Standing screen display size | 38 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 3840x1600 |
Max Screen Resolution | QHD ultrawide 3840 x 1600 Pixels |
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Dell U-Series 38" 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide Screen LED-Lit Monitor (U3818DW), Black
Brand | Dell |
Screen Size | 38 Inches |
Resolution | 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide |
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Screen Surface Description | curved |
About this item
- Get an immersive experience and enjoy incredible visuals on this 38" WQHD+ curved screen with Infinity Edge
- Complete your work projects and enjoy home entertainment with vivid visuals, accurate color and sharp details. Connect up to six compatible RF devices or Bluetooth 4.0
- Compatibility- All Operating System. With features like Dell Easy Arrange, you can arrange your projects to best suit your screen space
- You can display and edit content from two different PCs with a single KVM feature (keyboard, video and mouse)
- A single cable solution with a USB Type-C connectivity transmits power, audio and video signals between a laptop and monitor. Change the video resolution to the correct aspect ratio
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Brightness | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.5 | — |
Picture quality | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | — |
Screen quality | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.2 | — |
For gaming | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | — |
Value for money | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.7 | — | 4.4 | — |
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display size | 38 inches | 31.5 inches | 37.5 inches | 37.5 inches | 34 inches | 38 inches |
resolution | 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide | 4K UHD 2160p | QHD Wide 1440p, QHD Ultra Wide 1440p | 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide | QHD Wide 1440p | QHD Wide 1440p, 4K UHD 1600p Ultra Wide |
display technology | LCD | IPS | QLED | 178 | 3440 X 1440 | LCD |
hardware interface | usb, bluetooth 4 0 | hdmi | — | hdmi, displayport, usb c | displayport, hdmi, usb3.2 gen 1, 3 5 mm audio | usb, usb c |
viewing angle | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | — | 178 degrees | 178 degrees | 178 degrees |
mounting type | VESA mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
Product Description
The curvature of this expansive screen creates a near-complete field of view, providing an almost uniform visual focus that reduces eye movement across the screen. You'll work more comfortably with fewer distractions and more productivity. Display screen coating - anti-glare with 3H hardness. The brightness is 350 cd/m².
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The expansiveness of this 37.5-inch curved screen paired with virtually borderless InfinityEdge creates a near-complete field view which provides an almost uniform visual focus that reduces eye movement across the screen. You’ll work more comfortably with fewer distractions and more productivity.
Easy on the eyes: This TUV-Certified monitor has a flicker-free screen with ComfortView, a feature that filters harmful blue light emissions to optimize eye comfort.
Consistent color. Incredible detail.
More show than tell: You can expect outstanding detail and consistent color across a wide viewing angle – WQHD+ 3840 x 1600 screen featuring In-Plane Switching technology.
Gorgeous visuals are only the beginning: You’ll be oblivious to distractions. Your 37.5-inch, ultra wide curved monitor has a 21:9 aspect ratio and delivers approximately 25 percent more screen content than a 34-inch. Plus a gorgeous, expansive display with InfinityEdge offers virtually borderless screen.
All-encompassing experience.
The curved screen delivers a panoramic viewing experience while integrated 9W speakers bring the quality sound—a one-two punch that makes this monitor the ideal canvas for video editing projects.
Multitask like a pro: Now you have the screen space, the tools and the features you need to do everything efficiently.
Ports and Slots.
1. AC power connector | 2 and 3. HDMI connectors | 4. DP connector (in) | 5. USB Type-C port | 6. Audio line-out port | 7 and 8. USB upstream ports | 9. USB downstream port | 10. USB downstream port with power charging
Cables Included:
1. Power cable | 2. HDMI cable | 3. DP to DP cable | 4. USB 3.0 upstream cable | 5. USB Type-C cable
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Technical Details
Brand | Dell |
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Series | Monitor |
Item model number | U3818DW |
Item Weight | 26.7 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 8.91 x 35.2 x 21.54 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.91 x 35.2 x 21.54 inches |
Color | Black |
Voltage | 120 Volts |
Manufacturer | Dell Marketing USA, LP |
ASIN | B073FHWTPL |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 28, 2017 |
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4.4 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #172,757 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #3,502 in Computer Monitors |
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Customers like the performance, color, size and image quality of the monitor. For example, they mention it works great, provides just enough screen space and the picture quality is amazing. Some are disappointed with compatibility. Opinions are mixed on quality, and connectivity.
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the monitor. For example, they mention the speaker is OK and works as a good output for Windows OS sounds and playing. They also say it's perfect for productivity and fine for non-hardcore users. Some say it works really well with split screens and is a great companion to their MacBook Pro.
"...and out was quite nice overall, but a fully-working one: wonderful, amazing, glorious. I purchased it to replace an old Dell 30" (U-3011)...." Read more
"...the menu and select PBP so that's a bit of a hassle but overall it works great...." Read more
"...not having to purchase space wasting monitor stands, and increased productivity with having everything you need to work right in front of you with..." Read more
"...The speaker is OK and works as a good output for Windows OS sounds and playing music when my studio monitors are off...." Read more
Customers like the color of the monitor. They say the LCD itself looks great, the colors are awesome, and the screen clarity is exceptional. Some mention that the text looks crisp and the curve does not bother them as much as they were afraid. Overall, most are satisfied with the color saturation and contrast of the product.
"...was quite nice overall, but a fully-working one: wonderful, amazing, glorious. I purchased it to replace an old Dell 30" (U-3011)...." Read more
"...All your work is right in front of you, easy to see, and very easy to cut and paste between different open files on the monitor...." Read more
"...like it overall and the image is sharp with good color saturation and contrast and the warranty seems much better than other monitors in this class...." Read more
"...with 38 inches of ultrawide glory, 4k video and even the great professional appearance and it's a no-brainer." Read more
Customers like the size of the monitor. For example, they mention it provides just enough screen space to work multiple files in unison, it's beautiful, and fits perfectly in a home office or at work. They also appreciate the wide format and the anti-glare finish.
"...I love that it has a big work space without the interruption in the middle like a dual monitor setup presents...." Read more
"...The sharpness of the image, reduced glare and the wide format are perfectly suited to cram all of these applications onto one large viewing area...." Read more
"...It's a great balance between having space for everything while also cutting down on head movement.Entertainment..." Read more
"...Old monitor was Apple Cinema Display 27”. This 38” is perfect size bc is gives you the ultra wide without feeling stretched as it is taller..." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the monitor. They say the picture quality is amazing, the resolution is good, and the sharpness is perfect. They also appreciate the pixels and color are as good as looking at the MBP screen. The screen is excellent, with no dead pixels, and crisp clarity. The video quality is excellent and the 1600 vertical resolution is perfect for productivity. The extra vertical resolution and curve make all the difference in usability.
"...The screen resolution is outstanding and I'm still waiting for my Thunderbolt dock to fine tune the set up and get the most of the new monitor...." Read more
"...The sharpness of the image, reduced glare and the wide format are perfectly suited to cram all of these applications onto one large viewing area...." Read more
"ProductivityAs a software developer, the 1600 vertical resolution is perfect for productivity..." Read more
"...4k (or 3840x1600 in this case) is just too high-res for screen sharing. So I've been using the PBP (picture by picture) feature to split the screen...." Read more
Customers like the value of the monitor. For example, they mention it's well worth the money, an excellent purchase, and provides a lot of real estate for multiple windows being open. Some say it'll be good for day trading.
"...cut in and out was quite nice overall, but a fully-working one: wonderful, amazing, glorious. I purchased it to replace an old Dell 30" (U-3011)...." Read more
"...It's well worth the price and I won't hesitate to buy many more to come until the next greatest thing or a larger size comes out with the same..." Read more
"...quid, so their lack of support may be part of why this display is so affordable while not being a bundle of decent tech wrapped in a cheap frame in..." Read more
"...I did a lot of research and found this to be the best quality for the buck...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the monitor. Some mention it has decent quality, is built like a tank, and has multiple HDMI inputs. However, others say that it has serious problems and is defective.
"...This Dell has no official support for Mac, but does have a good reputation for quality...." Read more
"...I received two damaged units when ordering from Amazon (one with a cracked LCD, the other would cut in and out during the first couple of hours of..." Read more
"...The multiple HDMI inputs are also solid although I only use one...." Read more
"...Do not buy this monitor, full stop. It has serious problems that Dell has not admitted to and will cause you headaches...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the monitor. Some mention that the USB-C power supply is greatly appreciated, and the built-in speaker and USB hub came in handy. However, others say that the ports are confusing, difficult to locate, and impossible to find without bending over behind your desk.
"...Note that there are only two USB in ports on the monitor, so one might want a powered hub if more than two USB devices were to be shared between the..." Read more
"...The other features that this monitor has is a built in speaker and a USB hub which came in handy to connect my wired keyboard and mouse since I do..." Read more
"...Note that usb-c doesn't have enough bandwidth to support both the near-4k resolution and high speed usb (usb 3.0 I think?),..." Read more
"...Some say the input ports are hard to find, but I plugged into the Thunderbolt port in under thirty seconds with no issues...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the monitor. They mention that it does not reliably support MacBooks, and that it is not compatible with MacOS. Some customers also say that Dell offers zero support for Mac users.
"...The monitor doesn't switch automatically - you have to go into the menu and select PBP so that's a bit of a hassle but overall it works great...." Read more
"...The reason I docked one star from this is because it's really poorly compatible with OSX...." Read more
"...Dell U3818DW and didn't like some of its quirks and general lack of support for Macs (I'm connecting 2 of them), so I decided to order an LG 38WK95C..." Read more
"...Mostly, however, I am very disappointed in the lack of official support for Macs...." Read more
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I finally ordered directly from the manufacturer and received a unit in perfect working order.
Even the second monitor which would cut in and out was quite nice overall, but a fully-working one: wonderful, amazing, glorious. I purchased it to replace an old Dell 30" (U-3011). That model had a 2560 x 1600 resolution, and a number of the other displays north of 32" were going down to 1440 vertical resolution, and I didn't want to give up the vertical real estate. With the slightly higher dot pitch/smaller pixel size on this one, plus the narrow bezels (1 cm, top, right & left, 1.5cm bottom) this unit is noticeably shorter than the 3011, which surprised me.
I run it via Display Port with a Titan. I have not yet used the KVM features since I tend to just use Remote Desktop across my various computers, but I will test it out and report if any difficulties - tested, works fine, see update below).
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* Along with the narrower bezel, this monitor is thin.and the stand is made very durably, but cuts a fairly trim profile. Overall, the design keeps the monitor feeling as small as it can given its size.
* I primarily use it for software development & typical office productivity apps, so I can't speak to its color fidelity for photo, video, etc, however the colors seem very "true" to my layman's eyes.
* Integrated speakers are quite powerful - even at 40% on the monitor-side control, I am usually turning videos down to 30%/40% volume on the computer as well.
* The one give-up compared to all the large-size Dell's I've had in the past: no card reader. I have one in my PC and there is no shortage of options for USB card readers, so this isn't a big deal.
A user asked in the comments about whether the screen would need some further elevation for comfortable viewing. It does not for me, but others may feel differently based on their height/chair/desk/etc. Details: at the full stand height, the viewing area is from 6.75" to 21.25" above the desk surface (i.e. vertical midpoint of monitor is 14" above the desk).
Update (Sept 12 2017): I did get around to using the KVM features - works great. Plugged my wireless mouse & keyboard dongles (Anker & Microsoft respectively) into the monitor's USB ports, added the USB cables between computers and using the on-screen menu associated the specific HDMI and DP ports to the correct USB. I used it for switching between a Raspberry Pi and my desktop PC. Note that there are only two USB in ports on the monitor, so one might want a powered hub if more than two USB devices were to be shared between the two connected computers.
This is 100% a work monitor for me, so I'll only be commenting from that aspect. Also, work for me is email, programming, powerpoint, etc, nothing to do with video editing or high-end graphics. One of my primary concerns was unscaled ppi since I wanted as much real estate as possible - my previous dual monitors had around 94 ppi. This Dell rings in at 109 PPI which was at the upper bound of what I wanted. A 43" 4k monitor is 102 ppi, which is better but I ultimately decided 43" is just too huge to fully utilize the whole screen, plus current 43" monitors aren't curved.
The 109 ppi turns out to be fine. In the attached photo I have a PDF at 100%, and the same PDF slightly zoomed. Ditto for the web browser. I do tend to zoom in by a notch or two, but not always. I've also pulled the monitor forward a bit so I sit closer to it than my previous 94 ppi monitors (24" 1920x1200 resolution).
The other major concern I had is screen-sharing on web calls. 4k (or 3840x1600 in this case) is just too high-res for screen sharing. So I've been using the PBP (picture by picture) feature to split the screen. I reduce the resolution of the shared screen to 1080p and it works perfectly. To do this I just add a display port cable to my MBP in addition to the usb-c, and it all works perfectly from my one MBP. The monitor doesn't switch automatically - you have to go into the menu and select PBP so that's a bit of a hassle but overall it works great. I only do this once or twice a week - if I had to do it every day then I'd probably just reduce the resolution of the whole screen instead of splitting it.
For the usb hub capability I only use my Logitech mouse's usb receiver plugged in to the Dell, and it works fine. Moving the mouse doesn't wake the Mac, but tapping a key on the magic keyboard does the trick. Note that usb-c doesn't have enough bandwidth to support both the near-4k resolution and high speed usb (usb 3.0 I think?), so if you rely on an external hard drive at usb 3.0 speeds, you'll need to either connect it directly to your MBP or use DisplayPort for the video feed and usb-c for the data feed to drive the Dell's usb hub capability.
Other reviewers have noted that you can't control the volume of the Dell speakers from the MBP and that is correct. However the problem is that MacOS doesn't support that functionality, so it's not a fault of the Dell. You can see in one of the attached photos that I use a Jabra bluetooth speakerphone anyway, so I bypass the Dell's speakers entirely on conference calls.
If any readers are hesitant about the curve, you absolutely shouldn't be. I was initially hesitant about the curve until I realized that with my dual monitors I had them angled in towards me. So the curved monitors do the same thing you'd do if you had multiple monitors anyway. If anything, I now think I'd like a more aggressive curve for any future monitor!
Some final odds and ends. I use a single usb-c to connect to the Dell and it works great (until I need to do PBP as noted). I use my MBP in clamshell mode as you can see in the photo. Turning the Dell off while the MBP is on and in clamshell mode causes issues so I just leave things alone and let the MBP sleep on its own, and then the Dell sleeps on it's own, and everybody is happy until I tap my magic keyboard and everybody wakes up the next morning. Overall I'm very happy with this Dell (except now wishing for an 8k 43" ultra wide curved monitor in the future!). I hope this review helps anybody who's sitting on the fence, especially MBP users.
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
This is 100% a work monitor for me, so I'll only be commenting from that aspect. Also, work for me is email, programming, powerpoint, etc, nothing to do with video editing or high-end graphics. One of my primary concerns was unscaled ppi since I wanted as much real estate as possible - my previous dual monitors had around 94 ppi. This Dell rings in at 109 PPI which was at the upper bound of what I wanted. A 43" 4k monitor is 102 ppi, which is better but I ultimately decided 43" is just too huge to fully utilize the whole screen, plus current 43" monitors aren't curved.
The 109 ppi turns out to be fine. In the attached photo I have a PDF at 100%, and the same PDF slightly zoomed. Ditto for the web browser. I do tend to zoom in by a notch or two, but not always. I've also pulled the monitor forward a bit so I sit closer to it than my previous 94 ppi monitors (24" 1920x1200 resolution).
The other major concern I had is screen-sharing on web calls. 4k (or 3840x1600 in this case) is just too high-res for screen sharing. So I've been using the PBP (picture by picture) feature to split the screen. I reduce the resolution of the shared screen to 1080p and it works perfectly. To do this I just add a display port cable to my MBP in addition to the usb-c, and it all works perfectly from my one MBP. The monitor doesn't switch automatically - you have to go into the menu and select PBP so that's a bit of a hassle but overall it works great. I only do this once or twice a week - if I had to do it every day then I'd probably just reduce the resolution of the whole screen instead of splitting it.
For the usb hub capability I only use my Logitech mouse's usb receiver plugged in to the Dell, and it works fine. Moving the mouse doesn't wake the Mac, but tapping a key on the magic keyboard does the trick. Note that usb-c doesn't have enough bandwidth to support both the near-4k resolution and high speed usb (usb 3.0 I think?), so if you rely on an external hard drive at usb 3.0 speeds, you'll need to either connect it directly to your MBP or use DisplayPort for the video feed and usb-c for the data feed to drive the Dell's usb hub capability.
Other reviewers have noted that you can't control the volume of the Dell speakers from the MBP and that is correct. However the problem is that MacOS doesn't support that functionality, so it's not a fault of the Dell. You can see in one of the attached photos that I use a Jabra bluetooth speakerphone anyway, so I bypass the Dell's speakers entirely on conference calls.
If any readers are hesitant about the curve, you absolutely shouldn't be. I was initially hesitant about the curve until I realized that with my dual monitors I had them angled in towards me. So the curved monitors do the same thing you'd do if you had multiple monitors anyway. If anything, I now think I'd like a more aggressive curve for any future monitor!
Some final odds and ends. I use a single usb-c to connect to the Dell and it works great (until I need to do PBP as noted). I use my MBP in clamshell mode as you can see in the photo. Turning the Dell off while the MBP is on and in clamshell mode causes issues so I just leave things alone and let the MBP sleep on its own, and then the Dell sleeps on it's own, and everybody is happy until I tap my magic keyboard and everybody wakes up the next morning. Overall I'm very happy with this Dell (except now wishing for an 8k 43" ultra wide curved monitor in the future!). I hope this review helps anybody who's sitting on the fence, especially MBP users.
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Very impressed so far, here are my initial impressions:
The Pros:
-38' w no bezel is more usable for myself than the 2 x 27' with bezel.
-Picture Quality is awesome, great colours, text is super crisp.
-Speakers are surprising good, replaced the cheap sounder I was using before.
-Slim bezels, monitor looks beautiful from all angles.
-Easily supported by Amazon Basics 'Ergotron' Monitor Arm
- built in kvm works well
Cons
-It debuted in 2017, so likely will be refreshed in the near future, I believe the 34' Ultrasharp just got an update.
-Expensive
-M1 Mac cannot currently adjust monitor brightness, and volume controls with the keyboard
También grabé mi monitor Asus pg348q y mi monitor BenQ BL3200PT y sus fabricantes dicen que son flicker free y estos dos monitores SI lo son, no se ve ningún parpadéo a travez de la Canon Mark II, se ve una imagen sólida y esto ayuda a que no se canse la vista y puedas estar delante del monitor mucho más tiempo y no dañes tus ojos tan fácilmente.
I'm using this with a 2018 MacBook Pro 15", connected to a Thunderbolt 3 dock, and then via DisplayPort 1.4 cable. Have had no issues on Mac like many of the other reviewers mentioned.
The USB-C cable provided with the Dell monitor isn't Thunderbolt 3, but actually maxes out at USB 3.1 speeds, which is more likely the issue than any OS compatibility. Get a certified Thunderbolt 3 cable, and any issue should be remedied.