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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Dell UltraSharp U3818DW. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the size and price are generally positive. The design and usability are also appreciated.
usability, design, price, size
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Dell UltraSharp U3818DW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Matthew S. Smith (digitaltrends.com)
Sturdy build with VESA mount support ; Excellent controls ; Accurate color and wide color gamut ; Strong warranty ; Drastically undercuts its competitor’s price
Mediocre contrast ratio ; No FreeSync support
Big and beautiful, the Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW is an excellent professional-grade display. While contrast could be better, its excellent color accuracy, sharp picture, competitive price, and good warranty help it stand out against its main competitor,...
Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)
It does have a few perks that similar monitors don't.
Expert review by : Adam Babcock , Simon Barbier, Yannick Khong (rtings.com)
The Dell Ultrasharp U3818DW is a good ultrawide IPS monitor with decent picture quality, low input lag, and decent motion handling. It is an impressive monitor for office use, with great screen real-estate and some impressive multitasking features,...
Image remains accurate when viewed at an angle ; Excellent out of the box accuracy ; Lots of screen real-estate great for multitasking
Noticeable ; caused by overshoot ; Blacks appear gray in a dark room
Expert review by : Christian Eberle (tomshardware.co.uk)
When LG released the first curved ultra-wide monitors back in 2014, they were squarely aimed at the general-use category. With no frame of reference, it was difficult to predict who would embrace the new format. While the products were initially met...
Accurate without calibration ; Flexible image controls ; Build quality, clear & sharp image ; Ideal pixel density ; Screen area ; 2300R curve
Contrast ; No DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB gamut options
If your applications require an accurate sRGB/Rec.709 monitor, the Dell U3818DW delivers excellent accuracy without calibration. After a few adjustments, it becomes an even more precise tool for graphic artists and photographers. With its 38” curved...