Preferably one with a Displayport connection and a not too antique graphics card. Displayport, so you won't have problems using the full resolution and refresh rate.
This computer can simultaneous support for native resolution on the built-in display in millions of colours and:
An external display with up to 6K resolution at 60 Hz.
It is the same product because there is only one variant of the U3818DW.
I also have the U3219Q (flat), which is cheaper but has more pixels. Effectively, I prefer to work with a flat monitor for programme development and appreciate the greater height.
I have been running this screen completely off an Intel HD6xx graphics chip (from a Mac Min) for almost 2 years. Without major problems for all kinds of office applications. Even UHD videos ran smoothly. Difficulties only arose with 3D games (even worse when running in a virtual machine) and various graphics-intensive browser games. These caused judder and high CPU/board temperatures.
So, with a dedicated "workstation" graphics card, there should be no problems.
According to this page, U3818DW is identical to 210-AMQB: https://www.dell.com/de-de/shop/geschwungener-dell-ultrasharp-38-monitor-u3818dw/apd/210-amqb/monitore-und-monitorzubeh%C3%B6r#
The nameplate only says U3818DW. If you believe this page, the Premium Panel Warranty applies to UltraSharp monitors and this is one: https://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/04/campaigns/dell-premium-panel-guarantee
Hello, I also have this dream monitor. What do you need a display manager for? I have Windows 10 Pro installed but nothing special from Dell. The monitor works perfectly in the highest resolution. Is the image displayed on the monitor or is it "only" about the error message of the Display Manager?
I operate a PC and occasionally a laptop on this monitor. Splitscreen or switching works without problems and can even be done via a small programme on Windows. I don't know whether it works the same way with USB-C because I don't have a MacBook - but it should.
Another important finding is that HDMI only supports the full resolution at 30Hz. If at all possible, Displayport is definitely the better choice!
Runs on a MB Pro 15 2016, 2.9 i7 - with 4 x USBC/TB3 ports. - The power supply from the monitor via the USB-C port is sufficient to run the MB WITH discrete graphics Radeon Pro 460 without the battery going down the drain.
Unfortunately, the requested monitor cannot be viewed in any of our shops. Only items labelled "Showroom" can be viewed in our shops. The corresponding shops are then listed under "Showroom" for the respective products.
This monitor, the U3818DW, is currently on sale, so it is cheaper than the newer U3821DW. The U3821DW also has an Ethernet interface (RJ-45) and two connections at the bottom instead of on the side. In addition, the back is silver throughout.
The Intel CPU Intel Core i7-8550U in the Dell can drive the Dell UltraSharp U3818DW, but for 60Hz DisplaPort would have to be used (e.g. via USB-C Thunderbolt)). The CPU can only drive 24Hz via the HDMI output.
Processor graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 620
Basic graphics clock frequency 300 MHz
Max. dynamic graphics frequency 1.15 GHz
Max. Video memory of the graphics 32 GB
Video output eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
4K support Yes, at 60Hz
Max. Resolution (HDMI 1.4) 4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max. Resolution (DP) 4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max. Resolution (eDP - integrated flat screen) 4096 x 2304@60Hz
I have this combo. The notebook is supplied with enough power, including charging the battery, and the screen is controlled at full resolution.
Ingenious for office and photo, both too slow for gaming.
Just after the last update, the monitor was only recognised with a mirrored image during the automatic "warm start" of the notebook (otherwise extended desktop is possible). Power-down, unplug the monitor cable (USB-C/Thunderbolt) helps. Boot the MacBook, plug in the monitor when logged in, and everything is fine again.
Since the additional graphics card in the MBPro often has a lot to do, depending on the task, the Venti in the MBPro tends to start up. A notebook stand that allows better ventilation is helpful 😉.
I bought the following product on sale a few weeks ago for CHF 599: BenQ EX3501R (35", 3440 x 1440 Pixels)
However, I am not happy at all with the picture of the display (grey/black as well as colour tones and contrast). You can see vertical lines on the side edges. I can't judge it for gaming, but it's terrible for office work (IDEs).
My question is whether the current 500 franc price difference is worth it if I were to buy this Dell monitor instead of BenQ. Does anyone have more accurate observations for homogeneity and depth of colours, especially grey/black and image contrast?
Best thanks
I have 2 questions about this monitor:
1. on my copy, there is noise during audio output, clearly audible from the speakers. Is this normal with this monitor?
It also seems to me that the music tracks are played back strangely. The vocals are sometimes far back in the mix (not present), which is not usually the case.
2. the 'Dell Display Manager' does not save my setting (no splitting). When restarting, the 'top-bottom' split is always set. Unfortunately, I couldn't find anything about this.
Thanks for tips and feedback!
Hello Monostereo,
I also have this monitor and am very satisfied with it... But I can't say anything about the built-in speakers, because I don't use them (my monitoring goes through two active studio monitors...;-).
Personally, I have never come across a monitor with particularly good sound characteristics. If you want good sound, use external speakers!
My Display Manager works perfectly - that was also one of the features that are particularly important to me. I recommend you update the manager, then it should work again. However, if it has never worked before, then one of your settings is probably set up incorrectly - this could also be caused by a virus protection programme or similar... so check these settings as well.
I wish you much success & greetings
Arcuos
