Dell U2718Q 27 Inch UltraSharp 4K LED-backlit, Anti-Glare, 3H Hard Coating IPS Monitor - (8 ms Response, 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz, 1300:1 Contrast, with ComfortView, DisplayPort, VGA, HDMI and USB)

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Moreover, it’s factory-calibrated to Delta E< 2 and covers 99.9% of the sRGB color space, making it an adequate display for professional color-critical work. For a noticeable improvement in the image quality, an HDR monitor should be able to deliver at least a 400-nit peak brightness (preferably 600 or 1,000) and cover at least 90% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.

My company servicedesk did some sort of update that caused myU2718Q to stop working with it. Wanted to chime in and say that this process fixed the issue.So, if you’re a professional designer who also likes to play video games casually, theDell U2718Q is definitely for you. Next, the response time speed of 6ms is a bit slower than that of modern IPS displays, but there’s no prominent ghosting of fast-moving objects visible. In contrast, theDell U2718Q has a peak brightness of 350-nits and only covers the standard sRGB color gamut meaning that its HDR is software-emulated. Some games might look slightly better, but most of the time, you’ll just get oversaturated colors. Finally, there are several preset modes available, including ComfortView, which filters out the harmful blue lights. There is no Picture in Picture and Picture By Picture modes available, though. Design & Connectivity

Further, it supports 10-bit color via dithering (8-bit + FRC) for 1.07 billion colors, and it’s factory-calibrated at Delta E < 3 with 99.9% sRGB spacecoverage.Probably a bit late, but... make sure your GFX card (965m) supports HDR and make sure HDR is enabled in the Monitor menu that you manage with your fingers (bottom right). This wasn't the case for me (SmartHDR was OFF) and as a result dxdiag *did not* show up as supporting HDR colorspace. When I switched it on in the menu with my greasy paws and re-ran dxdiag, it showed up as supporting HDR. If I play HDR content in Windows 10 Films & TV it looks incredibly over saturated. SDR content plays fine. In the OSD (On-Screen Display), you will find the following settings: contrast, brightness, aspect ratio, sharpness, color format, color temperature, input source selection, RGB, hue, and saturation.

The Dell U2718Q is not to be confused with the Dell UP2718Q, which has a much brighter image, higher contrast, and wider color gamut for the true HDR viewing experience. Image Quality In comparison to the Dell P2715Q, the Dell U2718Q has more accurate color calibration (Delta E < 2) and support for HDR (High Dynamic Range). However, its HDR support is software-emulated only, so it’s essentially useless. It also features extensive connectivity and ergonomic options. Even though it’s an older model, it’s been relevant to this day thanks to its excellent reputation and reliability. Image Quality To start with, the Dell P2715Q monitor is based on an IPS panel, which ensures precise and consistent color reproduction.

Other panel-related specs include a 350-nit peak brightness and a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio which is standard for an IPS display at this price range; Although you might find a bit brighter displays, they won’t have as accurate color reproduction. I recently got a U2718Q and aside from the glitches, it's a great monitor. There was an issue with the colour green which I fixed through a firmware update (currently M2B102).

While I understand the Mac OS isn't officially supported by Dell, it would still be good to know if and when a future firmware update for the U2718Q will correct this problem permanently. You can use these buttons for OSD (On-Screen Display) menu navigation and as shortcuts for certain functions when the menu is not on the screen. The reason was that Smart HDR in the OSD menu Display section of the Monitor menu was set to Off. Setting it to On caused the monitor to re-initialize and suddenly show up in dxdiag as supporting HDR and in Windows 10 Display Settings the option to enable HDR and advanced color settingsappeared. The Dell P2715Q has a sturdy and versatile design with up to 115mm height adjustment, -5°/21° tilt, +/- 45° swivel, 90° pivot, and 100x100mm VESA mount compatibility. HDR is, in our estimation, one of the most significant advancements in display technology in recent years, but the rollout hasn't been entirely smooth. Competing standards have served to muddy the HDR waters, and though the technology is beginning to prove its worth in the latest high-end TVs and projectors, PC monitor manufacturers have been slow to react.Additionally, the response time speed of only 5ms effectively eliminates the motion blur of fast-moving objects in video games and movies. All display connectors of theDell U2718Q support HDCP 2.2. So, you can watch copy-protected content in 4K on Blu-rays and streaming services such as Netflix on the monitor. I'm running two monitors, a legacy DELL 2709W (Primary) and the new DELL U2718Q (Secondary) in Windows 10. The problem is that I cannot get the U2718Q to show up as supporting HDR in any scenario. Overall, the image quality is stunning, as expected of Dell’s 4K IPS monitor at this price range. It’s only when we get to HDR that things start toturn south.