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The Monitor use Low Blue Light panel and compliance with TUV Rheinland (Hardware Solution) at factory reset/default setting mode Using this Dell C3422WE monitor for the last weeks, I’ve grown to be spoiled with 21:9 aspect ratio monitors. It really is life changing, and the fact that this monitor has video conferencing features built right in, it makes work life all the more easy. Granted not all video conferences are done on Teams, but when they are, I can just activate it with a touch of a button. The monitor has a built-in webcam, microphone, and speaker, all ready for me to join the call. There’s no need to look for any third party accessories, and that truly saves time for me. Set the screen to turn off after a few minutes of screen idle time. These can be adjusted in the Windows Power Options or Mac Energy Saver setting.
Plug in the USB Cable (Type-A to Type-B or Type-C to Type-C), and if you connect both USB-B port and USB-C port, switch the USB source in the On-Screen Display Menu (OSD). Design wise, the Dell C3422WE monitor looks very premium, from the materials Dell chose to build the monitor with. The overall chassis uses aluminum, while the front speaker bar has a textured fabric lining. It really accentuates the working space, and I’m a fan of that. The monitor itself is pretty heavy, even if it’s a 34-inch monitor. The base is wide for better stability, and the stand itself is sturdy with a cutout hole for improved cable management. The former is for when you’re listening to general stuff like music, movies, and etc. The latter, however, is optimized for video conference calls. That’s right, when in a call, it’s better to use the echo cancelling speakerphone as it does reduces echo, and the mids are higher to accentuate vocals. And that’s essential because you’d need to hear what the person is saying, right? Gamers, beware: the C3422WE has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. It doesn't advertise support for variable refresh rate technologies, such as AMD FreeSync or Nvidia G-Sync, and my Nvidia video card didn't detect it as G-Sync compatible. This means gaming isn't as smooth in motion as it would be on a display built for gaming. A true gaming monitor will serve up better gameplay, and often do so at a lower price.
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Dell's C3422WE is unique in bundling video conferencing features, so it has no direct competitor. Anyone looking at the C3422WE should consider buying an ultrawide and a standalone webcam, though, and that widens the field. Use a USB-extender cable to position the wireless USB receiver as far away as possible from the USB 3.0 port. LG is the main competitor to Dell and has several models that are worth consideration. The LG 34WL850-W and LG 34WK95C-W are slightly less expensive and have even better image quality, though their USB hub connectivity is more limited. LG also has the much more affordable 34WN80C-B, a solid 34-inch ultrawide that's nearly half the C3422WE's price. It's a fantastic choice for home office use. Ensure that the webcam module is opened. The Mute button’s LED goes dark (indicates microphone unmuted). Pros:Vibrant, colorful picture, solid build quality, good built-in mic and speakers, lots of USB-C connectivity
Great image quality is a perk, but Dell prices the C3422WE in line with the visually superior Ultrasharp U3421WE, which I recently reviewed. The C3422WE loses that monitor's class-leading color and advanced customization in exchange for a built-in webcam, microphone, and soundbar. Unfortunately, the webcam's image quality isn't up to scratch. It's better than most laptops but falls short of a good standalone webcam, like Logitech's C920 HD Pro. Video looks noisy even in a well-lit home office. Adding a ring light helped, but video quality was still worse than a dedicated webcam. It's a sharp monitor, with a native resolution of 3,440 x 1,440. That works out to 109 pixels per inch, which looks great from a typical viewing distance of three feet. A 4K monitor will look sharper still, but the C3422WE is an impressive upgrade over a typical 1080p monitor.
What’s In The Box?
The monitor has two sets of controls, which can be a little confusing. The first set, found on the left side of the soundbar, are touch-sensitive and control the built-in speakers, microphone, and to launch Microsoft Teams. Yes, there's a Microsoft Teams button, and yes, it really does launch the Teams app (if you have it installed).
Change the color-setting mode in the Color Settings On-Screen Display Menu (OSD) to Graphics or Video, depending on the application. Wireless USB peripherals responding slowly or only working as the distance between itself and its receiver decreases. Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure.
The Monitor is designed with a Dell Power Button Sync (DPBS) feature to control personal computer system power state from a monitor power button.*
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