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Dell UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor vs Dell UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor

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  • 127specifications compared
  • 55differ
  • 72identical
  • 17known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:63.5 cm (25")
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:Quad HD
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:4K Ultra HD
  • Contrast ratio (typical)
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:1000:1
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:1300:1
  • Display number of colours
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:16.78 million colours
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
  • Pixel pitch
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:0.216 x 0.216 mm
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
  • Pixel density
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:117.5 ppi
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:163 ppi
  • Horizontal scan range
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:30 - 140 kHz
    • UltraSharp U2718Q computer monitor:10 - 137 kHz

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Comparison of U2518D, U2718Q
144 specifications
Display15 differ
Display diagonalDiffers63.5 cm (25")68.6 cm (27")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1440 pixels3840 x 2160 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Display technologyLCDLCD
TouchscreenNoNo
HD typeDiffersQuad HD4K Ultra HD
Panel typeIPSIPS
Backlight typeLEDLED
Display brightness (typical)350 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Response time8 ms8 ms
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers640 x 480 (VGA), 720 x 400, 800 x 600 (SVGA), 1024 x 768 (XGA), 1152 x 864 (XGA+), 1280 x 1024 (SXGA), 1600 x 1200 (UXGA), 1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 2048 x 1080, 2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Supported video modesDiffers480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 1440p, 2160p
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs1000:11300:1
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Viewing angle, horizontal178°178°
Viewing angle, vertical178°178°
Display number of coloursDiffers16.78 million colours1.073 billion colours
Response time (fast)5 ms5 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.216 x 0.216 mm0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
Pixel densityDiffers117.5 ppi163 ppi
Horizontal scan rangeDiffers30 - 140 kHz10 - 137 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz49 - 86 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers55.3 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers31.1 cm33.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalDiffers63.4 cm68.5 cm
DDC/CIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour gamutDiffers99%99.9%
3DNoNo
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
NVIDIA G-SYNCNoNo
AMD FreeSyncNoNo
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)NoNo
Built-in cameraNoNo
Design2 differ
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, Silver
Feet colourDiffersSilverBlack, Silver
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB hub version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB upstream port typeUSB Type-BUSB Type-B
Number of upstream ports11
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity44
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.02.0
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort version1.21.2
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Audio inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Headphone outNoNo
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC (power) inYesYes
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ergonomics1 differ
VESA mountingYesYes
Panel mounting interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Cable lock slotYesYes
Cable lock slot typeKensingtonKensington
Height adjustmentYesYes
Adjustable height (max)13 cm13 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angleDiffers0 - 90°-90 - 90°
SwivellingYesYes
Swivel angle range-45 - 45°-45 - 45°
Tilt adjustmentYesYes
Tilt angle range-5 - 21°-5 - 21°
On Screen Display (OSD)YesYes
Plug and PlayYesYes
LED indicatorsKnown for onePowerUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)30 W30 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs23.2 W24.32 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentDiffers1.6 A1.5 A
Energy efficiency scaleA++ to EA++ to E
Annual energy consumption44 kWh44 kWh
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 60 °C-20 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 90%5 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 5000 m0 - 5000 m
Non-operating altitude5000 - 12192 m5000 - 12192 m
Weight & dimensions8 differ
Width (with stand)Differs567.6 mm611.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs200.1 mm200.4 mm
Height (with stand)Differs527.2 mm540.2 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.89 kg6.23 kg
Width (without stand)Differs567.6 mm611.3 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs49.2 mm49.1 mm
Height (without stand)Differs331.5 mm356.2 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.42 kg3.7 kg
Bezel width (side)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.3 mm
Bezel width (top)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.3 mm
Bezel width (bottom)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 mm
Stand weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.53 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers396 mm208 mm
Package depthDiffers636 mm700 mm
Package heightDiffers167.9 mm444 mm
Package weightDiffers8.33 kg9.2 kg
Package typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBox
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package materialDiffersCorrugated cardboard, Paper molded pulp, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)Corrugated cardboard, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)
Packaging content1 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, DisplayPort, USBAC, DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, USB
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAREPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBRF, PVC
Other features3 differ
On/off switchYesYes
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)DiffersBA
Dell E-Value CodeDiffersU2518DU2718Q
CertificationDiffersTCO, BFRTCO, NFPA 99, EDID
Supplied AC adapter typeACAC
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recycling data4 differ
Corrugated cardboard content per packageDiffers1.62 kg2.68 kg
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per package0 g0 g
Paper molded pulp content per packageDiffers480 g0 g
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) content per packageDiffers42 g45 g
Polypropylene (PP) content per package0 g0 g
Polystyrene (PS) content per package0 g0 g
Polyethylene (PE) content per bagDiffers42 g45 g
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Dell Display Manager (DDM) compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Logistics data12 differ
Products per master (outer) case1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Master (outer) case widthDiffers396 mm208 mm
Master (outer) case lengthDiffers636 mm700 mm
Master (outer) case heightDiffers167.9 mm444 mm
Master (outer) case gross weightDiffers8.34 kg9.2 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletDiffers24 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers24 pc(s)12 pc(s)
Products per pallet layerDiffers4 pc(s)6 pc(s)
Layers per palletDiffers6 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthDiffers105.6 cm101.6 cm
Pallet gross lengthDiffers105.6 cm121.9 cm
Pallet gross heightDiffers118.7 cm100.8 cm
Pallet gross weightDiffers100.3 kg121.7 kg
Harmonized System (HS) code8528521085285210

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