What you need to know
- Dell recently launched its UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor.
- The monitor can be split into two 27-inch displays that sit side-by-side on a single screen.
- The monitor is available now for $2,000.
Update (March 28, 2023 at 4:35 a.m. PT / 7:35 a.m. ET): Dell's new UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor is now available for purchase. This article has been updated with a link to the listing and to reflect availability.
Dell just launched the UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor. The accessory features a 32:9 display that can be split into two 27-inch screens that sit side-by-side. The monitor can also act as a USB-C hub, which should reduce clutter on your desk while still allowing you to connect all of your accessories to your PC.
The Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor has an IPS Black panel with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. The company highlights that figure to be twice as high as the contrast of normal IPS displays.
A wide range of connectivity options, including several USB-C ports, USB-A ports, and an Ethernet connection, are part of the monitor's design.
Dell positions the UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor as a device for "financial traders, engineers, and data analysts." Its 60Hz refresh rate should be just fine for general work and productivity, but those hunting for the best gaming monitor should look elsewhere.
| Category | Spec |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 5120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Panel type | IPS Black |
| Viewing angle | 178 degrees vertical and horizontal |
| PPI | 109 |
| Contrast ratio | 2000:1 |
| Aspect ratio | 32:9 |
| Color | 100% sRGB, DCI-P3 98%, Display P3 98% |
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Ports | 1x DisplayPort 1.42x HDMI 2.11x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery1x USB-C upstream port4x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps)2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10 Gbps)1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A with charging1x Audio line-out1x RJ45 |
The panel of the UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor is a low blue light screen. The curvature of the display can also reduce eye strain in certain circumstances.
The UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor (U4924DW) is avaialble through Dell's website for $2,000.
If you want to pick up the monitor, make sure to double check the model number you order. A similarly named device is also available from Dell. In fact, last year's Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor is on sale right now, making it arguably a better bargain than the latest version.
