Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor (U4919DW) Review
In the wake of Samsung's release of its CHG90 49-inch ultra-wide gaming monitor and its 2019 follow-on, the CRG9, other monitor makers have been announcing massively wide monitors of their own, though few have yet come to market. We got our hands on Dell's UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor (U4919DW), put it through its paces, and were not disappointed. On sheer size, this feature-packed 49-inch panel is a thing of wonder, and it performs well. It's a top choice, ironically, not for gamers or video hounds but productivity workers who need to have lots of windows visible onscreen at the same time, side by side. If you have the space and executive-size desk for this huge panel, and the deep budget to pay for it, it's a worthwhile investment. But other, more economical alternatives may prove more appealing to you.
This 49er Is an Ultrawide Receiver
The heart of the U4919DW is its 49-inch (measured on the diagonal) ultra-wide screen. The panel employs in-plane switching (IPS) technology,...
Dell's costly UltraSharp 49 Curved Monitor (U4919DW) is a huge, ultra-wide business display ideal for titanic spreadsheets or keeping loads of windows open side by side.
Hyper-wide high-res screen; Ideal for multitasking; Plenty of input ports; USB-C port can charge devices, including laptops; KVM-switch feature
Pricey; Horizontal sprawl overwhelms all but the biggest desks; No HDR or adaptive-sync support