Dell P2423D  Monitor Review

Reviewed May 29, 2024 at 09:46am
Test bench update Feb 21, 2025 at 11:36am
Tested using Methodology v2.0.1 
Dell P2423D

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The Dell P2423D is a 24-inch, 1440p monitor meant for productivity use. Part of Dell's P series of productivity monitors, which includes larger models like the P2723D, it's similar to other 24-inch, 1440p monitors such as the Lenovo ThinkVision P24q-30 and the LG 24QP500-B. It has a higher resolution than most 24-inch monitors, so text and images appear sharper. Its compact size makes it a good option for dual and triple monitor setups, particularly if you rotate it vertically. Though it doesn't have many extra features, it does have four USB ports for attaching peripherals.

Our Verdict

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PC Gaming 

The Dell P2423D is bad for PC gaming, but it isn't designed for this. It's limited to a 60Hz refresh rate, and it doesn't have VRR support to reduce screen tearing. While it has low enough input lag for a responsive feel, motion is very blurry due to its poor response time.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Fast-moving objects look blurry.
  • No local dimming feature.
  • No HDR support.
  • Disappointing contrast.
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Console Gaming 

The Dell P2423D is terrible for console gaming. It can't display a 120Hz or 4k signal and doesn't support VRR or HDR. Though it has low input lag for a responsive enough feel, fast-moving objects look blurry due to its poor response time.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Fast-moving objects look blurry.
  • No local dimming feature.
  • No HDR support.
  • Disappointing contrast.
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Office 

The Dell P2423D is very good for office use. Its superb ergonomics allow you to adjust the screen to your optimal viewing position, and thanks to its wide viewing angles, you can easily share your work with colleagues. It also handles reflections well and gets bright enough to overcome most glare, though it struggles with very bright light sources. Lastly, it has a higher resolution display than most 24-inch monitors, so it has great text clarity.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most environments.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Great text and image clarity.
  • Four USB-A ports.
Cons
  • Harder to see in very bright environments.
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Editing 

The Dell P2423D is okay for media creation. It has superb ergonomics, so you can easily place it in an ideal working position. It also has wide viewing angles, so it's easy to share your work with others. Though it has good accuracy before calibration, it doesn't support HDR, so you can't use it to edit HDR content. Additionally, deep blacks appear gray in a dark room, making it harder to see shadow details during editing.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most environments.
  • Wide viewing angles.
  • Superb ergonomics.
  • Great text and image clarity.
  • Four USB-A ports.
Cons
  • No local dimming feature.
  • No HDR support.
  • Harder to see in very bright environments.
  • Disappointing contrast.
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Brightness 

The Dell P2423D has decent brightness in SDR, enough to fight glare in most situations, though it's harder to see in very bright environments. It also doesn't support HDR.

Pros
  • Bright enough to fight glare in most environments.
Cons
  • No HDR support.
  • Harder to see in very bright environments.
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Response Time 

The Dell P2423D has a terrible response time, and fast-moving objects look quite blurry.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Fast-moving objects look blurry.
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HDR Picture 

The Dell 24 Monitor P2423D doesn't support HDR.

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SDR Picture 

The Dell 24 Monitor P2423D has mediocre SDR picture quality. Its low contrast ratio makes blacks look gray next to bright highlights, and the screen looks cloudy when displaying a dark image.

Pros
None
Cons
  • Screen is cloudy when displaying a dark image.
  • Disappointing contrast.
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Color Accuracy 

The Dell 24 Monitor P2423D has good color accuracy. However, you need to calibrate it for the best accuracy as colors are oversaturated before calibration.

Pros
  • Good color accuracy before calibration.
Cons
None
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  • Changelog

    1.  Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
    2.  Updated May 29, 2024: Review published.
    3.  Updated May 23, 2024: Early access published.
    4.  Updated May 21, 2024: Our testers have started testing this product.

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    Differences Between Sizes And Variants

    We tested the 24-inch Dell P2423D, which is part of Dell's series of productivity monitors, some of which are listed below. Most of these monitors are similar, but there are some differences. You can see the differences between the monitors below. The results in this review are only valid for the model we tested and aren't valid for the other monitors.

    Model Code Size Resolution Refresh Rate USB-C
    P2423D 24" 1440p  60Hz No
    P2723D 27" 1440p 60Hz No
    P2723DE 27" 1440p 60Hz Yes

    Our unit was manufactured in February 2024; you can see the label here. It was tested with firmware M3C101.

    Popular Monitor Comparisons

    The Dell 24 Monitor P2423D is a great high-resolution 24-inch productivity monitor that works well on its own or in a multi-monitor setup. It displays much sharper text and images than most 24-inch monitors, and it has great viewing angles, so it's easy to share content from your screen with a coworker. However, it has some limitations. While it gets bright enough to overcome glare in most situations, it struggles with extremely bright light sources. It also doesn't have HDR support, so if viewing and editing this type of content is important, consider the AOC Q27G3XMN, which has outstanding HDR performance. It's also better at overcoming bright glare but has worse viewing angles, so it's not as good for sharing work with colleagues.

    Also, see our recommendations for the best office monitors, the best monitors for dual setup, and the best 1440p monitors.

    Dell P2425H

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    The Dell P2423D and the Dell P2425H are both 24-inch productivity monitors. The two monitors are very similar, and the P2425H is a good option if you don't need the higher resolution or brighter screen of the P2423D. The P2425H also has a more responsive-feeling 100Hz refresh rate, though its response time isn't fast enough for games with lots of motion.

    Dell UltraSharp U2520D

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    The Dell UltraSharp U2520D and the Dell P2423D are both 1440p productivity monitors. The U2520D is the better choice for most people, as it's better at fighting glare, is able to display HDR content, and has a USB-C hub with power delivery.

    Dell S2721QS

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    The Dell P2423D and the Dell S2721QS are both budget-friendly office and productivity monitors. The S2721QS is the better monitor for most people, as it has a sharper display, is better at overcoming glare, and can view and edit HDR content. However, the P2423D is more compact, so you may prefer it if you have limited space or want a dual or triple monitor setup. The P2423D also has USB ports for connecting multiple peripherals to your computer with a single cable.

    ASUS VG246H

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    The Dell P2423D and the ASUS VG246H are both 24-inch monitors that are well-suited to productivity work. The Dell is the better monitor, as it has a higher resolution display for more detailed text and images and four USB ports to easily connect peripherals.

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    Features
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