Dell 24" Conferencing Monitor (S2422HZ) Unboxing, Set up & Testing - USB-C Hub, Webcam, and Speaker

[@casey7411]

Regarding use with a Macbook: I recently bought this monitor. I have a Macbook Air M1 (2020). When I first plugged in the monitor to the MacBook with the USB-C cable, I wasn't able to use the webcam, the monitor speakers, nor the monitor microphone. After updating to Monterey, I was able to adjust the settings on the MacBook (in system preferences) to allow for use of the monitor's microphone and speakers, and the webcam now works.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you for reporting this!

[@emilyd.1492]

Thanks great tip!

[@emilyd.1492]

Would u mind sharing what you changed in systems preferences? I’m trying to do the same for my MacBook air

[@lionow]

Hi, thanks for your insight! One question: is it possible to use to charge the macbook while connected?

[@PhilBeastallFilms]

@@emilyd.1492 I'm really keen to know this too. Currently my Mac is not recognising the webcam

[@darrellallen5546]

His presentation was spot on. He answered all my questions about the video monitor. Thanks.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@sanathramesh]

just what I was looking for .. a decent monitor with usb C charging ,integrated webcam , speakers . It gives a minimalistic look to my table with less wires. Ordered one now after seeing your video :)

[@JosephKim]

Awesome!

[@tanka3347]

friend, tell me, are you satisfied with this monitor? can you recommend to buy it?

[@cc_isgreat671]

Finally a video with a speaker test, thank you!

[@JosephKim]

My pleasure!

[@yogibearstie]

Thank Joseph. I just ordered via your link, so cheers to you. My oldest screen just died, and this one will remove cable to power laptop, USB Jabra speaker/ microphone (which does have a good microphone sound and good enough for web meetings speakers), and replaces the webcam on the laptop which is over a screen that I don’t use so I am mister profile when we turn cameras on. Overall should clean up the area a bit and have a better camera situation. Amazing the 27” is $90 more than the sale price of the 24”.

[@JosephKim]

I am glad! I am all for removing cable clutter too :)

[@camrynjj6814]

I just got it today and using it with my MacBook Air with clamshell mode. So far it’s been working well! Thank you for your review it really convinced me to get it :)

[@JosephKim]

Nice! Does both Webcam and speaker work with your MacBook Air?

[@camrynjj6814]

@@JosephKim yes! I tested it out using zoom. Just have to make sure I'm using the monitor's settings and everything works fine

[@JosephKim]

@@camrynjj6814 nice!

[@casey7411]

@@camrynjj6814 Is your laptop running on Big Sur?

[@camrynjj6814]

@@casey7411 I’m using Monetary!

[@musakposowa]

I don't often leave comments for reviews but this was excellent. Very informative. Ordering 2 and will subscribe as well.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you so much, Musa!

[@tanka3347]

friend, tell me, are you satisfied with this monitor? can you recommend to buy it?

[@romanrussell4165]

Thank you for this review. 🙏 You have saved me the trouble if piecing everything together. All in one's are great. This will go great with my Chromebox.

[@JosephKim]

Nice!

[@granmajoy]

Thank you for helping - for some reason I did not see how to use the camera. Missed that instruction. Push & pop up! Nice if I get the camera to work with my desktop. The sound automatically worked with my desktop using HDMI cable.

[@JosephKim]

Nice! It took me a while to figure out too.

[@r.koopman9307]

This is a great product review, thanks for that! I specialy like the build in USB-C hub/charger, it saves me an extra charger, and cable to connect to my Dell laptop.

[@JosephKim]

Thanks!

[@Roofforprofits]

Great Video. I am using it with a Microsoft 7. Windows 10. I will need to change the screen setting. Test out the camera and audio. Since the USB didn't work with my surface. Dell had a screen to attach the HDMI and then it worked great. I will reconnect the USB cable for any other features I might receive. Thanks. Dell could include a complete manual for the setup and connecting to a laptop.

[@unknown.artist.track3]

an awesome review. as usual. wish you a good luck for your work.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@DT-oo8bb]

Amazing review. Thanks.

[@JosephKim]

Thanks!

[@johnguillaume5919]

Thank you for the review. Super helpful.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@andrefjoao1]

Subscribed, great video.

[@Treblih]

Great review sir. Your work is appreciated.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@alexnovasun5952]

Thank you for review! Very good monitor for home and office. I've bought 2 pcs for my office.

[@JosephKim]

Nice!

[@drd0l]

Amazing review! Thank you.

[@JosephKim]

Thank you for watching!

[@jj4031]

Hi, while You used the camera and mic (Around 10:38 min), I heard Your voice only on left chanel. Is it mono mic, or there was some problems with Your settings in post-production?

[@JosephKim]

Wow! I had not noticed this. Thanks for the catch. I think it is mono, and I missed out not spreading it out to stereo.

[@volodymyrvozniuk7407]

Many thanks for the rewiev! It's awersome!!

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@luoqinran]

Hi thanks for the review. I wonder if it has the power sync feature with compatible dell laptops. That means I can connect the laptop to it, and power up the laptop with the power button on the monitor like a conventional docking station. I don't want to open the lid only to turn it on and close it again every time.

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, I am not aware of this feature on this monitor. It would certainly make sense to have one however.

[@ArielMilanKarmeli]

Thanks for the review, good one! I've been using the monitor for the last 6 months and only at nighttime, even when the room is lit, the backgrounds gets a green tint. I couldn't find anything online and was wondering if anyone knows about this issue and has a solution. (I can add additional light source into the room, but on all other devices with cameras this isn't necessary.)

[@JosephKim]

You can calibrate the monitor to remove green tint?

[@kilou5955]

Hi Joseph, thanks for the great review. Do you know if the webcam/mucrophone on this monitor works with Linux? It should if the camera is UVC compatible, but I can't find this info anywhere.

[@JosephKim]

It's hard to know. I have 0 experience with Linux to know anything. Sorry.

[@DaMugix3]

Thank you for the great review! Do you by any chance know the s2722dz monitor? I couldn't find a review of it anywhere. I really need a monitor for my studying ( software engineering ) and the monitor seems to have almost everything I really need (my country doesn't have all the dell models). I will probably take a risk and order it on Sunday even though I have doubts but I'd really love your opinion about the monitor (mostly the screen quality) 🙏

[@JosephKim]

There is this post that explains the model name: www.google.com/amp/s/www.urtech.ca/2022/10/solved-video-what-dell-monitor-names-decoded/ Basically, the one you are getting is 27", and 1440p. The others seem identical.

[@DaMugix3]

@@JosephKim thank you so much! 🙏

[@andrefjoao1]

If it had kind of a hub, with 3 usb-A and a RJ45 it will be complete and perfect. Tks for the video.

[@JosephKim]

My pleasure! They do have another monitor that has more ports and RJ45

[@andrewnguyen6718]

@@JosephKim can I have the name please?

[@andrefjoao1]

@@JosephKim yes, hub monitors, like the P2722HE, but we don"t have all models avaible in Brazil, such as the model shown in the video.

[@JosephKim]

@@andrefjoao1 ah I see. Yeah. They are quite new.

[@Roofforprofits]

I am using a 13 in 1 Gizmo

[@AliFrostinho]

Hello Joseph, loved the review bro! Would you recommend a 24" or 27" monitor for home working? And what's the best productivity monitor out there currently in your opinion?

[@JosephKim]

You can see them in my current studio setup video ;) I personally prefer 1440p 27".

[@yvonnemarie215]

Can this monitor work regularly if i connect to a pc instead of a laptop? For example i am think of biy the Kamrui Mini PC, Mini Computer Intell 11th Gen N5105. Will this be compatible with this monitor? Thank you for this video!❤

[@JosephKim]

I see what you are doing! I think you can connect USB-C port to the PC since Kamrui has it. I cannot confirm it as I no longer have this monitor, but I will be sire to test out this setup for the next conferencing monitor setup!

[@yvonnemarie215]

@JosephKim Awesome!! Thank You so much 🙏. Yess that will be super helpful

[@tamramyers7466]

Thanks, very helpful! I couldn't figure out how to get the camera to pop up, so I appreciated your showing that. (-;

[@JosephKim]

It took me awhile too. Thought it had a motor or something 😂

[@-80anthonyinvancouver35]

Great video. Thanks for sharing. I wonder is it possible to setup dual monitor for this one, with one USB C cable? Say connect an extra monitor by connecting with the HDMI port?

[@JosephKim]

Yes, you can. As long as your computer supports it.

[@amythompson-lancaster3247]

Hello, considering ordering this as my MacBooks screen has broke, would you recommend it for use with a MacBook?

[@JosephKim]

Not really, I've heard the Webcam doesn't support Apple device.

[@shakticreates]

I came here for this same exact question

[@atifsreezon636]

Concise review, awesome! Is this model compatible with VESA desk mounts?

[@JosephKim]

Yep

[@romanrussell4165]

Dell just released the S2722DZ. What's the difference between HZ and DZ? Also, are you able to get a hold of the S2722DZ?

[@JosephKim]

Did a short search. The difference is the screen size and resolution. 27 vs 24 and 1080p vs 1440p.

[@romanrussell4165]

@@JosephKim ok thanks

[@sestry_navzdy]

Thanks for the review, does it have KVM possibility?

[@JosephKim]

Unfortunately, no

[@virear1981]

Do you know if combo wired earphones with a microphone work with this monitor? Is the jack connection only for audio?

[@JosephKim]

I think there was a speaker jack, but I don't think it was the combo jack.

[@martingaudrault7192]

Awesome review. Does anyone have recent feedback on using this dell series with a Mac mini? I see different things saying the camera and mic won’t work with some apple products?? Thanks in advance.

[@JosephKim]

Yeah, it's a tricky one ;/

[@Kenzo9063]

this would be perfect for the m1 mac mini. Not just a monitor but webcam and speakerphone which is useful in this period of time

[@JosephKim]

Yep! Good call.

[@craigroels270]

@@JosephKim it appears that dell does not support the driver for mac OS and i cannot seem to changes the camera settings here, any troubleshooting ideas?

[@JosephKim]

Ah, I'm sorry to hear that. I thought they would have standard Webcam drivers that works universal.

[@lorithompson4332]

Hi Joseph, I just bought this monitor and loved your overview of the product. I have both a dell computer (work) and a MacBook (personal). I can't seem to get the speakers or webcam to work. Do I need to change any settings? I know enough to be dangerous and need your assistance to use the webcam and speakers. Lori T.

[@JosephKim]

The dell computer should detect both speaker and Webcam for the monitor fine. It is just matter of switching it on the application you are using and making sure your OS detects it. As to the MacBook, I've had another comment saying it is not compatible.

[@williamswarnuk1662]

@@JosephKim - i have the same issue in that I have connected my monitor to my Dell PC via HDMI and I get a message to say webcam is inactive as I need to connect to an upstream port. Help!

[@JosephKim]

@@williamswarnuk1662 did you connect the upstream port? (USB)

[@williamswarnuk1662]

@@JosephKim no I use hdmi to connect pc to monitor.

[@JosephKim]

@@williamswarnuk1662 unfortunately, the Webcam and other things will not work unless you connect that.

[@deepakgupta4955]

Sir plss tell me any moddle who have glossy surface screen..plas ...im tired searching with glossy screen ...pls help sir

[@JosephKim]

I recall it being matte screen, but as I don't have the unit anymore, can't be too sure.

[@paigeskewes9511]

So, I am not great with computers, and I saw in a separate comment you said in order to setup the webcam and all that you have to "switch" it using the app. What app would I use and how would I do that? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@JosephKim]

Most of computer app offers way to select the camera. Look for settings.

[@kheng89]

Hi Joseph, its it the USB-C can charge macbook ?

[@JosephKim]

I am not intimately familiar with MacBook power requirements, but it can push 65W.

[@ninja636stunta]

Great review. What’s the difference between P2418hz? Thanks.

[@JosephKim]

This monitor is more recent iteration and has USB-C connection with PD 65w.

[@ruirui1101]

すごく聞きやすい英語でした。 日本でこの商品を買おうと思います。 ありがとうございました！

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!

[@ruirui1101]

先週届きました！ 使っている感じはすごくよくてこれからも愛用したい思います！ Thanks for your video!!!

[@elonashahini9676]

Do I need a motherboard with the monitor to connect with laptop?

[@JosephKim]

You can just connect the monitor to your laptop.

[@KickassMarketingCreative]

Hey there! Jut got this monitor for my Microsoft Surface Pro 7 laptop and whenever I shut the lid on the laptop to just use the monitor screen as my only screen, the internet stops working? Software everything keeps working except the internet? So weird. any ideas? I tried putting the settings to never sleep when the lid is closed, etc. but can't seem to get it to work... thanks!

[@JosephKim]

That's very odd that it stops the internet. Are you using wifi? Or ethernet cable?

[@KickassMarketingCreative]

@JosephKim wifi! But hey we figured it out. It had to do with some drivers that needed updating on the laptop and power mode settings when the lid was shutting. Thanks for the quick response though.

[@JosephKim]

@@KickassMarketingCreative I'm glad you figured it out!

[@BabuDhobi]

Thank you this review. Can you please tell how to adjust the height of this monitor? It says height is adjustable but I do not see any option to increase or decrease the height. Thanks!

[@JosephKim]

Simply pull it up and down?

[@ericabundy6580]

I was wondering the same.

[@pookietidor4925]

hi again, i just got my dell monitor, how do i make the screen merge so i can work on 2 screens at the same time?

[@JosephKim]

What do you mean merge? Do you mean side by side?

[@pookietidor4925]

@@JosephKim yes correct, working on 1 screen take notes on the other screen

[@JosephKim]

@@pookietidor4925 just connect two monitors to your computer and set them to 'extend'

[@pookietidor4925]

@@JosephKim thank you so much

[@TheSPGStudios]

Thanks for the review. Can I hook up another external monitor to this monitor using hdmi to hdmi? That way my only plug into my laptop is one usb C?

[@JosephKim]

No, the display out from the monitor is only displayport.

[@TheSPGStudios]

Thank you - great job again!

[@m.burdelis]

@@JosephKim thanks for the video. Does this mean we can daisy chain another monitor from this one with the displayport (laptop to monitor with usb-c and monitor to monitor with displayport)?

[@JosephKim]

@@m.burdelis I am uncertain that it can.

[@annwsa]

Any idea if i connect the usb C cable to my laptop, how do I limit the charging to my laptop, as it is always charged to 100% while I’m using it

[@JosephKim]

I've seen laptops offering options to stop charging after certain amount of charge.

[@Pivuu]

Hi, do you know if i can connect a smartphone and use the webcam?

[@JosephKim]

Oh, I am not sure.

[@kevinyap5208]

May I know how to activate the monitor's camera? Need to install any software? As I dial using Google duo with USB c cable, it only use laptop's camera instead of monitor's camera..

[@JosephKim]

You have to 'switch' the camera from the app. Normally, the driver install should not be necessary.

[@studnts4elac]

How does this compare to the c2422he/c2423he?

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I'm not too such about the C series.

[@blueford3649]

Do you know if this monitor supports usb-c daisy chaining if I buy two?

[@JosephKim]

I don't think it supports daisy chain via USB-C.

[@julietwillis7721]

I have an old desktop and I can't figure out how to get the camera to work from it. I've had to use displayports to bypass my tower not having an HDMI port or a USB-C port

[@JosephKim]

Displayport will only transmit display. You need USB-C connected to your computer to connect the camera.

[@julietwillis7721]

@@JosephKim I have come to the realization that I need a new desktop :/ No matter how I tried to work around it, it didn't work. I tried an adapter for the USB-C port and it didn't work. Ugh.

[@JosephKim]

@@julietwillis7721 ah, I am sorry.

[@zhirra29]

I’m confuse with some monitors. If I want to make a meeting through my laptop and the monitor don’t have camera and don’t have speakers. Can I still make the video conference connected the laptop through the monitor. ? Can you help me with this question.

[@JosephKim]

Yes. The monitor will then be just extension or mirror of your screen.

[@zhirra29]

Thanks for your answer. 🥰👍👊

[@arpandas4697]

I've bought it but it's detecting upto 2.0 mp while taking picture with default camera app of windows 10. Whereas specs of this monitor is 5.0 megapixel IR camera. Any settings do I need to do?

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I have no idea.

[@iMuzic90]

Can you test the following scenario and share the information. 1. Connect another monitor 2. Connect dual monitor with MacBook pro I have been looking for a solution that supports or both pc and mac :(

[@JosephKim]

I'm sorry, I do not have a MacBook.

[@iMuzic90]

@@JosephKim np, thank you getting back to me

[@leeannerodelas930]

How to use the monitor's camera instead of laptop's?

[@JosephKim]

The method of using the Webcam is the same for desktops. Just make sure to connect it via USB.

[@ΦώτηςΠερσιμιτζής]

So is it S or C series, Dell 's specialised video conference laptops?

[@JosephKim]

S series.

[@ibrahimdunga]

can i use a macbooks usb c cable to have the display functionality?

[@JosephKim]

I have not tested it, but some say it works.

[@BaronOfFife]

Do you think you could have a meeting with multiple people using this Monitor or is it for single use only. If you could use for a meeting would you need a additional speaker / Microphone

[@JosephKim]

Single use only. I think you are thinking of some sort of KVM switch?

[@BaronOfFife]

@@JosephKim no I've just purchased the 27 inch screen with video, and I've added the Jabra 710 speaker phone. However i want to conduct a meeting of 4 via teams

[@julianchee2894]

how is the charging when the laptop is under heavy load ?

[@JosephKim]

That all depends on the laptop.

[@TheSPGStudios]

Does anyone know if it’s possible to zoom in on the webcam with this monitor using Microsoft teams? The current view is too wide and shows too much of my background.

[@JosephKim]

I know you can blur background on teams. Not sure how to zoom though.

[@pookietidor4925]

can this monitor be used with a dell Inspiron 15 5510 ? help please

[@JosephKim]

Sorry, I'm not sure as I am not able to test that.

[@pookietidor4925]

@@JosephKim ok, so how would I know if my Dell Inspiron 15 will work with this monitor ? I have HDMI

[@JosephKim]

@@pookietidor4925 the display will work through HDMI. But the other functions as the Webcam will have to connect via USB.

[@pookietidor4925]

@@JosephKim ok thank you, so would I have to buy that separately??

[@JosephKim]

Depends. Idk what port your laptop has.

[@lahypnotista7737]

Thank you, can you power a sound bar connected to it?

[@JosephKim]

If the soundbar is connected via USB?

[@lahypnotista7737]

@@JosephKim ok thank you for the quick reply. I just purchased a Dell curved gaming monitor because I didn't see this until today and ironically my monitor came in today and Im unable to plug in my camera or speaker which is a big problem. I think Im gonna have to return it, it is a beautiful pic, ohh well. . Im a Hypnotherapist and need to see every little movement on my clients face down to eye ball movement with closed eyes as well as hear their breathing and they must hear me very well as I put them in trance. I think I’m going to order this conference monitor. Thanks again for the video Kim.

[@JosephKim]

What you can see in the monitor will vary on client's camera quality though? Sorry, I am not sure if I understand your use XD

[@tanka3347]

Hi dear. I'm currently looking for a monitor and saw your video. please tell me, the camera is not so important to me, although it's good that I have it. but it is important for me to have good colors and a picture to watch movies. do you think this monitor is suitable for beautiful movies and photos? thank you if you answer me

[@JosephKim]

A good color is very subjective and the sky is the limit to have the most colorful and beautiful picture quality. But this monitor's color was adaquate for casual content consumption.

[@withtrend1015]

Is this still good a year later? Any alternatives?

[@JosephKim]

I can only keep it for some period of time. They took it back :)

[@virathiyam5401]

My bro..well done.. liked.. need some help.. I'm getting some heavy discount for the 27 inch variant S2721HN for almost the same price as the 24 inch version. Except for the bigger screen it's got the exact same specs as the 24 incher, even the resolution stays the same. Do you think it a steal and should I go for it? Will be using for mostly text editing, reading, browsing and a bit of movies. My only concern is the ppi density. Is 27 inches too big for 1080p. Will I get pixelation on texts? I sit a bit farther away from most.. head is about 2 - 3 feet away from the screen.

[@JosephKim]

I personally like 1080p smaller than 24". Because I can see the pixels on 24". So, at least in my books bigger isn't always better. But some people sit further, or have higher scales on OS. So, it is up to you :)

[@ignula]

Will it work on Mac mini M2?

[@JosephKim]

I'd think so. But you may have to run two different cables for data and display.

[@JonathanLyon]

which Dell laptop are you using please?

[@JosephKim]

XPS 13 2in1

[@diwifey]

Can you connect 2 of these monitors to a single laptop and utilize all 3 cameras?

[@JosephKim]

Not sure if the daisychaining allows Webcam. If you get it to work, the webcams are dependant on whichever software you use.

[@diwifey]

@@JosephKim ahh okay. Its on sale rn so I'll try it. Wish me luck lol

[@JosephKim]

@@diwifey 🤞

[@romanrussell4165]

Is this 250 nits bright enough for a room with sun light?

[@JosephKim]

Probably not. Sunlight is always difficult on the monitor.

[@romanrussell4165]

@@JosephKim Gotcha

[@transtevenquochuy8438]

@@JosephKim Do you have a recommendation for another monitor that has a better time dealing with sunlight around this price range, plz?

[@New-xd3pv]

Can I connect my keyboard&mouse to the USB port on the monitor so that I can control my laptop?

[@JosephKim]

Yes

[@New-xd3pv]

I connected my laptop to this monitor using USB-C. I plugged in my wired Usb mouse to this monitor. But mouse does not work at all. Do I need some kind of extra setting?

[@JosephKim]

@@New-xd3pv no, I don't think so. Is your laptop not recognizing your mouse at all?

[@New-xd3pv]

Not at all. I am using windows 11. Do I have to install driver? Or do I have to connect with HDMI cable?

[@JosephKim]

@@New-xd3pv no, you should not have to. Does your mouse work if you directly connect to your laptop?

[@onajivincent2161]

What is the model of your laptop?

[@onajivincent2161]

Great video, thanks!

[@JosephKim]

This one is XPS 13 2in1

[@onajivincent2161]

@@JosephKim Thanks Joe!

[@amanmohammad8574]

Will this work with a MacBook pro 16inch?

[@JosephKim]

I've heard that it has driver issues.

[@fhf17]

is it decently color accurate?

[@JosephKim]

It was alright. not a terrible color shift or anything.

[@emilyd.1492]

I have a macbook air and the dell monitor camera isn't working for me :( anyone got any ideas?

[@JosephKim]

I've heard lots of report that they don't work, but one said it is working.

[@prodigetshibangu7002]

Is this a touch screen monitor?

[@JosephKim]

Nope.

[@mrsnow5105]

flicker free or not ???

[@JosephKim]

I've not noticed any flickering. I don't think more than 60hz monitor will have such issue?

[@poojasrivastava6325]

Can it be attached with a cpu ?

[@JosephKim]

? No?

[@poojasrivastava6325]

@@JosephKim but why

[@JosephKim]

@@poojasrivastava6325 I don't understand. You don't even have a socket for it.

[@poojasrivastava6325]

Can you please tell me how to attach a dell Inspiron 3891 cpu with it

[@JosephKim]

@@poojasrivastava6325 connect the HDMI cable?

[@guilgs94]

I guess the LBL means "Low Blue Light".

[@JosephKim]

Good point!

[@ohhsade]

I have this monitor and the camera quality is no where close to yours I don’t understand

[@JosephKim]

Did you set it to 1080p?

[@nicosimone7080]

@@JosephKim Im having the same issue poor camera quality. How do you set it to 1080p? thanks

[@JosephKim]

@@nicosimone7080 it depends on the app you use.

[@nicosimone7080]

@@JosephKim Im using zoom and there is only an option to tick HD from what I can see. Ive ticked it and still really poor quality :(

[@pookietidor4925]

what kind of labtop do you have?

[@andrefjoao1]

Sorry for my english.

[@emade9744]

the sound of the monitor mic is awful

[@-ali2565]

too expensive for the price and not worth, for $400 + you can get a 4K 27 inch monitor with better specs. Leave the value part of it, just 250 knits peak brightness? what a joke also sad to see bad speakers

[@JosephKim]

That's fair!

[@elcondor6584]

Thanks for this review - very helpful

[@JosephKim]

Thank you!