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Comparison between Dell UP2720Q vs Dell U2421E

General Info
Model Number Dell UP2720Q Dell U2421E
Price
Type Monitor Monitor
Year 2019 2020
Brand Dell Dell
Model Series UltraSharp
Model Number UP2720Q U2421E
Alias UltraSharp UP2720Q
DL0028144
Display
Screen Size Class 27" (inches) 24" (inches)
Diagonal Size 26.96 in
68.5 cm
684.7 mm
2.25 ft
24.06 in
61.1 cm
611 mm
2 ft
Screen Width 23.49 in
59.7 cm
596.736 mm
1.96 ft
20.41 in
51.8 cm
518.4 mm
1.7 ft
Screen Height 13.22 in
33.6 cm
335.664 mm
1.1 ft
12.76 in
32.4 cm
324 mm
1.06 ft
Display Type IPS IPS
Display Bit Depth 10 bits 8 bits (6 bits + FRC)
Frame Rate Control No Yes
Max Number of Colors 1073741824 16777216
Bits 30 24
Screen Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1200
Screen Pixel Pitch 0.155 mm 0.275 mm
Screen Pixel Density 163 ppi 94 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio 100.87 %
Backlight Source W-LED W-LED
DCI P3 98%
Rec.2020 80
sRGB 100 % 99 %
Adobe RGB 1998 100 %
Screen Brightness 250 cd/m² 350 cd/m²
Static Screen Contrast 1300 : 1 1000 : 1
Screen Horizontal Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Screen Vertical Viewing Angle 178 ° 178 °
Display Minimum Response Time 6 ms 5 ms
Display Average Response Time 8 ms 8 ms
Display Coating Anti-glare/Matte (3H) Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
HDR HDR
3D No No
Size, weight, color
Case Depth 1.54 in
3.9 cm
39 mm
0.13 ft
Case Weight 5.55 kg
12 lbs
4 kg
9 lbs
Case Width with Stand 24.09 in
61.2 cm
611.9 mm
2.01 ft
20.9 in
53.1 cm
530.8 mm
1.74 ft
Case Height with Stand 17.06 in
43.3 cm
433.4 mm
1.42 ft
14.33 in
36.4 cm
364 mm
1.19 ft
Case Depth with Stand 8.35 in
21.2 cm
212 mm
0.7 ft
6.81 in
17.3 cm
173 mm
0.57 ft
Case Weight with Stand 9.71 kg
21 lbs
6.1 kg
13 lbs
Case Color Black Black
Hardware
Built-in Camera No No
Connectivity 2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2; downstream)
2 x USB 3.2 (Gen 2; downstream; DP1.4)
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 2.2)
1 x Thunderbolt 3.0 (upstream; DP1.4)
1 x Thunderbolt 3.0 (downstream; DP1.4)
2 x HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1; downstream)
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x USB 3.2 (Gen 1; downstream; BC 1.2 charging at 2A)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; upstream; 90W; DP Alt Mode)
1 x Ethernet RJ45
1 x DisplayPort 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (Output MST)
1 x HDMI 1.4
4 x USB 3.2 (Type-A; Gen 1; downstream; 2x BC 1.2)
1 x USB 3.2 (Type-C; Gen 1; downstream; 15W)
Audio
Features
Cool Features HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
PremierColor technology
CalMAN Ready
MST capable monitor (daisy chain)
Flicker-free technology
Dell Display Manager Compatibility
Zero flash technology
PremierColor Monitor
Color Calibration with Internal Colorimeter
Picture-in-Picture
Dell Display Manager
Easy Arrange
Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
Infinity Edge design
ComfortView Plus
Dell Display Manager
Extra Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Anti-theft stand lock slot (to lock stand to monitor using screw)
Security lock slot
Ergonomics
Case Width 20.9 in
53.1 cm
530.8 mm
1.74 ft
Case Height 12.35 in
31.4 cm
313.7 mm
1.03 ft
Vesa Mount Support Yes Yes
VESA Interface Standard Size 100 x 100 100 x 100
Removable VESA Stand Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Yes Yes
Height Adjustment Range 130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft
150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape or Portrait Pivot Support Yes Yes
Left Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Right Pivot 90 ° 90 °
Left or Right Swivel Support Yes Yes
Left Swivel 45 ° 45 °
Right Swivel 45 ° 45 °
Forward and Backward Tilt Support Yes Yes
Forward Tilt 5 ° 5 °
Backward Tilt 21 ° 21 °
Frequency and Interpolation
Vertical Digital Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz
Horizontal Digital Frequency 30 kHz - 83 kHz
Screen Interpolation Measurement Unit NULL
Accessories
Extras Stand Riser
Stand Base
Monitor Hood
Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) cable
HDMI cable
DP cable (DP to DP)
USB Type-C to USB Type-A cable
DisplayPort cable
USB Type-C to Type-A cable
USB Type-C to Type-C cable
Certificates and Standards
Licenses TCO Certified Display
RoHS Compliant
BFR/PVC Free (Halogen-free) (excluding external cables)
Arsenic-free glass and mercury-free for the panel only
ENERGY STAR
EPEAT Golf
TCO Certified
TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
Usage and Storage Requirements
Safe Operating Temperature Level 0 °C - 40 °C
32 °F - 104 °F
Safe Operating Humidity Level 10 % - 80 %
Internal Storage Temperature -20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Internal Storage Humidity 5 % - 90 %
Max Operating Altitude 5000
Max Storage Altitude 12192
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