Dell U2412M Description. Optimum option? Review and testing Dell U2412M monitor. Information about power supply and energy consumption, about the class of energy efficiency, etc.

Dell. U.2412 M. - Brand, high-quality, comfortable, reliable, functional, ideally thoughtful, stylish. All this can be said about the hero of today's review. Want to know more about him? Then we went!

1. Introduction

Experienced users know that comfort strongly depends on the use of a computer. Nevertheless, many choose it on the residual principle. The main selection criteria often becomes the size of the screen and low price.

In today's not a simple time, tough competition, the economic crisis and total savings, the quality of production retracts to wish the best. Even the acquisition of a well-known brand monitor (Samsung, LG, Dell, HP, NEC) does not guarantee high-quality images, not to mention the case and electronic stuffing.

Many, acquiring the monitor, notice the explicit distortion of flowers, lit up on the matrix, defective pixelsBad quality materials and assembly. Someone begins to hurt eyes in a few hours of work at the computer, and in a few years the vision is significantly worse. therefore right choice Monitor - a pledge of a comfortable and safe work.

2. Design and Ergonomics

The Dell U2412M case is made of high-quality matte plastic with an interesting smooth texture, thanks to which it is not brand, it is not visible dust, fingerprints and at the same time it is easily wiping and does not scratch. In general, very practical material that does not require special care and the years without losing sight.

Thanks to the high and leaving backrest behind the monitor, you can conveniently place the medium-sized columns and their speakers will not be very overlapping, as on monitors with a classic stand, where the columns can only be put on the monitor's sides, and not behind it.

In the lower right corner of the front panel there are control keys, which is convenient. We'll talk about them more about them later.

The stand allows you to lower the screen quite low if necessary.

It can also be raised to a sufficiently large height.

And even turn over to the vertical position that designers will appreciate when working with various projects.

Thanks to the hinge at the bottom of the stand, the monitor can be rotated to view the video sitting on the sofa.

The weight of the stand and the elasticity of the hinges is simply designed perfect, the rise and rotation of the screen are carried out by a slight movement of the hand. Stand at the same time to hold no need and it does not shifted on the table. Feelings are very pleasant.

The rear of the stand is made in silver color.

In the profile, the side of both the stand and the screen also has a silver strip, which is in charge with elegant forms looks quite effectively and stylish.

On the shape of the hinge, it can be understood that the screen can not only be raised, omitted and rotated, but also tilt in the vertical plane, which allows you to adjust it in all three planes of space.

The thickness of the on-screen panel also inspires confidence. A serious monitor with high-quality electronic stuffing cannot and should not be thin. I generally do not recommend purchasing "stylish" monitors with super thin panels. This usually suggests that the manufacturer simply saved. In such monitors, the electronic filling and the screen itself fails.

3. Connectors

On the left side there are 2 USB 2.0 connections to connect to a computer of flash drives and any other devices via a built-in USB-hub monitor.

All other connectors are below. If you rotate the screen vertically, it is more convenient to connect cables to them.

For example, I often turn it so much to connect computers and other devices for configuration and testing. The photo also shows a powerful metal frame of the monitor.

List the connectors from top to bottom:

2 more USB 2.0 connector for connecting different devices
uSB Connector for Connection USB Hub Monitor C PC
VGA (D-Sub) for connecting to an old video card
DVI-D to connect to a modern video card
DisplayPort to connect to a modern video card
power connector for branded acoustics Dell
power connector 220 V

Power is connected by the same cable as system unit. The power supply in the monitor is built-in. On some thin monitors, the power supplies are external, which is not so comfortable.

The HDMI connector is unfortunately no, but the devices with such a connector can be connected via a common DVI-HDMI adapter.

IN common problems With the connection of any video card and other devices should not occur. And the powerful metal frame and the weight of the monitor intensively 6.24 kg immediately make it clear that the manufacturer has not saved on quality and reliability. For comparison, Samsung and LG monitors with the same screen diagonal weigh 3.5-4.5 kg.

4. Wall mount and stand

The stand is easily disconnected from the screen by pressing just one special button.

Under it hides a standard wall mount VESA 100 × 100, thanks to which the monitor can be suspended on the wall or attach to furniture using a special bracket.

This is how the stand itself looks like.

It has two vertical channels, which moves a powerful metal fastening when lifting and lowering the screen.

Metal is really very powerful and thick. I did not measure, but in appearance it is about 2 mm thick.

At the bottom of the leg, the leg is tightly connected to the round rotary platform and turns along with it.

It seems that it is even on the bearing, as it turns very smoothly, without effort and absolutely does not have a backlash.

There is also a powerful metal frame on large soft rubber legs, fully eliminating slipping. Even with a rather high effort, the monitor does not stick and does not shift from the place. It just stands as the inspected and in order to move it to you to raise a stand. What you can not say about modern budget monitors who are afraid to hook so that it does not fall or do not break the stand.

Stand on so much convenient and reliable that many reviews are ready to overpay $ 100 only for it. In general, it is really worth it, but this is not the only advantage of Dell U2412M.

5. Screen and image quality

The Dell U2412M monitor refers to the Ultra Sharp series (ultra-accurate), as the first letter "U" says in marking. Monitors from this series have high quality images and our model is no exception.

Dell U2412M is equipped with a high-quality E-IPS matrix (Enhanced IPS), which is an improved version of ordinary IPS and has better color reproduction than reduced AH-IPS. In general, only professional P-IPS, monitors with which are much more expensive.

The response time of the matrix is \u200b\u200b8 ms, which is not a record, but in principle enough for most tasks, including games. Of course I have game monitors With faster TN and AH-IPS matrices, but color reproduction and viewing angles they have worse. We can say that they are sharpened only for the games, and Dell U2412M is universal.

The size of the Dell U2412M screen is honest 24 ", and the resolution is 1920x1200, which is slightly larger than Full HD (1920 × 1080). If the widths in Full HD monitors always have enough, then there are problems with a height. Additional 120 pixels in height make the monitor is significantly more comfortable in some tasks. For example, in video installation programs, where there are still many horizontal panels under the preview window.

Of course, to watch videos and games the larger screen size, the better. But the qualitative monitor diagonal 27 "is 1.5-2 times more expensive. Therefore, the price / size monitors with a diagonal 23-24 are optimal in terms of price / size "and here Dell U2412M is located on the top of the universe.

What else concerns the screen resolution, that is, of course models with a resolution of 2K (2560 × 1440) and fashionable 4K (3840 × 2160), but they are much more expensive. In addition, to pull high resolution, the computer must have much more powerful hardware. Therefore, let's say for games optimal today is permission Full. HD (1920 × 1080) or 1920 × 1200, which does not require a super powerful PC.

Now let's go back to our Baran to the king of the middle segment overboard there are still a few technical parameterswhich someone can be interesting.

In general, everything is typically for the monitor of this class, but I still supplement the characteristics with some explanations and personal experience.

Brightness and contrast are at a great level, I did not even change the factory settings. Excellence angles are excellent. Update frequency 60 Hz is typical for a universal monitor. Some gaming monitors and 3D support models have a higher update frequency, but it is not necessary for all and presents additional requirements for the PC hardware. The power consumption of most modern monitors is at the level of about 40 W. In standby mode, by itself the monitor does not consume nothing.

The monitor passed the color calibration at the factory, which also indicates the presence of a calibration coupon. The screen has a very high-quality matte anti-reflective coating that does not distort the image, it is easily wiped with microfiber and does not deteriorate over time.

The photo, of course, cannot convey the picture quality, so I will describe my words.

According to personal feelings, the quality of color reproduction and images is generally in the highest level. Colors are very soft, pleasant and natural. At the same time, they do not look excessively bright or dim. In general, as it should be on a high-quality monitor.

Moreover, Dell U2412M competes with more expensive professional monitors, as evidenced by professional tests using measuring instruments (calibrators) on serious technical portals.

Indeed, look at the screen of this monitor - solid bliss

6. Office elements

At the bottom there is a power button with a good distinct move, which you can understand that there is a high-quality switch, which will not break with time as in cheap monitors.

In standby mode, when the computer is turned off or switched to sleep mode, the monitor turns off the screen, switches to low power consumption and the indicator on the button lights up with orange. When the signal from the PC arrives, it wakes up and the button is shone in blue.

The color is very soft and pleasant, completely does not hit the eyes, as on some budget monitors. In general, again, the thoughtfulness and care of the user felt.

The remaining 4 buttons are designed to control in the menu, and 2 upper can be reassigned by the user for various actions. The buttons are as high quality and have a distinct move. Press them without holding the screen.

7. Menu and settings

Buttons do not have signatures, since pressing any of them calls a menu in which their purpose is displayed directly on the screen, which can be reconfigured.

For example, I assign the signal source to the upper two buttons, as I often connect to the monitor to several devices. You could assign brightness adjustment, switching modes (text, video, games ...) and other actions.

When you press the appropriate button, you can go to the monitor settings menu, which is very convenient and thoughtful.

It can change brightness and contrast.

Select a signal source or turn on the source autolation.

Manually set up colors and gamut.

Or choose one of the ready-made modes, which, in contrast to most of the budget monitors, is not easy for a tick, but are thoroughly balanced.

There are some extra options Display for those who need it.

Other settings that do not relate image quality.

Personalization settings allow you to assign different actions into 2 top buttons.

In general, everything is convenient, well grouped and without excesses that are necessary only by high-class professionals.

8. Experience in use

I use this monitor for several years and it is still happy every day. high quality Images, comfortable design and stylish design. Over the years of use, I did not find any disadvantage in it and it looks like a new one.

With long work with him, the eyes do not hurt. It exceeds the color, I often use it for games and work with graphics. Compared to the Samsung F2380 monitor with a high-quality PVA matrix, on which my sister is engaged professional design, Dell U2412M color rendition is better.

Many seek me for the advice on the choice of the optimal monitor and I still can not find anything better. If I had to choose a new monitor now, I would choose exactly the same, especially since this model is incredibly popular and you can buy it almost everywhere.

9. Conclusion

Dell. U.2412 M. - the case when everything is almost perfect. He falls in love with himself at first glance and this feeling does not pass over the years. It is suitable for a wide range of tasks - long work in office applications, Surfing on the Internet, watching video in the company, modern games, editing video and professional work with graphics. Perhaps this is the best price / quality ratio Universal monitor on a really high-quality IPS matrix.

10. Links

Upon reference below you can download the "Parameters of Modern Monitors" brochure in which you will learn a lot useful information - optimal screen size, resolution, characteristics of matrices, connectors and much more.

Monitor Dell P2419h

Monitor Dell P2419h

What did not like

Complex internal settings menu
price

What did you like

Real Colors Large Breaking Brightness High Contrastness

What did not like

Quality

What did you like

What did not like

Too thick frame, the bottom of the frame departs from the screen because of this dust falls there, although it can only be that I have such happiness ...
I have a suspicion that it is a 6-bit IPS, due to the banding on the desktop, and not an 8-bit one for such a body, unfortunately.

What did you like

Sizes, price.

What did not like

What disadvantages can be, although there is no limit to perfection.

What did you like

One of best models in my opinion. The quality of the picture is amazing, whatever they say. The Dell U2412M monitor is very convenient, not only for the house but also for the work of graphics and D R. The price is not bad, the price is not translated for a high-quality model. Prior to that, there was a previous model in the same diaganal, Prabotal for more than 3 years and is still working.

What did not like

Not detected

What did you like

Brightness, saturation, ability to adjust the stand

What did not like

Not 30 inches, built-in BP (do not replace if that), flicker.

What did you like

Quality / price, strict design, any adjustability of the stand, USB-hub.

What did not like

Yes, they can invent them with this monitor! The one who is able to see his flaws even look at the MONER cheaper $ 1500 will not look! For such money, the monitor is incredibly high-quality in all aspects! From the quality of manufacturing and magnificent convenience and thoughtfulness to stunning images on the EIPS matrix.

What did you like

RECOMMEND!!! Delivers incredible! Yuzayu is already a month - the delight does not decrease! - Pay attention - five stars of full-fledged (when large quantities Reviews and a minimum of "scored" votes)! Already talking about many things! - EIPS matrix for just 12,000 rubles! At such a price, it is definitely in all parameters exceeds TN affordable for the same money! The angles are amazing, color rendition - the blade dump! - the quality of manufacture, thought out of the technological design. - The gorgeous rack, reliable with a bunch of degrees of freedom - now I can not use monitors with other racks. The racks of all other monitors now seem cheap ill-conceived. I do not know how I can now use racks without elevator! - Thought about everything literally! I use the monitor and the feeling that this apple technique! Menu! It is one of the few models where a really convenient menu !!! It ... really comfortable! Side buttons - you can click on the edge of the monitor. Everything is logical and somehow crystal clear! - for such money such a matrix and such quality monitor is a fairy tale! Take without conversations! - Nothing there! I play in Debla - I do not see any tomosis. 6ms is enough for everyone! - a great short USB hub in a convenient location. Qualitative! The ports do not break in a week. In detail, I once again thought for what I could reduce the rating to "4". And I realized that for nothing. The monitor for such money is great !!! I do not think that there is something better for this money! Just dump a bank!

What did not like

Flicker, no black, the screen is too bright even at a minimum, for this size, the resolution could be more

What did you like

No lights, reliable stand

What did not like

What did you like

What did not like

Non-quality

What did you like

Good picture, comfortable.

What did not like

black ceases to be black, with a complete darkness in the room - this is the effect of the so-called "illumination" at which the bluish glow can be seen instead of black. Of course, it can be used to this, this is such a feature of the backlight of pixels.

What did you like

color rendition; convenient interface settings, setting color temperature, convenient stand, screen adjustment in three planes, resolution 1920 x 1200, no visible pixel mesh, wide viewing angles.

Agree that at the end of 2011, some of the most popular monitors were cheap 22-23 inch models on E-IPS matrices and varieties * VA. The time ended when, having a small amount, it was possible to hope only for the subdet tn, with constant how many years characteristics. Manufacturers quickly mastered a new category of available displays offering not only sufficient speedBut also noticeably the best viewing angles in combination with more believable color reproduction.

Even companies such as ASUS and IIYAMA, which are to the latest adepts twisted nematic matrices, under the onslaught of serious competitors in the face of BenQ (long-use MVA), HP and Dell were simply forced to enter the game in the new market. It was the last one who made a serious leap in the modern production of monitors, being one of the first, who took advantage of the company's LG.Display in the field of heavier-free IPS panels. However, everything would be fine, if not a sharp transition to the 16: 9 format after simple TVs. Many perceived this course very negative. After all, everything is clear when this persecutes the mass sector with the domain of TN models, but so that this happens to the IPS matrices - horror.

Thank God, the manufacturers are still sometimes receding from their positions, diluting their the lineup real hits for a certain part of buyers who do not like lost 120 pixels in height. IN lately There are not so many such monitors (against the background of a huge range of 16: 9), and prices left to desire the best. But life is changing when they come ...

Dell engineers in collaboration with lg.display decided to take up the mind and submitted to the public an inexpensive monitor with a diagonal of 24 inches and a resolution of 1920x1200, built on the basis of new E-IPS matrices, thereby diluing the influx of "cinema" models. Following Dell U2312hm * , I will tell you about my impressions and the results of testing another product of this company - Dell U2412M.

* Due to the large similarity of the Dell U2412M monitor with the previously considered model U2312hm, part of the material was used from the previous article. This concerns solely design / ergonomics and menus management issues. All tests and measurements involving the study of the quality of the matrix and the display itself were reused and fully.

Testing technique

The test of testing is taken by the technique, which was developed and tested two years ago. Due to the increase in the qualifications of the author and changes in part of the tests, processed and add-on to improving readers' perception and increase the rate of processing results.

reference Information

DELL U2412M who fell to testing is perhaps the first 24-inch monitor with a resolution of 1920x1200 on lED backlight. The road to life similar models was given by the company LG with its LG.Display division, which released the LM240WU8-SLA1 and LM240WU8-SLA2 matrix and LM240WU8-SLA2 matrix available for the mass segment with W-LED.

The latest (LM240WU8-SLA2) modification is used in the U24012M model. This is a pseudo-bit solution (six bits + FRCs) with illumination on "white" LEDs, standard color coverage and official response time of 14 ms has a good chance to appear in many future monitors of various manufacturers. This conclusion is primarily coming from the price of Dell model in the US - $ 320. Agree, for the money you would just run to the store for buying, which actually happened in the United States. In our market prices, naturally, above, but it is not worth it - logistics, customs duties, VAT, and a small profit makes your "dirty" case. Dreaming about the officially recommended cost of retailers in the cities of Russia is stupid.

On the other hand, it should be even worse that the first available monitor with a diagonal of 24 inches and the format 16:10 should immediately cost as much as we have 23 inches with the cinema aspect ratio of 16: 9. Put mega-hit in the USA and European countries, Dell U2412M will certainly become those in Russia. All the deposits for this he has. Besides big permission And the screen size, it received all the main modern interfaces (HDMI begins to take his position Display Port and you can not get anywhere anywhere), a four-port USB hub, a bright and contrast matrix, wide viewing angles (corresponding to all modern E-IPS solutions), well, of course adequate (yes yes, even for russian market) price.

Contents of delivery

The monitor is placed in a simple box of unpacked cardboard, with black symbols of Dell and various certificates of conformity. As with the U2312HM package, which is somewhat smaller in size, there is a mention of the "guaranteed" premium panel. That under this implies the manufacturer, I did not understand, because according to testing previous model Dell It turned out to be not only broken pixels in the total number of three pieces, but also certain problems of the matrix, however, characteristic not only to it.

On the side of the box, the buyer can detect the sticker sticker with the following data: serial number, country and month / year of production, revision. By latest information You can easily understand from which batch the monitor without opening the factory packaging. In this case, I got the last revision - A02, but there are still large numbers on the market in large quantities. The manufacturer does not report on the improvements and solved problems with "transition" to the new figure.

The package includes the following:

Power cable;
D-sub cable;
DVI cable;
Wire for connecting a USB hub;
Booklet with service information;
Product information (Product Information Guide);
Installation and configuration instructions (Setting Up Your Monitor);
Paper with "important" information on Mexican :);
CD with drivers, instructions and PowerNap program.

This time, with the instructions and other waste paper, everything was fine, and they do not have to complain about broken pixels - they simply do not. The utility called PowerNap may be useful from the entire set of delivery. It allows you to activate one of the additional power conservation modes. Selecting: Screen Dim - When "Screensaver" appears on the screen, the brightness of the monitor is reduced to a minimum; SLEEP - The appearance of the "Screensaver" takes U2412M into sleep mode.

The power supply at the monitor is built into the housing. During operation at any settings of the values \u200b\u200bof the brightness / contrast in the OSD display, it has not made any distinguishable sounds. The body is heated very poorly and the main reason for this is LED.

Design and ergonomics

The Dell U2412M monitor hit the laboratory in a completely black design. Compared to the "gray" U2312HM, from my point of view, this color is more winning, both in design (especially if we are talking about the working instrument), and by visual expansion of the screen diagonal. The same effect manufacturers of laptops reaches the installation of glossy matrices and lacquered black frames.

Do not think that in front of you - the supporter of the black color is not at all. My home monitor in your own way appearance 99% resembles the considered Dell U2312HM than it completely suits me. Despite this, having worked with black U24,12M, I quickly realized that it was in this performance that the current range of monitors U series will be presented as thinned, strict, but elegant solutions.

Matte and slightly rough plastic are used as the main material. All parts are fitted very accurately, although it is impossible not to note the gaps between the matrix and the frame (depends on the instance). The housing looks monolithically, although its mass is twice as fewer models with CCFL (cold cathode lamps) illumination. However, in his thickness it affected not much. Compared to ASUS and LG models, it is much thicker, and you cannot even tell you from the first time that LED is used in it.

The layout design does not depend on the selected monitor modification. This is an expedited two-color solution with a built-in "microlift" although they are associated immediately with Dell monitors, but, in my opinion, is inferior to the palm of the championship to what was used in earlier company displays. Its continuation is a black stand with beveled corners, which is allocated on a general background due to the central swivel circle.

The cable laying system is made due to the oval cutout in the central rack. This decision cannot be called perfect. With a high (medium-maximum) position of the screen, the wires are visible, which could be avoided when using the same fixators in the rear, as some other manufacturers do.

The stand is attached to the monitor very quickly and easily. You need to perform only two actions to the user - insert two protruding parts into the groove in the housing and lower the remaining part. Click and here - fastener is made. If you need to attach the bracket, the monitor supports VESA standard with a distance between the openings 100x100 mm. To do this, of course, not so fast, but just as simple as with the stand.

Two USB 2.0 ports are displayed on the left side of the housing. To work, you must use the cable, which is included, to connect to the appropriate connector in personal Computer. Additional food For those who need this devices, it is made due to the built-in BP. On the back of the case you can find the chromed logo of the Dell company in the Black Circle.

There, but significantly lower, fastened fasteners for separately sold acoustic system. Other models, as you understand, are not officially suitable. However, I am sure that many craftsmen will be able to bypass this restriction, simply using the corresponding connector and not strongly powerful speakers.

A sticker with the same information that can be found on the monitor box was discovered about the fastener for the speakers. Or rather - date and place of production, serial number and revision of the model.

As interfaces for connecting to Dell U2412M, uses: D-Sub (VGA), DVI, Display Port, two USB 2.0 (+ two on the sidebar), a USB-hub and connector for an acoustic system.

Screen diagonal: 24.0", Maximum resolution: 1920x1200, Matrix Type: IPS, Connectors connectors: DisplayPort, VGA, DVI, Aspect ratio: 16:10, contrast: 1000: 1, brightness: 300 cd / m2, response time: 8 ms, viewing angles: 178 ° / 178 °, Warranty: 3 years

Dell Ultrasharp U2412M monitor warranty:

A warranty period is installed on the monitor for 36 months and is counted from the date of purchase of a product confirmed by cash and / or commodity check or invoice. To fulfill the warranty replacement, you must contact the "hot" line technical support Dell.

You can buy a Dell UltraSharp U2412M monitor with delivery in Moscow, Moscow region, in cities and regions of the Russian Federation or at the point of self-delivery.

Dell - brand number 1 among monitors around the world. Dell monitors have more than 50 awards from specialized publications. Numerous positive feedback, from leading magazines and web portals in the area computer technologyand consumers guarantee quality high level Performance and ease of use of these models.

Many consider the next line of Dell's monitors as replacing previous H2410 and U2311 hits, but these conclusions are made exclusively from the names of the models incorrectly.

Dell Ultrasharp U2412M.

Monitor

Contrast and color transmission; cost; functionality

Considering the price, no

Verdict

Updated 24-inch U2412M is primarily different in thickness - thanks to the use of LED backlight, the housing has become much thinner, and even easier. Having lost sight of a visual massiveness, he, however, not at all lost in functionality - the lightweight stand still allows you to twist and twist the panel in any plane, including the rotation in the portrait mode.

Management is simplified, engineers got rid of the touch keys, replacing them with conventional mechanical. The minus can be considered an inappropriate backlight of the POWER button, but its brightness is not so high to cause unpleasant sensations. The remaining keys are slightly recessed in the case and do not have signatures, like previously, paragraphs The menu appears exactly opposite them, so this method most convenient for any situations and lighting.

Among the available video interfaces, we did not find the usual HDMI, and in the monitor options there are no "redundant" functions like "pictures in the picture", which, in fact, almost never turns the majority of users. But the USB Hub remained in place, and his work still does not cause questions.

The monitor showed a smaller brightness in comparison with the stated 300 cd / m2, however, among the advantages, we note the opportunity to reduce it almost to zero, which is very convenient in the evening. Excellent contrast - the merit of the new LED backlight, but with uniformity everything is not so good. The difference between the maximum brightness in the center and the lower left corner was about 50 kD / m2, which is quite a lot.

The color rendition with standard installations is not entirely accurate, the shift is recorded aside 7000k, and the visual monitor "CHINN". In addition, in this case there is a lack of red, which was confirmed by measurements. However, switching to Multimedia solved both problems - the temperature ranges in the area of \u200b\u200b6500K at all levels of gray, and the lack of red is compensated.

I am glad and the range of the displayed colors, as well as a smooth transmission of gradients. The GTG switching speed will also not cause problems when trying to play - modern IPS are already fast enough.

With U2412M Dell, I made a serious application for leadership in the average price segment. The onset of high-quality monitors with IPS matrices continues, and the 24-inch panel for $ 350 is definitely victory. It turned out if you remove unnecessary functions and apply the matrix simply (in comparison with 8 bits panel U2410 this model It has 6 bits), then you can achieve excellent results both in terms of quality and cost.