How to Interpret Dell Monitor Model Codes

The model number is broken down into a clear, consistent pattern:

Prefix (Series) - Size (Inches) - Year of Release - Performance/Resolution Suffix

Example: Dell U 27 23 QE

1. The Prefix: Brand & Series

This is the first letter (or two) and tells you the monitor's target audience and feature set. This is often the most important part of the name.

Prefix	Series Name	Target Audience & Use Case
U	UltraSharp	Professionals & Creatives: Premium panels with excellent color accuracy (often factory calibrated), wide color gamuts, ergonomic stands, and extensive connectivity (like USB-C hubs). The top tier for productivity.
P	Professional	Business & Office: The workhorse series. Good ergonomics, solid performance, and business-focused features. A step below UltraSharp in color accuracy but excellent for general office work.
S	Studio/Standard	Home & Consumer: Stylish designs, often with a focus on media consumption. Good performance for everyday use but typically fewer features and less adjustability than P or U series.
AW	Alienware	Gaming: The high-end gaming brand. Features high refresh rates, fast response times, G-Sync/FreeSync, and bold "gamer" aesthetics.
G	Dell Gaming	Mainstream Gaming: Dell's own brand of gaming monitors. Offers great gaming features and performance at a more budget-friendly price point than Alienware.
C	Collaboration	Video Conferencing: These monitors have a built-in high-quality webcam, microphone array, and speakers, certified for platforms like Microsoft Teams.
E	Essential	Budget & Entry-Level: Basic, no-frills monitors for large deployments, call centers, or users with minimal requirements.

Also there's UP: UltraSharp PremierColor, for professionals doing color-sensitive work.

This is the four-digit number in the middle of the name.

First Two Digits = Screen Size

Second Two Digits = Year of Release

This is the model year the monitor was released or manufactured in. This is crucial for knowing how modern the technology is.
27**24** → Model Year 2024
27**23** → Model Year 2023
27**22** → Model Year 2022

These one or two letters at the end are critical. They define the monitor's key features, especially its resolution and connectivity.

Suffix	Meaning	Key Feature / Description
H	HD / 16 Aspect Ratio	Standard Full HD (1920x1080) resolution.
Q	Quad HD	Quad HD (2560x1440 or QHD) resolution. A major step up from Full HD.
K	4K or 8K	4K (3840x2160) or sometimes 8K resolution.
W	Widescreen / Ultrawide	Indicates an ultrawide aspect ratio (e.g. 21 ).
D / E	Docking / USB-C Hub	Features a built-in USB-C hub. The `E` often denotes a hub with an Ethernet (RJ45) port, making it a full docking station. `D` is also used for hubs.
F / G	Gaming (High Refresh / Sync)	`F` often means FreeSync. `G` often means G-Sync. Both indicate high refresh rate panels. Common in Alienware and Dell Gaming series.
T	Touch	The monitor has a touchscreen.
Z	Teleconferencing	Has a built-in webcam, mic, and speakers (similar to the `C` series).
C		With USB-C input.

Note: Suffixes can be combined! A monitor can have multiple features.

U: UltraSharp series (professional, color-accurate).
27: 27-inch screen.
23: Model Year 2023.
Q: Quad HD resolution or higher. In this case, it signifies 4K UHD (4x Full HD). This is a slight ambiguity, always check specs, but Q here means >QHD.
E: USB-C Hub with Ethernet (RJ45).
Conclusion: A 27-inch, 4K professional monitor from 2023 with a full-featured docking station built-in.

AW: Alienware series (high-end gaming).
34: 34-inch screen.
23: Model Year 2023.
D: Often indicates a specific panel type or revision (here, it's part of the QD-OLED panel identifier).
W: Widescreen (ultrawide aspect ratio).
F: FreeSync Premium Pro.
Conclusion: A 34-inch ultrawide Alienware gaming monitor from 2023, featuring a QD-OLED panel and FreeSync.

P: Professional series (business/office focus).
24: 24-inch screen.
22: Model Year 2022.
H: HD (Full HD) resolution (1920x1080).
Conclusion: A standard 24-inch, 1080p office monitor from 2022, a reliable workhorse.