Dell UltraSharp monitor
Ranked 6 of 14 monitors by recommenders
People recommend Dell UltraSharp monitors for calibrated panels that are comfortable for long sessions and reliable over years.
People recommend Dell UltraSharp monitors for calibrated panels that are comfortable for long sessions and reliable over years.
17 people gave an opinion
- recommend it
- 15
- criticize it
- 2
- approval share
- 88%
Recommended in 3 of 13 months
- November 2025: not recommended
- December 2025: not recommended
- January 2026: recommended
- February 2026: not recommended
- March 2026: not recommended
- April 2026: recommended
- May 2026: not recommended
- June 2026: not recommended
- July 2026: recommended
- August 2026: not recommended
- September 2026: not recommended
- October 2026: not recommended
- November 2026: not recommended (month in progress)
Why it doesn’t carry the badge
- 15 people recommend itNeeds 10 or more, met.
- 7.5 recommenders for every criticNeeds 2 to 1 or better, met.
- Recommended in 3 of 13 monthsNeeds 4 or more, not met.
The same three rules apply to every product, and the badge can’t be bought. How the badge works
What people say about it
The reasons people give, with the number of comments that give each one. Open a reason to read what they said.
Why people recommend it
Each mark is one comment
Solid lineup, professional and ultrawide models
“Dell's P (professional) and U (ultra) lines are excellent and work flawlessly.”
Comment from 17 Jan 2026 in “Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor” “Their best office monitor is actually another Ultrasharp”
Comment from 16 Jan 2026 in “Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor” “The Dell UltraSharp lineup seems to be pretty solid.”
Comment from 28 Jul 2026 in “I'd not buy a LG monitor” - Comment from 17 Jan 2026 in “Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor”
- Comment from 29 Jul 2026 in “I'd not buy a LG monitor”
Reliable for years of use
“I have had good success with my dell montiors over the years.”
Comment from 28 Jul 2026 in “I'd not buy a LG monitor” “I have a 13yr old 27" Ultrasharp still going well.”
Comment from 17 Jan 2026 in “Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor” “I've never been disappointed by a Dell monitor.”
Comment from 28 Jul 2026 in “I'd not buy a LG monitor” Built-in ports, no proprietary chargers
“I personally love the Ultrasharp series, with RJ45, usb C, USB A, audio, etc”
Comment from 12 Jul 2026 in “A dock that wakes up reliably” “the Dell monitors don't have the stupid proprietary charging bricks”
Comment from 28 Jul 2026 in “I'd not buy a LG monitor”
Other monitors people recommend
The four most recommended other monitors, with the same counts for each, so you can compare like for like. The tick on each bar marks the 2 to 1 line the badge needs.
| Product | Recommend | Criticize | Approval | Months | Owned | Badge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Studio Display | 65 | 53 | 55% | 10 | — | — |
| Dell UltraSharp 52 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor | 27 | 35 | 44% | 2 | 2 yrs3 owners | — |
| LG UltraFine Evo 6K monitor | 17 | 16 | 52% | 4 | 2 mo5 owners | — |
| Apple Pro Display XDR | 16 | 4 | 80% | 7 | — | Approved |
| Dell UltraSharp monitorThis page | 15 | 2 | 88% | 3 | — | — |
What people said
16 of the 17 comments that mention it, newest first. Each links to the original comment.
“I'm a happy dell monitor user as well”
“Dell ultrawide is the way to go!”
“I've never been disappointed by a Dell monitor.”
“the Dell monitors don't have the stupid proprietary charging bricks”
“The Dell UltraSharp lineup seems to be pretty solid.”
“I have had good success with my dell montiors over the years.”
“I personally love the Ultrasharp series, with RJ45, usb C, USB A, audio, etc”
“they are calibrated and have really good panels which you can stare at for hours without fatigue”
“premium monitors is actually where dell excels”
“I love the Dell Ultrasharp series”
“I have a 13yr old 27" Ultrasharp still going well.”
“Dell's P (professional) and U (ultra) lines are excellent and work flawlessly.”
“Their best office monitor is actually another Ultrasharp”
“My Dell Ultrasharp 4K also doesn't flicker and has DSC enabled”
“had to be replaced under warrant within ~1 year of purchase”
“were both unmistakably grainy in a way that glossy displays are not”
Counts come from 1,795,640 Hacker News comments, November 2025 to November 2026. How we count. Report a mistake.