What Monitor Do I Have? How to Find Your Monitor Model in Windows 10 and 11

Check what monitor you have in Windows 10 or 11 using Display settings, Device Manager, or PowerShell, even if Windows shows a generic monitor name.

Find a monitor model in Windows 11 using Advanced display settings
August 24, 2026 / Windows

If you need to download a driver, check specifications, compare refresh rates, or simply know what monitor you have, Windows can often identify the display without installing extra software.

The easiest place to start is Advanced display in Settings. If Windows only shows a generic name, Device Manager or PowerShell may provide additional identification details.

You can also check the label on the back or underside of the monitor. It usually lists the model number, serial number, and other product information, and may be more precise than the name reported by Windows.

How to Check Your Monitor Model in Windows Settings

For most users, the Display settings page is the quickest place to check the monitor model.

Windows 11

  1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
  2. Go to System > Display.
  3. Select Advanced display.
  4. If you have multiple monitors, choose the display you want to identify from the drop-down menu.

Windows may show the monitor name or model reported by the display, along with details such as its resolution, refresh rate, and connected graphics adapter.

Monitor model shown in Advanced display settings in Windows 11
Windows 11 Advanced display settings showing the connected monitor model.

If you use more than one display, select each one from the menu to compare its information.

If you are configuring a vertical or incorrectly oriented display, you can also rotate your screen in Windows from Display settings.

Windows 10

In Windows 10, go to:

Settings > System > Display > Advanced display settings

If more than one monitor is connected, select the display you want to identify.

The information shown depends on what the monitor reports to Windows, so the model may sometimes appear abbreviated or under a generic name. If that happens, try Device Manager or PowerShell next.

Check What Monitor You Have in Device Manager

Device Manager provides another quick way to see how Windows identifies a connected monitor.

  1. Press Windows + X.
  2. Select Device Manager.
  3. Expand Monitors.
Monitor model shown in Device Manager in Windows
Device Manager showing the connected monitor under the Monitors section.

If Windows recognizes the display by name, you may see the manufacturer or model directly in the list.

If you see Generic PnP Monitor instead, it does not necessarily mean there is a problem with the display. Windows may be using its standard monitor driver, or the monitor may not be reporting a useful model name.

In that case, try the PowerShell method below or check the label on the back or underside of the monitor.

How to Find the Monitor Model and Serial Number with PowerShell

PowerShell can display additional identification data reported by the monitor, including its manufacturer ID, model name, and serial number when those values are available.

This is especially useful if Settings or Device Manager does not give you enough information.

Open Start, search for PowerShell, and open Windows PowerShell or Terminal.

Run this command:

Get-CimInstance -Namespace root\wmi -ClassName WmiMonitorID | ForEach-Object {
    [PSCustomObject]@{
        ManufacturerID = (($_.ManufacturerName | Where-Object { $_ -ne 0 } | ForEach-Object { [char]$_ }) -join '')
        Model = (($_.UserFriendlyName | Where-Object { $_ -ne 0 } | ForEach-Object { [char]$_ }) -join '')
        SerialNumber = (($_.SerialNumberID | Where-Object { $_ -ne 0 } | ForEach-Object { [char]$_ }) -join '')
    }
}
PowerShell showing the monitor model and serial number in Windows
PowerShell displaying the monitor manufacturer ID, model, and serial number.

The output may look similar to this:

  • ManufacturerID: DEL
  • Model: DELL E2420H
  • SerialNumber: DHR20G3

If you have multiple monitors connected, PowerShell may return a separate entry for each one.

The information comes from the identification data the monitor provides to Windows. Microsoft documents the WmiMonitorID class as containing values such as the manufacturer ID, friendly monitor name, product code, and serial number.

PowerShell can therefore provide more detail than the graphical interface, but it cannot guarantee the exact retail model name if the monitor does not report that information correctly.

What If Windows Shows Generic PnP Monitor or the Wrong Model?

If Windows does not show the expected monitor model, first check the manufacturer label on the back or underside of the display. This is usually the best way to confirm the exact model number.

You can also try the following:

  1. If possible, connect the monitor directly to the computer instead of through a dock, KVM switch, splitter, or adapter.
  2. Disconnect and reconnect the HDMI or DisplayPort cable.
  3. Try a different cable or another HDMI or DisplayPort port.
  4. Restart the computer and check Advanced display again.
  5. Run the PowerShell command above to see what identification data Windows is receiving.

Do not confuse the graphics card name with the monitor model. Advanced display may show both, but they refer to different hardware.

Seeing Generic PnP Monitor also does not automatically mean you need a special monitor driver. Many displays work normally with the standard Windows monitor driver.

Conclusion

If you are wondering what monitor you have, start with Settings > System > Display > Advanced display. In many cases, Windows will show the monitor name or reported model there.

Device Manager provides another quick check, while PowerShell can display additional details such as the manufacturer ID, reported model, and serial number.

If Windows still shows Generic PnP Monitor or an unclear model name, check the label on the back or underside of the monitor. It is usually the most reliable source for the exact model number.

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