Best 4K Monitor For Your Mac! (Dell UltraSharp U2723QE)

Last week, we compared the Apple Studio Display to the much cheaper and feature rich Samsung M8 Display, and the comparison was popular with MacRumors readers, so we thought we'd pit the Studio Display against yet another competing option, Dell's UltraSharp 27-inch "U2723QE" 4K USB-C Hub Monitor.
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[@szatanica1]

I got this model about a month ago for my Mac Mini, and Im in awe. It’s such a fantastic screen for my needs - it has a beautiful display, it’s minimalistic (which for me is the equivalent of a good design, I hate all those Bells and whistles), it has plethora of ports, more then I will ever need, it turns on very quickly, doesn’t wobble, plenty of brightness (I keep it around 70-75% bright), simple menu with good access via button on the back side panel. I also don’t use monitor speakers ever so it’s great that I don’t have to pay for that and use my iPhone as a continuity camera so I don’t need a build in one. The image via USB c is phenomenal, this lets me use my Mac mini hdmi post to connect another screen. There is no issue with scaling on Mac, contrary to what some people been saying. It’s stable, the stand is flat so I can put stuff on it. Plus 27” turned out to be so much better then 32 or 34” which would be waaaaay to big. Overall 10/10. Seriously. For me.:)

[@ElchinJavadov]

Hello. I have Macbook pro 13", i want to connect it big monitor for editing photo and video. I watch many reviews about Samsung M8, Dell U2723, Lenovo Qreator 27, Samsung S80UA. I cannot decide to buy one of them. Please help me about it.

[@szatanica1]

@@ElchinJavadov I'm no expert, however I am an expert in being overly "researcherous" and I can only suggest this - if you already have narrowed your search to these 4 then there is only one thing to do. Just PICK ONE AND BE DONE wit it :) Seriously. Just make a decision, get it, test it in your environment and if you're happy with it, keep it. If not, send it back and choose something else. There is NO PERFECT MONITOR. And there is not much sense in wasting time (like I did) to keep narrowing forever. There will always be something and the truth is, it doesn't matter. We are not curing cancer here, and it's not a major life decision. It's just a monitor.:) I for one didn't like Samsung M8 because it seem plasticky. I also narrowed my search to the companies that make a product that is suppose to do one thing but do it well, that's why I picked Dell - no crazy features, no speakers. It's a monitor, not a coffee maker and a lawn mower in one. I am super happy with my Dell. It's minimalistic, no fuss with any features, tons of ports, great stand, sharp as a scalpel in terms of picture quality. And it's enough.

[@Eric_Elephant]

What screen scaling do you adopt? and does the KVM function perform well? All the best!

[@szatanica1]

@@Eric_Elephant I don't use KVM so I really can't say. I'm using one notch lower the then maximum resolution.

[@kstotlani]

Do you use any other color space besides standard? If you don’t mind would you try to use DCI P3. For me the image has a green tint when I use this color space.

[@ausderek]

Two recent monitor reviews without a mention of monitor resolution (ppi) and font scaling on 4k monitors. These issues matter a lot to many Mac users.

[@artysanmobile]

It is a true 4K display, 3840 x 2160 being the default res for panels advertised as 4K.

[@ToadyEN]

came here to say this too! there is a reason apple monitors are 5k and 6k for 32.

[@eriknap8938]

Exactly my thoughts. 4K / 27 inch is the bad zone for pro users such as graphic designers. Pixelshift and scaling issues. Don’t go there.

[@vincentnnyc]

Yup…i have a lg 27” 4k and using my MacBook Pro m1 2021 and when i set the resolution to 3840 x 2160…it looks sharp, but the text are very tiny…meaning you have to sit like 2 feet away from the monitors. So don’t get it. Either get a 5k 27” or 4k 32”.

[@alexanderkiel9018]

@@vincentnnyc Why 4k 32"? In order to drive it at unscaled 3840 x 2160?

[@gymzilla12]

I strongly disagree with your take on the design. I think it looks gorgeous and I wish they made more monitors that looked like this. All the gaming monitors have these cheesy looking sharp edges and useless rgb gimmicks. Idk I feel like I could look at this monitor all day

[@vqa33]

I agree with you, author has no taste.

[@SunSunSunn]

its just too thick, imo. it feels like I'm looking at the tv monitor I had back in 2005. thick bezels too. why would you want more like that?

[@dagrwolff6714]

I've been using this monitor for about a year now with a M1 MacBook and my new M3 MacBook. It looks great, it has wonderful color and accuracy. However, the famous Mac scaling problem...Your Mac will want to run this monitor with the UI sized at 1080p, which makes everything sharp but the UI is really big. The next best thing is running the UI scaled to 1440, which looks correct but the text is not great. It's readable, and it's fine, but if you spend the entire day reading it's not all that sharp and might annoy you with time. You can look up videos as to why this is, but basically Macs don't like 4k monitors. To get the UI right, it runs at 5k, then scales down to 4k. If you plug in this monitor and ask your Mac what resolution it's running, it will say 5k. The scaling down to 4k costs some of your performance, a few %, and the text suffers a bit. Maybe you won't mind, but you should know you're making a compromise on a 4k monitor to save some money, and it's an expensive monitor. I wish I wasn't misled by reviewers. This is a fantastic monitor for my Windows computer, and mediocre for my Mac.

[@Lexlugr]

what do you recommend for a replacement? I have an M1 Macbook and running into a bit of analysis paralysis.

[@dagrwolff6714]

Its a great question, all I can figure is one should get the Studio Display if you have the means, otherwise this monitor is good. You just have to be ok with the compromises and know what you're getting so you're not mad and wish you got the Studio Display. You aren't going to get this monitor and plug it in and be like "hey this monitor is trash" cause it isn't, but you also aren't going to plug it in and be like "hey this monitor is perfect for my mac and really shows its full potential" cause it doesn't do that either.@@Lexlugr

[@jasonw9251]

Incredible write up. Thanks for sharing

[@robertkiss6958]

hello may you can help me I just bought 27" and I connected to my Mac with type c and its charging , so I worry about the battery drain on Mac all the time is charging , so I bough a cable idmi to type c , and I chose 60hz and the monitor is turning off orflashing , what type connection you are using? thank you

[@vadelafuente]

I bought this on its 32'' variant and it's the most reasonable option for a monitor right now

[@markday3145]

This is the one I've been looking at. I could get two, plus speakers, plus a web cam, all for less than the Studio Display with height adjustable stand.

[@arthurguo7754]

bruh I didn't realize how ridiculous the studio display is priced until this

[@murdockscott]

I am considering a 32” version of this, a nice set of reference monitor level speakers dedicated to just the computer and pocketing $800 or $900 as opposed to getting the Studio Display. I love Apple products, but $2000 for a 27” that is height adjustable is just out of line.

[@DDHDTV]

Got one of these in 32 inch from work. Nice to work with! No issues. Ultrawide would have been preferred though. I'm missing a bit of horizontal space, even at 32 inch

[@mprieto57]

I have the 32" and 27" versions. 332 in landscape and 27 in portrait. I have and M1 Macbook pro and there are scaling issues. Unless you want it tiny you'll have to take the resolution down a notch, which is a problem the studio display doesn't have. That being said these monitors work great. Get plenty bright and are great to use. I have them on Vivo arms so the minimal bezels look great and hover over my desk shelf and desk in a cool way.

[@szatanica1]

Are you having scaling issues on both 32" and 27"?

[@szatanica1]

@Andrew Hamilton I just got myself a Dell 27" Ultrasharp. I changed the 4k resolution one step down because everything was super small. If I scaled one more step I can see now what people mean by "scaling issues". The text is indeed a tiny tiny bit less sharp, but to be honest? I couldn't care less! :) This "scaling issue" is NOT an issue at all! And I have no idea why people so exaggerate this issue, as many other for that matter. I spend months going through reviews on YT, worrying about so much. My advice - just buy the damn monitor and be done with it! Seriously.

[@petersun3539]

@@szatanica1 Hi I just got the Dell 27' Ultrasharp aswell. For my monitor the image quality is fantastic but for the video quality, it can only play at 1080p on KZbin. Does yours have this issue aswell ?

[@szatanica1]

@@petersun3539 How can you tell that it's only 1080? If you share a higher resolution vid here I might check on my monitor.

[@contentm3893]

Why would it have stalling issues?

[@Deinonuchus]

I've been a fan of Dell UltraSharp monitors for years. Bought my first one in 2008.

[@VickersDoorter]

I purchase 8 in 2001 for use on exhibitions, they are 4:3 format with massive power blocks, they still work!

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

I have the 2407WFP. It has been a great monitor, but its behind the times.

[@Mr.Zen_73]

I went with the 32 inch version and I love it. I don't really need 5k, and I love all the port connections you get with it I don't need to run a hub now with my Macbook M1 Max. And the wake up time is really quick at about 3 seconds

[@tristramllewellyn8162]

Thanks for this post about wake up time at the ebd. This has been one of my biggest disappointments with using non Apple display. My Samsung takes 6 seconds. Cutting that in half and getting a display that is 32 inch and cheaper than the Studio display us a good compromise.

[@Mr.Zen_73]

@@tristramllewellyn8162 yep my old Samsung was the same, it was really driving me crazy, but the Dell is great so happy with it

[@mprieto57]

Any scaling problems?

[@mprieto57]

@Goat I'm using this monitor in portrait mode as a second monitor. IT works great. I did have a scaling issue though.

[@randycardenas957]

ive literally watched this about 20 times in preparation for mine coming this week LOL, really excited

[@reach_perumal]

What's your display scaling settings with your 27inch 4K monitor?

[@SgtPepper2390]

Literally received this monitor after going back and forth with on whether I should go for this one! Its looking quite good so far, though I haven't put it through a thorough test yet. The power delivery for my 2018 MBP and the fact that it will all go through USBC is including network is amazing!

[@Jake-xx9xq]

is it good for split screen views?

[@alexanderkiel9018]

How is the ethernet speed at full 4K 60 Hz?

[@realruggeddiy]

@@alexanderkiel9018 say what?

[@murdockscott]

Curious to know how you are likening it. I am going back and forth myself.😀

[@robpawlikowski4020]

This seems to offer a good "Value Proposition". 4K UHD and a nice suite of ports. You can even have two computers connected via the hub, and switch between them. All for less than $700 (USD)

[@Sajinseethi]

Both computers via USB-C?

[@Mike-ll2qt]

Overall, would you recommend this monitor or the Samsung M8 you reviewed?

[@anthonymrbs]

I just got mine. Maybe my standards are lower than yours but I think the look of the monitor is great. The back is not white it is silver. . Not boring at all. I changed from my Dell U2413 monitor which did have a wider color gamut. Funny how ten years later this Dells monitor only covers 89% of AdobeRGB while my old Dell covered 100%.

[@groupecmp9436]

My U3223QE just been shipped 3 days ago! Can't wait to pair it with my new Mac Studio! Hopefully it wont be too much of a drop from my 27 5K iMac !

[@dustinglass]

How do you like the Dell?

[@zaneparkinson]

What scaling setting have you been running this at? I'm concerned about running 1080p scaling and the 4k scaling to my knowledge makes things too small for practical use but I also don't want to sacrifice performance that comes with using non-HiDPi scaling.

[@MercUndGut]

How much of a performance hit will there be, are there any benchmarks regarding that?

[@zaneparkinson]

@@MercUndGut I’m not sure what kind of performance is lost, but I recall reading about it and watching multiple videos where people discussed it. I haven’t seen any benchmarks, either.

[@mikedimond8816]

@@zaneparkinson scaling on mac with any monitor only changes icon size. Not the image

[@Commander_HW]

@@MercUndGut I use 2560*1440 on this monitor, cuz 3840*2160 is way too small when it comes to text. So far I don't see any performance issue. 4K videos still look 4k on this monitor when 2560*1440 is used. I don't think it affects the video quality. Just the text,

[@MercUndGut]

@@Commander_HW I have a 28" display from HP now and I also use 1440p and haven't had any issues regarding performance yet. Thanks for answering!

[@MyAmericanMorning]

What do you think of the 32-inch version? 27 inches is too small for me.

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

The 32" is a great option if you need a larger display and don't mind a less sharper image although the further away you are from the monitor, the less of an issue it becomes.

[@karnobmusic]

@@lolfirepoisonftl if someone wants a sharp image and clear fonts and 32”, are there options other than the apple?

[@jbnelson]

I’m kind of happy that this display doesn’t have dedicated speakers. Monitor speakers are always garbage and I’m happy that my MacBook won’t ever look to send audio to my monitor over it’s internal speakers, my AirPods Max, or my dedicated desktop audio monitors.

[@sasstewart1222]

All other features asides.. LOVE me some ports.... I love that the industry is starting to shift back to giving us ports

[@reflexfilms]

4k is a huge mistake and will tax your gpu / spin up the fan. For 1440 or 2880 (5k) vertical resolution if you want to keep your performance optimised WHY does no one mention this when they talk up 4k monitors?

[@iordash20]

what monitor do you recommend?

[@reflexfilms]

@@iordash20 LG ultrafine 5ks or anything with 1440 vertical resolution (its exactly half and scales easily

[@iordash20]

@@reflexfilms so an 2k monitor its ok?

[@reflexfilms]

@@iordash20 nope! 2k is 1080p on the vertical - you need 1440( 2560 × 1440 - WQHD) or 5120 x 2880 (5k) to avoid scaling issues

[@iordash20]

@@reflexfilms no man, 2k is 2560 x 1440 i saw some monitor with this resolution

[@murdockscott]

This is the one that is at the top of my list for reasonably priced alternatives to the Apple Studio Display. I plan to get the 32 inch. For monitors with good color accuracy and a nice selection of ports, not much else seems to compare.

[@alex.maxwell]

Then go for Samsung Smart Monitor M8. You will be definitely impressed with it!

[@murdockscott]

@@alex.maxwell I have seen many reviews of that one (too many really, Samsung must have sent out a crap-ton of free monitors for review 😀). Unfortunately it’s not something I would be Al all interested in. I am sure it would make a great monitor for many people, but I am looking for something much better. The build quality on the M8 strikes me as poor, it’s port selection and hub features are very basic, It doesn’t offer the level of color accuracy I am interested in, and I could care less about the smart TV and voice assistant built into it, actually I would go as far as saying I DON’T want those things in a monitor that I will be using for creative work. I have been researching for weeks now and the Dell U2723QE is at the top of my list. The BenQ PD series 32inch is another option, but is is not as bright and lacks the newer IPS black technology.

[@sick-impatient]

just picked up 2 of these in 32" they are beautiful

[@murdockscott]

@@sick-impatient That’s awesome to hear that you are happy with them! Can I ask where you got them? Having trouble finding any in the stores of my area, Dell is showing delivery dates in September, and last I looked on Amazon they were out of stock.

[@filipmokrogulski]

does it charge a MacBook?

[@anthonymrbs]

I just bought the Dell U2723QE and I think it looks every bit as nice as the Apple Studio. It is the nicest looking monitor I have ever owned.

[@mks65]

Will P2723QE be fine with very sharp text for coding? Or I should choose this U2723QE? I really need your opinion, thanks!

[@stinsoncarter]

Would you pick this or the Samsung M8 for MacBook Pro?

[@gabrielho3819]

Did you encounter any performance issues related to the MacOS scaling for 4k Monitors?

[@Cosaamia]

Duh. 4K will have scaling issues. No one is going to use it at native as the text is tiny. Then one you scale it up its a little fuzzy as its not a perfect pixel division. that's really important to tell any one who buys a 4K with an apple

[@kamil.jozwiak]

You should check out Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ. Similar IPS Black 4K panel, but 32" with build-in camera.

[@karloshagen4037]

Will have to check it out. Is the camera quality good?

[@kamil.jozwiak]

@@karloshagen4037 Much better than most webcams, as it’s built on Sony Starvis sensor with HDR capability.

[@j340_official]

In terms of picture quality and text crispness, which is better in your view, the Samsung or the dell? I have a Dell 165 Hz ips panel which looks excellent and very crisp. I love the high refresh rate.

[@NenadSapungin]

Scaling is definitely an issue when it comes to these monitors. I have a 27" monitor and scaling down to 4K, the text is tiny. I wonder if it would be more usable one a 32". Haven't had the chance to test this out...

[@jesussepulveda9992]

in general is better to use motitors of 5k or 1440p

[@dennisdornia216]

@@jesussepulveda9992 1440p only for non display macs like the studio or mini. If you have a build in retina, you will need another retina device to avoid scaling and blur.

[@Ken-zg3ze]

I'm monitor shopping for MacOS and I'm very disappointed that 4k 27" has that inherent scaling problem. It's not even Apple trying to make things proprietary. It's just naturally like that. I'm considering the 5k from Apple but $1600 is a lot to spend on a monitor. But I'm rationalizing it to myself by saying it will hold it's value.

[@NenadSapungin]

@@Ken-zg3ze Going with the Apple Studio monitor will be a good idea. It is quite expensive though.. but I think you'd enjoy it. It also depends what you're going to be using it for.. I use my 27" 4k monitor, not scaled at 4k, and I think it still looks pretty good. Then again, I don't use it for very accurate colors, etc..

[@accentontheoff]

Will a 24 inch 1440p monitor have any issues. Please note I am not a designer or photographer.

[@strictlymacintosh7818]

What about the flickering issue with the Apple Silicon M Macs? It's real and neither Apple nor Dell will address the issue, blaming one another. I've read many forums and I have tested 4 of these now with an M1 MB Air, M2Max 16" MBP, and an Intel i7 16" MBP. The M Processor Macs begin to flicker in dark mode or while running websites with black backgrounds and after a while it gets bad. Once it starts it doesn't stop. The Intel Mac has no issues with flickering. IF YOU HAVE AN APPLE SILICON MAC, DO NOT BUY THIS MODEL. Dell's website says this, among other 27" 4K models are unsupported on MAC OS. Typical Corporations unwilling to support competing brands.

[@macronencer]

In case anyone wants to know, I just ordered the 34-inch curved ultrawide version of this (U3421WE), and although there's still no camera, it does have built-in speakers.

[@jakcist-cz]

I bought it, used it for 10 minutes and I am returning it. Colors are off, it slows down you Mac (Scaling) and omg it is so wobbly. I move my mouse and it shakes, I type and it shakes. You’d better have really stable desk (i have standing desk and It was no problem for my iMac 5k). I have just ordered Studio Display and I feel really silly for trying to save some money as I will be waiting two more months before I can actually use my Mac Studio.

[@somelaveenguy6822]

I have this monitor for my M1 Macbook. I thought it was going to be the perfect monitor for me. Having USB-C connectivity is nice, but the ports are all accessed from underneath the monitor which I found to be a real PITA. I pretty much had to put my iPhone on my desk and use the front facing camera to find the ports I needed to access. Dell... if you're reading this, please start putting the ports on the BACK of the monitor!! Also, the specs for this monitor are great, but I found the picture to be a bit dull. Not sure if it's the antiglare Dell is using or what. I ended up going back to my 27" 4K LG monitor that is a few years old and has no hub ports. The picture seems much more vibrant and sharper than the Dell. Just my $.02 from the perspective of someone who owns the U2723QE.

[@Kikuyumoja]

thank you for this valuable feedback! Also thought about upgrading from a 2K 27" Dell (U2721DE), but I think I will stick to it after reading this.

[@jettyung2389]

Isn't there a stuck white pixel near the top right corner? The problem with going higher in resolution is the chance of getting a dead or stuck pixel, especially when it's straight out the box. I also had a Dell monitor with a dead pixel out the box.

[@AnDiHawk]

You're right. I've noticed the same. :)

[@olafschluter706]

With monitors, It seems like it is with HiFi purists: ordinary people (like most of us including me) won't notice the difference between setups differing in costs by a thousand percent like those purists do. It's the case with the Apple Studio Display and any other 4k monitor - the higher resolution isn't that much noticeable as you can run a 4k monitor in a 1440 scale like the Studio Display is giving you without any practical disadvantage (aside from theoretical scale-down artifacts that I yet failed to notice - and I did some screenshots to investigate). Brightness (max, min) in general may be a noticeable difference (comparing an iPad, an MacBook Pro Display and a BenQ 4k Monitor for my Macs) as it adds significantly to contrast in (especially) HDR content - but if you aren't into looking movies all the time it doesn't matter. Most Apple displays excel on max brightness. They can make the light of a car blinding you on screen if it appears in a movie. Not relevant for my work doing on apple devices. Displaying black? My BenQ P2700U (promoted by BenQ for its color accuracy to photographers) does display black as black as its bezel with a simple IPS panel - if you see black as "more black" on an Apple display, it is for the additional brightness of those parts of the frame that aren't black. But in general with current consumer technology: black is black. That wasn't the case a few years ago, where background lighting of ordinary displays turned anything black into grey.

[@MarcCardwell]

I was going to buy the Studio monitor, and went with a 2020 iMac re-furb, it was the same price as the Studio display, and the same 5k size.

[@simonsmeraldi]

I always feel like that the 4K native resolution on Mac makes everything too small, even on a 32"… If I use a scaled resolution option, my macbook starts overheating. I rather use a 2560x1440px screen

[@arthurberner]

Yes, the same problem. In my view, Dell U2722DE fits better for Mac.

[@hoic8768]

Thanks for the review. Would be nice if you could put the dell side by side with the studio display for comparison. The Dell was on my shortlist and I almost almost got it.... until I took the plunge and went for the ASD instead I come from a 5kimac I just love the glossy screen experience and just didn't want to buy something that I might regret, and I agree with your comments about the fit and finish comparisons between the ASD and the rest, knowing that I will be staring at the next screen I buy for the next 6 to 7 years. I also read somewhere how macOS doesn't scale down well with 4k displays resulting in blurry text according to some users (compared to text which is scaled down on 5k and 2k displays). Has anyone noticed blurrier text? The dell is probably the best bang in the current market for Mac owners. It's kinda like choosing which camera to buy or any other tech. You can spend exponentially more for a only slightly better tech, but sometimes that's worth it to the user.

[@BrandonMilner]

I too really want to hear about the 4K versus 5K comparison. I’ve yet to see a decent video or even pictures that illustrate the difference

[@hoic8768]

There's a few video that talks about scaling... Here's one. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaG7ZmlnlL2AaJI Check out the bjango article link in that video

[@hoic8768]

@@BrandonMilner ​ tried to post a link but was deleted. There is a yt video and online charts that compare macos scaling on 5k, 4k and 2k displays. Im not a tech guy but my understanding is this: 1) macos is more suited for downscaling to 5K or 2K displays (at the resolution that people "ideally" use i.e. not massive or too small icons/text) compared to 4K displays 2) for 4K displays, whilst downscaling is definitely possible, macos has to work "harder" (something like it has to reduce the resolution by half for each cycle) to downscale the "ideal" resolution to fit 4K screens. 3) This may result in a loss of performance - as the core is already performing the downscaling (on 4K monitors) in the first instance, in addition to other cpu/gpu intensive tasks that you might be doing at that time, like video editing etc. There is a loss in performance overall. You may not notice this if you are using general office apps. There is also another video that compares text resolution on 4K vs 5K, and there is a notable difference - at least if you come from a 5K imac.

[@akbarb23]

when connected to the monitor screen, will charging the battery continuously will cause the battery to over charge on the macbook? I use M1 MAX

[@KarenAidi]

I bought the 27-inch version of this monitor. There wasn't setup documentation out of the box. I had to call technical support right off the bat, which didn't make me happy because you have to provide a "service tag" or serial number before they will even help you. For example, I had no idea how to get past the black menu that appeared on the monitor. It wasn't clear if the menu was controlled by some downloadable software or the monitor itself. To control monitor functions, there is a "joystick" button on the back. It's an okay monitor, but I expected more for this price point. I couldn't readily find the user documentation online. The instructions I did find, didn't match my display dialog box on my 2021 MacBook Pro, so the display setup was very confusing. You have to download a software manager to really control the display. I'm not real wild about the contrast on this display. This is why I like Apple so much because there is no futzing around to figure out to use something. It just works out of the box. I do like the ports hub on the back and the USB-C connection to the MacBook Pro is working well. I have also plugged in my Epson scanner to the back of the monitor. But, it's going to take some time to learn about and optimize the features of this display.

[@CertifiedSlamboy]

I can't do 4K at that size for MacOS, the non-native scaling ruins the experience for me.

[@PasteurizedLettuce]

it really ruins the experience by 1000 dollars?

[@tronam]

@@PasteurizedLettuce Yep. Eyes conditioned by 5K iMacs and retina MacBooks are forever spoiled.

[@CertifiedSlamboy]

@@PasteurizedLettuce If I have the 1000 to spend and value it - what's the problem? And yes - the difference is massive once you're used to it.

[@shaurz]

The Dell SB522A speaker bar is compatible with this monitor.

[@HiFiInsider]

why do all PC monitors have a dull looking matte display.

[@wilsontanlk]

Noticed there is white died pixel on the right top area or it's just dust?

[@BrandonMilner]

I don't even know why you discuss the look and build for fully half the video. You yourself acknowledge it doesn't really matter compared to the picture quality and I agree. You say this is a great monitor but not great at HDR. The apple monitor doesn't do HDR AT ALL so is this a negative? Wouldn't turning HDR off entirely be equivalent? Lastly no mention at all of the sharpness of a 5k retina panel vs scaled 4k panel?

[@martinjn2920]

What about Scaling? Does this screen display 4k as a native resolution and is it readable or do you have to scale down to 2560x1440?

[@Tomtamo1]

I've been using a Dell 43" 4K monitor with my Mac Pro (2013) and now Mac Studio Max with remarkable results. Fantastic monitor!!!

[@suitcafe]

I was thinking of buying this 43” Dell with a new Mac Studio. Any thoughts on this vs the LG 42.5” 700B?

[@carlovinci6503]

Great vid! I just got 2 for my home office. I also have a studio display and when they are side by side the colours on the Dell are defiantly dulled by the anti-glare coating. Any recommendations on the best colour settings/profile to be as similar to a studio display using an MacBook pro m1?

[@TheFirstRealChewy]

I already have speakers. I'm just looking for the best display I'm the $1000 price range. Is this more accurate than the Asus PA329C in terms of color. My main purpose for this monitor is photo and video editing. I didn't see any info on Adobe RGB.

[@ringwraiths20501]

I like the thin bezels, that’s the idea I want to make my desk more seamless.

[@amin-cm9sn]

thank you. between asus pro art pa278qv and dell ultrasharp u2722de which one is better?

[@Mark_MKII]

Got mine the other day. It’s super nice! We’ll see how performance fares at a scaled resolution on my Mac. Right now it’s driven by my Dell work laptop, soon to be replaced by a 14” MacBook Pro.

[@bamiodsnjsand]

How did it work with M1 MacBook Pro?

[@DekoRoker]

@Mark Florida any feedback? I am also concerned about this. I bought the Samsung S80UA (similar specs to this one) and I had very serious performance issues when I use single USB-C for power and display. I returned it immediately. At work we use U2722DE which is 2K and scaling is not an issue, but the image is a bit blurry. I will switch soon to 14" MBP M1, so I wonder if the GPU in the M1 will fare better than the Radeon on my MBP 15" 2019

[@simonb.979]

@@DekoRoker I am using two 4K monitors with a 14inch M2 Pro that are both connect via a thunderbolt dock. I have never had any issues related to performance or scaling. I use both monitors scaled to WQHD. It works perfectly. The only slight issue is that sometimes it takes up to 5 seconds for both monitors to wake up, i am not sure why that is.

[@roberteinstein6952]

Concerning the resolution, this is the best fit for Mac Users because the resolution here is 2560x1440p, which suits the native macOS resolution without getting tiny letters when rescaling from 4k. So, if you can’t get a 5k monitor for your Mac, the best next choice is something like this: 2560x1440p.

[@Odkvyopwjlpydvnkutr]

I have been looking for a screen suitable for mac mini recently, with a budget of less than 400pounds (you don’t want to buy a screen that is much higher than the price of the host) and it must have a beautiful appearance and high image quality. At first I found Samsung M8, and MSI Modern MD271UL, but in the end I may still buy Dell. The picture quality of M8 is not good, and the MSI stand cannot be adjusted. Because I often use phtotshop, I have always used Mac screens, and it is difficult to find alternatives. One reason is that glossy monitors are rare in the market, and then they have to meet high nits, preferably IPS panels, and can also use USBC , I dare not try OLED because it has the problem of screen burning after long-term use. U2723QE is around 623pounds S2722QC is a cheaper one.

[@PolluxChung]

The ultrasharp series has features I don't need. I just need the basic video connection and that's it. When get to this model the price is close to the 32" mid-end P-series.

[@ronaldblanchard2151]

I would like your opinion. I presently have the Mac Studio Display with 2 Apple Thunderbolt Display connected to my Mac Studio. Do you feel the the Dell Ultra sharp is worth upgrading to or should I just keep my Thunderbolt Display. What areyourthoughts

[@musictheory4u153]

I highly disagree on the design. It's gorgeous. And it has THIN bazels. And the 31.5 inch version is half the prize of the Studio Display ✔

[@dproulx222]

I would much prefer if it came with great quality speakers & webcam like the ASD.

[@HAlves-ip9cn]

Dell get your shit together and sell it for a similar price in Europe. Here (several amazons) its $860 which is $200 over US price.

[@Piketom1]

4K scaling on Mac OS still looks terrible. 1440P seems to be a better resolution than 4K if you are not buying the LG ultra fine or studio display. I will happily take a lower resolution if the scaling is perfect. On the old Dell ultra sharp 2K 27” display I had several years ago, the scaling was perfect because no scaling was needed.

[@ChrisWEEZ]

I’ve been using an older version of this 4K Dell 27” monitor alongside an old iMac as an external display for several years. The Dell is noticeably sharper, as one would expect. I’m a web designer and the stuff I’ve been pushing out isn’t any worse than the guy in the office with a 5k iMac. I get that native scaling is better but the 5k fervor that has suddenly cropped up with the release of the new Studio Display is just baffling.

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

@@ChrisWEEZ I hear you! I've been using a Philips 27" 4K monitor since the pandemic began and it's gotten the job done for me as a Designer. This scaling thing is being blown out of proportion. At the end of the day, a monitor is a tool and having "perfect scaling" or "5K" isn't going to make you more skilled or productive as one thinks.

[@lazdafilms]

And GPU also works harderd when connected 27 inch monitor to m1 mac.

[@Piketom1]

@@lolfirepoisonftl That does not seem to impact usability of the machine. My 13" M1 Macbook pro had no trouble driving a 5K 27" monitor and seemed less stressed than the 16" MacBook pro with 5500M than I had before it. My current 14" M1 Pro macBook pro is even less stressed driving the display.

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

@@Piketom1 Ah good to know and thanks for sharing. I've been considering upgrading to the 14" or 16" M1 Pro so that's good to hear.

[@AnonymousFreakYT]

I'm waiting for a 2160p+ ultrawide with HDR and 120Hz+. Doesn't even need to support all of those at once - to support HDR, I'm fine with it dropping to "4K width", or for >60 Hz gaming it drops to 1/2-each-dimension resolution. (Say it was a 6144x2160 ultra-wide, crop off the sides to 4096 or 3840 for HDR, drop to 3072x1080 for 120+ Hz gaming mode.)

[@kbaeve]

Will this have the scaling issues as other 4k monitors on Macbook Pros? I hear if not doing the native resolutions of the screens, its gonna be very heavy on performance. So you should technically do either 5k or the 1440p for best performance?

[@notforengineers9285]

correct

[@somelaveenguy6822]

You must be using an older Mac. There's no noticeable performance issues on an M1 Mac when scaling to 1440p. You get the high PPI of a 4k monitor at a scale that is perfect for most people. The M1 handles it flawlessly.

[@kbaeve]

@@somelaveenguy6822 maybe. I ended up with double LG 5K monitors regardless (same panel as in iMacs afaik) 😂 Never had this buttery smooth picture quality that's for sure but it came with the normal rotten apple price tag

[@CanberkSezer]

can we disable charging from the monitor while connected via USB c? Because I don't want my MacBook pro to be charged by a monitor I just want it to be charged with its own adapter since I'm not really sure if it is healthy to charge by monitor for the battery.

[@onlyvik]

Exactly I don't want my MacBook pro charging all the time this can't be good for any battery. In general I'll never charge my devices longer then needed.

[@vh8496]

Thank you so much for this! Would you mind providing links to all the things on your desk??

[@garrycohen2847]

So which one has the better resolution and picture feel… the Dell or the Samsung M8?

[@sanelb0142]

where does the sound come from if not from the monitor nor the macbook (if its closed) do i have to buy extra speakers?

[@LungYang]

I think you have a stuck at 4:31

[@KryptoNite-1]

Hey guys, my friend has an LG 32UN650 4K monitor he uses with his MacBook Pro 16''. He got it for $450. He says it's the best 4K he's come across and the price is great. I'm looking to get a monitor myself. So I'm thinking between that LG or maybe one in this video. But for the size and price ya can't go wrong and I'm sure the quality is somewhat good. Whatta ya think guys? I'd also love to hear from Dan from MacRumors. Thx!

[@RyanPatrickOHara]

dumb question most likely, but I bought this as a cheap budget color correction monitor because of it's accurate 709 setting. My question is color correction should be done at 100nits, and this monitor is 400nits max. Unfortunately the brightness adjustments are 0-100 in scale, not based on any sort of actual measurement. I was curious if anyone happened to know Where I should set the brightness to achieve 100 nits. I don't know much about nits scaling, but 25% is too dark.

[@isigarcia6069]

Was it so difficult for you to lower the monitor to the maximum and teach this position for a couple of seconds?

[@oliver_1997]

When working I have both a personal and work MacBooks on my desk. The studio display is more than I’m willing to spend so gonna pickup a pair of these dells. One for each MacBook. Also, I’ve heard the Studio Displays speakers, as expected they don’t come close to any passive or even active bookshelf speakers

[@jazzfan7491]

Glossy and rich color on the Apple makes it worth it. I had my previous Apple Thunderbolt display for 10 years. Expensive but so much better.

[@mykalimba]

Starting at 3:20, there appears to be a stuck pixel in the upper right corner (maybe 7-8 cm from upper edge & 9-10 cm from right edge?). Am I the only one seeing this?

[@PMZPatriot]

Brightness nits comparison between this one, Samsung M8, and Apple Studio Display?

[@mdrasheduzzaman4960]

My laptop is Asus Vivobook S15 It has USB 3.0 gen 1 ports and HDMI. Can I use external 4K monitor by this laptop? If yes then what will be the max video output? I mean regulations & refresh rate.

[@lodano413]

For those using it with a M1 Mac : do you have any issue with scaling ?

[@erickmafra6828]

Ask me a question, can I connect the monitor via usb-c thunderbolt to my mac studio, as via usc-c it transmits charge. I want to know if there is any problem connecting in mac studio??

[@mattgray9297]

I’ve got this one and the 43” Ultrasharp - excellent options.

[@_cesay]

Can you connect the Dell monitor to a macbook wirelessly?

[@walkingorophile2517]

So between this And samsung M8, which has a better display???

[@ibhuiyan]

I don't know about others but for me as an Web Developer, 27 inch 4K is not simply good enough. 32 inch is the sweet spot for me.

[@Tilburger72]

Thanks for your great review. I'm wandering, how difficult/easy is it to calibrate the colors when using a macbook and this screen for photo editing?

[@szatanica1]

It comes calibrated from the factory. Not sure if this is something that is enough for you..

[@vim92]

Can I connect my Mac mini to this monitor with thunderbolt 4? Or only TB3?

[@justadropable]

What is the difference between this display and the Dell Ultrasharp U2722d other than the resolution?

[@JUMADO]

Is this monitor good for color grading? (not high end but for social media (videos, commercials, etc))

[@joriz5869]

I can tell, this guy likes peanut butter a lot.. lol

[@justadropable]

Do you know which color profile is best? or should you just keep the default macos selection? called simply Dell U2723QE

[@BV35]

Great Video Thanks Is the quality on this Monitor better than the many "AirPlay" Monitors. I currently have the Samsung LS32A700NWNXZA. I like the monitor BUT need Apple Airplay2 (not for the TV but for Extending my Macbook Air Screen untethered. If the the Dell quality is so much better - I realize I dont get AIRPLAY but it will have additional ports so I can probable make it work. The Airplay is needed for Office Productivity. The Sansung I have only has 2 ports and they are both in use. I was looking at the M70A 4K UHD Smart Monitor which will meet the need I think -- but if I am going to get rid of a perfectly good monitor then I want to upgrade :) THANKS

[@patelandco]

I may pull the trigger between this or the samsung M8. I plan to use it with a MBP and iPad Pro. Camera doesn't bother me. If I need to take a call I can just answer it on my laptop or iPad. but if you are using a iMac I can see why you would want that

[@jpmcaptureone]

Does it make a difference if I'm using HDMI instead of the USBC

[@panagiotiselsisi7752]

Here for the monitor but ended up asking for another aspect of the video... 3:16...What's the source of the video you played there? The one with the F-86s.

[@sanjitsingh3863]

How is the text quality if we scale it to 1080p resolution for bigger text? Is text quality still sharp or blurry?

[@SantaF0x]

Can you please confirm, am I able to use two USB-C inputs, for example one USB-C input for mac mini and another one (which is PD 90W) for Macbook Pro?

[@freder1k95]

I have this exact same 4k monitor connected with my MacBook, and I love it (coming from a 2560x1440 DELL). Gonna compare it to a Studio Display, the 5k is probably quite a difference

[@michaelbabiuk8758]

Re: "...the 5k is probably quite a difference". My Apple Studio Monitor arrived about two weeks ago. Let's put it to you this way - using the Apple Studio will never disappoint you for as long as you own it. The clarity of it is everything and its speakers are a delight. (Speaking of sound, if I REALLY want to hear great sound with my computer based video content, I just "AirPlay switch" the audio content to my HomePod stereo pair that are located basically behind me - enough said about a speaker pair that has appreciated dramatically in price every since Apple discontinued them. That should indicate something about their sound quality.) I don't doubt the Dell is a very good monitor - but - you will always be reminded of the fact that it is a "compromise". It is a very good to great compromised design but it will never delight you as the Apple Studio Monitor will. Is the Apple Studio Monitor worth $1000 more than the Dell. I don't know, honestly. How much do you value your eyesight? Your choice of monitor will impact your enjoyment over the next seven to eight years so ultimately, it is the consumer's call to make.

[@freder1k95]

@@michaelbabiuk8758 Thanks, now I’m even more excited to give it a try 😃 unfortunately my order (ordered on day 1!) was delayed by three months! it was supposed to arrive two weeks ago as well, but it seems like Apple is prioritizing US. deliveries, and here in Germany they don't really care. Now my delivery date is July 5th :/

[@michaelbabiuk8758]

@@freder1k95 That is unfortunate. It will come eventually. Sad Grin. When it does arrive, make sure the first time you use it, to connect it via thunderbolt cable directly to your mac and NOT to an eGPU or Dock and then from the eGPU or dock to your mac. That way any firmware updates required will be detected automatically - after a few minutes of course. (grin) Good Luck with it,.

[@freder1k95]

@@michaelbabiuk8758 Thanks! :)

[@shotsi673]

can you run it at lower resolutions? For example 2560x1440? without quality loss?

[@JonnyLewisFilms]

Great video. Which monitors would you recommend for HDR video editing in Final Cut Pro?

[@AlexHarephotographer]

great vid. do you think its better to pay the extra for the Thunderbolt version of this monitor for the Apple Studio desktop machine? does this provide any better power/data transfer to the other ports over the non thunderbolt version you reviewed here? presumably the best connection with this monitor is the USB-C port into the Apple Mac?

[@yeko3202]

did you got an answer after a year? I have the same question..

[@Capt_Mahmoud]

Is it still a good buy now?

[@RajSingh-sj2bp]

What’s the best way to connect two of these to my M1 MacBook Pro?

[@donaldandmijung]

I have the Dell 32 Curved 4K UHD Monitor - S3221QS. It doesn't have a USB hub but the integrated speaker sound descent. 3840x2460 there's alot of better monitors but for $399 it's good enough for now. Dell Ultrasharp monitors in my opinion have a clearer picture. Saving up for an 32" Apple Pro Display XDR to go with my Mac Studio.