Product Comparison: Dell U2718Q vs LG 27UK850

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Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor

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LG 27UK850 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor

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General Specifications

Brand

Dell

Model

U2718Q

27UK850

Origin

China

About the Product

The expansive 27” screen features InfinityEdge, a virtually borderless display on all four sides that lets you see more of your work. Hone in on every task with a multi-monitor setup and experience a virtually seamless view thanks to ultrathin bezels

The Era of UHD 4K HDR Is Now Enjoy flawless visuals and all the true vibrancy of colour with LG UHD 4K HDR Monitor. Content creators working on HDR content will appreciate its capability to reproduce brightness and contrast for previews and editing.

Key Specs

Screen Size

27 in.

Resolution

3840 x 2160

Response Time

6 ms

5 ms

Refresh Rate

60 Hz

Refresh Rate

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor

First and most obvious is the upgrade in resolution from 1080p to 4k.
The text/image clarity is amazing compared to 1080p!
Fantastic Monitor. Was really plug and play, with 4k.
4k Resolution has made working in Adobe programs so much easier.
It's got a 5ms response time in gaming mode. This is crucial for competitive games.

LG 27UK850 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor

I Would definitely recommend this monitor to anyone looking for a decent 4K, 10bit colour, HDR10, gaming monitor.
Crisp text and as long as you pick the QHD "HiDPI" resolution there is minimal lag.
The picture quality is very impressive. Text, pictures and color are very sharp with this 4K display.
The gaming performance of this monitor is very impressive. I experienced no lag.
The 4K picture quality is great and for the price of this monitor, I am extremely pleased with it.

Size & Weight

Material

Plastic

Color

Black

White

Height

15.9 in.

22.03 in.

Width

24.7 in.

24.14 in.

Depth

7.9 in.

9.23 in.

Weight

13.18 pounds

13.45 pounds

Height
Depth

Dell U2718Q

LG 27UK850

Display

Display Type

LCD

Panel Type

IPS

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Contrast Ratio

1000:1

Brightness

400 cd/m²

350 cd/m²

Color Supported

1.07 Billion

View Angle Vertical

178 °

View Angle Horizontal

178 °

Curved Display

Anti-Glare

Yes

What customers say about "Display"

Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor

Dell has a slightly higher contrast ratio which is great for editing.
Monitor is factory color calibrated. The U2718Q supports 99.9% sRGB coverage making it a great choice for photo/ video editing.
The monitor offers many connectivity options including: HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2, mini DisplayPort, 6 x USB 3.0 ports and an audio out.
IPS panels display much nicer than older TN style panels.
IPS delivers better color and allows for a wider viewing angle before distorting the image.

LG 27UK850 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor

450 Nits is good enough HDR experience for a 27 inch monitor.
The colour reproduction is good and it's a good budget solution.
The image just filled the whole screen and were eye poppingly brilliant.
It gives an incredibly sharp picture with brilliant colours and super white sharpness.
Picture quality is ok, but not good enough for a designer/photographer.

Features

Type

Home/Office

Touch Screen

Build-in speaker

Yes

Built-In Webcam

TV Tuner

Pivot Function

Yes

VESA-compatible

100x100

Extras

DDC/CI, HDR10 standards, Dell PremierColor

6-Axis Control, AMD FreeSync Technology, Black Stabilizer, DDC/CI, Dynamic Action Sync Mode, Flicker-free Technology, Screen Split 2.0, Super Resolution+, True Color Pro

Touch Screen
Pivot Function

What customers say about "Features"

Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor

The Dell stand is much more flexible, even allowing for vertical orientation which is great when doing page layout work, especially posters.
The stand is height, tilt, swivel, and pivot adjustable.
Monitor is really beautifully designed with ultra thin bezels and a premium fit/ finish
It's the only (affordable) monitor with HDR support.
Adjustable height, tilt, and rotation via Pivot feature.

LG 27UK850 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor

The stand is very nice and feels like a quality product.
Stand has a smooth height adjustment and can rotate to portrait.
The sound system seemed fine, but I rarely use the speaker system.
Speaker gets the job done, but don't expect anything hifi.
It's a little frustrating to have to adjust the brightness for room conditions and the quality of the plastic is certainly at the lower end.

Connectivity

Inputs

DisplayPort, Mini DisplayPort, 2x HDMI, 3.5mm audio out, 6x USB

2x USB 3.0, 2x HDMI, DisplayPort, USB Type-C, 3.5mm audio out

What customers say about "Connectivity"

Dell U2718Q IPS Monitor

Dell has lot of USB ports, including 2 fast charging ports for charging iPhones/iPads etc.
Lot of connection options. Easy connects to Mac. JUst be sure that your PC has HDMI 2.0 ports.
Works well out of the box with my 2017 Macbook pro using a USB-C to DisplayPort cable.
Supported natively by Windows 10 and the older graphics card I'm still using via displayport.
The "Smart HDR" feature is greyed out in the menu if you don't connect via HDMI.

LG 27UK850 4K UHD HDR IPS Monitor

I primarily use it with the PS4 Pro, Xbox One X via HDMI and Displayport for my Gaming PC.
It has 2x HDMI 2.0 ports 1x Displayport, audio line out for external speakers If you also need a USB-C port for your MacBook.
The addition of USB-C port is good as I can connect my Mac.
I'm using this connected to a Windows PC (for gaming) via HDMI and even with an AMD RX 480 can easily game at 4K.
Connected via DP to a 2015 MacBook Pro for when I work from home and it's perfect for programming.

Power

Wattage

120 Watts

50 Watts

Warranty / Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

3 year(s)

2 year(s)

Certifications

RoHS, CE, FCC

CE, FCC