It's almost time for THESEwhich means that, among other things, there will soon be a bunch of new monitors vying for your attention. Dell hopes its new UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub monitor will stand out from the crowd. Announced a few days before the start of CES 2024, this model is the "first 40-inch 5K monitor certified for five-star eye comfort," Dell claims.
Five-star eye comfort is a new industry standard from TUV Rheinland. The goal is to highlight displays that help reduce signs of eye fatigue. Dell says it did three things to achieve this certification with the latest UltraSharp monitors. First, it doubled the refresh rate to 120Hz for smoother visuals. It incorporates an ambient light sensor, which allows monitors to automatically adjust screen brightness and color temperature based on lighting conditions. Dell cites studies suggesting it can help reduce the frequency of signs of eye strain by up to 17%.
Finally, Dell says it has upgraded its ComfortView Plus technology using advanced LED backlighting to reduce blue light exposure from 50% to less than 35%. It can also help reduce signs of eye strain.
None of this should diminish monitor performance. Dell claims the UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub has a 99% DCI-P3/Display P3 color space and 1.07 billion colors. It is VESA DisplayHDR 600 certified and features IPS Black Panel technology and a 2000:1 contrast ratio.
On the connectivity front, there is Thunderbolt 4 support with a power delivery of up to 140W. An Ethernet connection allows speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, while there are HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 2.1. Dell notes that the front-facing USB-A and USB-C ports should make it easier to connect and charge your devices.
While the 40-inch model might be too much space for your needs, you might want to consider Dell's 34-inch variant. The UltraSharp 34 Curved Thunderbolt Hub monitor also features five-star TUV Rheinland eye comfort certification, IPS Black technology, and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. It's not a 5K monitor, however, as it has a WQHD resolution of 2560×1440.
Both monitors will be available worldwide starting February 27. The UltraSharp 40 Curved Thunderbolt Hub Monitor starts at $2,400 in the US and $3,290 CAD in Canada. The 34-inch model will cost you $1,020 in the United States and $1,400 CAD north of the border.
We're reporting live from CES 2024 in Las Vegas from January 6-12. Follow all the news from the show here.
This article was originally published on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/dell-unveils-its-curved-40-inch-5k-monitor-at-ces-claiming-five-star-eye- comfort-050102378.html ?src=rss
Source link