Dell U3421WE 34" vs Dell U3423WE 34"
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)67in category
Dell U3421WE 34"110 PPI #47
Dell U3423WE 34"110 PPI #47
93 PPI224 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness67in category
Dell U3421WE 34"300 nits #65
Dell U3423WE 34"600 nits #22
250 nits2000 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut63in category
Dell U3421WE 34"95% #48
Dell U3423WE 34"98% #31
79%100%
Refresh Rate
Dell U3421WE 34"60 Hz
Dell U3423WE 34"60 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: advantage Dell U3423WE 34" — Neither screen reaches retina quality at 65cm. The Dell U3423WE 34" gets there at 80cm vs 80cm for the Dell U3421WE 34".
- Brightness: advantage Dell U3423WE 34" — Similar SDR brightness (300 vs 300 nits), but the Dell U3423WE 34" leads in HDR peak (600 vs 300 nits).
- Upgrade: Dell U3423WE 34" vs Dell U3421WE 34" — Display gains from Dell U3421WE 34" to Dell U3423WE 34": +100% HDR (600 vs 300 nits).
Key Differences
| Specification | Dell U3421WE 34" | Dell U3423WE 34" |
|---|---|---|
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 89% |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 |
All specifications
| Specification | Dell U3421WE 34" 2021 | Dell U3423WE 34" 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 34" | 34" |
| Resolution | 3440×1440 | 3440×1440 |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 110 | 110 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 80cm | 80cm |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 21:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 5 ms GTG | 5 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits (Better) |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:1,000 | 1:2,000 (Better) |
| Ports | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub | 2x HDMI · 1x DP · USB-C · USB Hub |
| USB-C Power Delivery | 90 W | 90 W |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 99% · DCI-P3 95% (Better) | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 98% · Adobe RGB 89% |
| Year | 2021 | 2022 (Better) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Dell U3421WE 34" or Dell U3423WE 34"?
Both have 110 PPI.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 80cm for retina quality.
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Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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