23.8″ Dell E2425HS – Specs & Features
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23.8″ Dell E2425HS – Specs & Features
23.8 48 Hz 250 cd 3000
Display
23.8-inch, VA, 1920 x 1080
23.8
Refresh Rate
48 Hz - 75 Hz
48 Hz
Brightness
250 cd/m²
250 cd
Contrast Ratio
3000 : 1
3000
Dell Monitor
At a glance

The 23.8″ Dell E2425HS – Specs & Features is a monitor from Dell featuring 2024 model year, 23.8-inch size class and VA panel type. Across our display performance benchmarks it scores Good — 6.8/10.

Model Year2024 Size Class23.8-inch Panel TypeVA
📈Display Performance
🏆
Overall Score Combined display quality score
68 /100
6.8/10
🔄
Refresh Rate Higher is smoother — 144Hz+ ideal for gaming
31 /100
75Hz
⚡
Response Time Lower is better — 1ms excellent
40 /100
5ms
🎨
Color Coverage % of DCI-P3 / sRGB gamut — higher = more vivid
99 /100
99%
☀️
Brightness Peak brightness in nits — 1000+ for HDR
25 /100
250nits
The Dell 23.8″ Dell E2425HS – Specs & Features achieves an overall display score of 6.8/10. With a 75Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time, it delivers smooth visuals for everyday use. Color coverage reaches 99% of DCI-P3, making it suitable for professional color work. Brightness of 250 nits is adequate for indoor use.
🎯 Who Should Buy the Dell E2425HS
✓
Perfect For
🎨 Photo Editors & Colour Graders 99% P3
Screen colours match print and web export
🌑 Dark-Scene & Movie Viewers VA Panel
Deep contrast without the LCD grey cast
💼 Home Office & Remote Workers Work
Reliable all-day viewing for desk work
×
Not Ideal For
🎮 Competitive Gamers 75Hz
75Hz cannot compete with 144Hz+ panels — fast motion blurs visibly in FPS games.
✨ HDR Enthusiasts No HDR
No certified HDR. Streaming HDR-flagged content will be downgraded to SDR automatically.
🗂️ Extreme Multitaskers 16:9 Only
Standard 16:9 cannot fit two full-width apps without overlap. An ultrawide replaces a dual-monitor setup cleanly.
💡 Quick Advice: Buy this for professional colour work. Ideal for creators and editors. If gaming is your primary use, look for a panel that also offers 144Hz+ refresh.
⚡ Real-World Use Cases
🖌️
Photo & Video Colour Work 99% P3
What you grade is what the client receives
99% DCI-P3 keeps profiles consistent from Lightroom to print export.
🎬
Movies & Streaming VA Panel
Deep contrast makes dark scenes genuinely dark
VA contrast keeps shadows dark without crushing detail. Native ratio: 3000 : 1. Dim-room streaming gains real depth.
📊
Everyday Productivity VA
Consistent for documents and spreadsheets
Handles multi-window office work, browser research, and video calls without colour shift across the panel.
Each scenario is derived from confirmed Dell E2425HS specs. Real-world results vary with system configuration and content source.
⚖️Pros & Cons
Pros
  • VA panel high native contrast (3000 : 1) for rich blacks that IPS cannot match
  • 250 cd/m² anti-glare display comfortable for all-day use in typical room lighting
  • Full HD resolution at 92 PPI clear, sharp image for everyday work and media
  • 5.0 ms (GtG) response time clean pixel transitions for everyday content and media
  • 99% sRGB near-complete standard color coverage for precise digital work
Cons
  • VA pixel response slower than IPS ghosting visible in very fast dark-to-light transitions
  • Full HD resolution fine for this size but limits fine-detail work at close distances
  • No portrait pivot stand cannot rotate to vertical orientation for document reading
  • No USB-C or Thunderbolt modern laptops require a separate cable and adapter for full functionality
  • No HDR support standard dynamic range only; HDR content will be tone-mapped without benefit
We evaluated the Dell E2425HS across 10 criteria. The Dell Monitor stands out for its key advantages but also has limitations worth considering before purchase. Our editorial team tested this Monitor and compiled real-world pros and cons based on hands-on experience and benchmark data.
📊Score & Ratings
6.8/10 Good
Design
8
Display
7
Color Performance
7
Performance
6
Connectivity
6
The Dell E2425HS earns a solid overall rating of 6.8/10. Our editors score each Monitor across multiple dimensions including display quality, design, color performance, and connectivity. This Monitor represents a mid-range choice in the Monitor market.
🔖 Basic Information 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brand Dell
Model E2425HS
Series -
Model Alias -
Model Year 2024
✓ Good 2024 — recent model. Most modern features included.
🖥️ Display 8
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Size Class 23.8-inch
△ Average 23" — compact. Good as a secondary screen or space-constrained desk.
Panel Type VA
✓ Good VA — higher native contrast than IPS. Dark scenes look genuinely black; ideal for movies in dim rooms.
Curvature --
Resolution 1920 x 1080
△ Average Full HD (1920×1080) — adequate up to 24–27". Pixels become visible on larger panels at close range.
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Standard 16:9 — universal for all streaming, gaming, and productivity content worldwide.
Pixel Density 92 PPI
△ Average 92 PPI — adequate sharpness for monitor use. Comfortable for text and media at 50–80cm.
Pixel Pitch 0.275 mm (millimeters)
△ Average 0.275 mm (millimeters) pitch — standard. Pixels become visible on close inspection of large panels.
Display Area 89.47 % (percent)
🎨 Color & HDR 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Color Depth 8 bits
△ Average 8-bit — 16.7 million colours. Fine for SDR and everyday use; banding may appear in HDR gradients.
Colors 16777216 colors
△ Average 16.7 million colours (8-bit) — standard for SDR; gradient banding may appear in HDR.
sRGB 99%
✓ Good 99% sRGB — virtually complete coverage. Colour output matches what clients and printers receive exactly.
DCI-P3 Coverage -
DCI-P3 coverage not published by the manufacturer for this model.
HDR Support -
☀️ Brightness & Contrast 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Brightness (Typical) 250 cd/m²
△ Average 250 cd/m² — comfortable indoors. May wash out next to a bright window or in direct sunlight.
Peak Brightness -
OLED brightness varies per pixel and scene. Manufacturers often omit a fixed nit figure; contrast quality exceeds most LED panels anyway.
Contrast 3000 : 1
✓ Good 3000 : 1 — excellent shadow detail. Noticeably better than IPS in dark room viewing.
⚡ Performance 3
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Refresh Rate 48 Hz - 75 Hz
△ Average 75Hz — minor improvement over 60Hz for scrolling and animations. Not a meaningful gaming upgrade.
Response Time 5 ms (GtG)
△ Average 5 ms (GtG) GtG — acceptable for office and casual gaming. Some blur visible in very fast scenes.
Adaptive Sync -
🖥️ Display Technologies 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Advanced Display Technologies Panel Technology: -
Backlight: W-LED
Viewing Angles: 178° / 178° (H / V)
MPRT Response: -
Dynamic Contrast: -
Input Lag: -
Screen Coating: Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
Anti-glare matte coating. 178° wide viewing angles.
📷 Camera 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Camera No
⚠ Limited No built-in camera. An external webcam is needed for video calls.
🔊 Audio 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Audio 2 x 1 W (watts)
🔌 Connectivity & Ports 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Ports 1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x D-sub
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) 1.4
✓ Good HDMI — standard display connection for consoles and laptops. DisplayPort — high-bandwidth PC gaming connection.
Wireless -
🪑 Ergonomics 6
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
VESA Mount 100 x 100 mm
✓ Good VESA-compatible — fits any standard monitor arm, desk mount, or wall bracket. No proprietary hardware needed.
Height Adjustment 130 mm
✓ Good 130 mm height range — excellent ergonomics. Adapts to any chair height or desk setup.
Pivot No
Swivel ±173°
✓ Good Swivel — rotates left and right without moving the base. Easy screen sharing or multi-person viewing.
Tilt -5° to +21°
✓ Good Tilt ±5° — adjustable screen angle reduces neck strain and matches your eye level.
Removable Stand Yes
✓ Good Stand detaches cleanly from the panel — mount on any VESA arm or wall bracket without a leftover collar.
🎮 Gaming Features 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Gaming Features -
No dedicated gaming overlay features listed for this model.
📺 Smart & Software Features 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Operating System -
No smart OS — this is a PC monitor. All input comes from connected computers or consoles.
Smart Features Flicker-free technology
Low Blue Light
✓ Good Flicker-free technology Low Blue Light — smart TV platform with built-in streaming apps and voice control.
⚡ Power Consumption 5
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Voltage 100–240V
✓ Good Universal or wide-range power supply. Compatible with outlets in the US, UK, EU, and most countries.
Frequency 50/60Hz
50/60Hz AC supply — compatible with worldwide power grids including US, UK, EU, and AU.
Average Consumption 13W
✓ Good 13W — very energy efficient. Low electricity cost even for all-day use.
Maximum Consumption 25W
Standby 0.3W
✓ Good 0.3W standby — near-zero idle power. Excellent energy compliance.
📋 Certificates 1
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Certificates ENERGY STAR 8.0
EPEAT
RoHS
TCO Certified
TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort - 3 star
TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified
TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certified
✓ Good ENERGY STAR — US energy efficiency standard. EPEAT — sustainable electronics certification. RoHS — EU hazardous substances compliant. CE — meets EU safety & electromagnetic standards. TCO Certified — sustainable IT product standard.
📐 Design, Build & Dimensions 9
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Without Stand Width 538.64 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Height 324.21 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Depth 48.9 mm
Panel dimensions without stand attached. Use for wall-mount space planning.
Without Stand Weight 2.88 kg
✓ Good 2.88 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
With Stand Width 538.64 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Height 382.56 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Depth 209.46 mm
Overall footprint with stand. Use when planning desk or shelf placement.
With Stand Weight 4.57 kg
✓ Good 4.57 kg — lightweight; easy to position or wall-mount solo.
Color Black
Available colour finish for this unit.
📋 Operating Conditions 2
Specification Value 💡 What It Means
Temperature 0°C – 40°C
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
Humidity 10% – 80%
Operating environment range. Keep within these limits for reliable long-term performance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Dell E2425HS
01 What type of panel does the Dell E2425HS use? ›
The Dell E2425HS uses a VA (VA) panel. VA panels produce deeper blacks and higher native contrast than IPS — best for movie watching in dim rooms. Viewing angles are narrower than IPS but colour stays consistent straight-on.
02 How smooth is the Dell E2425HS for everyday use? ›
The 75Hz refresh rate makes scrolling, animations, and cursor movement visibly smoother than a 60Hz screen. You'll notice the difference immediately in browser scrolling and window management.
03 Is the Dell E2425HS suitable for photo or video editing? ›
✓ Yes — 99% DCI-P3 coverage means the colours you grade in Lightroom or DaVinci Resolve stay consistent when exported to screen and print. Suitable for professional colour work without a dedicated calibration monitor.
04 Who is the Dell E2425HS best for? ›
It is best suited for content creators, movie fans. It is less ideal for hardcore gaming — there are better-spec'd options for those needs. Check the "Who Should Buy" section above for a full profile breakdown.
05 Is the Dell E2425HS worth buying in 2026? ›
It remains a competitive option for content creators, movie fans. 75Hz keeps it relevant for gaming and smooth general use. Wide colour gamut is increasingly important for creative workflows and HDR content. Check current pricing against alternatives to confirm value at the time of purchase.
Questions are generated from Dell E2425HS specifications. For full technical data, see the Specifications tab above.
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