REVIEWS / 24-INCH AND ABOVE / DELL INDIA PVT LTD

Dell UltraSharp U2412M Review

12 May, 2012, 10:25 am IST | by Rossi Fernandes | 24-inch and above

24-inch and above

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PRICE IN INDIA

23,000

TECH2 RATING

7.0

AVERAGE USER RATING

7.0

How we test

CONTACT

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Performance

The features and design of a display are important factors to consider while making the purchase decision, however, the most important factor, other than the price, is of course the display's performance. And, here, too the Dell UltraSharp U2412M doesn’t disappoint. We started off the performance tests after first calibrating it using a Datacolour Spyder colorimeter. The device is handy for calibrating displays and it can also be used as a tool for testing monitors. We, for example, used it also for measuring the deviations in the brightness levels across different areas of the display. The test involves measuring the brightness levels of the screen at different points. On an average, the biggest deviation noticed was 10 percent, which isn’t too bad, as compared to some of the monitors we’ve been testing lately.

 

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Stand that allows rotation and swivel as well

 

 

We switched on DisplayMate to test the display’s ability to render colours and detail on the screen and we found viewing angles to be great. Normally, some displays show slight green or reddish tints in place of grey blocks, but we found no such issue with the UltraSharp U2412M. The black intensity test, which renders blocks at increasing intensities of grey worked well. We were able to identify all the blocks very clearly in this. In the dark screen test, we found the backlighting to be even across the display, except for a small patch on the left top and one on the right bottom. The right edge of the display also shows a bright area. This is only visible when you turn off all the lights in the room.

 

Colour scales were almost perfect and all the shades were perfect, on both the bright and dark ends of the spectrum. Viewing angles aren’t an issue. It’s only that the display, even with its matte finish has a slight reflection, which shows clearly.

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A slightly updated design with curved edges and corners

 

 

720p videos as well as 1080p videos with 60 fps appear smooth and the colours appeared natural, despite the slight saturation issues we noticed in Displaymate. Detail was constant all through the test scenes. For example, dark scenes didn’t appear washed out, but the darker areas were detailed and didn’t black out like some of the displays that we’ve seen in the past. Skin tone of the actors and actresses also appeared natural without any kind of oversaturation. 

 

Verdict

The Dell UltraSharp U2412M, as it turns out is a brilliant monitor. Priced at Rs. 23,000 in India, the U2412M is a tad pricier than some IPS panels out there. There are a few things, however that make this display stand out - excellent performance in both detail and colours - play a major part. But we wish the minor backlighting wasn’t present.

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The display to get if you' don't mind a little compromise in performance

 

 

The design is attractive and the build quality is sturdy enough to last quite some time. The 1920x1200 pixel resolution also means that you get additional workspace and the flexible stand offers a variety of possibilities as far as display orientations are concerned. If you’re looking for the best you can get for roughly the Rs. 20,000 price bracket, then this UltraSharp U2412M is it.

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Verdict
The ratings awarded to a product are derived from a number of tests and calculations, keeping certain important factors in mind. These factors consist of features, performance, quality and value for money. In case of software and some other categories, build quality might be replaced with ease of use or ease of installation. Products are compared with other products in a similar price range or product category.


Features
The features component of the score is rated based on the kind of features present on a particular product. Features are a big part of what people look for when they’re buying a new product such as a phone or a camera.

Performance
The performance score is derived from the benchmarks and tests run on the product. In case of the subjective scores, an average of the scores given by the group of reviewers is considered.

Build Quality
The build quality of a product is important so that it doesn’t fall apart after some use. The build quality scores from the way the product is designed and the kind of materials used in the product.

Value
Value for money comes from the fact that a cheap product is able to provide most of the performance of a higher priced product. Once again, value for money is judged by comparing pricing and performance of products in a particular price range or category. 

There are many other aspects of the product that are looked at such as the bundled software and accessories. All of these scores are aggregated together to form the final score.

What do the ratings mean?

Ratings are simple - higher the score, the better the product. A brief listing of the features and what they mean are given below.

1 - 3

The product is bad in almost every aspect. We strongly advise against purchasing this product.

4 - 6

An average product that isn't the best you can buy, but isn't the worst either.

7 - 8

Product with this rating is highly recommended because it's priced sensibly, has a good set of features and performs well.

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Exceptionally excellent product with features and performance unlike any we've seen in the past. A must-have for everyone!

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