How to Read Dell Monitor Model Numbers? Easy and Straightforward

When you are going to buy a Dell monitor, you will find a lot of digits and letters in the model name of the monitor. Each digit and number carry a significant meaning, and understanding them is very important as they carry important information about the monitor.

Basically, the digit and number help to understand the series, display size, production year, resolution, and features of the monitor. Let’s take the Dell S2721D as an example. The S letter means it is suitable for home or office use, 27 means the display size is 27”, 21 is the production year, and D means the monitor has QHD resolution.

In today’s article, we have discussed how to read the model numbers of Dell monitors. Read on and find out what the model number of the Dell monitor says. Let’s begin then.

What Does the Letter and Number Mean on the Dell Monitor Model Number?

As aforementioned, the letter and number mean the series, display size, production year, resolution, and feature of the monitor. Each letter and number have a different meaning and here we have provided their meaning. By knowing them, you will be able to tell the details about any model of the Dell monitors.

1. Meaning of First One or Two Letters

The first one or two letters mean in which purpose or sector you can use the monitor. There you will find different letters at the beginning of the model number. Here we have provided all of the letters meaning that represent the purpose of the monitor.

Letter	Meaning	Panel Type	Power Supply	Warranty
AW	Alien Ware, High-end gaming.	–	–	–
C	Commercial Display	–	–	–
E	Essential	TN anti-glare panel	Internal	3 years
P	Professional	IPS anti-glare panel	Internal	3 years
S	Home and small office, Studio.	TN, VA, or IPS	External	1 year
U	Ultra-sharp	IPS anti-glare panel	Internal	3 years
UP	Ultra-sharp with PremierColor	–	–	–

2. Meaning of the Digits in the Middle of the Model Number

In the model number, you will find 4 digits are provided at the center. Now, what do they mean? Basically, the first 2 digits represent the diagonal size of the monitor, and the second 2 digits represent when the monitor was manufactured. For example, the Dell S2422HX means, the display has a screen size of 24” and was manufactured in 2022. The Dell P2719H means the display size is 27” and was manufactured in 2019.

3. Meaning of the Last Two Letters

On some Dell monitors, you will find one letter and sometimes you will have two letters after the digits in the model number. The first letter represents the aspect ratio or resolution of the monitor, and the second one represents the features you will have on the monitor. 

First Letter	Represent	Letter	Meaning
	Aspect RatioOr Resolution	Blank	Wide Screen with 16:10 aspect ratio
		D	QHD – 1440p
		H	HD – Widescreen 16:9
		K	8K UHD – 4320p
		Q	4k UHD – 2160p
		S	Standard Ratio – 4:3 or 5:4
		W	Ultrawide – 21:9
Second Letter	Features	A	Come with arm (no stand provided)
		C	USB-C input for connectivity
		E	Ethernet connection
		F	FreeSync
		G	GSync or Graphic or Gaming
		J	Wireless Charging Stand
		S	Built-in speakers
		T	Touch screen
		X	HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) port
		Z	Video conferencing camera

These are the digits and letters you will find in a Dell monitor model number. By following the abbreviation of the letters and numbers, you will be able to tell the basic components and features of any Dell monitor quite easily.

People Also Asked – PAA

What do L, M, and N represent in the Dell monitor model number?

Basically, these letters are used in old monitors or the monitor with the blank letter. The L letter is used when there are two monitors and among them, one comes with HDMI. The M letter is used for S or U series that don’t have HDMI. The N is used when there are two monitors and among them, one comes with VGA (Video Graphics Array).

What is D class in Dell Monitor?

The class of a monitor represents the average number of kilowatts consumed by the monitor per 1000 hours. When it is D class, the monitor will consume 14.4kWh/1000h.

Final Thoughts

Lastly, if you have an abrupt idea about the meaning of the letters and numbers of model numbers, then you can easily provide a general idea about the Dell monitor. Learn them, and become a DELL Monitor’opedia today. Jokes apart, if you have any further queries, then let us know in the comment box. Happy learning!