Dell P2219H 21.5-inch Full HD (1080p) frameless IPS desktop monitor
The Dell P2219H is a 21.5-inch Full HD (1080p) IPS desktop monitor designed primarily for office productivity, business professionals, and multi-monitor setups. Released originally in 2018, it remains a highly regarded choice for workflows requiring consistent color accuracy, eye comfort, and extensive physical adjustability.
Core Specifications
Display Size: 21.5 inches (viewable), packaged in a compact frame.
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) at a baseline 60Hz refresh rate.
Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS), which ensures wide 178° viewing angles and uniform color reproduction.
Brightness & Contrast: 250 nits of brightness accompanied by a standard 1000:1 contrast ratio.
Bezel Design: 3-sided ultrathin bezel profile, making it excellent for placing multiple units side by side without a thick gap
Ergonomics and Physical Adjustments
The standout feature of Dell's P-series ("Professional") line is its fully articulating stand
Height Adjustment: Moves up and down by up to 120mm.
Pivot: Rotates 90 degrees into a vertical (portrait) orientation.
Swivel & Tilt: Swivels 45 degrees left/right and tilts from -5 to +21 degrees.
Mounting: VESA 100x100 mm compatible if you prefer to attach it to an external monitor arm.
Connectivity & Built-In Ports
The monitor acts as a convenient desk hub, featuring:
Video Inputs: 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x DisplayPort 1.2, and 1x legacy VGA (D-Sub) port.
USB Hub: Includes 1x USB 3.0 upstream port (to connect to your computer) and 4x USB downstream ports (two USB 3.0 on the side for quick access, two USB 2.0 on the bottom).
Eye Care & Software Support
ComfortView: Reduces harmful blue light emissions.
Flicker-Free: Direct Current (DC) backlighting prevents screen flickering to ease eye fatigue.
Dell Display Manager: Supports the "Easy Arrange" software tool, letting you quickly tile multiple application windows across your workspace.
Retro Compatibility Note: On platforms like Reddit, retro computing enthusiasts agree that certain revisions of this monitor support unique 15KHz horizontal sync signals