As per title, i'm mostly use the monitor for work and gaming balance.

Work: Web Design, PS, Ai, Video Editing, coding, browsing.
Game: CoD, Pro Evo Soccer, Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, etc.

Need you guys advise on which one is fit the bill and value for money

Thanks!

Price is based on Dell Malaysia site, i believe Lazada/11street can get better price.

OPTION #1 - U2417H: RM 1029
Love the design, InfinityEdge thin bezel.


OPTION #2 - S2418H: RM 979
Newer series, newer tech? how about HRD vs Ultrasharp?


OPTION #3 - U2917W (Ultrawide): RM 1599
Any existing Ultrawide user here? Any comment? Never try Ultrawide before .


This post has been edited by GYren: Apr 10 2017, 03:42 PM

Option 3 is out

For option 1 and 2, could you list the average price?

i am using u2417h, ok la.
18h, perhaps 2018 generation. probably better than 2017 generation.

u2917w, wide. not 16x9 1920x1080. WQHD 2560 x 1080
so, much better view if playing games and lots of workspace for editing. good for editorial. for gaming, u can set 1080p but the both side will get black (image in middle) and also for the movie.
*for gaming u can use WQHD 2560 x 1080 but will eat your performance. playing 1st person shooter allowed u to see wide FOV (left right), in mmorpg 3rd person u will see distortion (like widelens, or multiple screen gameplay).

got money, take the WQHD 2560 x 1080

After research

If i were u, i would go for s2715h rm1099 or s2718h rm1299

Price differencee not that much but the 27inch screen makes a big difference..try gaming on a 27 inch and ull see what im talking about

If u still insist on 24 inch then go for s2418h since never technology and cheaper than u2417h

U2417H anyday for the Matte screen, no to glossy for me

I don't like glossy too, but how to see from the specs whether it's matte or glossy?

You can check whether it is matte or glossy under "Panel Type, Surface" in the "Tech Specs" tab.

I have two U2417H, really in love with the thin bezel and the color of the panel, haven't had chance to try out S2418H (or other HDR monitors) yet as they are very new, if I am not mistaken, Dell only started selling them last week (or so) in Malaysia.

Youtube should be a good source to understand all that good stuff matte no matte, etc etc

From my past research experience (I'm using U2414H now), U series are matte and S series are Glossy, I might be wrong. Anyway recommend to check out physical stock out before purchase anyway

I'll share what i found, not sure if this help~ the reason why it's cheap
Part of it --> the Stands~
and this~ i noticed it yesterday ~ S2418H uses 6Bit+FRC while Ultrasharp uses 8Bits panel

yeah... S2418H stand panel looks...... ugly with the speaker, haha~ but without speaker it will just left the frame, watch this unboxing video...
and i found out the panel looks glossy in the video, rite?



This post has been edited by GYren: Apr 11 2017, 08:37 AM

in UK Dell website it doesn't show that it's anti-glare
but Malaysia Dell website did stated the monitor come with " Anti-glare treatment of the front polarizer (3H)"
You can confirm with with Dell Customer representative = just give them a call or chat with them~

ultrasharp for works use and better color produce
S series for common use

Depends on which section u need.

Just talk to the Dell's CS, U2417H and S2418H bothe anti-glare, means non-reflective...

But i guess i will stick to Ultrasharp, because my current 2007WFP served me for so long since 2008

still work well but just start having backlight bleeding, so looking for successor...

Personally I would go for the U2417H just because of the stand.
The stand for S2418H only supports tilt adjustment, but I need my height adjustments.

Whats the best price offered for the U2417H nowadays?

U2417H is RM 1029 on Dell Malaysia website, but i think you can get cheaper in Lazada or 11Street

Can get at lelong less than 1k

get from Dell website and still get their 5 Years Coverage and Free Shipping

From the website is it 5 years or 3 years coverage?

the website shows RM1029 (as of now)
the 5 years Services is an addon of Rm66.78 ( It's worth it!)
You can always chat with their customer service to ask them quote you discount price