is truly a work of art. Setup was fast and easy, it goes perfect with my new PC rig...." Read more
"...It has fit every need that I have and the setup is easy...." Read more
Customers find the monitor to be a perfect productivity tool, fantastic for the avid multitasker, and provides everything it promises. They say it allows them to multitask much more efficiently, and is applicable for their daily job. Customers also mention that the monitor is great for UI development and a great production platform.
"...It's an absolutely wonderful monitor and it gives you everything it promises. Dell made a fantastic product here...." Read more
"The monitor is great and delivers everything advertised. I purchased this monitor as an upgrade to an existing Dell 38" curved monitor (U3818DW)...." Read more
"...That plus the extras built into the monitor make this a great productivity monitor." Read more
"...displays perfectly when on conference calls, and it allows me to multitask much more efficiently...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the monitor. Some say it's worth its price and an upgrade to any workstation, while others say it’s a little pricey.
"The seller is amazing but DELL customer service and tech support is horrible...." Read more
"...but you still will want to get one which is why it's a con.- Expensive!- probably too big for most desks-..." Read more
"...I cannot find any point of complaint. It’s worth it’s price and is an upgrade to any workstation!" Read more
"I think the price was way too expensive, but I was very picky on the size I needed...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the curved design of the monitor. They mention that it's barely curved, and the radius should be specified.
"...and not affected by the viewing angle as this display has a very modest curvature...." Read more
"...The only bad thing I can find is the monitor can stand a little more curve to it. things on the edges of the screen can be hard to see...." Read more
"...The curvature radius should be specified. Maybe they do not include that on this link because it has probably the lowest curvature possible...." Read more
"It’s not curved enough for work. I do not game.I preferred two 24” curved screens on dual monitor arms" Read more
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First off, it's heavy. Wherever you get this mailed to, bring a buddy. The box was literally bigger than me and weighed a ton. Even if you are a bigger guy, good luck getting your arms around this thing in a way that isn't awkward.
Unboxing was easy though. Dell put instructions on the box and on the packaging inside the box to guide you through doing it safely and without damaging the monitor. (Dell always does a good job at this to be honest). You don't really appreciate how awesome this thing is until you see it in person though. I watched YouTube videos of people putting it together and turning it on but man, seeing it in real life is totally different.
So I plug it in, power it on, and there is my desktop. I could not help but smile. It was just so outrageous and over the top and beautiful. Colors out of the box were clear, crisp, and balanced. I did still tweak it though. I turned up the brightness from 50% to 75% because I work in a very bright room with windows and it looks fantastic! Also calibrated the colors a just a little because I work with color sensitive projects and Pantones.
Been using it for almost 8 months now and have not had any technical issues at all. Looks and works just as good as day 1.
So was this really worth it though? Short answer. No. This is an over the top monitor for people who want an awesome experience. This is by no means an economically sound choice in my opinion. If you are someone who needs a lot of screen real-estate. you would get far better value just buying 3 or 4 monitors. BUT, if you want a clean, attractive, minimal and feature rich experience and can afford the premium, yes, this thing is awesome. The built in USB-C KVM switch is perfect for when I need to work from home off of my laptop and want to switch between work and home PC's during lunch/breaks/slacking off time. Having all the cables routed to a single monitor keeps my desk clutter free and attractive. The Dell software for organizing your screen real-estate works great. And the experience of playing video games that can support this resolution is a truly one of a kind. Sailing in Sea of Thieves or raiding in Destiny 2 is a next level experience on this thing.
Cons:
- Stand was big and heavy and took up a lot of room. Buying the Amazon Basics Premium mounting arm fixed that though! but you still will want to get one which is why it's a con.
- Expensive!
- probably too big for most desks
- Too much screen for me honestly
- Gives off a lot of heat
Pros:
+ Gorgeous, color accurate, crisp display
+ No technical issues
+ Dell window management software is good
+ Clean and minimal
+ Great packaging
Opinion piece:
Here's the thing though, don't be sold on the idea that you will be a multitasking master on this thing. Or on any multiple monitor set up for that matter. More monitors does not mean you will get more done faster. If anything, it could potentially make it worse. I've been using this thing for 8 months now and I really do love it but I constantly wonder if I would be happier and more productive on something smaller like a 32" ultrawide or even just go back to a flat 27". I don't use all the space for anything useful and for my professional work, IT/programming/Design, it doesn't help me much. If I have multiple windows up I just get distracted. If I only have one window up like Photoshop or my IDE, then I have 2 large bezels of wallpaper on my left and right. Which is fine but a waste.
+ If you are someone who wants to edit videos and see a huge timeline, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are someone who wants to consume media like music, YouTube, twitch, and Netflix at an alarming rate, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are someone who wants to play games at a gorgeous 1440x5120 resolution and don't mind that it's 60hz, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are some one who wants to have multiple File Explorer windows open while you organize thousands of photos, songs, videos, ect, this IS the monitor for you
If you are someone that really needs a monitor for professional reason, please watch as many reviews as possible before considering something this over the top. I think you will find that there are more efficient ways to get work done. Too much screen real-estate just isn't that good for being productive. And honestly I am considering selling this and downgrading for those reasons. I am going to go back to my 27" and 32" for a while to see if I miss it first though before making any rash decisions.
It's an absolutely wonderful monitor and it gives you everything it promises. Dell made a fantastic product here. I just don't think everyone who can afford it should get it. Figure out what your needs are first.
Update 8/31/2020:
So I went back to my 27" for awhile and even used an ultrawide that I borrowed... It didn't last very long. I went right back to this thing after 2 weeks. It really is a joy to use and the benefits that it actually adds in the way of features is greatly appreciated. I was very skeptical about the benefits in productivity and still am but I would chalk that up to personal preference. I have found ways to optimize productivity for the work that I do that minimizes distractions and, like I said before, I simply can't go back to the 27" like I thought I would. If you are in a position to get one of these monitors I would say go for it.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
First off, it's heavy. Wherever you get this mailed to, bring a buddy. The box was literally bigger than me and weighed a ton. Even if you are a bigger guy, good luck getting your arms around this thing in a way that isn't awkward.
Unboxing was easy though. Dell put instructions on the box and on the packaging inside the box to guide you through doing it safely and without damaging the monitor. (Dell always does a good job at this to be honest). You don't really appreciate how awesome this thing is until you see it in person though. I watched YouTube videos of people putting it together and turning it on but man, seeing it in real life is totally different.
So I plug it in, power it on, and there is my desktop. I could not help but smile. It was just so outrageous and over the top and beautiful. Colors out of the box were clear, crisp, and balanced. I did still tweak it though. I turned up the brightness from 50% to 75% because I work in a very bright room with windows and it looks fantastic! Also calibrated the colors a just a little because I work with color sensitive projects and Pantones.
Been using it for almost 8 months now and have not had any technical issues at all. Looks and works just as good as day 1.
So was this really worth it though? Short answer. No. This is an over the top monitor for people who want an awesome experience. This is by no means an economically sound choice in my opinion. If you are someone who needs a lot of screen real-estate. you would get far better value just buying 3 or 4 monitors. BUT, if you want a clean, attractive, minimal and feature rich experience and can afford the premium, yes, this thing is awesome. The built in USB-C KVM switch is perfect for when I need to work from home off of my laptop and want to switch between work and home PC's during lunch/breaks/slacking off time. Having all the cables routed to a single monitor keeps my desk clutter free and attractive. The Dell software for organizing your screen real-estate works great. And the experience of playing video games that can support this resolution is a truly one of a kind. Sailing in Sea of Thieves or raiding in Destiny 2 is a next level experience on this thing.
Cons:
- Stand was big and heavy and took up a lot of room. Buying the Amazon Basics Premium mounting arm fixed that though! but you still will want to get one which is why it's a con.
- Expensive!
- probably too big for most desks
- Too much screen for me honestly
- Gives off a lot of heat
Pros:
+ Gorgeous, color accurate, crisp display
+ No technical issues
+ Dell window management software is good
+ Clean and minimal
+ Great packaging
Opinion piece:
Here's the thing though, don't be sold on the idea that you will be a multitasking master on this thing. Or on any multiple monitor set up for that matter. More monitors does not mean you will get more done faster. If anything, it could potentially make it worse. I've been using this thing for 8 months now and I really do love it but I constantly wonder if I would be happier and more productive on something smaller like a 32" ultrawide or even just go back to a flat 27". I don't use all the space for anything useful and for my professional work, IT/programming/Design, it doesn't help me much. If I have multiple windows up I just get distracted. If I only have one window up like Photoshop or my IDE, then I have 2 large bezels of wallpaper on my left and right. Which is fine but a waste.
+ If you are someone who wants to edit videos and see a huge timeline, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are someone who wants to consume media like music, YouTube, twitch, and Netflix at an alarming rate, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are someone who wants to play games at a gorgeous 1440x5120 resolution and don't mind that it's 60hz, this IS the monitor for you.
+ If you are some one who wants to have multiple File Explorer windows open while you organize thousands of photos, songs, videos, ect, this IS the monitor for you
If you are someone that really needs a monitor for professional reason, please watch as many reviews as possible before considering something this over the top. I think you will find that there are more efficient ways to get work done. Too much screen real-estate just isn't that good for being productive. And honestly I am considering selling this and downgrading for those reasons. I am going to go back to my 27" and 32" for a while to see if I miss it first though before making any rash decisions.
It's an absolutely wonderful monitor and it gives you everything it promises. Dell made a fantastic product here. I just don't think everyone who can afford it should get it. Figure out what your needs are first.
Update 8/31/2020:
So I went back to my 27" for awhile and even used an ultrawide that I borrowed... It didn't last very long. I went right back to this thing after 2 weeks. It really is a joy to use and the benefits that it actually adds in the way of features is greatly appreciated. I was very skeptical about the benefits in productivity and still am but I would chalk that up to personal preference. I have found ways to optimize productivity for the work that I do that minimizes distractions and, like I said before, I simply can't go back to the 27" like I thought I would. If you are in a position to get one of these monitors I would say go for it.
I'm rating it 4 stars overall, but if all you are doing is serious business productivity, this is a 5 star device.
Productivity:
The display resolution is fantastic; loads of space to spread out your work on screen and to avoid context switching.
Dell has the best built-in KVM functionality of the various monitors that I've tried; the execution is good but not great. This monitor has 2 USB type B upstream connectors to connect to two different computers, and a pair of USB type A downstream connectors to its built-in USB hub (where you'd connect keyboard/mouse). It has two HDMI inputs and a Display Port input. It has a USB type C connector that serves as both a display input and a USB upstream connector. The monitor allows you to map a display input to one of the USB type B upstreams so that the hub switches to that upstream when you activate that display input. You cannot select an upstream when the USB type C is active; it switches the upstream to the USB type C automatically. The effect of all this is that you can connect up to three computers to the monitor and share the same display, keyboard and mouse without needing to plug/unplug cables to switch between them.
This works well but is let down a little by the OSD on the monitor; the OSD is slow to respond (taking a couple of seconds to pop up!) and the buttons are typical Dell style--5 buttons spaced out under the bottom of the screen with no labels and a counter intuitive layout/function that requires a lot of button pressing to switch the input. It does allow assigning shortcuts for two inputs; double pressing one of the two assignable buttons will do a "quick switch" to the assigned channel but it has a number of caveats: if the current channel has no signal the shortcut won't work. If the destination channel has no signal the monitor might auto switch to a different channel. If you have three devices then you'll have to suck it up and use the full OSD about a third of the time. None of this is a deal breaker but it is the least appealing part of working with this monitor. A joystick style OSD menu would be a very welcome change, and making the menu much faster to appear would make this almost perfect.
Picture By Picture:
You can configure the monitor to act as though it was two 27" monitors side by side. I personally didn't get on with this feature; I'd rather just switch the channel and see the other input at the full resolution of the display. On the couple of occasions where I wanted side by side, I found that I had to change the resolution on both screens to match the new aspect ratio to eliminate the top and bottom letterboxing black bars.
Gaming:
This monitor is not designed for gaming. You need a reasonably strong graphics card to drive it at its maximum 60Hz refresh rate. That's not a fantastic refresh rate for modern games, and the lack of some kind of GPU sync functionality means that you will notice screen tearing.
It was however perfectly adequate for and a great immersive experience playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
Casual first person games also play OK, but if you are pro/elite you'll want something with a higher refresh rate and faster response time.
Some games don't know how to cope with the 32:9 aspect ratio and either shrink the vertical height, or place things like cutscenes off center. It's also common for 3D games to stretch the visuals at periphery of the monitor; you'll want to tweak the FOV (field of view) setting if available to compensate and make it look right.
Mounting:
For about a year I've been using the included stand but resented the desk footprint; the stand has a reasonable amount of vertical travel but not enough to raise it to my preferred height above the desk surface, so I've been using a riser to gain the extra height. That cost me about 1 square foot of desk space.
The monitor is VESA mount compatible but has a recessed VESA mount which means that you will need to use spacers to mount it. I recently installed https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GFRP5HT (VIVO STAND-V155C) to mount this monitor and reclaimed my lost desk space. It makes my desk feel open again! Note that if you want to repeat this configuration you will need to purchase 4x Steel Pan Head Machine Screw M4 25 mm (eg: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F32E91G) to work with the recessed VESA mount.
Future:
I have my eyes on the Samsung Odyssey G9 which, at the time of writing, isn't yet available to purchase. The G9 is tuned a bit more for gaming; it has better refresh rates, Gsync and HDR but doesn't have the KVM functionality of the Dell. The G9 definitely requires a top end graphics card to drive it.
This happened *just* after the warranty expired and after long phone holds, multiple hang-ups and run-around with Dell customer support they say there is nothing they can do as it is past warranty. Unacceptable. The monitor has been treated gently (never moved from the original desk it was on).
Top reviews from other countries
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2022
Will update review if something goes wrong. Also if you buy this, handle it carefully as to not ruin the screen. There are instructions all over the packaging.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2022
excellent value for the price,
thanks for the fast delivery
Reviewed in Canada on December 15, 2020