Dell 34 Plus USB-C Monitor

MSRP $379.99

“A jack of all trades monitor that doesn't oversell its chops, and wins at the budget game.”

Pros

Lovely build with clever pop-out port

Good contrast and viewing angles

Surprisingly good speakers

Cons

Stand height is inadequate.

Slight backlight uniformity issue

Color coverage could have been better

Quick Take

I’ve grown deeply suspicious of any monitor that calls itself a “productivity display.” They’re not bad, per se. The real reason is that most of them are boring, and sluggish at adopting modern standards. Chunky black bezels, boring grey-on-grey corporate look that screams “I belong in a 2014 cubicle,” and a dull desk presence. I’ve never wanted any of them sitting on my workstation. So when I unboxed the Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor (SKU is S3425DW), I was bracing for the usual disappointment. It was in for a surprise.

Let’s start with the name. Dell 34 Plus USB-C monitor. It’s one of the simplest names I’ve ever come across on a product so sleek.…