The discontinued Dell U3023E 30" 16:10 desktop monitor is suddenly available

Posted by mattjh@reddit | sysadmin | View on Reddit | 35 comments

This is a spiritual follow-up to [this archived /r/sysadmin thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/1f3v5ox/dell_u3023e_alternatives/). The UltraSharp U3023E is the last 16:10 30" 2560x1600 monitor made, and the only one with USB-C docking. It was discontinued last year, ending Dell's 20 year streak of manufacturing them. Ever since, they've been virtually impossible to find. I know because I've been looking consistently. Classic niche market problems. It was very expensive for its specs, so the people who bought them really wanted them. I guess someone found a pallet in a warehouse corner or something, because a bunch showed up on NewEgg today from two different suppliers, one being NewEgg itself. Posting this in case it saves the day for someone. I know there were some specialized workplaces out there married to this form factor. There is no planned successor or equivalent replacement for the U3023E. The closest would be the handful of 24" 16:10 monitors out there. There's also BenQ's [RD280UA 28.2" 3840x2560 4:3](https://www.benq.com/en-us/monitor/programming/rd280ua.html), but it brings with it potential scaling annoyances depending on your OS, and it has backlighting which some have found distracting / gimmicky. The U3023E seems to be the last of its kind.

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TelevisionObjective8@reddit

I wanted to get this so much, but didn't have the money, as I had just gotten the excellent BenQ SW240 earlier. My 240 is a fantastic monitor and at 24" 16:10 it's the most comfortable and immersive experience I've had without it being too large or too big on my PC table. BenQ also put out an even better HDR 16:10 (1600p) monitor last year, I think. But again, I already have one working just fine and cannot justify or have the desktop space for another monitor. I prefer watching classic 4:3 movies and those in the ratio 1.66:1, which is practically full screen on my 16:10 (1.60:1) monitor. Even 16:9 content looks very good and 2.35:1 movies look about the same as they do in 16:9 monitors; not a huge difference in the perception of black bars. But i work as a content writer and the extra 11% vertical space is a huge relief to me as i switched from my previous 16:9 monitor to this one. I wish more affordable 16:10 monitors exist for those wanting them. Shape-wise, it it more aesthetically pleasing than 16:9. P.S: For those wishing for a large 16:10 image, you can consider getting a WUXGA (1920x1200) business projector. They still make those and I feel they will, what with the glorious comeback of 16:10 on laptops.

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mmanueljoao@reddit

And you do have a Lenovo onee with usb c dock, pd up to 100W I think. I don’t have the PN with me but can update later

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mattjh@reddit (OP)

Yes, but not a 30" 16:10 @ 1600p.

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mmanueljoao@reddit

Yes, sorry - not at 16:10, both are at 16:9. What you do have is 31,5” at QHD or UHD, that gives almost the same footprint. 16:10 monitors do seem to be a dying breed

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Randommaggy@reddit

They are making a comeback for tablets, laptops and portable monitors. Really hope to see Dell makes a 30 inch 3840x2400 monitor this or next year so that I can buy 9 of them, 8 to mount, one as a spare.

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mzuke@reddit

Looks like LG may still be making the panel, wonder if they are going to some application outside of standard monitors https://www.panelook.com/LM300WQ7-SSA1_LG_Display_30.0_LCM_overview_51871.html

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Randommaggy@reddit

I think they make panels for Eizo's medical monitors, from that line.

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4kVHS@reddit

Why not a 4K 32” monitor? You would have higher resolution (3840x2160) and the size would be about the same if you ignore the extra width.

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mattjh@reddit (OP)

Scaling, pretty much. The 30" 16:10 doesn't require any at all, and is [especially compatible with MacBooks.](https://forums.servethehome.com/index.php?threads/dell-ultrasharp-u3023e-30-inch-10-bit-100-srgb-monitor-449.43193/post-411768) I've used 4K 32" before and it's objectively a better display, but I have to bump it to 200%. I just value the 1:1 scaling of the Dell more. Totally a personal decision, with significant bias towards my failing eyesight.

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fizzlefist@reddit

16:10 is love, 16:10 is digital life

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Randommaggy@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/2wsilf7gkgwf1.jpeg?width=2300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1724ea5f094bea507aaed8c6e113ed1f73a9c73e Yes

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Randommaggy@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/ad1yyc1mkgwf1.jpeg?width=2428&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fe1a5dfe9eb7ce672c40a411daf9731683620f4c The tripple setup for the couch (3x18 inch 2560x1600), 1 being a laptop, 2 being my travel monitors.

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Randommaggy@reddit

https://preview.redd.it/6vd4zc4kkgwf1.jpeg?width=2489&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2ffd8dc164d834326ee28b79c907944974324e75 The pocket setup.

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paul_volkers_ghost@reddit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HZO-tfsQ-A

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Stringsandattractors@reddit

Scaling is nice - more pixels for more detail and clarity. I’d rather have higher res and run at 150% or higher.

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Randommaggy@reddit

If i win the lottery or my company hits a stride I'm buying 8 of them to upgrade my home office with my 8 U3014t monitors getting moved to my central office, and my 4 Dell WFP3008/4 Dell U3011 that occupy that desk getting sold. https://preview.redd.it/pg1n8ea4kgwf1.jpeg?width=2300&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c92b71d164d04eb839c683101ef4b4d59067c9a5

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iSaltyParchment@reddit

Hey I just this monitor in perfect condition that I’m looking to sell. Is there still a market for them? I’ve put it up on Facebook marketplace but haven’t had any bites yet

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pauliepaulson@reddit

Definitely a niche market. I use it at work for Excel and love it as it can display a ton of rows and columns. I have read that its not good for gaming, video, and photo editing. So its kind of a workplace productivity market from what I understand. I could use another for my home office, located in New Jersey. Where you at and what do you want for it?

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iSaltyParchment@reddit

I’m in California and I have it up at $550 on Facebook marketplace rn. What would shipping be like for something this big and heavy lol

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RScholar@reddit

NorCal, by any chance? I'd be willing to come pick it up if it's truly mint and you were willing to come down on your price a smidge in exchange for cash money in-hand and not having to futz around with packing it to ship. 😇 Feel free to slide into my inbox.

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pauliepaulson@reddit

Copy that. I a, typically at $200-$250 for a used monitor like this since its used and it really is a bit of a gamble. No idea on shipping, but would think at least like $50. I would keep it up in your market and see what you can get. Cash in person is always best route. If you ever get into my range shoot me a message, but totally understand if my budget isn't an option on your end.

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HDClown@reddit

Was a big fan of my U2412M 24" 1920x1200 16:10 monitors. That little extra bit of vertical resoluition made a huge difference compared to the typival 1920x1080 16:9. I considered replacing them with a pair of those U3023E's a couple years ago but ended up going widescreen and landed on 38" 3840x1600. Not really a good replace for dual 30" 16:10 though as it would be considerable loss of vertical resolution. People are gravitating towards higher PPI and The U3023E is only 101ppi where a 32" 4K is 138ppi at a very similar price, which probably made the U3023E a poor seller in general. I'm in the same boat a you OP in wanting 1:1 scaling. Even in Windows 11 where the native system font is supposed to be scaling aware, non 1:1 scaling still fucks with that font and others. I know many peopl ecan do 32" 4K at 100% but it's just too small to be starting at for 8-10 hours a day for me. I can do it for short periods it's fine, but not long. I've found my sweet spot on 100% scaling and PPI is around the 110ppi mark. Getting too much above that and I don't like to look at the text all day long at 100%. I'm interested in trying out the LG 45" 5K2K in this regard as it's 123ppi and might be doable at 100%, although I don't want an OLED for my 100% productivity purposes.

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valleyjo_@reddit

Honestly I can say I am unhappy with the U3023E. I have it at work and have a U3219Q at home. The higher resolution is just a much better viewing experience.

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B3NQ@reddit

This monitor is crap when working with Video and in Desktop. When you enable P3 color space...it has some strange vertical lines when using it. It shows up when something is moving. You resize the window, or sometime when playing video. It is like the vertical lines are not fast enough?. I do not recommend this monitor. Aspect ratio and size is great, but the quality of picture when they are moving objects is crap..in p3 color space. I don't know if it is problem with my PC , but my friend has also the same problem. I use it on Windows PC.

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devizE_@reddit

So glad to have bought it when I did. AW3821DW with a vertical U3023E looks like it'll remain my combo for some time yet with no other 16:10's on the horizon.

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Regular_Manager_4626@reddit

Tried to buy one of the U3023E monitors from Newegg that recently appeared, but I was shipped a different model Dell monitor. Newegg product listing for U3023E now says sold out. Did anyone successfully get one? I suspect the newly listed stock may have just been a clumsy error.

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MajesticStudy7581@reddit

I also bought one and was sent a U3432WE, a 34" ultra widescreen monitor. I did the same for a seller on amazon and was sent a 32" 4k monitor. So, I think these are all mislabeled. A shame.

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tepmoc@reddit

Nitpick, Benq is 3:2 not 4:3. I like them as well. But its dpi too high. There 2 different sizes. Only last year sold my last 16:10 (24) monitor. Scalling use to be dogshit on windows so i had to go back no scaling monitor. But recently switched on 27 (1440p) and use 125% scaling works for me. 110ppi seems good middle ground, where you no longer can clearly see pixels, but also dont need drive bigger pixel count like 4k, so its easier to get faster refresh rates. But after using for while two 27, i found better variant its 38inch (3840x1600) its not as wide as two 27 which i hate (too much head moving), but rather have taller screen. Basicly its two 24(16:10) with bit more vertical pixels. Its still 110ppi. https://www.lg.com/us/monitors/lg-38wn95c-w-ultrawide-monitor

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hidepp@reddit

16:10 monitors are getting back on laptops. I seriously hope we have desktop monitors with that ratio again. Right now we only have a few options and they're too expensive. I'm with a P2721Q (27" 4K, 16:9) and for my desk, a 16:10 24" would be \*perfect\*. I just can't find it anywhere. BenQ recently released a 24" 1600p monitor focused on developers, but they're still ridiculously expensive where I live. :(

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segagamer@reddit

Still waiting for their 25" screens to come back. Come the fuck on Dell

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mzuke@reddit

they won't there are only so many production lines of LCDs and companies that make them (LG, AUO, BOE, etc...) and the 24s and 27s just do better than the 25s so little reason to keep pumping them out. seems these are the only two still out there and most likely just being made till stock runs out https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B45998BM https://www.newegg.com/benq-pd2506q-25/p/N82E16824014937

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segagamer@reddit

I can't see that amazon link as I'm not in the US, but thanks for the Benq model. For some reason that just never appeared in any searches. It's a shame because 24" is just that tad too small while 27" feels too massive for a desk setting.

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mzuke@reddit

https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/gaming/25-odyssey-g40b-fhd-ips-240hz-1ms-gsync-gaming-monitor-ls25bg402enxgo/ I get it, I had one of these as a monitor from college for over a decade and when it died I was annoyed. https://www.newegg.com/asus-vw266h-25-5-wuxga/p/N82E16824236047

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zaphod777@reddit

MSI makes some nice monitors with USB-C PD and a built in USB HUB, it doesn't have an ethernet port though. https://www.msi.com/Business-Productivity-Monitor/Modern-MD272QXPW

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No-One9699@reddit

it's the ratio that's niche for OP