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Dell launched the U2518D this week, a 2560×1440 IPS panel that includes “Dell HDR.” Unfortunately, the high dynamic range feature appears to be more of a marketing ploy: while the monitor is capable of 99% sRGB coverage, it only features a maximum brightness of 350 cd/m², which does not meet industry-wide standards such as HDR10 or Dolby Vision. Additionally, the panel only offers 8-bit color, whereas HDR10 displays should be full 10-bit.
...the monitor offers support for “Dell HDR” (High Dynamic Range), but here is the conundrum: it is a simulated/software-based HDR mode that responds to HDR10 content, so this display doesn’t support the color gamut, peak luminance, or bit depth required for a true HDR experience. It could still make HDR10 content better looking, but it seems to be just a marketing gimmick.
...the monitor offers support for “Dell HDR” (High Dynamic Range), but here is the conundrum: it is a simulated/software-based HDR mode that responds to HDR10 content, so this display doesn’t support the color gamut, peak luminance, or bit depth required for a true HDR experience. It could still make HDR10 content better looking, but it seems to be just a marketing gimmick.
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