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Dell U3818DW

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User ratings:
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43 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Consumer ratings:
4.4 / 5
Editorial reviews:
10
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10 editorial reviews
The Dell U3818DW aims to fill a growing demand for ultrawide monitors with an impressive 3840 x 1600 resolution, plus equally awe-inspiring visualsRead more
3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference When PC monitors made the mainstream transition to widescreen aspect ratios in theRead more
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Pros

  • test images appear clear and text is well-defined
  • Color reproduction and uniformity were both very good
  • decent imaging performance along with a unique

Cons

  • missing any other currently available options
  • Acer has not purchased advertising at PC Perspective during the
  • HDR support for the time being

Key specs

  • 3840, 1600 px
  • 60 Hz
  • LCD
  • 5 ms
  • Curved
  • 37.5 in
  • 300 cd/m²
  • 21

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Dell U3818DW - Pros & Cons

Dell U3818DW

Pros

  • test images appear clear and text is well-defined
  • Color reproduction and uniformity were both very good
  • decent imaging performance along with a unique
  • and stealthy aesthetic demeanor
  • Displays with stretched aspect ratios are excellent for productivity and workflows
  • contrast
  • color coverage
  • and response to calibration
  • stunning color accuracy and quality which
  • better pricing and a better warranty
  • Dell has a reputation for excellent monitor menus

Cons

  • missing any other currently available options
  • Acer has not purchased advertising at PC Perspective during the
  • HDR support for the time being
  • robbing consumers of pixels in terms of vertical resolution
  • limited byYou're still limited by width
  • noticeably narrower vertical
  • screen s total width exceeds 35 inches
  • lack of gamer-centric features like FreeSync
  • space constraints will also come into play
  • Input lag is slightly high at 20ms
  • Dell s ports are hard to very difficult to access

Dell U3818DW - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
37.5 in
Best:
Acer UM.PB1EE.A01
Screen size: 282 in
IconResponse time
5 ms
Best:
JVC LM-H191
Response time: 0.01 ms
IconBrightness
300 cd/m²
Best:
DynaScan DS321LR4
Brightness: 25000 cd/m²
IconWeight
12.14 g
Best:
BenQ GL2450HM
Weight: 0 g

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Dell U3818DW - Full Specifications

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General
Screen size37.5 in
Brightness300.0 cd/m²
Aspect ratio21:9
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Dimensions
Height adjustment4.53 in
Height (min-max)432 - 547
Height (without stand)15.62 in
Height with stand17.01 in
Depth (with stand)2.19 in
Depth (without stand)2.19 in
Width (with stand)35.2 in
Weight (without stand)19.95 lb
Weight0.43 oz
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Image properties
Maximum resolution3840 x 1600 px
Supported graphics resolutions3840 x 1600
Refresh rate60.0 Hz
HD typeUltra-Wide Quad HD+
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Colour depth (per channel)10.0 bit
Contrast ratio1000:1
Display technologyLCD
BacklightW-LED
Panel typeIPS
Response time (GtG)5.0 ms
Response time (BtW)8.0 ms
Response time5.0 ms
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)yes
Pixel size0.01 in
Viewing angle (horizontal)178.0 °
Viewing angle (vertical)178.0 °
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)no
Adaptive synchronizationno
HDRno
VESA mountyes
Type of VESA mount100x100mm
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Power
Energy efficiency classA
Connecting 9V/12V/14VNone
Operational power consumption56 - 250
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)56.0 W
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Panel designCurved
Built-in USB hubyes
Touchscreenno
Built-in camerano
Screen surfaceMatte
Built-in speakersyes
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Connectivity
Analogue 3.5mm input1
Number of USB 2.0 port0
Number of USB 3.0 ports6
USB connectors (total)7
Component input (YPbPr/YCbCr)no
Number of component inputs0
Composite inputno
Number of composite inputs0
DisplayPortyes
DVI Portno
HDCPyes
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity2
Number of HDMI inputs2
HDMI version2.0
Headphone outputno
Headphone outputs quantity1
S-video inputno
Number of s-video inputs0
Thunderboltno
USB for videono
VGA inno
Number of DisplayPort inputs1
Number of DisplayPort outputs0
DisplayPort version1.2
Type of DisplayPort connectorStandard
MHLyes
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Features
Ascendable and submersibleyes
Pivot functionyes
Swivelyes
Tiltableyes
Memory card readerno
Cable lock slotyes
Flicker freeyes
Plug and Playyes
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Eco-labelling
EnergyStaryes
EPEATGold
TCO-labellingNone

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Dell U3818DW Dell - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Dell U3818DW Dell U3818DW Preview – 38-Inch Ultrawide Monitor for Home and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 26.07.2017
Dell U3818DW Preview – 38-Inch Ultrawide Monitor for Home and...

The Dell U3818DW aims to fill a growing demand for ultrawide monitors with an impressive 3840 x 1600 resolution, plus equally awe-inspiring visuals

Dell U3818DW 3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference - PC Perspective
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PC Perspective
3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference - PC Perspective

3840x1600 Ultrawide Monitors: How 160 Lines Can Make All the Difference When PC monitors made the mainstream transition to widescreen aspect ratios in the

Dell U3818DW Best Monitors for Gaming and Design - Buying Guide...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 24.09.2018
Best Monitors for Gaming and Design - Buying Guide...

Monitors for gaming and design are in demand nowadays thanks to the boom of the digital age which spawned careers in content creation, editing, and grading

Dell U3818DW 10 Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors - Buying Guide...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 13.09.2018
10 Best Ultrawide Gaming Monitors - Buying Guide...

The best ultrawide gaming monitors offer an impressive field of view without obstructions without the need to allocate space for multiple units and cables

Dell U3818DW Dell U3818DW Review – 38-inch Ultrawide Monitor for Business and...
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MonitorNerds | Gaming Monitor Reviews
Published: 06.09.2017
Dell U3818DW Review – 38-inch Ultrawide Monitor for Business and...
4.6

The Dell U3818DW Review is a premium prosumer grade ultrawide monitor with an impressive 3840 x 1600 resolution for home and office use

Dell U3818DW Dell U3818DW Curved Monitor Review
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 26.11.2017
Dell U3818DW Curved Monitor Review

Curved ultra-wide monitors aren’t just for gamers; professionals can enjoy them too. Today we’re checking out Dell’s U3818DW.

Dell U3818DW Dell U3818DW Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 24.10.2018
Dell U3818DW Review
3.6

The Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW is a good ultrawide IPS monitor with decent picture quality, low input lag, and decent motion handling. It is an impressive monitor f...

Dell U3818DW Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved Monitor (U3818DW) Review
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StorageReview.com
Published: 22.06.2018
Dell UltraSharp 38 Curved Monitor (U3818DW) Review

The U3818DW is another slick-looking curved monitor offering from Dell, with a generous 37.5-inch

Dell U3818DW Dell’s 38-inch Ultrasharp is the new king of massive monitors
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Digital Trends
Published: 14.09.2018
Dell’s 38-inch Ultrasharp is the new king of massive monitors

LG was first to have a 38-inch ultrawide monitor, but there’s new competition. In our Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW monitor review, we see how the newcomer does.

Dell U3818DW Dell U3818DW Curved Monitor Review
tomshardware.co.uk logo
tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 26.11.2017
Dell U3818DW Curved Monitor Review

Curved ultra-wide monitors aren’t just for gamers; professionals can enjoy them too. Today we’re checking out Dell’s U3818DW.

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