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If you're using DVI connection, ensure that a Dual Link DVI cable is used (Supplied together with the monitor). can power the screen fully off and on again via the power button which allows it to redetect the input To round things off we also tested our Blu-ray movie titles. There were no issues at all caused by the monitor’s pixel responsiveness. No overdrive trailing was visible nor any ‘conventional’ trailing due to slow pixel transitions. The low frame rate at which the films run (around 24fps) was the main barrier to fluidity, but that isn’t something the monitor can control. We recently reviewed the Dell P2414H, the first ‘Professional Series’ model we’ve tested that we feel is worthy of its title. The U2414H makes use of a similar 23.8” AH-IPS panel, but is instead a member of the UltraSharp series. It distinguishes itself from the ‘P’ model on the outside with extremely slender bezels and a different selection of ports. In this review we’ll be putting the monitor through its paces and seeing how it compares to the impressive P2414H.
energy use" bar which gives you an idea of your power consumption. You can scroll down the left hand Rich and well-balanced with no relative weakness in green channel. Just a tiny bit of depth lost in places compared to ‘sRGB’ due to slightly lower gamma. After the impressive performance displayed by the Dell P2414H, we were eager to see what the company’s other 23.8” model, the U2414H, was made of. It was interesting to discover that this model actually uses a slightly different panel, albeit a similar one of the same size and panel type (AH-IPS). This UltraSharp model didn’t disappoint us, putting in an impressive performance in several key areas. Aside from ‘IPS glow’, a characteristic of the panel type rather than the monitor itself, the uniformity and contrast performance was very impressive. The static contrast is as good as we’ve seen from a non-VA LCD panel and our unit showed good consistency with its white point and brightness at different points of the screen.over-coverage evident in blue shades and some slight under-coverage in greens. Default gamma was recorded at 2.3 average, leaving Good fully adjustable stand and superbly thin bezels make this an attractive as well as functional monitor Ensure that the video cable connecting the monitor to the computer is connected properly and is secure. The only retrograde step is taken by the panel resolution. Compared to its predecessor, the excellent UltraSharp U2412M, the U2414H’s Full HD, 1,920 x 1,080 panel has lost 120 pixels of vertical resolution. This is disappointing, as we much prefer the spacious feel of a 1,920 x 1,200 monitor to that of standard Full HD model; the extra pixels extend the height of your workspace by around an inch, which makes a far greater impact in daily use than you might expect. The power light glows an unobtrusive gentle white when the monitor is on and flashes intermittently when the monitor is on standby. If you prefer you can disable the power LED when the monitor is active in the ‘Energy Settings’ of the OSD. Some other useful features in the OSD include two customisable ‘Shortcut Keys’, which are activated using the first two control buttons before you enter the main OSD menu. By default these are set to ‘Preset’ and ‘Brightness’, whilst the third button is ‘Menu’ and the fourth is ‘Exit’. After entering the main menu the buttons are navigational; ‘Up’, ‘Down’, ‘Enter’ and ‘Return’. As the video below shows, the OSD system is fairly straightforward and easy to navigate. Further details in the PDF user guide.
a bit harsh, it was not too bright which is rare for a desktop monitor out of the box. We went ahead and measuredGaming was pleasant overall, despite the glaring limitations presented by the 60Hz refresh rate and the 8ms response time. The screen’s output is accurate and sufficiently vibrant, although photo editors might have to look to the newer models for better gamut representation. Overall, the Dell U2414H is an excellent value monitor if you want a dual or triple display setup. Extreme blue tint, completely unbalanced image with some strong oversaturation. Not sure why this would lend itself well to movie viewing. It’s important to bear in mind that PixPerAn only takes into account what the camera sees – and that is trailing resulting from the pixel response behaviour of the monitor. These pixel responses vary depending on the shades involved in the pixel transition (PixPerAn tests a limited range of shades) and these are only one piece of a much larger jigsaw anyway. There is a very thorough analysis of the factors affecting pixel responsiveness in our dedicated article on the subject. Our ‘real world’ testing below pulls all of these factors together and gives subjective impressions on a range of game and movie titles. transitions was getting slightly darker. The 8.3 - 9.4% overshoot was apparent, but really only affected a couple of the
As with Battlefield 4, pixel responsiveness was not a major limiting factor when it came to the visual fluidity of Dirt 3. There was a moderate level of blur, particularly when cornering, but not significantly more than you’d see on even snappy 60Hz TN panels with good pixel overdrive. This was the case across the broad range of pixel transitions occurring on Dirt 3 – whether driving at night or the day in Finland, Kenya, the US or Norway. Gymkhana was a dizzying experience with more pronounced blur, but this predominantly a refresh rate limitation. Again there was no noticeable inverse ghosting, the presence of which would have spoilt the experience for some users. subtract half of the average G2G response time from the total display lag. This should allow us to give a good estimation of offered the wide viewing angles of IPS technology and was free from the restrictive fields of view of TN Film panels, especially in the vertical plane. extras like ambient light sensors or card readers which can be useful in office environments. There wasWe also considered the colour performance of the monitor on the Blu-ray of Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder. This title really played to the strengths of this well-configured IPS panel. The consistency of individual shades (such as character skin tones) was very strong, allowing the monitor to correctly display an array of closely matching shades with good distinction. There were some good deep and neon colours as well, such as bright greens and yellows and deep purples. These had a rich look – not a match for the arresting vibrancy we’ve seen on some recent semi-glossy VA panels with their exceptional contrast, but far from washed out. Turn off the flat panel display and reconnect the video cable; then turn on both the computer and the flat panel display. The on-screen display is far better than most. The four touch-sensitive buttons on the front work reliably, and although they aren’t labelled, context-sensitive icons pop up on screen to show which button you need to press. The menus provide easy access to all the features, and it’s easy to tweak the brightness, contrast and picture presets and toggle settings on and off. Your monitor has a built-in diagnostic tool that helps to determine if the screen abnormality you are experiencing is an inherent problem with the monitor, or with the computer and video card. To run the built-in diagnostics:
One downside of the aging IPS panel is the slow pixel response time which is specified at an average of 8ms. This spec, however, wasn’t an issue during our casual PUBG run since the blurs and ghosting we observed were unnoticeable unless you look hard enough for them. These flaws were more of a refresh rate limitation rather than the Dell U2414H’s slow pixel response time, so this monitor should do well for most users. Bright but well balanced aside from a slight weakness in green channel. Overall a good variety to the image and some good rich shades. The 60Hz refresh rate will limit the appeal for some users, but that’s just where this technology is at the momentAs is usual for an affordable AH-IPS panel, 6-bit+ FRC (Frame Rate Control) dithering is employed. Given how well such panels mask this dithering we really don’t see this is a problem for the vast majority of users, and if it were possible to have a ‘true 8-bit’ panel at this price without compromising performance elsewhere it would have been used instead. As per usual Dell specifies an 8ms grey to grey response time, but as we explore it’s important to look beyond these often misleading figures. The price at time of writing is slightly higher than the ‘P’ model, as you might expect, but remains within reach for many people wanting a stylish and potentially high-performance monitor. The Dell UltraSharp U2414H is a great monitor for sensible money. Ultimately, we prefer the larger resolution of its predecessor, the UltraSharp U2412M, which is still on sale, but it’s a close-run thing. If Full HD resolution suits your needs, the UltraSharp U2414H’s generous feature set, great build and fine image quality are a steal at this price. Details Game preset modes within the 'Display Settings' menu section. It has a simple setting for off and on, and is labelled our response time measurement article for a full explanation of the testing methodology and reported
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