Reviewers Liked
- Gorgeous HDR peformance
- Rich, vivid color reproduction
- 100% sRGB
- Excellent contrast
- Numerous calibration features
- Plenty of connectivity options
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Expensive
- Slight color shift
- Not ideal for gamers
Dell U2718Q 4K 27"
The Dell UP2718Q is a premium 27″ 4K IPS monitor for color editing and professional use, but its great input lag and response time performance make it viable for gaming as well. HDR performance, on the other hand, is underwhelming.
-- As reviewed by DisplayNinja
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The Dell UP2718Q is a premium 27″ 4K IPS monitor for color editing and professional use, but its great input lag and response time performance make it viable for gaming as well. HDR performance, on the other hand, is underwhelming.
By DisplayNinja onThe Dell UltraSharp 27 Premier Color UltraHD 4K HDR performs exceedingly well, is highly customizable, and is easy to use and tune. If you're a content creation professional and would appreciate this monitor's high resolution and accuracy, check the Dell UltraSharp 27 Premier Color UltraHD 4K HDR out. It is an excellent monitor.
By HotHardware onThe Dell U2718Q is a decent monitor in its own right, but its flaws put it behind a lot of cheaper, and better-performing products. It’s only advantage is it has a functioning HDR compatibility, but even in that regard, options are limited. At this time, it’s still difficult to find content which takes advantage of the technology, and prospective buyers might need to wait longer.
By monitornerds.com onThe Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q is a very good 27-inch 4K IPS LCD monitor with HDR support, great ergonomics and a wide viewing angle. Its picture quality is decent, but although it supports HDR, there is not much advantage to using it. It has great low input lag for gaming. Dark room performance isn't the best as blacks appear gray and it has visible backlight bleed and poor black uniformity.
By Rtings onPersonally, I like to set my main monitor at a comfortable distance, with the second monitor butted up to my left at an angle of -35 degrees. Being left-handed, this setup works for me ergonomically, keeping my browser, timeline and editing window on...
By postperspective.com onFor those that decide they don’t need the best color around and absolutely want 4K (or if video is your main gig), I can still definitely recommend the U2718Q.
By FStoppers onThe Dell UP2718Q is, for now, a unique monitor. It’s the first zone-dimming backlight we’ve seen in a desktop display, and the first consumer-level panel that can truly do justice to HDR content. Coupled with reasonably accurate color that extends all the way up to Adobe RGB, you’re looking at a high-end mastering screen at a relatively affordable price. $1500 may seem like a lot, but in the professional realm it’s a bargain. Users looking to outfit their Ultra HD video post-production systems may want to give it a serious look.
By TomsHardware onThe Dell U2718Q is an intriguing addition to the popular UltraSharp range. Offering a blend of 4K and HDR visuals, the £725 IPS display has the ability to dazzle but struggles to reach its full potential due an immature ecosystem.HDR functionality...
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