What Monitor Do I Have? How to Find Your Monitor's Make, Model, and Specs

You're trying to update a driver, match a second screen, or just curious what's actually sitting on your desk — but you have no idea what monitor you own. Maybe the label wore off, or you inherited the setup. Either way, finding your monitor's exact make and model is straightforward once you know where to look.

Here's how to identify your monitor across every major platform, plus what to do with that information once you have it.

Why You Might Need to Know Your Monitor Model

There are a few common reasons this comes up:

• Driver updates — some monitors require specific drivers for full color accuracy or refresh rate support
• Matching a second monitor — you want to buy the same model or find a compatible pair
• Checking warranty status — manufacturers need a model number to verify coverage
• Confirming specs — you want to verify resolution, refresh rate, or panel type before adjusting display settings
• Selling or trading — buyers will want the exact model name

Method 1: Check the Physical Label on the Monitor

The fastest starting point is the monitor itself. Tilt the screen back or check the rear panel — most monitors have a sticker or engraved label that includes:

• Brand name (Dell, LG, Samsung, ASUS, BenQ, AOC, etc.)
• Model number (e.g., Dell U2722D or LG 27UK850)
• Serial number
• Country of manufacture and regulatory info

The label is usually on the back of the panel, near the stand mount or along the bottom edge. On older monitors, it may be faded or partially worn — in that case, move on to software methods.

Method 2: Find Your Monitor Info in Windows ⚙️

Windows stores display information in multiple places.

Using Display Settings

1. Right-click the desktop and select Display settings
2. Scroll down and click Advanced display settings
3. Under each connected monitor, you'll see the detected name — usually the brand and model number

This pulls data directly from the monitor's built-in EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) chip, which broadcasts the model information to your PC automatically.

Using Device Manager

1. Press Windows + X and open Device Manager
2. Expand Monitors
3. You'll see the monitor listed — right-click and select Properties for more detail

Using DirectX Diagnostic Tool

1. Press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and hit Enter
2. Go to the Display tab
3. The monitor name is listed under the device information

Using System Information

1. Press Windows + R, type msinfo32
2. Navigate to Components > Display
3. Look for the Name field — this will show the monitor identifier

Method 3: Find Monitor Info on macOS 🍎

On a Mac, monitor identification is built into the system overview:

1. Click the Apple menu → About This Mac
2. Select System Report (or System Information on older versions)
3. Under Hardware, click Graphics/Displays
4. You'll see a list of connected displays with their resolution, serial number, and model identifier

Alternatively, go to System Preferences → Displays — the monitor name typically appears at the top of the window.

Method 4: Check the On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu

Most monitors have a physical menu button on the bezel or underside of the panel. Pressing it opens the On-Screen Display (OSD) — the monitor's built-in settings menu.

Navigate to Information, About, or System Info within that menu. This section typically shows:

• Full model name
• Serial number
• Current input source
• Resolution and refresh rate being received

This method works regardless of which operating system or device the monitor is connected to — useful if you're running Linux, a gaming console, or a media device.

Method 5: Look Up the Model Using Windows Settings for Driver Info

If you need the model to find a driver:

1. Go to Settings → System → Display → Advanced display settings
2. Click Display adapter properties
3. Under the Monitor tab, you'll see the monitor name and can access driver details

From there, you can search the manufacturer's support site using the exact model number to download the correct ICC color profile or monitor driver if one exists.

What the Model Number Actually Tells You

Once you have your monitor's model number, you can decode a lot of information from it. Manufacturers encode specs into their naming conventions — though the format varies by brand.

These codes aren't universal across brands, but once you have the full model string, a quick search on the manufacturer's site — or a site like RTINGS, DisplaySpecifications, or the brand's own support portal — will pull the complete spec sheet.

What You Can Learn From the Spec Sheet

With your monitor model confirmed, you can look up:

• Panel type — IPS, VA, TN, or OLED (each has different color, contrast, and viewing angle characteristics)
• Native resolution — 1080p, 1440p, 4K, ultrawide, etc.
• Refresh rate — 60Hz, 144Hz, 165Hz, 240Hz, and beyond
• Response time rating (GtG or MPRT)
• HDR support tier — HDR400, HDR600, true HDR1000
• Color gamut coverage — sRGB, DCI-P3, Adobe RGB percentages
• Port types — HDMI version, DisplayPort version, USB-C with Power Delivery

These specs matter differently depending on whether you're doing color-critical creative work, competitive gaming, general office use, or media consumption — and each use case weighs those numbers very differently.

What your monitor's specs mean for you depends entirely on what you're doing with it, what hardware it's connected to, and what you're comparing it against.