Dell - S2421NX 24" IPS LED FHD - AMD FreeSync - VESA - Monitor (HDMI) - Black

First of all, a shout out to the packaging engineers and packaging designers. Unboxing this item is a pleasure - the clear tape that allows removal of the entire contents in one go is appreciated, and all the packing materials remain in original condition should the need for repackaging arise. Included are the monitor itself, power cable and adapter, an HDMI cable and the base. I'm a mechanical design engineer by profession and spend 100% of my work time on computer. While I've got 2 monitors at work to project my laptop to but at home, I had only 1 which is a great monitor from another reputed brand. I've been working from home since March and this monitor was serving well. I didn't think I needed a second monitor until I stumbled upon this one from Dell. I immediately grabbed this to give it a try. It had lived up to my expectations so far. It's as good as my first monitor which has been exceptional so far. As far as the image quality and other features are concerned, this Dell monitor has matched my other monitor. The power is provided by an AC cord, without the bulky and awkward power transformer box that my first monitor came with. The size and resolution were a good match for my work laptop. The thin margin on 3 sides makes working across multiple monitors much easier. I selected this monitor because it has both HDMI and DisplayPort inputs, (it also has VGA, but I'll never use it) has a stand that will rotate to 90 degrees, allows for VESA mounting without blocking inputs, is 24" diagonally with 1980 x 1080 resolution, and small bezels. Time spent from opening the box to having the monitor up and running was under 5 minutes. Well designed packaging and easy to put together - no screwdriver required. The screen bezels are tiny which looks good and helps manage size. Dell did an awesome job of including VESA mounting holes (& hardware) in this one because I know some of their monitors lack this and so does my first monitor. As soon as I received this monitor, I also ordered a dual monitor mount to clear up some clutter from my desk and give it a cleaner look. But because my first monitor doesn't have the VESA mounting capability, I had to order a VESA mount adapter for that but with my Dell monitor, it wasn't an issue and it fitted perfectly on the stand. I didn't have to struggle a bit for my Dell monitor and on the other had, my other monitor did give me some trouble for adjusting the VESA mount adapter. Normally I don't care much about the menus built into the monitor, but these deserve special recognition. The user interface ("OSD" = On Screen Display) is very well organized, full featured, and easy to use. It is translucent. It does lack in-built speakers and webcam. I've never seen a monitor with built-in speakers that sounded good anyways. While it does not matter to me because I only use it for work, it may be a deciding factor for few people. PROS: - It has a phenomenal picture quality. - It looks super sleek and classy as it has no border but for the bottom. - Base is solid with zero wobble (note that the base is a little big). - Controls are on the bottom of the monitor, not the back or side - they are hidden but accessible and menus are intuitive. - Love the tilt and the up/down adjustability. - Whatever all the stats are that denote how smooth the action is and how little choppiness there is - this is wonderful. I do not experience any discernible lag with mouse movement or typing. - Comes with an HDMI cord. CONS: - Lacks built-in speakers (not a big deal for me, might be for others) - Bottom bezel is a tad bit bigger than other three edge bezels (again not a big issue for me as my first monitor is same). This actually make my both monitor complement each other. Overall I am very pleased with this monitor, it is a GREAT VALUE!

. Sorry, couldn't resist the title pun, but seeing is believing and the Dell 24" S2421NX has numerous features that makes it easy on the eyes,a pleasure to use, and all without breaking the bank (which is the point.) Summary: Short on extras (like multiple inputs), but big on visual appeal (16.7 million colors), this monitor is a great second monitor for working at home or a first monitor for casual folks on a budget. More: My wife is the practical one and wanted a second monitor but didn’t to spend a lot. This fits the bill. With AMD FreeSync Technology, a refresh rate of 75 Hz, and a decent 4ms response time you might think this is tailor made for the casual (emphasis casual) gamer but with the vibrant colors typical of IPS monitors it is great for watching YouTube and Netflix as well. And sure all that means it handles the office well with no eyestrain after a long day. The monitor behave like much more expensive brethren. So why the relatively low price? Well, 1080 p for one thing, it's not 4k (which is at least twice the price). But text still looked crisp to me. Sure, if I squinted and looked close, I could tell it wasn't ultra-hi resolution. But, This does limit how much text you can comfortably read in a window, and balances well with the 24" diagonal size. Also on the cost saving side, it has all the inputs you could want, if all you want is HDMI 1.4. It has two of those, nothing else. Ergonomics wise, it has a solid stand and monitor, thin bezels, but it simply tilts forward or back, not side to side and not at a 90 degree angle (portrait versus landscape, but it can be VESA mounted in portrait mode). It has some thoughtful features like a cable management slot, security-lock slot and option for the VESA mount. Two speakers, and audio line out port though I was bummed that it did not support my headphones. Bottom line, solid monitor for the price. I tested in on a PC (Lenovo thinkpad), Apple MacBook Pro, and iPad. Worked fine with all, no connection issues,, but to be fair, not sure if there was a use case for the iPad. Thats more a ding on the iPad which only does mirroring, but it was the only time I was aware of the resolution compromises. The retinue screen on the iPad is amazing. But my wife uses it every day all day on her thinkpad, work and you tube, and loves it.

Great monitor. Picture quality is great! The thin bezel really looks like I’m just seeing a screen sitting on my desktop and not a huge monitor bezel encasing a screen on my desk top. Easy on the eyes and pictures and text are super clear and easy to read. I also really like the dual HDMI ports. I got a USB C HDMI adapter and can run it on anything now. Hooked it up to my IMAC and Surface laptop easily. The surface defaults at 3000x2000 so the Dell monitor either had a little black on the sides or you can adjust resolution on your laptop to get it to the full screen. Either way it looked good. The mac had no troubles either. Solid monitor for its price point! minus 1 star for not being able to turn it vertical. With todays electronic doc and multiple screen work spaces, a monitor really need to flip vertically in my opinion. If you only plan to use it horizontally 5 stars. For me, it was an oversight on Dell’s part.

If you’re in the market for a good computer monitor but don’t want to fork out the coin for anything too fancy, this may be the perfect monitor for you. Don’t expect too many bells and whistles or it to blow you away in comparison to some of the higher end monitors on the market, but it’s a good starter monitor for work, school and even gaming. Starting with the pros, the features I like about the Dell 24” IPS LED Free Sync HD monitor are the slim bezel, dual HDMI feature and clear, colorful and bright HD picture. It is very easy to set up and plug-and-play using the provided HDMI cable. However, in my opinion, the cons, such as no adjustable height, no vertical option, and no built-in speakers, counteract some of the pros. I am using mine as a second monitor for work and would have loved to have the option to rotate the screen vertical to view full length pages without needing an additional mount. I would have thought at this stage in the game, most of these minor features would come standard at least at this price point but do understand perhaps some people, maybe most, might not necessarily need those options in a monitor. Overall, it does the job as advertised and does have a great picture.

Reputable brand Dell has a great monitor for anyone looking to have a comfortable viewing experience. I think 24 inches is the sweet spot for most people looking for a well priced monitor. At full HD 1920x1080 resolution, it is great for all videos and gaming. The IPS panel also helps for those looking for accurate color representation in media. Having 2 hdmi ports helps to move from different inputs. Great for anyone working from home.

With my wife now working from home too, we needed an extra monitor. This monitor does a great job. The picture quality is great. The viewing angle is much better than the two monitors that I have. I like the clean look with no bezel. Settings are easy to adjust using the buttons on the bottom of the monitor (I have a different monitor where the buttons aren’t really buttons and are hard to press accurately). This monitor connected easily to both my wife’s and my docking stations. The Dual inputs are great. I sometimes connect my personal laptop to my work setup so I can use a larger screen, so having the dual input is great to quickly connect my laptop into the monitor with a separate HDMI cable. Setup was easy and doesn’t require tools, which is a nice touch. My one complaint is that it would be nice if you could adjust the height of the monitor. For me, I had to put it up on some books. My wife didn’t need to prop it up as she’s a little shorter. If the monitor was height adjustable, I would have given it 5 stars.

The Dell S2421NX has a good picture and modern profile but is definitely in the budget monitor category. Right away I want to point out that this monitor has no speakers, so if you want sound, you'll have to set up separate speakers. Most monitors have very poor sound, but this one has no sound. The look of the monitor is clean and modern. There is a very thin bezel on the top and sides. The buttons are on the underside to keep the clean look. The screen can tilt slightly forward and a bit further backward, but you can't rotate it to be in portrait mode. There are only three connection inputs (not including the power cord): 2 HDMI and one 3.5 mm audio out. The picture is full HD, which is less than 8k and 4k, but still very sharp and impressive. Setup is a breeze and no tools are required to put it together. The monitor is equipped with AMD FreeSync so you can have less tearing due to frame rate changes. That is about the most exotic thing about this monitor. It is otherwise average at best. If you're looking for a relatively inexpensive, no frills monitor with average size, a good picture and no speakers, then this one fits the bill.

I love this Dell Monitor. It’s an upgrade for me from a 20” screen. My old monitor was so old… {How old was it?} …it was so old that it still used a serial port. I had to use a serial to HDMI converter to use it with my current tower. This Dell Monitor was simple to set up and install. I used an HDMI cable (included) to connect to my computer, plugged the monitor into the power, and turned it on. The screen itself is a matte finish. I would not say it is fingerprint proof, as I somehow got something on the screen while attaching the stand that caused streaks. They did not just wipe off as I expected, but they did come off. The resolution is easy on my eyes and my work is easier to see. The unit is large without being too overwhelming for my small desk. If space is a limitation, though, you may want to consider getting a monitor arm. I would recommend to anyone considering getting a new monitor.