HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" vs Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7"
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
What Buyers Say
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
Most users are thrilled with this monitor, praising its sharp display, color accuracy, and height-adjustable stand that fits tight desk setups. A few verified buyers report cosmetic flaws or a flickering screen that appeared after a week, and one noted the screen size is smaller than advertised. Overall, the majority find it an incredible deal for the price, especially as a secondary or portrait-oriented monitor.
Pros
- Sharp and clear display
- Great color accuracy
- Height-adjustable stand
- Rotation feature for portrait mode
- Incredible value for the price
Cons
- Screen flickering after a week
- Screen size smaller than advertised
- Cosmetic blemishes on stand and screen
- Not suitable for daily high-volume use
- Risk of damage during shipping
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
The Dell UltraSharp U4025QW is widely praised as an exceptional productivity monitor, with users highlighting its stunning 5K2K resolution, vibrant IPS Black colors, and excellent text clarity. The built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub and KVM switch are major selling points, simplifying multi-device setups and reducing desk clutter. However, some users report significant issues with firmware updates, particularly on Macs, and note that the monitor is heavy and its anti-glare coating is less effective than competitors. Overall, it is considered a premium, high-value investment for professionals despite a few notable drawbacks.
Pros
- Exceptional 5K2K resolution
- Vibrant IPS Black colors
- Built-in Thunderbolt 4 hub
- Effective KVM switch
- Excellent text clarity
Cons
- Firmware update issues on Mac
- Heavy (19 lbs)
- Anti-glare coating less effective
- KVM limited to two devices
- Thick design for webcams
Scores
Specifications
| HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 21.5" | 39.7" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✓ |
| Curvature | — | 2,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Response Time | 5 ms | 5 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | — | Adaptive-Sync |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | 250 nits | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 72% NTSC, 94% sRGB | 100% sRGB, 100% Rec. 709, 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 million colors | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 600 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR600 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 1 | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | 0 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | N/A | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Speakers | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swivel | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pivot | ✓ | ✓ |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | ✗ | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | ✗ | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Power | 36W★ | 380W |
| Weight | 5.25 kg★ | 8.35 kg |
Pros & Cons
HP EliteDisplay E223 21.5" Silver 2021
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong portability (74th percentile)
- Strong connectivity (71st percentile)
- Below average feature (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average display (21st percentile)
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
Dell UltraSharp U4025QW 39.7" Black, Silver, Dual Color 2025
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong color (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 7 of 31 specs.