Enormous Curved Monitor

Dell's Enormous Curved Monitor Is Here to Bombard You With Screen

UltraSharp U4919DW is a behemoth and fetches a mean price tag.

By Sam Blum

 DELL

Dell unveiled a 49-inch UltraSharp U4919DW monitor on Monday, entering the world of massive screens forged by Samsung's CHG90 and others. It's a behemoth, and those 49 inches will drown you in whatever you use it for. Unlike its predecessors, the Dell has QHD resolution to make it easier on the eyes.


The monitor promises a 32:9 aspect ratio, which isn't a new development, but the UltraSharp is the first of its kind to boast 5120 x 1440 resolution. Its forebears could only muster 3840 x 1080, which is why Dell calls its product "the world’s first 49-inch curved dual QHD monitor."

Excess screen means more productivity, and Dell thinks you can comfortably throw out two 27-inch QHD monitors and replace it with this. The sales pitch is bolstered by the monitor's HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-C functionality. There's also a built-in keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) to help you toggle between multiple workflows. It's all about multi-tasking, or perhaps overwhelming yourself with its 3800R curvature and 109 pixels-per-inch. Also, there are seven USB 3 ports.

If the UltraSharp U4919DW sounds like your speed, it'll prove costly at $1,599. But that's the necessary price to pay if you're looking to basically swim through pixels on a daily basis.