After using a ton of different monitors
over the last year,
I finally settled on the Dell U3219Q as my favorite one.
It's 32 inches wide with a 4K resolution,
has a USB-C,
it allowing me to attach my laptop with just one cable,
and it's just a super high quality monitor.
It's also a productivity powerhouse,
so if you're a student, developer,
coder, or creative,
make sure you stick around and see it in action.
Now, some of you might have seen my review
of the 27-inch Dell U2720Q and if you liked that monitor,
this one is essentially the big brother of that.
And you know what they say, bigger is always better.
And in the case of this particular monitor,
I definitely do have to agree.
By the way, guys,
before we get into the rest of the video,
quick disclaimer.
I purchased this monitor with my own money,
so this review, as is every other review on this channel,
is completely unbiased.
Okay, so let's start with the design.
Overall, the design is quite minimal and modern,
which I like because the monitor can blend in
with almost any setup or style.
One thing you've probably noticed is
that the bezels are tiny even on a big 32-inch panel.
And even the back of the monitor looks good,
a nice, neutral gray color scheme with a simple Dell logo.
And while we're back here, yes,
you can mount this monitor to an arm using a VESA mount.
This is how I have it set up
on my productivity oriented desk at work.
Now, bear in mind,
if you are going to use a monitor arm,
make sure it can actually support the weight
of a 32-inch monitor.
I'll link the one I'm using down in the description below.
One thing I really don't like about the design though,
is the control buttons to navigate the menu.
Dell did this so well on a different monitor,
the ultrawide P3421W,
with a control joystick making changing settings
and switching between inputs super easy.
By the way, I have a review on that monitor too,
so I'll link that in the top right-hand corner
if you're interested.
I just don't understand how Dell can go from that to this.
A couple of flimsy little buttons
in a really awkward location,
especially considering this is a more expensive monitor.
But this isn't a big deal for most people
because usually you're not poking around
in the menus very often,
but it is disappointing nonetheless.
Now, if you're using the monitor with its included stand,
it's quite solid and heavy,
resulting in a pretty stable monitor
if you're not mounting via a monitor arm.
Also, this is the swivel range you get.
As you can see, the range is pretty big,
so you'll have no issues positioning it however you want.
Moving on to connectivity,
this is one of the Dell U3219Q's best attributes.
It fully supports USB-C connectivity
and has 90 watts of power delivery.
So, if you're using a laptop,
all you need to do is plug a single USB-C cable
into the laptop, connecting it to the monitor,
and you'll get an external display,
charging, and access to any USB devices you have plugged
into your monitor.
And yes, you do get these cables in the box.
This is great for wired devices
such as a mouse or a keyboard
that you want to have attached 24/7 to your monitor
and not have to constantly plug and unplug
those devices from your laptop.
Although I wouldn't recommend connecting things
such as a fast hard drive or SSD,
because you'll always get better speeds
by connecting that directly to your Mac or PC.
Here's a quick picture of the connectivity options you get.
As you can see,
you also get the option of HDMI or DisplayPort,
and a couple of USB ports to connect accessories.
Sometimes I like to use a wired mouse with my laptop
if I'm having Bluetooth issues,
or even a wide mechanical keyboard
if I'm gaming using a Windows laptop.
And I have to say, it's really refreshing to have
all of these accessories plugged into the monitor itself.
Because if you're like me
and you use a laptop with an external display,
you only have to unplug the USB-C cable
every time you want to take your laptop away.
And you don't have to mess around
with all these other dongles or cables as well.
Moving on to the screen,
the panel is 31.5 inches wide with a 16 by 9 aspect ratio.
The resolution is 4K, which is great for productivity
because you can scale the operating system
and individual app windows to be super small,
allowing you to fit more onto a single screen.
The response time is eight milliseconds,
which is surprisingly good
for a productivity oriented monitor.
And you can reduce it further to five milliseconds
by going into the settings.
Now, gaming is not something I would actually recommend
on a 4K 60 hertz monitor such as this one,
but it is still possible,
especially if you mainly play single player games
like "Tomb Raider", for example.
Twitch shooters like "CS:GO"
or "Apex Legends" is another story.
You'll get some screen tearing and ghosting,
so I really wouldn't recommend it.
Not to mention you'll be locked at a 60 hertz refresh rate.
So, if FPS gaming is something you do a lot,
I'd go for a more gaming oriented monitor
with higher refresh rates.
Moving on, the panel type is IPS,
which is pretty standard nowadays
and gives you great viewing angles.
There is an anti-glare coating,
which some of you won't like
because you lose the color quality and depth
that you get on a glossy screen.
Although my office has massive windows
that lets in a lot of natural light during the day,
so I personally like the anti-glare coating.
Now, this monitor supports 99% sRGB color gamut,
which in layman's terms means
that you'll see very accurate colors.
If you're looking for more professional grade colors,
the monitor supports 95% of DCI-P3,
so not great but not bad either.
And I think everyone but serious video
or photo professionals would be fine with that.
So, let's talk about actually using the screen.
So, my personal experience has been very positive.
Whether I'm using Windows or macOS,
including either a Mac mini or a MacBook,
the colors are super bright,
very accurate, and the ability to see everything
at 4K resolution means you can barely see
any individual pixels.
I've also had no issues with any blurriness
or hard to read font that some people have reported
with specifically, MacBooks and some external monitors.
Now, opting for a 32-inch 4K monitor
for me has been a great upgrade over ultrawide
and dual monitors, which I could never quite come to enjoy.
I just like having everything on one large screen
right in front of me with no bezels,
for example, on a dual monitor setup,
or having to turn my head to look at the corners
of an ultrawide, for example.
I found that having my laptop on a stand off to the side,
and I would do emails or watch a YouTube video on there,
while I did all of my main work
on just a single large screen in front of me was a
more enjoyable experience.
But again, guys,
this is my own personal opinion,
so yours may vary.
Okay, so let's talk about the price.
By the way, I'll link this monitor down below
and I'll update it regularly
with the best prices I could find.
Coming in at 1,000 US dollars,
depending where you live
and what kind of deals you can find,
it ain't cheap,
especially compared to some cheaper options out there
from companies like BenQ or LG,
for example.
But the build quality
of this Dell monitor is extremely high.
It's quite color accurate.
The panel itself is very bright and vivid.
And with the features like USB-C hubs and chargers built-in,
it's a pretty solid device,
especially if you're like me and spend up to 10 hours a day
in front of a monitor.
For me, personally,
this monitor is going to be in front of my face
for the next five years at least,
so I didn't mind paying a little bit of an extra premium
for a solid device.
And quick side note as well,
guys, if you are debating between the 27 -inch version
and the 32-inch version,
I definitely think the 32-inch version is worth
that extra markup
because you really do get a lot more screen real estate.
It's kind of hard to put it into perspective on a video.
You kind of have to see it in real life
to really understand the difference,
but it is a massive, noticeable difference.
Anyway, guys,
hopefully, you enjoyed this video.
It's definitely been a great monitor for me.
Hopefully, if you pick one up,
you'll enjoy it as much as I have.
But apart from that, I will catch you in the next one.