Dell U2711 vs U2713H

[Hexley]

Dell recently released the U2713H a sister display of the U2711. The difference being the following. The first entry is that of the U2713H and the second entry is that of the U2711. Which display is better and why?

Features
120% Typical Color Gamut

Features
110% Typical Color Gamut / Height Adjustable Stand / Media Card Reader

Color
Not Available

Color
Not Available

Type of Display
Widescreen

Type of Display
Widescreen

Display Type
IPS (In-plane switching)

Display Type
Not Available

Viewable Size
27 in

Viewable Size
27 in

Analog Video Signal
Not Available

Analog Video Signal
VGA

Built-in Devices
Not Available

Built-in Devices
Not Available

Color Support
1.07 billion colors

Color Support
1.07 billion Colors

Compliant Standards
ENERGY STAR® / EPEAT® Gold / TCO / China Energy Label (CEL)

Compliant Standards
TCO 03 (black)

Connectivity Technology
Cable

Connectivity Technology
Cable

Digital Video Standard
DVI-D ( HDCP)

Digital Video Standard
DVI-D with HDCP

Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
25.17" x 7.89" x 21.20" / 19.25 lbs (With Stand)

Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight
25.46" x 7.87" x 16.84" / 23.06 lbs

Dot Pitch
0.231 mm (Pixel Pitch)

Dot Pitch
0.233 mm (Pixel Pitch)

Image Brightness
350 cd/m2 (Typical)

Image Brightness
350 cd/m2 (Typical)

Image Contrast Ratio
1,000:1 (Typical) / 2 million:1 (Dynamic)

Image Contrast Ratio
1000:1 (Static) / 80,000:1 (Dynamic)

Image Max H-View Angle / Image Max V-Vie
178° / 178° (Typical)

Image Max H-View Angle / Image Max V-Vie
178° / 178° (Typical)

Max Resolution
2560 x 1440 at 60 Hz

Max Resolution
2560x1440

Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type
HDMI / 4 x USB 3.0 / DVI-D (HDCP) dual Link / DisplayPort / mini-DisplayPort / DP-out

Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type
VGA / DVI-D (Digital) with HDCP / Display Port / 4 x USB 2.0 Ports / HDMI

Service / Support Details
Not available

Service / Support Details
Not Available

Response Time
6 ms with overdrive (gray to gray)

Response Time
6 ms (Typical)

Display Positions Adjustments
Tilt / Swivel / Pivot / Height adjustable

Display Positions Adjustments
Tilt / Swivel / Height Adjustable

 

[mfram]

Full disclosure: I own a U2711 and I really like it.

The monitors are very similar. If you are comparing them, there probably isn't a "wrong" answer. The differences as I can see:

1. Connectivity. U2711 has more video input ports. Is this a big deal to you? U2713HM has USB 3 ports as opposed to the USB 2 ports on the older U2711.
2. The stand. I think the stand on the U2711 has more adjustments you can make on it.
3. Backlighting. U2711 is CCFL, U2713HM is LED. LED probably has more slightly better contrast of dark colors, CCFL would probably be more consistent lighting.
4. Color reproduction. U2711 has slightly better stats there. Combined with the CCFL backlight, would probably have more consistent colors.

Dell brought down the price of the U2711, so the value proposition is the same for both now.

The biggest factor is what things you want to plug into the monitor. The U2711 has more ports. Maybe that's a big deal for you.

If you are going to be doing web surfing or games, it probably doesn't matter which monitor you choose. If you are going to be doing a lot of graphics work/Photoshop/etc. Then I'd say the U2711 has the edge. If you want to be watching movies, then probably the U2713HM has the edge.

One more thing, I tried connecting to the U2711 from my rMBP with HDMI. I was only able to get the Mac to do 1080p by default. That means you aren't getting the full resolution. I get the impression from reading online this is the fault of the monitor. But I'm not sure. I don't know if HDMI will get you full resolution on the U2713HM. For either monitor, you should be connecting via DVI-D or DisplayPort for full resolution.

 

[Hexley]

Thank you for the speedy reply and a Merry Christmas or Happy Holiday to you.

Seeming we both own a U2711 should I shift to this?

 

[brentsg]

Personally I'd prefer NOT to have the wider color gamut so my U2713HM just arrived. I also much prefer the LED backlight.

It's really more about your personal usage patterns.

 

[mfram]

Can you give a review of the U2713HM, please? How do you like the monitor?

 

[Hexley]

With the U2713H now more available in the market is it worth selling an RMA'd U2711 for?

 

[lgwells1]

Full disclosure: I own a U2711 and I really like it.

The monitors are very similar. If you are comparing them, there probably isn't a "wrong" answer. The differences as I can see:

1. Connectivity. U2711 has more video input ports. Is this a big deal to you? U2713HM has USB 3 ports as opposed to the USB 2 ports on the older U2711.
2. The stand. I think the stand on the U2711 has more adjustments you can make on it.
3. Backlighting. U2711 is CCFL, U2713HM is LED. LED probably has more slightly better contrast of dark colors, CCFL would probably be more consistent lighting.
4. Color reproduction. U2711 has slightly better stats there. Combined with the CCFL backlight, would probably have more consistent colors.

Dell brought down the price of the U2711, so the value proposition is the same for both now.

The biggest factor is what things you want to plug into the monitor. The U2711 has more ports. Maybe that's a big deal for you.

If you are going to be doing web surfing or games, it probably doesn't matter which monitor you choose. If you are going to be doing a lot of graphics work/Photoshop/etc. Then I'd say the U2711 has the edge. If you want to be watching movies, then probably the U2713HM has the edge.

One more thing, I tried connecting to the U2711 from my rMBP with HDMI. I was only able to get the Mac to do 1080p by default. That means you aren't getting the full resolution. I get the impression from reading online this is the fault of the monitor. But I'm not sure. I don't know if HDMI will get you full resolution on the U2713HM. For either monitor, you should be connecting via DVI-D or DisplayPort for full resolution.

Try using a mini display port to display port to receive full resolution on your monitor. HDMI caps out at 1080.

 

[tri-x]

I also have a U2711 and love it dearly. I feel a handy feature of the new U2713H might be the USB 3.0 hub; having had my U2711 plugged into a MacBook Pro 15" for a few years, the extra ports have been a godsend.

My only concern with the U2711 has been the "coarse" anti-glare coating applied to the monitor. I can understand that for some it's a deal breaker, but it has been perfectly fine for catalogue processing in Lightroom and critical photo work. From some reports, the anti-glare coating has been reduced in its severity on the 13H.

Not to be a fence-sitter, but I think you would be more than happy with either monitor.

 

[Giuly]

The U2713H has an AH-IPS panel with 10-bit color support and a 14-bit internal color processor. It's aimed at photographers and graphic artists who require great precision in color reproduction.
The U2713HM is the updated version of the U2711 (both have 8-bit color support) with an USB 3.0 hub, an AH-IPS panel and LED backlighting. It's also $100 less expensive than the U2711.