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.

TheDell U2718Q input lag measures to only ~9ms for both HDR and SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) content, which makes it suitable for competitive gaming that is if you don’t mind being limited to 60Hz. Choosing a quality monitor can be hard work if you haven't done your research. There are numerous acronyms and buzzwords to get to grips with, including 4K, 5K, UHD, FreeSync and G-Sync, to name but a few, and you can now add HDR to the list. 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. The earlier versions of this monitor (A00 to A02 models) are limited to HDMI 1.4 (4K up to 30Hz), while the newer variants (V03+) can enable HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 (for streaming 4K content) via this method. Price & Similar MonitorsAdditionally, the response time speed of only 5ms effectively eliminates the motion blur of fast-moving objects in video games and movies. IPS panel displays also have wide viewing angles of 178° both horizontally and vertically, which prevent the image from shifting in color and contrast when it’s looked at an angle. 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.

I also have a MacBook Pro. At my office I was connecting to a Dell U2718Q Monitor via the USB Type-C port. I got a Dell U2718Q for my house and got the same "no device found" error described in this thread. The solution for me was this Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C to DP cable = 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. Based on an IPS panel with 10-bit color support (8-bit + FRC), theDell U2718Q delivers vibrant, consistent, and accurate colors.

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 The problem that started yesterday is that the monitor won't wake up from sleep unless I unplug it for a minute and then try again. It's connected to a MacBook Pro (mid-2014) via the supplied DisplayPort cable. This started happening randomly a few days after the firmware update and no update has been made to the MacBook. 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. 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. 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.

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. So, if you’re a professional designer who also likes to play video games casually, theDell U2718Q is definitely for you. The uppermost button changes the picture preset (Standard, Multimedia, Movie, Game, and Paper) while the button below it alters the input source. Design & Connectivity The monitor is still a great display due to its accurate colors, 4K resolution, premium design, and smooth performance, but don’t buy it just for the sake of HDR. Performance 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).The Dell P2715Q IPS display has an input lag of ~14ms at 60Hz, so you won’t notice any delays when using the monitor, even when playing video games.

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.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 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 Also myDell Display Manager Application also can't run properly. Every time I try to open it shows require a supported DELL monitor and connection. Furthermore, 4K Ultra HD resolution ensures an incredibly crisp and mesmeric picture quality with vivid details and plenty of screen real estate. TheDell U2718Q 27″ 4K IPS monitor features a premium design with full ergonomic support including up to 130mm of height adjustment, -/+ 45° swivel, -5°/20° tilt, 90° pivot, and 100 x 100mm VESA mount compatibility.