Dell 24 Monitor SE2426H: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-10
Summary
A 23.8-inch 1080p IPS monitor at 144 Hz for entry-level gaming and everyday use. The real limits are connectivity (two HDMI 1.4 ports, no DisplayPort, USB, headphone-out or speakers) and a tilt-only stand with no height, swivel or pivot adjustment. The only running cost is electricity. At CAD $119.99 at Dell Canada (2026-10) it is positioned as an entry-level option; US pricing could not be verified.
Common problems and fixes
- Connectivity is 2 x HDMI 1.4 only — no DisplayPort, no USB, no headphone-out and no built-in speakers; buyers with modern GPUs that prefer DisplayPort are the most affected. Fix: none on this monitor; the newer Dell SE2426HG adds DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1 and a headphone-out. [2][3][4][5]
- Tilt-only stand — tilts from -5° to 21° with no height, swivel or pivot adjustment. Fix: VESA 100 x 100 mm mounting for an aftermarket arm. [2][3][4]
- The 1 ms figure is MPRT only — native GTG is 4 ms in Fast mode and 8 ms in Normal; motion clarity is quick for a budget panel but not the 1 ms the headline suggests. No fix; it is a spec-sheet reality. [2][3][4]
- HDMI 1.4 bandwidth at 1080p144 — Dell rates the ports for 1920 x 1080 at 144 Hz as specified in HDMI 1.4, and that bandwidth carries 1080p144 with 4:2:0 or reduced blanking. Fix: Dell’s spec sheet says to verify GPU compatibility — check your graphics card’s outputs before buying. [2][3][4]
- Color gamut unconfirmed — 72% NTSC (CIE 1931); the often-quoted ~99% sRGB equivalent is not confirmed for this model. [2][3][4]
Parts and consumables
No replaceable parts or consumables reported. Included in the box: monitor, stand, power cable, 1.80 m HDMI cable, quick start guide and safety information. [2][3][4]
Yearly running cost
There are no subscriptions and no consumables. The evidence contains no electricity-rate data, so no yearly dollar figure can be computed. [2][3][4]
When it is a good buy
Dell Canada listed the SE2426H at CAD $119.99, a CAD $20.00 discount, and Dell Malaysia at RM 408.99, per pages retrieved 2026-10-10. US pricing could not be verified at research time, so check Dell’s US store before you buy. At CAD $120 it is positioned as an entry-level option in the 23.8-inch 1080p 144 Hz IPS segment. Named alternative: the Dell 24 SE2426HG (240 Hz, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, headphone-out) is the better choice when you need DisplayPort or a headphone-out. Value depends on the final US street price against competitors with DisplayPort and height-adjustable stands. [1][2][3][4][5]