Product Comparison: Dell S2718D vs Dell U2718Q
General Specifications
Brand
Dell
Dell
Model
S2718D
U2718Q
Origin
China
China
About the Product
Forget what you’ve seen before. Dive into the action with unbeatable views, the world’s overall thinnest profile in its classi, and unmatched clarity with HDR. Whether you’re watching a movie, playing a game or working on a presentation, you’ll see superb visuals.
The expansive 27” screen features InfinityEdge, a virtually borderless display on all four sides that lets you see more of your work. Hone in on every task with a multi-monitor setup and experience a virtually seamless view thanks to ultrathin bezels
Key Specs
Screen Size
27 in.
27 in.
Resolution
2560 x 1440
3840 x 2160
Response Time
6 ms
6 ms
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Dell S2718D Monitor
- This monitor is beautiful, excellent quality.
- Love it! Amazing display. Really good quality. Using it with my MacBook Pro connected with USB-C, worked like a charm first time.
- Native support for 2560x1440; looks very good for my needs with no problem scaling fonts - known issue on 4k monitors.
- Screen provides crisp visuals and accurate color rendering for use with typical productivity apps.
- The refresh rate is stable, and a great picture.
Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor
- First and most obvious is the upgrade in resolution from 1080p to 4k.
- The text/image clarity is amazing compared to 1080p!
- Fantastic Monitor. Was really plug and play, with 4k.
- 4k Resolution has made working in Adobe programs so much easier.
- It's got a 5ms response time in gaming mode. This is crucial for competitive games.
Size & Weight
Material
Plastic
Plastic
Color
Black/Silver
Black
Height
17.84 in.
15.9 in.
Width
24.1 in.
24.7 in.
Depth
7.1 in.
7.9 in.
Weight
15.1 pounds
13.18 pounds
Display
Display Type
LCD
LCD
Panel Type
IPS
IPS
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Contrast Ratio
1000:1
1000:1
Brightness
300 cd/m²
400 cd/m²
Color Supported
16.7 Million
1.07 Billion
View Angle Vertical
178 °
178 °
View Angle Horizontal
178 °
178 °
Curved Display
No
No
Anti-Glare
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Display"
Dell S2718D Monitor
- The QHD graphics are really clear and the dot pitch suits Windows.
- I am impressed by the crisp image quality and by how easy it was to set up.
- Great monitor! Slim, great color, beautiful design.
- Best monitor ever! Picture perfect, like literally!
- The Dell monitor is very slim, well processed, kat a clear, bright image.
Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor
- Dell has a slightly higher contrast ratio which is great for editing.
- Monitor is factory color calibrated. The U2718Q supports 99.9% sRGB coverage making it a great choice for photo/ video editing.
- The monitor offers many connectivity options including: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, mini DisplayPort, 6 x USB 3.0 ports and an audio out.
- IPS panels display much nicer than older TN style panels.
- IPS delivers better color and allows for a wider viewing angle before distorting the image.
Features
Type
Home/Office
Home/Office
Touch Screen
No
No
Build-in speaker
No
No
Built-In Webcam
No
No
TV Tuner
No
No
Pivot Function
Yes
Yes
VESA-compatible
No
100x100
Extras
Flicker-free Technology, Low Blue Light, Security lock slot, Low haze with 3H hardness
DDC/CI, HDR10 standards, Dell PremierColor
What customers say about "Features"
Dell S2718D Monitor
- The shear beauty of the monitor and edge to edge glass (no plastic edges) just shouts quality.
- The depth at the edges is about as thick as a thin phone.
- Great monitor from Dell with 2560x1440 IPS screen and a a stylish metal base.
- The stand is awesome and very stable.
- The control buttons and menus work well and are easy to navigate.
Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor
- The Dell stand is much more flexible, even allowing for vertical orientation which is great when doing page layout work, especially posters.
- The stand is height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustable.
- Monitor is really beautifully designed with ultra thin bezels and a premium fit/ finish
- It's the only (affordable) monitor with HDR support.
- Adjustable height, tilt, and rotation via Pivot feature.
Connectivity
Inputs
HDMI, 3x USB, 3.5mm audio out
DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, 2x HDMI, 3.5mm audio out, 6x USB
What customers say about "Connectivity"
Dell S2718D Monitor
- Works perfectly with my 2017 Macbook Pro 15 inch - connects via the one cable & Charges too! The connectivity is just perfect!
- I love the fact that it charges my HP laptop through the same USB-C cable.
- The USB-C charges my Macbook Pro 13' which I originally thought wasn't possible because of the power supply.
- I can use an external USB mouse and a USB card reader connected to the base of the monitor while the MacBook is connected to it via a single USB-C cable.
- The monitor has simple and affordable connectors for connecting.
Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor
- Dell has lot of USB ports, including 2 fast charging ports for charging iPhones/iPads etc.
- Lot of connection options. Easy connects to Mac. JUst be sure that your PC has HDMI 2.0 ports.
- Works well out of the box with my 2017 Macbook pro using a USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
- Supported natively by Windows 10 and the older graphics card I'm still using via displayport.
- The "Smart HDR" feature is greyed out in the menu if you don't connect via HDMI.
Power
Wattage
30 Watts
120 Watts
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
3 year(s)
3 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
RoHS, CE, FCC
Other Information
MSRP
1999.99 $
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