Dell E2425HM Pro 23.8" Black Review

The Dell Pro E2425HM is a solid, boringly reliable office monitor with one neat trick: a 100Hz refresh rate that makes everyday computing feel smoother. It's an IPS panel with great viewing angles and VESA mounting, but color and brightness are just average. Priced between $85 and $120, it's a great value for a workhorse display, but gamers and creatives should keep looking.

Let's be real, the Dell Pro E2425HM isn't the monitor that gets your heart racing. It's not a flashy gaming panel or a color-accurate creative beast. What it is, is a solid, dependable workhorse for your desk. If you're looking for a second screen for spreadsheets, a reliable display for a home office PC, or a no-fuss monitor for general browsing, this is exactly the kind of thing Dell does well.

Our data shows this monitor scores highest for office use, which makes perfect sense. It's got a 23.8-inch IPS panel, which means the viewing angles are great if you need to glance over at a coworker's screen. The 100Hz refresh rate is the interesting bit here. For a monitor in this price bracket, that's a nice little bump over the standard 60Hz, and it makes everyday scrolling and window movement feel noticeably smoother.

This thing is built to be simple. You get HDMI and DisplayPort, which covers most modern setups, and it's VESA compatible so you can slap it on an arm. There are no RGB lights, no crazy curves, and no built-in speakers. It's a monitor that knows its job: to display a clear, stable picture for hours on end without any drama.

Performance here is all about that 100Hz refresh rate and the IPS panel. In our benchmarks, the motion clarity sits in the 51st percentile. That's not going to impress a competitive gamer, but for office work and casual use, it's a tangible upgrade. Moving text and windows around feels less blurry than on a standard 60Hz office monitor. The 5ms response time is fine for this class, helping to keep ghosting to a minimum during fast-paced scrolling.

The trade-off for that smoothness is in the display quality. The panel's color coverage lands in the 30th percentile, and overall display quality is in the 24th. Translation: it covers about 72% of the NTSC color space, which is adequate for emails and documents but not for photo editing. The 250-nit brightness is also just okay. It's bright enough for a typical indoor office with overhead lights, but you wouldn't want to use it next to a sunny window.

Here's where this monitor makes a lot of sense. It typically floats between $85 and $120. For that money, you're getting a brand-name IPS panel with a 100Hz refresh rate and full VESA compatibility. That's a compelling package for a basic work monitor. You're paying a small premium for the Dell name and reliability over a no-name brand, but you're getting features (like 100Hz and VESA) that are often stripped out of the absolute cheapest options.

It's not the cheapest 24-inch monitor out there, but it's priced where the extra smoothness and mountability start to feel worth it. If your budget is locked at $100, this is a smarter buy than spending less on a worse panel, or more on a gaming monitor with features you don't need.

Stacked against its direct competitors, the Dell Pro's value is clear. Compared to a basic 60Hz office monitor from Acer or HP, the Dell's 100Hz refresh rate is a legitimate quality-of-life upgrade for just a few more dollars. Where it falls short is against more modern all-rounders. A monitor like the LG 24GN650-B often goes on sale for not much more and offers a faster 144Hz refresh rate, better color, and a fully adjustable stand, making it a better choice if you dabble in light gaming.

It's also important to look at what you're not getting. The Samsung, MSI, and ASUS monitors listed as 'top competitors' in our database are in a completely different league (and price bracket) as high-end gaming and creative displays. Comparing this Dell to those is like comparing a reliable sedan to a sports car. They're for different jobs. The real competition is other 24-inch office IPS panels, and here, the Dell holds its own with that smooth 100Hz trick.

Skip this monitor if you're a graphic designer, video editor, or anyone who needs accurate color. The 72% NTSC color gamut is a major limitation for creative work. You'll want to look at monitors labeled as sRGB 99% or AdobeRGB/DCI-P3 coverage.

Also, skip it if you're a serious gamer. While 100Hz is nice, the lack of adaptive sync and a faster response time panel means you'll encounter screen tearing in fast-paced games. For a similar budget, you can often find 144Hz or 165Hz gaming monitors with FreeSync. Finally, if you want an all-in-one media hub, the lack of speakers and basic design makes it a poor fit. Look for a monitor with integrated audio and maybe a USB hub instead.

Buy the Dell Pro E2425HM if you need a dependable, no-nonsense monitor for work, school, or as a secondary screen. Its 100Hz smoothness is a genuine perk for desktop productivity, and the VESA mount support adds future-proofing. It's the definition of a 'set it and forget it' component for a home office or cubicle.

However, you should look elsewhere if your needs extend beyond basic computing. Hardcore gamers need higher refresh rates and adaptive sync. Creative professionals require wider color gamuts. And if you want a sleek, modern centerpiece for your desk with a fancy stand, this isn't it. For those use cases, spending a bit more opens up much better options.