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Dell monitors have cryptic model names/codes such as "U2312f" or "E2318H".

The model names is made up of (at least) four elements:

  1. Category (1 character):
    E (Economy) / T (Touch) / P (Professional) / S (Studio) / U (Ultrasharp)
  2. Diagonal length in inches (including the bezel if I'm not mistaken)
  3. A two-digit number
  4. Potential combination of several extra letters - upper or lowercase, e.g. H, M, t, f.

Can someone explain the meaning of components 3 and 4?

einpoklum
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Since around 2010 the convention has been:

[Series][Diagonal][Year][Ratio or Resolution][Features]

  1. Series
  • E - Essential. Usually TN anti-glare panel, internal power, simple base, 3-year warranty.
  • P - Professional. Usually IPS anti-glare panel, internal power, height/rotate base, 3-year warranty.
  • S - Home & Small Office. TN, VA, or IPS panel, usually external power, slim base, 1-year warranty.
  • U - UltraSharp. IPS anti-glare panel, internal power, height/rotate base, 3-year warranty.
  • UP - UltraSharp with PremierColor. Additional colour gamut.
  • AW - Alienware. High-end gaming.
  • C - Commercial displays. Large format (>50") for conference rooms and classrooms.
  1. Diagonal
  • Two digit diagonal viewable size rounded to the nearest inch; halves rounded up.
  1. Year
  • Two digit year it was released.
  1. Ratio or Resolution - The first uppercase letter after the digits is most commonly the aspect ratio or QHD/UHD resolution
  • S - standard ratio (4:3 or 5:4),
  • no letter - computer widescreen (16:10)
  • H - HD widescreen (16:9)
  • W - Ultrawide (21:9)
  • D - QHD (1440p)
  • Q - 4K UHD (2160p)
  • K - 8K UHD (4320p)
  • The following have also been the first letter, but either on 16:10 (no letter) or discontinued models:
  • T - Touch
  • M - No HDMI (S/U-series only)
  • L - With HDMI (only used when the same model without HDMI exists)
  • N - With VGA (only used when the same model without VGA exists)
  1. Features - The second uppercase letter after the digits can represent a large variety of features such as:
  • C - USB-C input (DisplayPort alternate mode)
  • X - HDMI cable included (instead of standard DisplayPort)
  • T - Touch
  • G - Nvidia G-Sync / Graphics
  • F - AMD FreeSync
  • J - Wireless charging stand
  • Z - Video conferencing camera
  • A - Arm included (no stand)
  • E - Ethernet connection via the RJ45 port
  • S - Speakers built in
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  • @einpoklum I'm trying to stick to current monitors. The convention has continually changed. – Jason Nov 28 '17 at 21:56
  • @jason the U2715H is a QCD monitor... I was hoping to figure out the HD version of this but cannot! – Mr. Boy Feb 16 '18 at 16:36
  • @Mr.Boy Yes, it's QHD, but it's also 16:9. My guess is that Dell didn't adopt the "D" until 2016: P2416D, UP2516D, S2417DG, U2717D, S2718D, etc. – Jason Feb 16 '18 at 17:59
  • @Mr.Boy To clarify, "H" monitors can be different resolutions, e.g. 1366x768, 1600x900, 1920x1080, etc. These are all 16:9 and "high definition". – Jason Feb 16 '18 at 18:03
  • I think `C` as a suffix might mean USB-C input. Example: https://www.dell.com/en-uk/shop/dell-22-usb-c-monitor-p2219hc/apd/210-aqgd/monitors-monitor-accessories – ninj Jan 06 '19 at 13:33
  • Recently found out that `X` feature means a variant with HDMI cable instead of DP cable like: U2419H vs U2419HX See connectivity section here: https://www.displayspecifications.com/en/model/d1c21595 – MeTTeO Jul 09 '19 at 16:04
  • @Marie.P. S2719DGF is FreeSync, but it's also "G-Sync Compatible" (which is different than G-Sync...). Whether the "G" stands for Gaming or G-Sync Compatible is anyone's guess... – Jason Oct 15 '19 at 21:55
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    Turns out there is a special page with all the info: https://www.dell.com/support/article/en-us/sln317180/identifying-dell-monitor-types-by-their-model-number?lang=en – MeTTeO Jun 02 '20 at 19:28
  • There can also be a final `b` character... see [here](https://img.yad2.co.il/Pic/202105/11/3_0/o/y2_3_07449_20210511130520.jpeg?l=7&c=6&w=1024&h=768). – einpoklum May 28 '21 at 16:55
  • Needs a bit of updating: `Series` `SE` entry-level, 1 Yr warranty; `Series` `G` gaming, similar to AW with high refresh rates; `Feature` `W` is curved screen – Stavr00 Oct 01 '22 at 15:06