Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25" Black
The 25-inch QHD IPS panel delivers sharp 2560 x 1440 resolution with 350 nits brightness, making text and fine details crisp for document-heavy work. Its fully adjustable stand with tilt, pivot, swivel, and height adjustments, plus VESA compatibility, provides ergonomic flexibility rarely found in this size class. This monitor is best for office workers and programmers who need a compact, high-clarity display with extensive connectivity including a built-in USB hub.
Screen 25"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel IPS
Refresh 60 Hz
response time ms 5
49 Overall Score
Price $250
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong portability (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average performance (22nd percentile)
- Below average feature (23rd percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (28th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 25" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 350 nits |
| Color Gamut | 16.7 Million |
| Color Depth | 8-bit |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 1 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| USB-C | 4 |
| Headphone Jack | Yes |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | Yes |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | Yes |
| Pivot | Yes |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
Features
| Webcam | No |
| Power | 28 |
| Weight | 3.4 kg / 7.6 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 25 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | IPS | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 60 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | - | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | - | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dell UltraSharp U2518D 25" | 59.4 | 73.6 | 62.5 | 23.2 | 28.1 | 22.4 | 98.7 | 28.1 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 98 | 82.1 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 95.5 | 99.9 |
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