One of the best 4K monitors, the Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q is also one of our top picks for the best monitor for watching movies, best business monitor, and best 4K monitor for video editing. You’ll love its realistic color consistency and the fact you can turn it horizontally for better views. This Dell monitor has lots of features you’d expect to find in some of the best computer monitors. Read on to see why it is one of our top picks.
Why We Like It – Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q
The Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q displays in crisp, beautiful color. The contrast ratio is perfect for watching movies or editing photos. We absolutely love the 99.90% sRGB color range, plus the great connectivity with 4 USB ports and Bluetooth capabilities. This is a great monitor for anyone working from home.
- 4 USB ports for great charging and connection capabilities, plus Bluetooth
- 99.9% color range coverage
- Fully height, tilt, pivot, and swivel adjustable
- Dell customer service is hard to get ahold of
- Amazon reviewers note quality control issues
- Susceptible to backlight bleed
Performance
With a 99.9% sRGB coverage, the Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q has an incredibly wide color gamut with realistic color accuracy and a gorgeous picture quality. It supports high dynamic range HDR10 so you can view your photos or watch movies in incredible color. While this isn’t a gaming monitor (the 5ms response time is comparatively slow), this monitor still has a smooth 60hz refresh rate, which is still really good for watching your favorite TV shows and movies while chilling at your computer. It’s similar in specs to the LG 27UK650-W monitor.
Related: If you like this monitor, also check out our Dell Ultrasharp U2720Q review.
Viewing Angle
This 27-inch monitor has a wide viewing angle of 178 degrees, meaning you can watch movies at awkward angles. Plus, you can achieve the perfect ergonomic setup with its pivot, tilt, swivel, and height adjustment features. You can rotate the monitor completely horizontally for working on long spreadsheets or code. You’ll be perfectly comfortable during a long movie or 8-hour workday. Compare it to a super cool curved monitor, the Samsung 32 Inch Curved Monitor Costco.
Durability
In addition to being fully ergonomic, the Dell Ultrasharp has a very sturdy base that doesn’t wobble. The frame’s bezels are very thin, making it perfect for a multi-monitor setup. And it’s easy to wall mount this monitor if needed.
Related: Also check out our Dell Ultrasharp U2515H review.
Ports/Expandability
This Dell is an incredible charging hub with 4 USB ports. It also has a display port, an HDMI port, a mini displayport and an audio port. Plus, it even has Bluetooth connectivity!
Value
While not as cheap as its cousin, the Dell Ultrasharp U2415, the Dell U2718Q is still a good value for the money. You’ll be blown away by the color depth and quality with Dell HDR and the full customization and horizontal tilt of the physical monitor, which will fit on any desk. It comes with a displayport cable and power cable in the box. Power consumption is 24W for Energy Star certification, which will definitely help your energy bill.
Dell Ultrasharp U2718Q Wrap Up
The Dell Ultrasharp is a great monitor for watching movies or just having a super nice work-from-home monitor. In brilliant 4K, it has a great contrast ratio, making editing videos and photos a breeze. The 60hz refresh rate is perfect for watching movies smoothly and playing basic video games. But if you’re looking for a true gaming monitor, take a look at the BenQ EL2870U.
