Dell P1917S 19-inch Monitor Review

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Main Features

Display Size: 19"

Panel Type: IPS-Type LCD

Resolution: 1280 x 1024

Refresh Rate: 60 Hz

Response Time: 8 ms

Contrast Ratio: 1000:1

HDR Support: No

Max Brightness: 250 nits (cd/m²)

Coating: Anti-Glare

Curved Screen: No

Dell P1917S Overview

Dell P1917S

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Dell P1917S stands out with a balance of resolution, panel quality, and refresh rate. It's well suited for both home and office environments. It features 19", IPS-TYPE LCD panel, 1280 x 1024 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate. It brings together the essentials for work, browsing, and video.

Who is it for?

When it comes to office work, superior office performance with excellent readability and eye comfort features. Perfect for data analysis and detailed document work.

For creative work, adequate for entry-level creative work and learning design basics. Color accuracy is reasonable for non-professional projects but may require external calibration.

Who is it not for?

For gaming, gaming performance is below average on this display. You'll likely experience motion blur and slower response times during fast-paced games.

Dell P1917S is a member of Dell's P series of monitors. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Dell P Series History

Model	Display Size	Resolution	Refresh Rate
Dell P2725H Compare	27"	1920 x 1080	100 Hz
Dell P2225H Compare	21.5"	1920 x 1080	100 Hz
Dell P2424HT Compare	23.8"	1920 x 1080	60 Hz
Dell P2725HE Compare	27"	1920 x 1080	100 Hz
Dell P3424WE Compare	34.14"	3440 x 1440	60 Hz
Dell P2425HE Compare	49"	5120 x 1440	60 Hz
Dell P2724DEB Compare	27"	2560 x 1440	60 Hz
Dell P3223QE Compare	31.5"	3840 x 2160	60 Hz

Details

GENERAL
Brand	Dell
Model Name	P1917S
Instruction Set	19"
Panel Type	IPS-Type LCD
Resolution	1280 x 1024
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Aspect Ratio	5:4

With an IPS panel known for its wide viewing angles and color accuracy and a refresh rate of 1280 Hz, this display supports consistent performance across both creative and casual use cases. Its 60 resolution ensures sharp visuals.

Image Quality & Performance
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Max Brightness	250 nits
HDR Support	No
Color Support (Bit Depth, FRC)	16.7 Million Colors (8-Bit)
Color Gamut	197672% CIE1931, 84% CIE1976
Response Time	6 ms (Overdrive) / 8 ms (GtG)
Variable Refresh Technology	No
Viewing Angle (H x V)	178 x 178°
Curved Display	No

Usage Suitability

Gaming: ★★☆☆☆

Office Work: ★★★★☆

Creative Work: ★★★☆☆

Higher-rated monitors for Gaming use:

ASUS PG27UCDM ★★★★★

26.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
ASUS PG32UCDM ★★★★★

31.5", 0.03 ms, 240 Hz
LG 27GQ50B-B ★★★★★

27", 1 ms, 165 Hz

Higher-rated monitors for Creative use:

LG 27MD5KL ★★★★★

27", 99% DCI-P3, 99% CIE1976
MSI Pro MP273A ★★★★★

27", 106% CIE1976
Dell E2425H ★★★★★

24", 72% CIE1931, 83% CIE1976

Physical & Design
Coating	Anti-Glare
Adjustments	Height 5.1" / 13 cm Tilt 26° (-5 to 21°)Rotation 90° (0 to 90°)Swivel 90° (-45 to 45°)
Dimensions (with Stand)	21.2 x 15.9 x 7.1" / 43.9 x 40.5 x 18 mm
Dimensions (w/o Stand)	16 x 13.2 x 2" / 40.6 x 33.4 x 5 mm
VESA Mount	100 x 100 mm

It supports the common 100x100 mm VESA mount, making it easy to pair with most arms and wall mounts. The Anti-Glare screen finish helps reduce glare, making it easier to view in bright rooms. It offers ergonomic features such as height adjustment, tilt support, swivel functionality, portrait rotation.

Connectivity & Audio
USB Ports	2x USB-A 2.02x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 11x USB-B 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
HDCP Support	No
Multi-Input (PIP/PBP)	No

Connection features support diverse usage scenarios effectively. Basic connectivity options focus on reliability and universal compatibility over premium features. Verify your device's output capabilities match the monitor's input requirements before purchasing.

Power & Environmental
Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 60 / 50 Hz at 1.5 A
Power Consumption	Standby: 0.3 WTypical: 14.0 WMaximum: 38.0 W
Operating Conditions	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 10 to 80% Humidity
Certifications	ENERGY STAR, EPEATGOLD, RoHS, TCO Certified