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Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q 27 Inch 4K IPS Monitor
Last Updated: July 15, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.6
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255
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Display Clarity
87screen, monitor, panel, ips, 4k
+75%
-25%
" ... Excellent 4K monitor in a 27" panel size . ... Contrast is noticeably better than my 1000:1 AUO IPS panel and a good bit better than the U2313HM as long as full RGB range is selected. ... The design looks like the panel was just slid into an open frame. ... "
" ... I use it with my Mac book pro retina display and it is great no issues, get work done or edit picts ... "
" ... I exchanged that one and got this Dell monitor instead: Dell U Series 27-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor (U2718Q). ... "
" ... I loved the curved shape, but I have had enough of staring at pixels all day. ... When there is a pixel-free curved monitor available at a reasonable price - preferably with a slightly taller aspect ratio, I will switch. ... "
" ... I''ve using this monitor witn Win 10 computer (gaming and home apliances), and comparing this monitor with my 5K retina iMac 2017 and dont see any significant differences in visual quality. ... "
" ... Slim bezel, great color. ... "
" ... text in a 27” monitor at its native 4K resolution is too small, at least for me. ... I also set the resolution at 2560 x 1440 and the text size was adequate, but it is not its native resolution, and it was not so sharp. ... "
" ... I like having a single high-res screen than multiple low-res screens . ... But if you do have to put them next to each other, the small bezel makes it look seamless. ... "
Resolution
63monitor, hdr, resolution, 1080p, 27
+86%
-14%
" ... This display has 4K resolutions which I've never experienced and everything just worked out of the box. ... "
" ... This monitor is one of, if not the best professional 4K IPS monitor available right now. ... Monitor is great for photo and video editing, 4k gaming, and software development. ... "
" ... I have purchased high resolution monitors for a long time now. ... "
" ... This screen is amazing, however DP 1.2 doesn't support HDR output. ... "
" ... I can’t wait to get the full HDR content when I get the Xboe one X! ... "
" ... Currently have it hooked up via HDMI running 2K resolution at 60Hz, Both Warcraft, and Witcher 3 look incredible in those specs! ... Highly recommended if you're looking for a new 2018 model 4K monitor . ... I may update review w/ 4K results a bit later. ... UPDATE 05/31/18: Set 4K in both Windows and WoW, works great w/ 60Hz on HDMI. ... I have not tried some newer game titles in 4K b/c do not have anything except Witcher 3, and have not tried it under 4K yet . ... "
" ... I highly recommend this one if you're looking for a high-quality 4K panel for gaming or productivity. ... "
" ... Search online around and call customer services several times, finally find the "uni Thunderbolt 3 to DisplayPort Cable" on Amazon, it works perfectly 4K @ 60 Hz ... "
Device Compatibility
57dell, mac, monitors, macbook pro, windows
+63%
-37%
" ... Also, note that this monitor is currently available for significantly less than on Amazon, selling for $550 from Dell and $500 from Microcenter (as of late Aug 2017). ... I've had the monitor for a few weeks now and use it primarily as an external display for a 2017 Macbook Pro but also with a PS4 Pro and with a secondary PC. ... "
" ... I bought this monitor to pair it with the Xbox One X. ... "
" ... Never had a problem with Dell monitors till this one. ... "
" ... Simply an excellent monitor. ... "
" ... Be sure your PC or Mac has enough power to drive it though. ... "
" ... For programming I think this is a great monitor. ... "
" ... Really, really great monitor! ... Had an Apple MacBook Pro + Apple Thunderbolt monitor set up. ... Upgraded to a 2017 MacBook Pro and thought it was time to upgrade the monitor as well. ... "
" ... I’ve used this monitor on both my PC and Xbox one X and the monitor looks great in my opinion I love the bezeless design. ... "
Color
47colors, contrast, color accuracy, brightness, display
+77%
-23%
" ... Once properly set up, image is crystal sharp and the colour is vibrant and accurate ... "
" ... Color is real and easy with the eye. ... "
" ... it captures the colors amazing and it's not overly big. ... "
" ... Great color and clarity. ... "
" ... No dead pixels or image burn in. ... "
" ... Colors and resolution are fantastic. ... "
" ... Color is great, the picture is reasonably bright, love the thin frame (it's quite nice). ... "
" ... Good: Image quality is ok. ... "
Ports
43dp, usb c, thunderbolt, displayport, display port
+63%
-37%
" ... Be sure your PC or Mac has enough power to drive it though. ... "
" ... It turns out that the DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort connections default to having HDR enabled even when receiving an SDR signal. ... "
" ... Use it for my 2016 MacBook pro all you need to do is get a USB C to display port cable and you are set. ... "
" ... Was really plug and play, with 4k supported natively by Windows 10 and the older graphics card I'm still using via displayport (GTX660 . ... "
" ... --Works well out of the box with my 2017 Macbook pro using a USB-C to DisplayPort cable. ... --The monitor offers many connectivity options including: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, mini DisplayPort, 4 x USB 3.0 ports and an audio out. ... "
" ... I purchased the cable at Apple store (Moshi) as it supports 5k @ 60 hz ... "
" ... I’ve used this monitor on both my PC and Xbox one X and the monitor looks great in my opinion I love the bezeless design. ... "
" ... The monitor comes with a displayport to mini displayport cable, and a USB 3.0 cable (it has 2 USB ports built in on the side, and 2 on the bottom). ... "
Price
23monitor, money, waste, recommend, wrong
+78%
-22%
" ... Very good monitor for this money! ... "
" ... - Price is good ... "
" ... I couldn't recommend this monitor enough, it's worth every penny. ... "
" ... This review however is about the monitor, however, and I could not ask for a better product at this price. ... "
" ... For the price point you can't go wrong with monitor. ... "
" ... For the price, I don't think this monitor can be beat. ... "
" ... The only monitors that I'm aware currently supporting it cost well over $1,000. ... "
" ... Overall a pretty amazing monitor for the money (though I got it on sale for $400) ... "
Picture Quality
23quality, image, monitor, sharp, clarity
+96%
-4%
" ... Very good monitor, awesome picture for the price. ... "
" ... + Pretty good quality of image and low image retention (running @250nits). ... "
" ... The text/image clarity is amazing compared to 1080p! ... Coming from a 1080p TN panel display, the image clarity and colors displayed on this 4k IPS panel are truly a night and day difference. ... "
" ... Has a nice, crisp picture, overall looks great. ... "
" ... Good: Image quality is ok. ... "
" ... The default out-of-the-box settings are perfect and I have excellent natural picture quality without needing to tweak anything. ... "
" ... The picture is so good, very little to no discoloration around the edges. ... "
" ... It offers great picture clarity and a calibrated screen with a proof sheet. ... "
Gaming
22monitor, games, xbox, 4k, hdr
+95%
-5%
" ... SO FAR THIS HAS THE BEST GAMING EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE OWNED AN XBOX SINCE THE FIRST ONE BACK IN 02'. ... "
" ... This monitor is 100% used for console gaming so if you're here for work, school or anything else, I can't help you. ... Since I have a PS4 pro and Xbox One X on the way, I wanted to achieve some level of HDR gaming BUT it's very hard to find monitors right now with HDR. ... 2) It's got a 5ms response time in gaming mode. ... This is crucial for competitive games. ... "
" ... I do everything from web surfing to gaming. ... "
" ... Great for content creation/productivity/casual gaming, you name it. ... "
" ... SO FAR THIS HAS THE BEST GAMING EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE OWNED AN XBOX SINCE THE FIRST ONE BACK IN 02'. ... "
" ... I highly recommend this one if you're looking for a high-quality 4K panel for gaming or productivity. ... "
" ... My Xbox look amazing on it and allows me to take full advantage of my system when gaming. ... "
" ... work well for ps4 ... "
Design
18design, bezel, thin, monitor, matte
+89%
-11%
" ... Overall, this monitor looks better next to the LG with more streamlined sides and a better quality exterior. ... "
" ... Lastly, the physical design of this monitor is nice. ... "
" ... The matte coating is very effective. ... "
" ... Oh yea and the thin bezel is a definite plus. ... "
" ... The craftsmanship and design are great. ... "
" ... +Very thin profile ... "
" ... Design is gorgeous as usual for Dell. ... "
" ... + Love the bezel thinness. ... "
Software Platform
17scaling, windows 10, rdc, firmware update, virtual
+59%
-41%
" ... This is the best monitor for software development and programming. ... "
" ... Incredible monitor that is fantastic for software development. ... "
" ... Make sure you get the software from Dell's website that will allow you to adjust the settings from your computer without having to go through the monitors OSD. ... "
" ... Although I'm still using the default color configuration and settings from the factory (had no reason to change it) I don't notice any backlight bleed during regular use at all. ... The firmware on my monitor is M2B103, which I haven't yet verified is the very newest, but I have absolutely no problems with any weird colors using display port for my connection. ... "
" ... I adjusted Win10 settings to 250% and you will gain about a 10 to 12font. ... "
" ... - No other Windows 10 considerations as it automatically supports the monitor ... "
" ... Won't put it down even a star, as it does what it says and is amazing, just not right for all applications. ... "
" ... More real estate (especially for Adobe Premiere & Photoshop) ... - Windows 10 scaling is fantastic. ... - I'll still scale up Chrome for some of the website I commonly visit, e.g. ... Facebook, gmail, etc. ... "
Screen Protection
16dead pixels, dead, bottom, pixel, edges
+31%
-69%
" ... Four dead pixels in a row near the center of my screen means there is a noticeable black streak which is quite annoying. ... I understand that they cannot guarantee zero dead pixels, but four together should have caused this screen to be rejected. ... "
" ... Showed up with scratching on the panel, and then the anti-glare coating started to peel in the corner. ... "
" ... The only thing I have is screen. ... "
" ... Then, when it came back on, it started to show lines across the front of the screen. ... "
" ... The screen doesn’t show anything, but sometimes shows white and grey lines. ... "
" ... After about 1.5 months we got a vertical bar on the screen. ... "
" ... Also there is a little light leakage on the bottom of this screen. ... "
" ... I see like scratches on several parts. ... "
Build Quality
16monitor, build quality, adjustable, thin, solid
+75%
-25%
" ... - Adjustable height so it snuck in under my 16 3/4" constraint ... "
" ... The stand is also very sturdy. ... "
" ... I use two of these stacked on a Loktek dual arm and they are superb. ... "
" ... The stand height adjustment is great, and rotation is a bonus (though I don't currently use rotation). ... "
" ... Very flexible, very full featured, thin body. ... "
" ... The design is beautiful, sturdy, and well-constructed. ... "
" ... I do like the quality feel of the monitor and the adjustable stand. ... "
Product Reliability
13weeks, stopped working, months, monitor, usage
+31%
-69%
" ... It stops working in 10 days. ... "
" ... Brand new 4-5 stars, not lasting for 4 months, 2 -1 star. ... Hope next replacement will fix issue, but they will probably send a refurbished unit instead of new one. ... "
" ... I have read dell has issues with this. ... "
" ... What a disappointment, seemed to work well for less than a week. ... "
" ... 5 months later, the DisplayPort port completely stopped working. ... "
" ... I was very happy with it for the first few weeks but after that it randomly stopped working for several hours and then working again - just like several other people mentioned in their reviews. ... Unfortunately the problem came back today and the monitor has not been working for more than ten hours. ... "
" ... It will randomly go black. ... "
Returns
12replacement, one, back, sent, send
+25%
-75%
" ... I'm going to return them. ... "
" ... Had to return. ... "
" ... ), I'll return it and never look back. ... "
" ... Hope next replacement will fix issue, but they will probably send a refurbished unit instead of new one. ... "
" ... Frustratingly, I already broke down the packing, so returning it is not an option ... "
" ... Have to return it. ... "
" ... sent it back. ... "
" ... I cannot recommend this as a buy until its fixed I plan on returning it. ... "
Marketplace
11see, dell, thanks, product, picture
+55%
-45%
" ... Othe than the that, the picture is great. ... "
" ... See the pic I attached. ... I purchased this device @ Amazon for $350 (during sale) and very happy with it. ... "
" ... Thanks again Amazon and Dell! ... "
" ... As suggested by many reviewers (thank you!) ... "
" ... Thanks Dell for this amazing product! ... "
" ... Color is great, the picture is reasonably bright, love the thin frame (it's quite nice). ... "
Controls
10button, quality control, control, push, others
+20%
-80%
" ... First intuition is to do a factory reset -- tried to press physical button and no menu, no response. ... "
" ... I have spent hours on adjusting the color settings and I still can’t find a setting that display white and black. ... "
" ... Seems like others have had this problem as well - maybe a quality control issue. ... "
" ... The menu buttons are a little difficult to navigate since they’re small and underneath. ... "
" ... I did not even get to that part when I noticed on the dell on built-in system (push the first button for 5 sec to perform the checks) ... "
" ... When this happens none of the buttons work on the monitor. ... "
Setup
8monitor, instructions, windows, side, multi
+100%
" ... Was so happy unpacking & setup the new monitor. ... "
" ... This review is from the perspective of a software engineer and programmer in hope that it may help others coming from a similar position. ... "
" ... Easy setup, clean design, beautiful graphics, definitely the best. ... "
" ... Would make great side by side for a dual monitor setup. ... "
" ... Follow the instructions on Dell site. ... "
" ... Ideal for multi-monitor setup. ... "
Cables
8cables, included, power, pc, mdp
+38%
-63%
" ... Comes with MiniDP to DP cable, not sure why. ... "
" ... The product did not come with power cord. ... "
" ... I even tried disconnecting all cables and running the diagnostic test and the lines were still present, so it is definitely an issue with the screen. ... "
" ... I even tried disconnecting all cables and running the diagnostic test and the lines were still present, so it is definitely an issue with the screen. ... "
" ... - Cables included for pc or mac. ... "
Firmware
7m2b102, firmware update, update, dell, windows
+43%
-57%
" ... - There is a firmware update available on Dell's web site to fix green tint issues - update is only available for Windows. ... "
" ... Hopefully Dell will patch the firmware to fix it. ... "
" ... I think it might be a firmware problem but Dell doesn't support anything for MacOS yet. ... "
Overall performance
7graphics, running, high, end, editing
+100%
" ... I use it for amateur but high-end Photoshop and video editing work. ... "
" ... I use it for amateur but high-end Photoshop and video editing work. ... "
" ... For anyone that isn't an artist or works with graphics a lot I would say this is perfect. ... "
" ... High quality monitor that works best with high end graphics card. ... "
" ... To me, I feel that this monitor is the best balance between speed, quality and price and haven't found something to replace it with. ... "
" ... My PC is running an i7700K, SSD harddrive, 32GB Ram and a 1080 TI graphics card, so there is no problem with the system. ... "
" ... At the $500-600 price range, I feel that it represents an exceptional value and is a great choice for photo/ video editing, mac users, and people looking for a 4K HDR monitor for a PS4 Pro or other 4K content. ... "
Device Stand
7mount, vesa, monitor, works, well
+100%
" ... I bought an articulating arm to mount this monitor to and it's still in the box since the stand works so well. ... "
" ... Eventually I might vesa mount it and it is compatible. ... "
" ... Vesa mounts perfect. ... "
" ... I got a desk mount for this monitor but considered not even doing so because the stand it comes with is fantastic as well. ... "
" ... I do like the quality feel of the monitor and the adjustable stand. ... "
" ... Aside from that the VESA mount stand works pretty flawlessly . ... "
" ... --The stand is height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustable ... "
Product As Described
5picture, photos, shown, display, color
+60%
-40%
" ... Othe than the that, the picture is great. ... "
" ... See the pic I attached. ... "
" ... Color is great, the picture is reasonably bright, love the thin frame (it's quite nice). ... "
Drivers
4driver, windows, dell, color, operating
-100%
" ... Came incorrectly color calibrated, so I installed a Windows Virtual Machine to install the correct driver because Dell's tool doesn't support macOS. ... "
" ... No way to upgrade drivers or do all the functions one normally can with a monitor. ... "
" ... Even after I downloaded the new Dell driver that was supposed to fix the color, half of the screen had a green hue and the other half had a red hue to it. ... "
" ... No drivers to mess with. ... "
Apps
4want, software development, scaling, hidpi
+50%
-50%
" ... UI and font scaling is inconsistent across apps. ... "
Features
4select, power, light, disable, auto
+50%
-50%
" ... - Minor light bleed ... "
" ... - Cannot disable blinking power light when sleeping, but can disable when power is on!? ... "
Viewing Angles
4viewing, monitor, angles, angle, ips
+100%
" ... The monitor allows for tilt and swivel to find your desired angle and position. ... "
" ... Super thin bezels, great viewing angles and consistency. ... "
" ... It's viewable from wide angles too. ... "
Display Size
4size, big, things
+100%
" ... The clarity and screen size is incredible. ... "
" ... I love my new big screen . ... "
" ... Small footprint for a 27 inch screen. ... "
" ... The resolution will be very big for the screen size, so some things will look smaller, so you will have to scale to at least 125% to make things a lot less strainful on the eyes. ... "
Cleaning
4monitor, design, beautiful, usb ports, setup
+100%
" ... Easy setup, clean design, beautiful graphics, definitely the best. ... "
" ... Clean design + functional with multiple USB ports. ... "
" ... This monitor so far is very nice indeed, larger than my 24" LCD that bit the dust last week due to old age and power outage surge. ... "
Camera
4editing, sharp, nice
+100%
" ... I have used all type of monitors in my career as an engineer and now as an amateur photographer. ... "
" ... I will use this for photo editing. ... "
Storage
4height, display, adjustable
+100%
" ... - Adjustable height so it snuck in under my 16 3/4" constraint ... "
" ... I would prefer a larger nominal size with a taller aspect ratio, but for now, most of the choices are still 14:9. ... "
Fit
4dell, screw, saying, monitor, damn
+75%
-25%
" ... Dell’s U2718Q fit my needs perfectly. ... "
" ... --The monitor is really beautifully designed with ultra thin bezels and a premium fit/ finish ... "
Sleep Tracking
3wake from sleep, monitor, mac, reported, os
+67%
-33%
" ... - Wake from sleep on Mac OS (known/reported problem by others). ... "
" ... - Wake from sleep is relatively quick ... "
Video Playback
3watching, monitor, content, 4k
+100%
" ... After checking native HRD video content, I was quite impressed. ... "
" ... : I primarily use this monitor for software development and occasionally watching movies. ... "
Delivery
3received, first, day, arrived, sent
+100%
" ... Received "new" product that had another person's shipping label on an open box ... "
" ... They sent out a replacement within one day and it arrived the next! ... "
" ... Hope everyone got theirs with good condition. ... "
Size
3+100%
" ... Lighter weight that I expected too. ... "
" ... They are INCREDIBLY SMALL! ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
Display
Resolution: 4K