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Dell U3818DW Review

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Michael Iaboni is a Canadian Freelance Writer and Editor. He graduated from York University with a Degree in English and Creative Writing and then attended Queen’s University where he obtained a Professional Editing Standards Certificate. He is a member of Editor’s Canada and, in his spare time, enjoys reading, writing, soccer, and gaming.
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Updated Jan 25, 2024 6:28 PM

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The Dell U3818DW has good viewing angles, a solid build, a large screen, and great color accuracy. It’s best suited for office use, but it also has multimedia capabilities. It has noticeable motion smearing, poor contrast, and no FreeSync support.

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Table of Contents

Product Snapshot

Overview

The Dell U3818DW is the brand’s mid-level model released in 2017. It promises to deliver exceptional image clarity over other monitors at mid-level models thanks to its excellent sRGB color space and high-resolution screen coverage. It also has a wider variety of ports than its competitor, the LG 38WN95C-W, because of the extra USB ports (one of which is USB Type C connectivity). It’s an excellent monitor for those working on various video editing projects or just for office work in general. In addition, the Dell U3818DW has a striking color gradient, a sturdy build, and powerful and clear speakers. Keep reading our Dell U3818DW review, and don’t forget to check out the best-rated computer monitors available now.

Consensus

our Verdict

The Dell U3818DW has a lot going for it – great viewing angles, a sturdy build, a big screen, and accurate colors. It’s perfect for the office, but can also handle multimedia tasks. The only downsides are some motion smearing, a poor contrast ratio, and no FreeSync.

ReasonS to Buy

  • Wide Viewing Angle
  • Good, Sturdy Build
  • Large Screen
  • Great Color Accuracy

Reason to Avoid

  • Motion Smearing
  • Bad Contrast Ratio
  • No FreeSync Support

Dell U3818DW Specs

Display TypeWLED
HDMI Inputsn/a
HDR FormatYes
Max Resolution3840 x 1600
Panel TypePanel TypeIPS
Refresh Rate60 Hz
Response TimeResponse Time5 ms
Screen size37.5"
Sync TechnologySync Technologyn/a

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Test Results

These are the most important criteria to test for Computer Monitors based on our comprehensive Testing Methodology.

Brightness (nits)284.275
Contrast Ratio (as ratio, x:1)1,035
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 xy)0
Color Gamut/Accuracy % (DCI P3 uv)0
Color Gamut % (Adobe RGB Coverage xy)77.6
Color Gamut % (sRGB Coverage xy)99.5
Color Gamut % (Rec. 2020 Coverage xy)0
Color Gamut % (Rec. 709 Coverage xy)0
Input Lag (ms)37.6
Response Time (ms)15.8
Reflections % (Total Reflections)7.5
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Left)47
Horizontal Viewing Angle (Washout Right)47
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Above)35
Vertical Viewing Angle (Washout Below)34

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    • Rtings
      101.4

      Category Trust Rating

      69
      The Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW is the final word in supersized monitors. Read More

      By:

      Matthew S. Smith
    • Tom’s Hardware
      89.25

      Category Trust Rating

      NR
      If your applications require an accurate sRGB/Rec.709 monitor, the Dell U3818DW delivers excellent accuracy without… Read More

      By:

      Unknown
    • Digital Trends
      78.3

      Category Trust Rating

      80
      The Dell U3818DW is a good monitor for most uses. It has a good stand… Read More

      By:

      Adam Babcock

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