Dell P Series P2422HE 24" Black/White 2021

The Dell P2422HE hits the 91st percentile for connectivity and ergonomics, making it a killer docking station with a screen attached. But the 60Hz 1080p panel sits at the 21st percentile for performance and the 22nd for display. It's a great office tool and a lousy entertainment monitor.

Let's be honest about what this monitor is. The 60Hz refresh rate and 5ms response time put it at the 21st percentile for performance. That's not a gaming monitor, and it doesn't pretend to be. The 1920 x 1080 resolution on a 23.8-inch panel gives you about 93 pixels per inch, which is fine for text clarity but nothing to write home about. The 250 nits of brightness is adequate for an office with controlled lighting, though it'll struggle next to a sunny window.

The real performance story here is the connectivity. Four SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps downstream ports, a USB-C upstream port with 65W power delivery, and an RJ45 Ethernet jack turn this into a docking station with a screen attached. That's the 91st percentile for connectivity, and it's the reason this monitor exists. Plug one cable into your laptop and you've got power, display, wired network, and four USB ports. For a hybrid work setup, that's genuinely useful.

Stacked against the competition in our database, the P2422HE occupies a weird niche. The MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2, ASUS ROG Strix XG27ACDNG, LG UltraGear 27G810A-B, Samsung Odyssey G7 G75F, and Alienware AW2725D are all gaming-focused displays with high refresh rates and bigger panels. They absolutely destroy the Dell on performance and display quality. But none of them are trying to be a productivity hub. The Dell's 91st percentile connectivity and ergonomics scores beat what you'd typically get from a gaming monitor, and the USB-C power delivery plus Ethernet passthrough are features those competitors mostly skip. If you want a monitor that doubles as a docking station for a work laptop, the Dell wins by default. If you want a screen that's actually fun to look at, every single one of those competitors is a better pick.

Pricing on this thing is all over the map depending on where you shop. In the US, you'll find it between USD 180 and USD 269, which is a spread of USD 89 across just two listings. The lower end of that range feels reasonable for a monitor with this level of connectivity and ergonomics. The higher end starts to feel steep for a 1080p 60Hz panel. In Europe, the spread is even wider in absolute terms, running from EUR 464 to EUR 520 across four listings. That's a EUR 56 gap, and at those prices you're paying a premium for the hub features rather than the display itself. If you're in the US and can snag it near USD 180, the value proposition makes a lot more sense. At the top of the range, you should probably look at what else that money buys.

The Dell P2422HE scores a 49 out of 100 in our database, which lands it squarely in the middle of the pack for monitors overall. But that number hides a pretty specific story. This is a monitor built for office work, and in that category it jumps to 59.4. The connectivity and ergonomics are where it shines, both sitting at the 91st percentile. That means the USB-C hub, the Ethernet passthrough, and the 150mm of height adjustment put it ahead of almost everything else out there.

What drags it down is the display itself. The 23.8-inch 1080p IPS panel runs at 60Hz with a 5ms response time, which puts it at the 21st percentile for performance and the 22nd for display. The 250 nits of brightness and 99% sRGB coverage are fine for spreadsheets and email, but the color score lands at the 38th percentile. If you're doing photo work or want something punchy for video, this isn't the panel for you. The entertainment score of 24.5 out of 100 is the weakest area by a wide margin.

Skip this if you care about the actual picture quality. The 250 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, and 1080p resolution put it at the 22nd percentile for display and the 21st for performance. Anyone doing photo or video editing will find the 38th percentile color score limiting, and the entertainment score of 24.5 out of 100 makes it a poor choice for streaming or casual gaming. If you already have a docking station or don't need the USB-C hub features, you're paying for connectivity you won't use. And if you're shopping in Europe where prices start at EUR 464, you can get a much better panel for that money.

The Dell P2422HE is a purpose-built tool, and it's good at its purpose. The 91st percentile scores for connectivity and ergonomics mean it's one of the best office monitors we've seen for cable management and laptop docking. The 65W USB-C power delivery, four downstream USB ports, and RJ45 Ethernet make it a legitimate replacement for a separate docking station. But the 21st percentile performance and 22nd percentile display scores mean you're not buying this for the panel. At the low end of the US price range, it's a smart buy for a home office. At the high end, or in Europe where prices start at EUR 464, you're paying too much for a 1080p 60Hz screen. Buy it for the hub, not the display.