Three new monitors in Dell’s Ultrasharp line have given customers in the market for a new display some options to consider. The new models feature sizes from 21.5 to 27-inches, with integrated 2.0-megapixel webcams, built-in speakers and dual digital headphone/microphone combo jacks. Each monitor is said to be full HD and have a 178-degree viewing angle. Input options include VGA, HDMI (MHL) for use with tablets and smartphones, DisplayPort and USB 3.0.
The smallest, the 21.5-inch UZ2215GH, is an IPS LED-backlit model that runs at a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz. It supports 16.7 million colors, with a contrast ratio of 1000:1 / 8000000:1 dynamic and brightness of 250 cd/m2. Response time is only 8ms, but refresh rates range from 56 – 76 Hz vertical and 30 – 83 kHz horizontal. The UZ2215GH has one VGA, a single DisplayPort, two HDMI ports and three USB 3.0 ports with one being for upstream. Speakers for the unit rank at three-watts total.
In the middle of the pack of Ultrasharp monitors is the 23-inch UZ2315H. Specs for the model are similar to what is found in the UZ2215GH, but offers a slightly larger size with a bit more brightness. Brightness for the model is raised to 300 cd/m2. Operational power consumption for the monitor is also the same as the 21.5-inch version at 60-watts.
As the largest of the announced models, the UZ2715H gets a price boost to match the 27-inch display. Not much changes from the UZ2315H model, other than the unit getting a bump in the power of the speakers to go along with the larger viewable size. Speakers get a five-watt treatment, up from the pair of three-watt speakers in the smaller monitors.
Each monitor is also optimized for Microsoft Lync, giving them a little more flexibility for the business market. All three models are currently available Dell’s website, but won’t be shipping until June 18. Prices start at $280 for the UZ2215H and jump to $450 for the UZ2715H.
