Customer reviews for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED

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Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED

Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
4.462 / 5
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Customer reviews for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Review 1 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:jcreeron
(nw york)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Good
Title:

new monitors

PostedNovember 28, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
I wanted a bigger picture and these 24" HD monitors made a BIG difference when viewing everything on my pc.
Much clearer, brighter and easier to view and simple to use.
Definitely a plus and I would recommend to anyone looking to enjoy the computer more..
Pros:photo editing, streaming video
+47points
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Review 2 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:pinkfloydflo
(florida)
Title:

Nice for the price, Got two!!!!!

PostedJanuary 5, 2011
Yes, I would recommend this product
I'm your every day user, not a PC gamer therefor I could not speak for that, however I work in IT and having lots of time behind lots of monitor I can safely say that for the price the ST2420L hits the spot between price and performance.
Pros price
Cons None for the price
+75points
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Review 3 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:Gagbru
(Quebec City)
Duration of Product Use:Over 6 months
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

Great on my Mac Mini 2011

PostedDecember 3, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
I have been using it on a Mac Mini since last year. it's an excellent choice. Works perfectly.
Pros:
Easy to setup, great Waranty, free shipping, quality an colors are Excellent.
Cons:
No Swivel Base, no height adjustement. At this size, resolution could be higher.
Pros:Gaming, software development, family use (5 users), hardware projects (arduino), internet, filemaker pro 12, office 2011
Response from Dell.comBy SilangchiSforDellCustomer ReviewsDecember 4, 2012
Hi Gagbru,

Thank you for sharing your experience with us .

I am glad that this monitor works perfectly with your system . If you need anything we are always here to help you. Besides , thanks for the feedback and choosing Dell!


Have a good day !
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Review 4 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:touche38
(Toronto, ON)
Title:

Good enough for an encore!

PostedNovember 28, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
Last year bought one during BF week due to features and price. This time around ordered a second unit for same reasons. The power consumption of less than 30W was an added incentive to replace my old 20" LCD monitor.
Pros:streaming video and movies, photo editing, general surfing
Response from Dell.comBy DonaldDforDellCustomer ReviewsNovember 30, 2012
Hello Touche38,

Thank you for the return visit! So glad to hear you are once again pleased with your BF display purchase. See you next year?

Thank you for sharing,
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Review 5 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:tso4537
Title:

Great Monitor in its price range

PostedOctober 18, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
Pros:
1. Very good price for a 24" full HD widescreen monitor, especially when Dell puts this on sale.
2. Mechanical set-up is a piece of cake. Takes only a couple of minutes to put everything together right out of the box.
3. Prompt shipping from Dell. Package well packed.
4. Good and sharp looking monitor. Impressive viewing area. I was initially looking for a 27" monitor, but settled for this 24". Right choice. The 27" would probably be too large sitting on my desk and putting a strain on my eyes.
5. CNET comment about the stand being wobbly. To a certain extent, yes, but quite acceptable if put it on a sturdy table.
6. Picture quality, sharpness and clarity, though not easy to adjust, are more than acceptable. Connections at the back are O.K. too.
Cons:
1. Not quite easy to make adjustments except "brightness" and "contrast", i.e. picture does not occupy 100% of screen initially. Needs to follow steps in manual before I can make the necessary "shift" to center everything.
2. Nothing else to complain about.
Overall: happy with the built and picture quality. Have been using it for 2 weeks without any problem. Will post another review 1 year from now after the warranty expires to see where everything is going then. Recommend this general purpose monitor to anyone who just want to use it for everyday tasks. Good product for its price. Why pay more ?
Pros:e-mail surfing the net, powerpoint presentations, microsoft office: word & excel
Response from Dell.comBy AnthonyAforDellCustomer ReviewsOctober 22, 2012
Hey tso4537,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with the Dell ST2420L Monitor. We definitely appreciate your feedback.

For your reference, here is a link for the User's Guide and Setup Diagram for this monitor:
http://dell.to/OysMDA

Also, to keep your monitor updated and at peak performance, check out the Dell Monitors and Displays Support page at:
http://dell.to/WDysAv

Thank you for choosing Dell!
+1point
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Review 6 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:SWDev
Title:

Poor controls and viewing angle

PostedOctober 11, 2012
No, I do not recommend this product.
If you sit dead center in front of this display, you will have a good experience and should be pleased with the display quality. If you occasionally stand at your computer or need to have multiple people view the display, look elsewhere. The specs on this display claim a very wide horizontal and vertical angle, but if you get only slightly off center, the picture immediately turns mushy with skewed colors and reduced brightness. The stand that comes with the display can tilt up and down, but that's it. There is no height adjustment, landscape/portrait rotation, or side-to-side swivel. The most annoying feature are the touch controls on the right edge of the display. Touch controls are cool and sometimes useful, but this is NOT the place for them. You need to bend over and squint to figure out where to touch the smooth, featureless bezel to turn the monitor on. Likewise when accessing the menu to adjust settings, you must constantly search around for "where to touch". I have used no fewer than 20 displays over the last 20 years and they have all used physical buttons. I never struggled to operate those displays and could practically do it in the dark because the buttons have tactile feedback - you can see and feel where they are. No such luck with these touch controls. Maybe if there were brightly illuminated icons under the touch controls, it would be tolerable. The size is great for the price, but the design flaws cripple this monitor.
Pros:web and software development
Response from Dell.comBy JohnBforDellCustomer ReviewsOctober 15, 2012
SWDev,

Sorry to hear that things aren't the best with your Dell ST2420L monitor. Use the information below to contact us. The team members below will get you taken care of.
Please reach out to our Dell Support Team at:

• Dell Community Forums – New to the Community:
http://dell.to/GY65Xz
• You can contact our Dell Cares Team on Twitter (@DellCares):
http://bit.ly/Hhh2SQ
• If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also go to Dell’s Facebook Support Form:
http://bit.ly/HlJ9LZ
A Facebook account is not required to use this form. You will be asked to provide your Name, service tag, email address and a brief description of the issue.

JGB
+1point
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Review 7 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:minden
(Granger, IN)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

new monitor

PostedSeptember 27, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
I love this new monitor is large & able to read. I had a 19" screen before & were it was good this one far exceeds quality of color & resolution. Of course the other one was passed down to my daughter who loves it since hers had green lines that started on the left side & finally taking up half of the screen.
Pros:photo editing, product review
Response from Dell.comBy SilangchiSforDellCustomer ReviewsOctober 1, 2012
Hello Minden,


Thank you for sharing your experience with Dell monitors. I'm glad that you love this monitor and enjoying with it ! I hope you will continue to be our Happy Dell customer . Appreciate for choosing Dell .
Have a good week ahead !
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Review 8 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:chil57
(NJ)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Good
Title:

Awesome Monitor

PostedSeptember 27, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
This is the best monitor i have ever used with a desktop. The large HD screen is crystal clear and great for watching movies and videos. I just love it!!!
Response from Dell.comBy SilangchiSforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 28, 2012
Hi chil57,

Thank you for taking time and sharing your experience with us . We are glad to see you having a good time with this monitor and loving it ! I hope you will continue to be happy this way .

Thank you for choosing Dell .
Have a good weekend, enjoy !
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Review 9 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:dsb78717
(Austin, Texas)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

Great value!

PostedSeptember 19, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
Awesome monitor. My only regret is that it does not come with DVI-d cable. Other manufacturers sometimes provide any cable that works with a particular monitor. In this case it must be purchased seperately.
Pros:school work.
Response from Dell.comBy AnthonyAforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 21, 2012
Hey dsb78717,

I am glad to hear that you're enjoying your new Dell monitor.

As DVI-D is an older technology, it is really just a back-up option, where as the VGA and HDMI are more preferred options for connecting your monitor. I'm sorry if this was an inconvenience. Here are the DVI-D cable options available through Dell:
http://bit.ly/UmIZyI

Thank you for sharing your experience, and thank you for choosing Dell!
0points
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Review 10 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:GlenL
Title:

Dell ST2420L HD Monitor

PostedSeptember 19, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
Great Monitor - like the additional light under the Dell logo for light onto the keyboard in low light situations! Refresh, Color and clarity are great!
Response from Dell.comBy VikramNforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 20, 2012
GlenL,

Glad to hear that the Dell ST2420L monitor is working great for you! We really appreciate you providing us with your feedback on this product. I'm glad you are happy with your purchase. Cheers!
+2points
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Review 11 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:TKOR
(Toronto, ON Canada)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

Compatibility issues with stand R427C

PostedSeptember 19, 2012
No, I do not recommend this product.
Unfortunately, this monitor is not compatible with the Flat Panel Monitor Stand for Select Dell Latitude Laptops / Precision Mobile WorkStations
(Part No. R427C). Otherwise, it seems to be a nice monitor.
Pros:for daily office use
Response from Dell.comBy JohnBforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 21, 2012
TKOR,

Thanks for taking the time to note that these 2 systems are not compatible. The R427C is a VESA mount system and the ST models have their own independent stand. Sorry if this is an issue.
Use the information below if you need to contact us for anything. The team members below will get you taken care of.
Please reach out to our Dell Support Team at:

• Dell Community Forums – New to the Community:
http://dell.to/GY65Xz
• You can contact our Dell Cares Team on Twitter (@DellCares):
http://bit.ly/Hhh2SQ
• If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also go to Dell’s Facebook Support Form:
http://bit.ly/HlJ9LZ
A Facebook account is not required to use this form. You will be asked to provide your Name, service tag, email address and a brief description of the issue.

Thank you for your time. JGB
+1point
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Review 12 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:Oryx27
Title:

Disappointing

PostedSeptember 12, 2012
No, I do not recommend this product.
I've had my monitor for two weeks and am very disappointed with it. The image is not sharp, for example the text in the middle of the screen is blurry.
Also, when I am on a website with a darker background (or even just on my desktop), I can see flickering. I have checked the refresh rate and ensured that it is set at the highest possible resolution. I've also tried several VGA cables. Nothing has helped.
I've checked the Dell site to see if there are any drivers I can download and there aren't any.
Like I said, very disappointing to have this brand new screen and have these issues with it off of the bat.
Response from Dell.comBy VikramNforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 14, 2012
Oryx27,

Sorry to hear that you did not have a great out of box experience with you Dell monitor. We would like a chance to correct these issues for you. Do remember that we are listening, please contact any of Dell's Support Teams at:

• Dell Community Forums – New to the Community:
http://dell.to/GY65Xz
• You can contact our Dell Cares Team on Twitter (@DellCares):
http://bit.ly/Hhh2SQ
• If you don’t have a Twitter account, you can also go to Dell’s Facebook Support Form:
http://bit.ly/HlJ9LZ
A Facebook account is not required to use this form. You will be asked to provide your Name, service tag, email address and a brief description of the issue.

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience!
+3points
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Review 13 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:wolverine24
Title:

one of the best monitors ive had

PostedSeptember 7, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
the clarity is amazing. and love the HDMI addition to this monitor.. its like having another HD tv around the house...
Response from Dell.comBy VikramNforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 10, 2012
wolverine24,

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with the Dell ST2420L HD monitor. Yes, this monitor can match up to an HD TV and I'm glad you are happy with your purchase.

Thank you for choosing Dell!
+1point
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Review 14 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:AAMarsz
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Title:

Great Monitor

PostedSeptember 6, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
PROS
This monitor greatly improves my productivity. The resolution and ease of use is fantastic. It is very compatible with my computer, and has a great response time.
CONS
The only downside, when you unplug the cable from your computer it does not automatially go into power saving mode or turn off.
Everything else about this monitor has made the purchase very well worth it.
Pros:tv and movies, cad, programming
Response from Dell.comBy DonaldDforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 7, 2012
Hello AAMarsz,

Thank you for taking time to share your experience with the Dell ST2420L. I am happy to see you are finding it productive and user friendly. You are correct, the monitor does not go into power saving when uplugged. If you have VESA's DPMS™ compliance display card or software installed in your PC, the monitor can automatically reduce its power consumption when not in use. This is not the case for just unplugging.

Thank you again for your input!
+1point
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Review 15 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:Gecko12
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

Huge and awesome

PostedSeptember 5, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
I'm very pleased with this monitor. It has better color that the 4 year old Ultrasharp, that is now a second monitor. It feels awesome to have this thing sitting in front of you. Pictures look great, as do video games. Issue with the HDMI cord and the picture no going to the edges of the screen. To resolve, go to (in my case) ATI catalyst and find scaling option then make it 0%.
Pros:pictures, Gaming, web design, school work
Response from Dell.comBy JohnBforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 7, 2012
Gecko12,

Thanks for the nice comments and glad to know Dell is the display of choice!

Thanks!! JGB
+2points
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Review 16 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:dqwerty
Title:

Love my new monitor

PostedAugust 30, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
Got my new monitor...easy to hook up..son and his family played on it...now I guess I have to buy another. For the price it can't be beat!!
Pros:e-mail and gaming
Response from Dell.comBy SaraTforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 4, 2012
Hello Dqwerty,

Thank you for the excellent review! Its always wonderful to hear that you like your monitor so much, you are going to have to buy another for family.

Thank you again!
-SaraT
+1point
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Review 17 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:Lonegoddess
Title:

New to Dell - can't imagine buying any other way

PostedAugust 29, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
I found the customization process to be informative and helpful. I would have preferred more in depth information about the basic stuff within the computer (e.g. not just how great the upgraded video card is, but what the standard specs are as well). I am a little inundated with the sales emails and may unsubscribe, but it did allow me to get in on a great deal for a machine that is fast and functional. The monitor is awesome! Although I am still getting used to the on/off touch "button". (I sometimes can't find it, but as I get used to it I can see where it would not be an issue.)
Pros:financial calculations, social networking, web browsing
Response from Dell.comBy SaraTforDellCustomer ReviewsSeptember 4, 2012
Hello Lonegoddess,

Thank you for the great review! Its always good to see that you are enjoying your system and got an excellent monitor to match. The integrated touch buttons can take some getting used too, but I am glad its not a big obstacle.

Thank you again!

-SaraT
-1point
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Review 18 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:BadIrishLuck
(United States)
Duration of Product Use:Less than a month
Level of Expertise:Good
Title:

Great Monitor

PostedAugust 29, 2012
Yes, I would recommend this product
The Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED is a FABULOUS monitor.
The monitor is slim and has a huge screen that is very easy on the eyes. It comes with a few preset brightness and color schemes and allows you to personalize the contrast and brightness to suit your needs.
The picture itself is crystal clear. The screen is great for videos, gaming, and document work. It works great as a primary and secondary monitor for all manner of computer work.
My only complaint is the "buttons" on the monitor that are used to change the settings. They are motion (or light?) sensitive, so at times can be very difficult for the monitor to recognize that you are trying to use the buttons.
Overall, an excellent product that I highly recommend for anyone that uses a computer frequently.
Pros:streaming video, Gaming, work
Response from Dell.comBy GinaVforDellCustomer ReviewsAugust 31, 2012
Hello BadIrishLuck,

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your experience with the Dell ST 2420L. This truly is a fantastic monitor and it sounds like it is working great for you!

In regards to the intuitive touch controls, they are pretty responsive in the testing that I have seen and your experience is not typical. I would advise that you reach out to our Support Team to have them troubleshoot with you.

Twitter - @DellCares (
http://bit.ly/Hhh2SQ); Dell Community Forum (http://dell.to/GY65Xz); Dell Facebook (http://bit.ly/HlJ9LZ)

Again, thank you for your feedback, and have a great day – Gina.
-1point
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Review 19 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:eggbox
(Michigan, USA)
Duration of Product Use:1-2 months
Level of Expertise:Expert
Title:

Great monitor

PostedAugust 20, 2012
User submitted photo
Yes, I would recommend this product
I got this monitor as part of a package with my XPS 8500, it complements it perfectly, that is, a high end computer with a wonderful monitor.
The image is crisp and clear making it a joy to view all the old pictures I am scanning. The monitor has 3 input types which will allow you to use it on an older computer (with VGA) or a DVI and a HDMI.
I would have liked the monitor to have built in speakers but I had an old pair that I used instead (I don't really use this for listening to music anyway).
The controls are great, they are touch sensitive so yu do not have any buttons (as such). An older model Dell monitor had real buttons but this one works much better.
The final gripe is that you cannot change the height of the monitor, you can change the angle which works for me but it would have been a nice touch.
All in all this is the best monitor I have ever owned (or used) and I am very happy with it and would recommend this to anyone.
Pros:scanning negatives, web surfing
Response from Dell.comBy VikramNforDellCustomer ReviewsAugust 22, 2012
eggbox,

Seems like you got the perfect monitor to compliment your XPS 8500! Definitely made for each other! We value your feedback and will use it to improve our products and services in the future. I'm glad you are happy with your purchase.

Thanks for choosing Dell!
+2points
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Review 20 for Dell - ST2420L 24-inch Full HD Widescreen Monitor with LED
Overall Rating 
1 / 5
1 / 5
Customer avatarReviewed by:Sean1234
Title:

Starting to fail after year and a half

PostedAugust 17, 2012
No, I do not recommend this product.
It was awesome but then suddenly after a year and a half the screen has a grey haze.
The normally bright yellow and blues are gone to a dull fuzzy color. Factory reset doesn't help.
Response from Dell.comBy JohnBforDellCustomer ReviewsAugust 20, 2012
Sean1234,

Sorry to hear that you are having an issue with your ST2420L. Here are links to a variety of Dell Support pages, so you can gather information or reach out to us:

Technical Support -
http://dell.to/rjrUf3
Dell Forums -
http://dell.to/NQLx30
Facebook -
http://bit.ly/HlJ9LZ
Twitter @DellCares -
http://bit.ly/Hhh2SQ
+2points
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