Based on the specifications listed on Dell's website for the U3423WE, it does appear to have similar connectivity options to some of Dell's previous monitors. It has a USB-C port with DisplayPort and power delivery capabilities, as well as HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB-A ports. While it may not have a Thunderbolt 4 port, it does support USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with speeds of up to 10 Gbps, which is still a relatively fast connection. It's possible that Dell may have focused on other features, such as the improved display capabilities, rather than making significant changes to the connectivity options. However, it's always a good idea to do further research or wait for reviews to come out to get a better idea of the performance and capabilities of the monitor.
I am looking for a curved USB-C Hub monitor and had been looking at the 40" UltraSharp U4021QW. It looks impressive, but given that this monitor was released a few years ago I decided to wait until the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show to see the newest monitors Dell would release. The only curved monitor for business they released today is the 34" U3423WE. I read the specs and I do not see much difference between this monitor's ports and data capabilities vs their older monitors. I understand the newer display capabilities (WQHD and IBS Black technology) but connectivity was my focus since I plan to connect multiple laptops and peripherals. I was at least hoping for a Thunderbolt 4 port, and in terms of future-proofing my investment this monitor seems like it could have been released in 2022. The user manual even has a publish date of Sept 2022. Am I missing something or does this monitor have virtually the same connectivity specs as monitors from 2021 and 2022?
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