Dell's Flagship-tier Contender
Priced at $419.99, the Dell 34 Plus Curved Monitor is Dell's entry in the monitors category. With 572 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #102 of 183 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
$419.99 is premium-monitor territory. At this price, factory color calibration, USB-C with power delivery, and full ergonomic stand adjustment should be in the box.
One feature owners single out about the Dell 34 Plus Curved Monitor: "Integrated speakers".
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Dell
- Price: $419.99 (well above the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 572
- Category rank: #102 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 163 products
- Higher-rated in category: 65 products
- More-reviewed in category: 100 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.4-star average from 572 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- 3440 x 1440 resolution
- AMD FreeSync
- Integrated speakers
Common complaints:
- High price point
- Bulky design
What Else to Consider
At $419.99, the Dell 34 Plus Curved Monitor sits well above the $221.01 category average. 163 options are cheaper and 19 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $350.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor - $114.99, 5.0★ (8 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Hyangin 14" Triple Monitor - $299.00, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Hyangin 24" Portable Monitor - $159.97, 4.9★ (37 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the UFYQL 15.6-inch Portable Monitor at $39.98.
Who Should Get This
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (3440 x 1440 resolution or amd freesync), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 3440 x 1440 resolution
- AMD FreeSync
- Integrated speakers
Cons:
- High price point
- Bulky design
The Verdict
6.7/10
Functional, mid-pack option. Nothing wrong with it, but nothing pushing it above the better-ranked alternatives either.