Comparison between:
- 25" Dell UltraSharp U2518D
- 30" Dell UltraSharp UP3017

Brand, series, model

Information about the brand, series, model and model aliases.

Dell UltraSharp U2518DDell UltraSharp UP3017
SeriesUltraSharpUltraSharp
Dell UltraSharp U2518DDell UltraSharp UP3017
Model year20172016

Display

Information about the main characteristics of the display - panel, backlight, resolution, refresh rate, etc.

Size class25 in30 in
Diagonal634.4 mm
63.44 cm
24.9764 in
2.0814 ft		756.2 mm
75.62 cm
29.7717 in
2.481 ft
Width552.96 mm
55.296 cm
21.7701 in
1.8142 ft		641.3 mm
64.13 cm
25.248 in
2.104 ft
Height311.04 mm
31.104 cm
12.2457 in
1.0205 ft		400.8 mm
40.08 cm
15.7795 in
1.315 ft
Panel manufacturerLG Display-
Panel modelLM250WQ3-SSA1-
Panel typeAH-IPSIPS
Panel bit depth8 bits10 bits (8 bits + FRC)
FRCNoYes
LUT-3D LUT
14 bits
Colors16777216 colors
24 bits		1073741824 colors
30 bits
Aspect ratio1.778:1
16:9		1.6:1
16:10
Resolution2560 x 1440 pixels
Quad HD (QHD) / 1440p		2560 x 1600 pixels
Pixel pitch0.216 mm
0.0216 cm
0.0085 in
0.0007 ft		0.251 mm
0.0251 cm
0.0099 in
0.0008 ft
Pixel density117 ppi
46 ppcm		101 ppi
39 ppcm
Display area91.41 %83.69 %
BacklightW-LEDW-LED
sRGB99 %99 %
Adobe RGB (1998)65 %99 %
DCI P379.3 %99 %
Brightness350 cd/m²350 cd/m²
Static contrast1000 : 11000 : 1
Dynamic contrast2000000 : 1-
HDRHDR10-
Horizontal viewing angle178 °178 °
Vertical viewing angle178 °178 °
Minimum response time5 ms
0.0050 s		6 ms
0.0060 s
Average response time8 ms
0.0080 s		8 ms
0.0080 s
Input lag5 ms
0.0050 s		-
CoatingAnti-glare/Matte (3H)Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
-REC 709 - 99%

3D

3D displays use various technologies to achieve a 3D effect. Each of these technologies has its own advantages and drawbacks.

3DNoNo

Frequencies

Information about the horizontal and vertical refresh rates/frequencies.

Horizontal frequency (analog)30 kHz - 88 kHz-
Horizontal frequency (digital)30 kHz - 144 kHz30 kHz - 113 kHz
Vertical frequency (digital)56 Hz - 76 Hz50 Hz - 86 Hz

Power supply and consumption

Information about the power supply and consumption, energy efficiency class, etc.

110V100 V - 120 V100 V - 120 V
220V220 V - 240 V220 V - 240 V
Alternating current frequency50 Hz - 60 Hz50 Hz - 60 Hz
Electric current (A)1.6 A1.6 A
Power consumption (off)-0.3 W
Power consumption (sleep)0.5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (eco)23.81 W38.2 W
Power consumption (average)28 W54 W
Power consumption (maximum)110 W108 W

Dimensions, weight and color

Information about the dimensions and the weight of the specific model with and without stand as well as the colors, in which it is offered to the market.

Width567.6 mm
56.76 cm
22.3465 in
1.8622 ft		686.9 mm
68.69 cm
27.0433 in
2.2536 ft
Height331.5 mm
33.15 cm
13.0512 in
1.0876 ft		447.1 mm
44.71 cm
17.6024 in
1.4669 ft
Depth49.2 mm
4.92 cm
1.937 in
0.1614 ft		58 mm
5.8 cm
2.2835 in
0.1903 ft
Weight3.44 kg
7.58 lbs		6.49 kg
14.31 lbs
Width with stand567.6 mm
56.76 cm
22.3465 in
1.8622 ft		686.9 mm
68.69 cm
27.0433 in
2.2536 ft
Height with stand397.2 mm
39.72 cm
15.6378 in
1.3031 ft		482.3 mm
48.23 cm
18.9882 in
1.5823 ft
Depth with stand200.1 mm
20.01 cm
7.878 in
0.6565 ft		217 mm
21.7 cm
8.5433 in
0.7119 ft
Weight with stand6.24 kg
13.76 lbs		9.59 kg
21.14 lbs
ColorsSilverBlack

Ergonomics

Information about the ergonomic functions - height adjustment, swivel angles, tilt angles, etc.

VESA mountYesYes
VESA interface100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Removable standYesYes
Height adjustmentYesYes
Height adjustment range130 mm
13 cm
5.1181 in
0.4265 ft		150 mm
15 cm
5.9055 in
0.4921 ft
Landscape/portrait pivotYesYes
Left pivot90 °90 °
Right pivot90 °90 °
Left/right swivelYesYes
Left swivel45 °30 °
Right swivel45 °30 °
Forward/backward tiltYesYes
Forward tilt5 °5 °
Backward tilt21 °21 °

Camera

Many contemporary desktop monitors and smart TV sets have built-in cameras.

CameraNoNo

Connectivity

Available connectivity ports, slots and interfaces.

Connectivity1 x USB 3.0 (upstream)
2 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
2 x USB 3.0 (charger - 5V/2.0A)
1 x HDMI 2.0
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out		1 x USB 3.0 (upstream)
2 x USB 3.0 (downstream)
2 x HDMI 1.4
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Output MST)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2 (Input mini)
1 x DisplayPort 1.2
1 x 3.5 mm Audio Out
High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

Features

Some additional functional features of the model.

FeaturesFlicker-free technology
Low Blue Light		Picture-by-Picture
Picture-in-Picture

Certificates, standards and licenses

Licenses from regulatory agencies, standards, certificates.

Certificates, standards and licensesENERGY STAR
Epeat Gold
RoHS Compliant
TCO Certified Displays		CECP
CEL
ENERGY STAR 6.0
Epeat Gold
RoHS Compliant
TCO Certified Displays

Operating and storage conditions

There are certain requirements for the environmental conditions, in which the display should be used and stored in order to function properly.

Operating temperature0 °C - 35 °C
32 °F - 95 °F		0 °C - 35 °C
32 °F - 95 °F
Operating humidity10 % - 80 %10 % - 80 %
Operating altitude5000 m
16404.2 ft		5000 m
16404.2 ft
Storage temperature-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F		-20 °C - 60 °C
-4 °F - 140 °F
Storage humidity5 % - 90 %5 % - 90 %
Storage altitude12192 m
40000 ft		12192 m
40000 ft

Accessories

Often the packaging of desktop monitors and smart TV sets includes accessories for them.

AccessoriesDisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP
Factory calibration report
USB 3.0 upstream cable		DisplayPort cable - mini-DP to DP
Factory Calibration Report
USB 3.0 upstream cable

Additional features

Information about other features.

Additional featuresAnti-theft stand lock slot
Security lock slot		Security lock slot
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