The Dell P2424HT offers touchscreen capabilities to put it ahead of the various office monitors out there. It also has USB-C connectivity, making it even more desirable for modern workspaces and setups. It’s priced higher than your standard 1080p screen, but let’s check it out to know if it is worth the investment.
Dell P2424HT Specifications
- Screen Size: 24 Inches
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080 Full HD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Response Time: 5ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m²
- Built-in Speakers: Yes
- Stand: Height -Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot– No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI 1.4 x 1, USB-C 3.2 PD90W x 1, USB-C PD15W x 1,USB 3.0 x 3, 3.5mm Audio Jack x 1
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 21.2” x 12.6” x 9.8”
- Weight: 17.3 lbs
Design and Features
The Dell P2424HT didn’t change much when compared to the P2418HT, but it is noticeably sleeker with the slimmer parts and its color combination. It has a matte black and silver combination, so it looks more like it belongs to the UltraSharp lineup. The display has a bezel-free design, but it still has inner borders like any regular monitor.
Its not a large monitor, but you will need a deep desk to fully utilize this monitor’s potential. It can be laid down to mimic a pen tablet or something like the unique Microsoft Surface Studio, but doing that will almost double its stock depth of 9.8 inches. It is not gigantic height and width-wise, but it is heavier than similar displays due to its special stand.
You may think that the unique design would weaken the monitor’s physical status. It actually doesn’t feel that way since it is still very well-built, like the brand’s premium offerings. There is plenty of reinforcement, plus the plastic panels were free from defects or signs of weaknesses that would make it prone to cracking or flexing.
The Dell P2424HT has a joystick for the OSD and the Dell Display Manager app for easy access to its features. They are must-haves for pure productivity monitors since they shave off your time spent trying to tweak the monitor. It also helps that it’s a touchscreen display since it makes some settings closer and within easy reach.
The stand for this product is perhaps its most unique feature since it lets you drop the monitor at an angle where it mimics a pen tablet. The added hinge on the arm lets you drop the screen’s height while that extra tilting range lets you transform it into a surface. You can still use VESA mounts, but that defeats the purpose of paying the premium for this option.
It also has a ton of connectivity options aside from the standard DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 1.4. You also get a 90-watt USB-C port with DP Alt Mode, a second USB-C upstream slot with 15 watts, and three more USB ports with a 3.5mm jack. This aspect simplifies a very complex setup, so it’s a must-have for its intended usage.
The Dell P2424HT also has speakers with 3 watts of power, but they are not comparable to what some of the UltraSharp monitors have. They sound tinny and are incapable of bass, so we think that they are only usable for basic purposes.
Display and Performance
The Dell P2424HT sports a 24-inch touchscreen IPS panel with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 5ms GtG response time. The backlight has a 300 cd/m2 output, while the contrast is listed at 1000:1, like most IPS panels. This model doesn’t advertise HDR functionality, but that’s okay since it’s a productivity display.
1080p monitors are still very popular since they are easy to run and everyone is so used to them. However, not a lot are sold at this price range, so that might be a bitter pill to swallow for some if they focus on the resolution. However, it is great for all sorts of tasks, although that touchscreen functionality could use more room if it’s used for sketching or design.
The Dell P2424HT covered 100% sRGB and 87% DCI-P3, so it is just as good as the best IPS productivity monitors out there. Its default accuracy was great since its deltaE average is only at 1.19, so most users won’t need to calibrate it. You only need to do basic tweaks, like adjusting the brightness before using it.
Calibrating the display reduced the deltaE to 0.77, making it usable for editing work and content creation. This is ideal if you want to use the monitor for artwork and design, but there is a cost. Colorimeters can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to thousands, so we only recommend getting them if your work absolutely needs one.
Its touch sensitivity and accuracy have also visibly improved when compared to its predecessor. It’s noticeably responsive and comparable to the best tablets out there, so artists won’t see any delays. We feel that it is better than a pen tablet and a separate display since your eyes and hands are better coordinated here.
The Dell P2424HT’s backlight reached 301 cd/m2, which is plenty, even if you want to trace something off the display. Its contrast ratio reached a healthy 1289:1 at 40% brightness, enabling it to produce better black luminance than most IPS variants. It is not on the same level as OLED or VA, but it is still a noticeable improvement.
Panel uniformity for the test sample had some minor issues, but it wasn’t enough to become an eyesore while using it. There were some variances in the backlight’s spread, but they only became slightly visible when a full-black image was shown. Note that this can vary with every monitor made due to manufacturing tolerances, so there are worse units out there.
The Dell P2424HT was not built for motion clarity, but it does well in most instances. Games and movies barely show any blurring, although some faster-paced titles like Valorant might reveal some limitations. The screen’s overdrive cannot fully clear it up without adding overshoot, so we recommend using it moderately.
The Dell P2424HT doesn’t have FreeSync or G-Sync, but that’s understandable since it’s a productivity variant. You also won’t usually need VRR for 1080p at 60Hz, but it may come in handy for graphically-heavy wildcards like Cyberpunk 2077. Its input lag sits at 10ms at 60Hz, so it is responsive and snappy despite having a touchscreen panel.
Thoughts on the Dell P2424HT
The Dell P2424HT has presented various improvements when compared to its predecessor. It has a faster and more accurate panel, and it comes with more powerful features like an upgraded 90-watt USB-C slot. We also love its unique stand since it enhances the monitor’s usability and flexibility further.
The only glaring hindrance for this model is its unusually high price that breaches the $500 price point. We understand what you are getting for the money, but some might find that hard to digest, especially the budding artists and designers. It’s a fantastic monitor, but you pay a hefty premium for those nice things.
Pros:
- Fantastic Image Quality
- Responsive Touchscreen
- Excellent Ergonomics
- USB-C Connectivity
Cons:
- Very Expensive for 1080p
- No 1440p or 4K variants
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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