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Dell UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor vs Dell UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor

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  • 94specifications compared
  • 38differ
  • 56identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display diagonal
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:63.5 cm (25")
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:68.6 cm (27")
  • Display resolution
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:2560 x 1440 pixels
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:3840 x 2160 pixels
  • HD type
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:Quad HD
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:4K Ultra HD
  • Display brightness (typical)
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:350 cd/m²
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:400 cd/m²
  • Display number of colours
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:16.78 million colours
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:1.073 billion colours
  • Response time (fast)
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:5 ms
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:6 ms
  • Pixel pitch
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:0.216 x 0.216 mm
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
  • Pixel density
    • UltraSharp U2518D computer monitor:117.5 ppi
    • UltraSharp UP2718Q computer monitor:163 ppi

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Comparison of U2518D, UP2718Q
142 specifications
Display14 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)Differs350 cd/m²400 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, 1440p480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, 2160p
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:9Unknown — not stated by the source
Contrast ratio (typical)1000:11000:1
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)Differs5 ms6 ms
Pixel pitchDiffers0.216 x 0.216 mm0.1554 x 0.1554 mm
Pixel densityDiffers117.5 ppi163 ppi
Horizontal scan range30 - 140 kHz30 - 140 kHz
Vertical scan rangeDiffers56 - 76 Hz24 - 75 Hz
Viewable size, horizontalDiffers55.3 cm59.7 cm
Viewable size, verticalDiffers31.1 cm33.6 cm
Viewable size diagonalKnown for one63.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamutDiffers99%100%
3DNoNo
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 & interfaces3 differ
Built-in USB hubYesYes
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
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 portsDiffers12
USB Type-A downstream ports quantity44
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
DVI portNoNo
HDMIYesYes
HDMI ports quantityDiffers12
HDMI versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers21
DisplayPort versionKnown for one1.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantity11
Audio inputNoNo
Audio outputYesYes
Headphone outNoNo
AC (power) inKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PC Audio outKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDCPKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)Differs13 cm14.5 cm
PivotYesYes
Pivot angle0 - 90°0 - 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
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs30 W90 W
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (off)0.3 W0.3 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one23.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input currentKnown for one1.6 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA++ to EUnknown — not stated by the source
Annual energy consumptionKnown for one44 kWhUnknown — not stated by the source
Current ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.8 A
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C0 - 35 °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 mm626.4 mm
Depth (with stand)Differs200.1 mm200.3 mm
Height (with stand)Differs527.2 mm547.1 mm
Weight (with stand)Differs5.89 kg8.4 kg
Width (without stand)Differs567.6 mm626.4 mm
Depth (without stand)Differs49.2 mm64.4 mm
Height (without stand)Differs331.5 mm369.1 mm
Weight (without stand)Differs3.42 kg5.98 kg
Bezel width (side)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.38 cm
Bezel width (top)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.38 cm
Bezel width (bottom)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.76 cm
Stand weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.02 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers396 mm435.1 mm
Package depthDiffers636 mm694.9 mm
Package heightDiffers167.9 mm199.9 mm
Package weightDiffers8.33 kg11.6 kg
Package materialKnown for oneCorrugated cardboard, Paper molded pulp, Polyethylene terephthalate (PET)Unknown — not stated by the source
User Guide on CD-ROMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Packaging content1 differ
Stand includedYesYes
Cables includedDiffersAC, DisplayPort, USBAC, DisplayPort, HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, USB
Quick start guideYesYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Doesn't containKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBRF, PVC
Other features2 differ
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
TV tuner integratedNoNo
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Energy efficiency class (legacy scale)Known for oneBUnknown — not stated by the source
USB charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dell E-Value CodeDiffersU2518DUP2718Q
CertificationDiffersTCO, BFRRoHS, WEEE, E-Standby, ERP, CEL, EuP
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Recycling dataidentical
Corrugated cardboard content per packageKnown for one1.62 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) content per packageKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper molded pulp content per packageKnown for one480 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) content per packageKnown for one42 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Polypropylene (PP) content per packageKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Polystyrene (PS) content per packageKnown for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Polyethylene (PE) content per bagKnown for one42 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Thin Clientidentical
Thin client installedNoNo
Logistics dataidentical
Products per master (outer) caseKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case widthKnown for one396 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case lengthKnown for one636 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case heightKnown for one167.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) case gross weightKnown for one8.34 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one24 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one105.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one105.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one118.7 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one100.3 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one85285210Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
Dell Display Manager (DDM) compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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