Dell U2720Q UltraSharp vs LG UN850-W UltraFine: BEST Monitor for Mac?

[@b3naqua]

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[@clwoni1414]

Straight to the point and with catigories in between you have the cuts I love it. Clear definition of what you like and dislike. Subscription well earned.

[@b3naqua]

Thank you so much!

[@josepheustaquio5544]

As an LG UltraFine owner, I really appreciate using the USB type-c connector for my MacBook Pro. Charges just fine as expected, but being able to plug in a USB Logitech webcam on the display, and have that automatically be connected to my MacBook is pretty slick. When I'm mobile I use the built in camera, but when attached to the display, again with USB type C, you instantly get these other peripherals connected (and powered). Pretty nice feature for a single cable to my MacBook Pro.

[@b3naqua]

Agreed, it's so handy to have the monitor act as a usb hub!

[@iviv1940]

@@b3naqua What scaling do you use with LG UltraFine 27 4K for MacOs?

[@mihnealazar7039]

Is yours still alive? Mine's backlight suddenly died after 1.8 years after buying it 💀 HDR10 signal also made it look very magenta, essentially making HDR unusable on the monitor. In SDR colours looked normal

[@fattyporkbelly]

I ended up with the Dell 2720Q this past summer also. The 90W PD and image quality pushed it over the edge for me!

[@b3naqua]

Nice! Yah the 90w is awesome!

[@DrumApe]

This the exact comparison I needed to see!

[@b3naqua]

Glad you dug it! You're a beast on the drums btw, damn

[@apple-dad]

Great review, thank you so much!

[@b3naqua]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AllanKidz]

你会选哪台啊？

[@Kevin6t8]

I have my M1 Mac Mini (base 8/256) hooked up to my Vizio E60 E3 in my bedroom. the TV sits at the foot of my bed on a wide dresser. I also have the LG 27UD58-B (purchased in late 2017) on my desk that sits next to my bed. The LG is still going strong with no degradation in picture quality or performance. I switch the Mac back and forth depending on work or play. Monitor for work and play. The Vizio for Media consumption and play.

[@b3naqua]

That's a pretty cool setup Kevin!

[@w4Designer]

thanks for the video Ben, it's is what I wanted to know, but there are some other things to mention, for example in terms of price for the LG, there are some slight deference in between the Ultra-fine, based on my research, the ones that have 90 or 96W output delivery will be more expensive than the 60W, the good thing about the Dell is that uses the normal power cord, no adapter needed, VS the LG that uses the adapter which if it was damaged then it will be like $100 to buy a new one tho, also LG iguess has a split screen between the 2 HDMIs? like if you wanted to display to screens in one,

[@mplovecraft]

Thanks for showing them next to each other like that. A lot of the time when you look for comparisons and reviews you end up looking at one at a time, which isn't half as useful as this. Very helpful video!

[@b3naqua]

Glad you liked the comparisons!

[@HiddenDriveways]

Heads-up people, you can save around $50 on the Dell by getting the "M" version which has the model name U2720QM. It's the exact same monitor, except instead of coming with a DisplayPort cable, it comes with an HDMI cable.

[@b3naqua]

Whoa, I didn’t know that! Thanks for letting us know.

[@HiddenDriveways]

@@b3naqua Thanks for doing these monitor reviews for the M1 Macs!

[@b3naqua]

@@HiddenDriveways my pleasure! It’s been so fun!

[@Ben-tt3cg]

Just picked one up from best buy for $549. The LG was around $400 on amazon but I wanted the 90W USB-C connection and the sleeker look.

[@HiddenDriveways]

@@Ben-tt3cg I've been using the Dell for a month now. It's a nice monitor. The lack of a speaker has been a little challenging here and there. The included USB-C cable is on the short side, and you can't use any old USB-C cable to connect it to a computer. To get a longer cable, you need to drop like $65+ for a Thunderbolt USB-C cable.

[@wayc2k]

I also compare these two monitors. Your review is very useful for me. Thanks for your sharing.

[@b3naqua]

Glad you found the video useful Ryan!

[@th1789]

just bought the ultra sharp tonight, yaaay.. thanks for the great review and wonderful presentation. Keep it up

[@b3naqua]

Nice! Hope you dig the Ultrasharp!

[@th1789]

@@b3naqua there was so many options but Jesus for 1,500+ for thunderbolts and higher refresh rates,i don't ever do photography or high end stuff like that so I don't think its worth it to me to buy such things. that screen looks awesome and I'm sure it will make my work station whole. thanks for the great video!

[@angelosperlegkas]

For anyone wondering what 4K Monitor to buy for their M1 Macbook, I got the LG 27UP850, 4k works perfectly with crisp letters when scaled up/down in display settings, monitor works as a hub perfectly, and it doesn't wake up when the mac is asleep. Color settings can be tweaked to your liking through settings. Don't buy a NON 4k, NON usbc hub monitor, you are just making your life miserable, they got many problems with M1s.

[@kutes7422]

I'm trying to find a good monitor for my eyes while using it for a long time. I'm considering LG Ultra Fire, Dell UltraSharp, and Asus ProArt. can you recommend one

[@angelosperlegkas]

I only got the LG and I know it has served me quite well with its reader mode. But it surely aint as "paperish" as my pervious Eizo. Can't know how it compares with those mentioned, but im overall very pleased for its money (using it daily many hours for work)@@kutes7422

[@371francis]

Just did my research and then ordered the Dell. Thanks for your review.

[@b3naqua]

Good choice!

[@jesselam5867]

Dunno if it's just my unit. But I got the Dell, and there is some quality control issues with the monitor (at least with mine). If you look carefully you can see adhesives exposed on the bottom frame. And when you initially start up the monitor there is yellowing on the bottom edge of screen, although it goes away after 2-3 hours of use. I will likely return it but just heads up for future buyers

[@b3naqua]

Thanks for letting us know! Sounds like your unit may be defective

[@cutupmusic]

Great seeing how the monitors perform with the M1 Mini. Looking at U2723QE vs UN880-B now for the Mac Studio.

[@b3naqua]

Nice!

[@ku9043]

What did you decide on? I’m thinking of purchasing one of these two

[@cutupmusic]

@@ku9043 LG 27UP850! It has been perfect, running it scaled like a 5K display.

[@creativereflux4336]

Very informative. Just what i wanted to see. Thanks for sharing

[@b3naqua]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GK-fy3oo]

Great job. I was waiting for this kind comparison. 5*

[@b3naqua]

Glad you liked it!

[@iTristendo]

I thought I was the only one who did the Nintendo Switch + Apple Arcade combo for gaming. Great video!!

[@b3naqua]

Love that combo! Thanks!

[@TheRiderGuider]

Ordered the Dell ... impatiently waiting for delivery haha. Cheers.

[@b3naqua]

lol nice! Good choice 👌🏼

[@redsun5826]

great review! i think i’m leaning more towards the LG. thanks for your insights!

[@b3naqua]

Nice! Glad it was helpful!

[@thinhndtvlog8680]

Thanks for this amazing review

[@b3naqua]

Thanks for watching!

[@happy_two_wins]

U2723QE

[@hzleyes7087]

I had the dell and had problems with flickering using my mbp M1. Sent it back. Will give the LG a shot now

[@AV84USA]

The LG only costing 3/4 of what the Dell does is worth a 9/10 advantage. The extra $150 puts them in different classes in my mind.

[@JoshNieves]

I was looking at both this monitors and settled for the LG because I wanted built in speakers. For serious work I’ll use a wired headset but for KZbin browsing I can leave with mediocre speakers.

[@b3naqua]

Good choice!

[@jmeas5605]

Loved the series brotha! Really helped me out

[@b3naqua]

Thanks Jason! Glad it was helpful!

[@EmrahTokalak]

Great review! I was really caught between these two monitors. Thank you.

[@b3naqua]

Glad you liked it, Emrah!

[@javopasamar]

Great review, also loved to see Hi-Standard in your music library 😍

[@b3naqua]

Yasss good catch lol. I’m a HUGE hi-standard fan!! You have good taste 👍🏼

[@TechHints]

Does 60w power delivery harm my 16 inch Macbook Pro's battery ?

[@b3naqua]

Nah, it should work ok. The 16 inch typically needs a higher wattage power delivery (I think its included power adapter is 98w?), so 60w might not be enough for it to fully charge and be used with this monitor tbh.

[@TechHints]

@@b3naqua Thanks

[@williamcloonan7124]

Great review....to the point...the point system works well. I think that I am sold on the Dell. Have read some other reviews on some minor problems with the LG, i.e; yellow tint bleeding through for some reason. Keep up the good work Aqua-man...I know it is Aqua-blue, thought I would give you some super powers!

[@b3naqua]

lol thanks William! I need all the super power help I can get haha. The Dell is really nice. Using it right now. The LG did seem like it had more light bleeding issues on the sides than the Dell, which has pretty minimal light bleed.

[@MOBYF]

Can you use theses monitors for console gaming?

[@b3naqua]

Yes totally! I play Switch all the time on my monitor and it works fine. Only thing is these monitors only support up to 60fps, so more demanding FPS games might look choppy/not as smooth. I’d go with a gaming-oriented display for consoles, something that supports 120fps and above.

[@addwatermedia5339]

We believe the LG 27UL850 would be great on anyone's budget. But would love if it could charge a Mac Book Pro 16", but the 60W charging is just not enough. Great Review

[@masterstacker2833]

Good video and on point.

[@b3naqua]

Thank you!

[@masterstacker2833]

@@b3naqua We are in a strange time with the new Apple micro LED displays. I need a monitor but I'm hesitant b/c I think Apple and others are going to come out w/120Hz 1000 Nit HDR models soon.

[@iceocean3697]

Can't decide between a 27" and 32" 4k monitor, do you think 27" or 32" is the way to go? I am upgrading from 24" for home office

[@AsceticFocus]

The LG has a brighter screen and also deeper blacks, however, the new 2021 (Q2+) version of the LG - the LG27UP850 actually uses DCI-P3 color space (better for content creators/artists) compared to the old-school RGB color-palette

[@b3naqua]

ooh good to know!

[@thangle4959]

Are you using the 27UP850? I am choosing between this and Dell U2720Q. Which one you think is better for programming with a little entertainment? Thanks a lot

[@fuatboran]

I have 2 X LG UltraFine Display 24 inch and I'm not able to make it work. My connection is 1 with the Thunderbolt 3 USB-C Cable and 2 connection use Thunderbolt 3 USB-C with the HDMI adaptor connect with the Mac mini M1 16GB. When I connect 2 monitor won't turn i on. no signal. Help please - thanks

[@b3naqua]

Hmm my guess with the 2nd monitor is the usb-c to hdmi adapter might not be supported? I’m not sure

[@fuatboran]

@@b3naqua Thank you anyway

[@dcallan1]

I had the Dell 2720q and replaced it with the 32" LG UltraFine when I switched jobs. I think the picture quality is comparable with both. The swivel arm on the LG is a big benefit and the 90 watt USBC charge is a benefit for the Dell. It's important to note that with the Dell, you can only choose high speed USB 3.1 OR 60Hz refresh rate, not both. That was a big downside to the Dell.

[@b3naqua]

Good info! Yeah, I noticed the USB rates go down to 2.0 when on 60hz, which sucks. I think the same thing happens on the LG 27 inch, too, when using the M1 via usb-c. On your 32 inch LG, do the USB-A ports retain their faster speeds when using usb-c?

[@dcallan1]

@@b3naqua Good question. I haven't tried. I switched to a higher wattage notebook XPS15 that required a docking station. Now that I know the LG does the same, I presume the limitation is a result of the bandwidth of the port.

[@blkspade23]

They are similar because practically every popular IPS monitor on the market is an LG display. Dell's ultrasharps have been built around LG panels practically forever. Same goes for Apple displays. Since the Dell mentions DCI-P3, its probably based on the newer panel LG uses in the 27UP850.

[@pieter-6385]

Hi David, do you have the exact model name of that LG? Thanks

[@goldbrick2751]

I love your under the table cable management, I am gonna do the same. Thanks for the detailed comparison of these two monitors. Really really appreciated.

[@b3naqua]

Awesome! Thanks, it's a work in progress, but the cable management is coming together and really helps make a space feel a lot cleaner imo.

[@just_random727]

Lots of thanks bro for your efforts for a good review.. Finally I decided, I should go for Dell.

[@b3naqua]

No prob! Glad it was helpful for you 👍🏼

[@tiedehair]

hi ben! a question! i have a macbook air m1 and i use a dell p2419hc monitor.. this monitor has a 65w charger.. with usbc it sends video signal and charges! but the Mac comes with a 30w charger... any problem using it connected all day? my fear is that in the future, the battery will be damaged

[@b3naqua]

Keep it plugged in/powered for long periods of time will degrade the battery longevity over time. But if that setup works for you, you could get the battery replaced later!

[@JayGamingTechTips]

It was a tie! =) But the LG should've gotten 8/10 for the $150 price difference, instead of just 1 pt over the Dell. That's a big difference to us plebs ='( Great video btw!

[@b3naqua]

Yah it was so close!

[@mihnealazar7039]

How is HDR on the LG? I don't mean the "HDR Effect" image mode which is merely a filter added on top of the image. I mean when you output HDR10 video signal to it, how is it? I had the predecessor of this monitor (27UP850N) and when I outputted HDR signal to it from my computer it always started being very magenta and completely fricked up the colours. When i'd switch back to SDR signal the colour would revert to normal. This made it unusable for HDR even though it had VESA DisplayHDR 400 certification. Does this problem exist on this monitor too?

[@b3naqua]

The HDR mode on both these monitors looks horrible imo 🥵 it's not true HDR, so colors look very strange and it is just not good lol ugh

[@mihnealazar7039]

@@b3naqua thank you!

[@marilynf2985]

Great review! Very helpful. I'm leaning toward the Dell. Most helpful and entertaining comparison EVER!

[@b3naqua]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!

[@AverageAngel]

Did anyone buy additional anti blue coating on top of the monitor? I have the dell 2219 monitors 1080P and buying the anti blue covering onto helped my eyes a lot. Is this recommended for this 4k monitor?

[@alvaroromerobeltran1455]

Bro love your video, hope we can see a independent video of the Dell Monitor 🤙🏽

[@b3naqua]

Good idea! Maybe I could do a video focused on the Dell after using it for a couple months.

[@alvaroromerobeltran1455]

@@b3naqua Nice!

[@thehman2007]

Another great video that tells me what I need to know.

[@b3naqua]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danieltilica1466]

Are you connecting the LG monitor via USB type C? I just acquired this monitor and when i have it plugged using the USB C port, i don't get all the adjustment settings, such as: Game Adjust, Color Adjust, Color Temp. Any idea how i can solve this? Thanks!

[@hemantdoke9831]

Very helpful video, thank you. I wanted to ask, this monitor is 8-bit + FRC and not true 10-bit, so does it display gradients as smoothly and accurately? like SW321C

[@b3naqua]

Gradients look p good, but you'll def get better results w a higher res monitor imo

[@rawsteaksauce]

Love this review

[@b3naqua]

Thanks Michael! Glad you dug it

[@VarreSrikanth-c5p]

does LG have kvm switch or hotkey to quickly switch between mac and pc ?

[@andrer2274]

I have the LG 27UK850-W. Great monitor, I only wish the screen was glossy like on older crts.

[@b3naqua]

Yah a glossy screen would be interesting on the 27UK850-W. I like the matte finish for the reduced reflections and glare.

[@TicoAcosta]

Just ordered my Mac mini 🥰 16GB! Hope that my MX Master 3 works well with the Bluetooth! If not i’ll be doing a “Ben Aqua Saga” of Mac mini in my own channel😂

[@b3naqua]

lmao omg plz do that

[@bozytryb6659]

You mentioned that you have tried the UL version of LG monitor. Did you have the same issues just like with the UK version? The UN version is not available in Poland.. don’t know why, so I’m considering the UL.

[@b3naqua]

The UL and the UN are basically identical as far as specs and design. I think the only difference is the UN model number, which indicates a 2020 release, vs UL which indicates 2019.

[@bozytryb6659]

@@b3naqua thank you!

[@gamall1]

Un850 has been updated to UP850

[@ThunderKat]

If those video comparison suppose to be on sync, there is something wrong about this monitors regarding response times.

[@b3naqua]

They're a little bit off cuz my timing wasn't perfect lol

[@ThunderKat]

@@b3naqua Ok that solve the issue, next time make people know ain't sync o/ cheers

[@blasedefou]

What's the difference between U2722DE and U2720Q ? I'm so lost between their dumb naming

[@b3naqua]

same lol. One of the only differences I can see is the U2720Q has 2 USB ports on the side, where those ports on the U2722DE are on the bottom.

[@shawndfilms6439]

Thanks for this video!! It's almost like you were listening! Just bought a Macbook Pro M1 and in desperate need of a monitor! But you just confirmed that Dell is the way to go!

[@b3naqua]

I'm psychic like that lol 😱 that's awesome you got the M1 MBP!

[@asalalawsi]

is that lg better than lg 27up850 ?

[@_Mario_PL_]

Does your dell monitor wake up from sleep on it's own for couple of seconds while plugged in to M1 Mac mini? Mine does that every few hours.

[@elizabethcoss5630]

thanks so much for review...keep them up. Boiling it down to Answering the questions we really want answered. Thanks so much. Question: thinking of getting the dell 2520 after seeing your review, but hearing problems with Function/reliability with Mac Mini M1 and Big Sur? Can you comment on that from your personal experience, or indeed, Can any of your other fans on the channel who have personal experience connecting dell to Mq/Big Sur? Thanks again

[@b3naqua]

Glad you liked my video! I haven't tried the 2520, so I'm not sure about that model, but I've been using the 2720 for a few months now with M1 and it works reaaaally well. It's not perfect tho. My biggest gripe is when the M1 is plugged into it via usb-c, the rest of the USB ports on the monitor are all downgraded to usb 2.0 speeds. So file transfer thru the monitor can be pretty slow. But the image quality is so awesome! I'll probably do a follow up video about the 2720, so stay tuned!

[@elizabethcoss5630]

@@b3naqua thanks so much for replying. You are AWESOME. Best advice i’ve been able to get in person or on the net. i will definitely look for that for the follow up video when you publish it. I apologise that Only after posting i found the rest of the M1 saga videos. After seeing those you’ve also helped me to decide to cough up and get the 16G where I was going to get the 8G before (I’m a fairly basic user) so you’ve been a tremendous help. Thanks again. PS any thoughts on choice between M1 with dell monitor vs hanging out until next month’s M1 iMac with Retina display?

[@b3naqua]

Glad my videos are helpful! I actually posted a video about Mac mini M1 vs the new iMac which may help you out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3SllGV5lrqerpI

[@AkramSays]

Impressive, thanks for the review

[@b3naqua]

Thanks for watching!

[@techandco.]

Thanks for the video. Could you please share your full settings on the LG (sharpness, color settings...). Thank you very much.

[@lovrotkalcic7629]

Yes I would also be interested in those...because windows laptop picture looks way better than M1 on this monitor (LG)

[@mehulparmar9976]

I use Acer 27 inch XV272U with my macbook pro 2019. Text looks blur as hell. Will go with Dell U2720Q monitor.

[@brucelaw6552]

What is the Equivalent of this LG monitor but in 32"?

[@munlive5130]

Does this LG ergo ultrafine 4k monitor support Truetone and Night Shift setting on Macbook?

[@Calundronius]

can you charge the macbook pro m1 with the dell ? cause i only have 2 ports

[@b3naqua]

Yup

[@crayon2323]

My retoucher suggested the u2720q so i went with that based off their recommendation. it's not universal binary to the m1 but should be in the next week.

[@b3naqua]

That's validating your retoucher suggested the Dell! The colors on it look pretty amazing to me.

[@smren]

I’ve been using this monitor for like 6 months and it’s been amazing

[@akshit5230]

@Ben Aqua how about Lenovo L28U-30?

[@hlobend2111]

is the Dell U2720Q UltraSharp a good match for Mini mac II pro? Thanks.

[@DigiDriftZone]

I have this LG display and one thing I hate is that in a pitch black room, in dark scenes, the LG has very noticeable purplish grey tint, instead of showing actual black which is pretty distracting and disappointing for watching movies. Covering black levels would have been good!

[@b3naqua]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@FoodTechLife]

Sup Ben! Another thing to note is the Warranty Dell: 3 years vs 1 Year for the LG. Edit: I've also been looking at the BenQ monitors but at this price range the 4k version doesn't have USB-C (not that I can use it anyways I have a 2015 MBP and an old PC). :(

[@b3naqua]

Good point about the warranties! BenQ monitors are excellent as well. I tried a 32 inch one with usb-c which had an amazing picture but really bad viewing angles (it was a VA panel, not an IPS). I like the pixel density of the 27 inch models.

[@pepitoperez8077]

is this LG can power your mac air laptop via single laptop usb-c connection?

[@b3naqua]

yup!

[@MrTiomanisland]

Is any of these two glossy?

[@yaacovb9380]

Hi Ben! Thank you for this amazing video. I am still a bit confused to choose a monitor for my MacBook 13 M1(2020): I like the Dell U2720Q but I want to be sure that it will display correctly sharp fonts especially for Word, Excel and Acrobat (when I magnify my documents). Thank you in advance for your response and advice. PS: I have also another MacBook Pro 14 (2021) - eventually thinking to get a second Dell U2720Q (I believe I will have to use DDM).

[@2klatte]

Thanks, just what I am looking for right now :)

[@b3naqua]

Glad I could help!

[@itsehsanh]

Good review but pricing should be way more distinctive. The LG only gets 1 point more for pricing but is $150 cheaper (25% cheaper). That being even 1 more point different means they end up tied at the end

[@mharris3518]

It's now a $270 price difference. That's huge and now rates more than 1 point easy in my book. I don't see the DELL being that much better for that much more money currently.

[@itsehsanh]

@@mharris3518 Yeah. To be fair, his video was posted 2.5 months ago. But I agree, the Dell is basically 40% more expensive for basically the same specs. LG has to be the way to go with everything else being almost the same.

[@b3naqua]

Yah when I posted this video, the LG was $450 new and I had gotten the Dell for $470 used like new, so they were very close in price

[@pauldittus]

How does the older LG 27UK850 compare to the newer model? I remember you reviewed the older model in another video. Curious if there’s much if any noticeable difference. Thanks!

[@MrRiffbear1]

Great review! Have you tried the LG Ultrafine 5k that was sold through apple stores?

[@b3naqua]

I've only seen it in stores and it looks dreamy ☁️

[@NavarroOne]

I chose the U2720q for my Mac mini M1 and love it but agree the OSD buttons are a little fiddly as is access to the ports on the back. Can’t speak to the Lg but not regretting I got the Dell

[@b3naqua]

Awesome! Yah, I like the Dell’s side USB ports a lot! Do you ever witness the extra USB ports stopping working w the computer plugged in via usb-c? It happened again last night and was fixed by unplugging the computer from usb-c, then plugging it back in. I wonder if it’s an M1 issue or an issue w this monitor?

[@NavarroOne]

@@b3naqua I have a 2nd monitor with DVI, an Apple Cinema HD and until I got it on the enduser Beta RC2 version of BS11.2 a couple days ago, I was unable to use Apple's HDMI-DVI adapter; I had to use a 2nd party USB-C to DVI adapter. That killed 1 of 2 USB-ports. As I have the 8/256gb version, I needed an external USB-C SDD for my 200 gb of photos as I found it took up to 47 seconds to open the photos app via my external USB-A HDD so I got a Sandisk Extreme E61 HDD which took the opening of the photos app down to 3 seconds but that killed the 2nd USB-C port which meant the Dell U2720qm monitor had to be connected via HDMI and I couldn't use the downstream hub built into the Dell monitor; thus I haven't had much experience using that hub. I did try to connect the SDD via the hub but speeds close to halved on the SDD so gave up on that and started looking for a good Thunderbolt dock to get more ports but found they cost a fortune. The issue is now under control with BS11.2 as I have regained the port using HDMI-DVI to the Apple Display and USB-C to the Dell and the spare port for the SDD so now I can use the Dell hub but so far so good.

[@b3naqua]

@@NavarroOne thanks for the update! I've noticed really slow read/write speeds on my external SSD (ravpower portable 1TB) using the Dell as a hub, but the same thing happens when using the LG monitor. I was getting like 35mbps on the 500mbps SSD on the Dell, which sucks. Not sure what causes this, but it seems like when using the main usb-c port for the Mac, the monitor reverts the usb-a 3.0 ports to usb 2.0 speeds?

[@NavarroOne]

@@b3naqua I get 820/670 MB/s from my Sandisk Extreme Pro (E61) according to 'Blackmagic' when connected direct to my Mac; this is nominally a 1.050 MB/s drive. When connected to the Dell hub, I get 350/310 MB/s so there is clearly a delta between the ports; however the slow speeds you are getting ((I don't know the raw power but I assume it is nominally a 550 MB/s like the older Sandisk Extreme Pro (E60) is probably down to your menu choice on the Dell. You can choose "Display -> USB-C Prioritization -> high data speed which is 3.0 and if you choose High resolution it is 2.0. You have to shut down the computer, activate the input source menu on the Dell, press and hold the CHECKMARK key on USB Type-C input for 8 seconds to actually change the mode. by the way, anyone reading this who have the Sandisk Extreme Pro (E81) with nominal speeds of 2.000 MB/s and the Dell U2720q monitor, I would be very interested to hear if you get higher speeds than the 350 or so I am seeing

[@jim7953]

Would you know if LG is coming out with a new monitor in 2022

[@saifahmad572]

What is the diffrence between the LG 27Uk850-W and the 27UL850-W?

[@b3naqua]

The UL is a slightly updated version that came out a year after the UK. The specs and design are similar, but the UL has DisplayPort 1.4 and DisplayHDR.

[@Priest88]

For some odd reason after plugging my monitor up to my new mac mini m1 when using usb-c connectivity with this monitor my connection is reading at 2760p 30 bit usb 2.0. watching other reviews I'm noting that other's are getting a 3.1 or 3.0 signal if that makes sense upon connectivity. I've used the original usb-c that came with this monitor and I've used an apple usb-c both connect at 2760p 30bit usb 2.0 should I be worried?

[@b3naqua]

In the monitor settings, go to Display > usb-c prioritization > try selecting high resolution, then try high data speed and see what kind of results you get with usb data speeds. I think it may be a limitation on the monitor that when high resolution is selected, you get 4K 60hz, but the USB ports go down to 2.0, which is annoying. I usually use the high resolution mode for the faster refresh rates.

[@SuperKenYuen]

I connect the type c cable provided by 2019 Mbp 16" running catalina 10.15.7 to Dell U2720D. It cannot detect. But using the original 1m cable by Dell it is working. Which brand of type c are you using and I looking for a 2m as 1m is too short for my setup with monitor arm.

[@darins2568]

I hear a lot of complaints about scaling. Would I be better off to buy a 27 inch 2K unit or a 24 inch 4K unit? For MacBook Pro 16 M1

[@sravans149]

From what I’ve heard , 5k 27 or 1440 p 27 are best cuz 1440 is native for mac and 5k is a 2x upscale . I’m planning on getting a 32 or 27 inch 4K soon cuz 24 inch 4K is quite small for a UHD panel with not too many high quality options . I’ve tried pairing my mbp with a 4K 55 inch tv and it’s not too bad

[@juujuugirl]

i just ordered Dell u2720q thatnks i dont plan using it for gaming but for design

[@b3naqua]

Nice! Good choice

[@NerdAffiliated]

Now that I'm finally ready to buy a monitor, after following you for years, I'm back to watch this video. lol Only took me 3 years.

[@b3naqua]

😂 lol hopefully the video has aged like a fine cheese

[@NerdAffiliated]

@@b3naqua Are you still loving the Dell? I'm leaning towards it, but I always wonder about Apple compatibility.

[@b3naqua]

@@NerdAffiliated I sold it a while back 😭 but it’s a rly solid display! Worked fine w M1

[@olivierlegendre8820]

Thanks. You didn’t tell anything about pip. Does this function exist on those monitors, as some 21:9 ratio Dell monitors? It could be very useful when working with Mac and windows PC.

[@raylow304]

Why did LG made the USB A that can only be use for charging only when a computer is plug in via USB-C??? Really???

[@b3naqua]

I have no idea lol

[@Shady.Moustafa]

Great review do you recommend me to buy used Dell U2718Q or used Apple Thunderbolt display both with same price which one will be better for me to use with mac mini m2 ?

[@a.r8829]

The usb c issues with the dell will it ever be fixed ? That might be a deal breaker

[@b3naqua]

Good Q. It happened again to me last night while I was editing this video. I saw a forum thread about this exact issue happening w this monitor for other people, so it’s a known issue. I wonder if M1 has anything to do w it?

[@taneltinnuri8985]

@@b3naqua It was exactly the MAIN reason why i returned my dell ultrasharp u3219q. I bought it beacuse it had usbc 90w. But in the end it never worked correctly with M1 Mac mini, it works only if i unpluged usbce once. Though Hdmi worked fine. There must be some kind of war between Apple and Dell. Neither wanna fix this issue and blame each other. I went with LG NG950. The only “issue” i have with that is the fan noise. I dont game and M1 Mini is silent. So maybe there is return again hahaha.

[@deathbystar]

@@b3naqua What are your opinions after 7 months? Are the issues fixed? I oddly had flickering on my monitor along with usb c issues on my M1 Macbook Pro

[@vannashorts]

Nice review!

[@b3naqua]

Thank you!

[@thetop5123]

hi can you please suggest me a good monitor (spec delta 1 srgb 100% and p3 97% or higher )looking for lg

[@Raouf_95]

Hi,, LG UltraFine 27 inch (27UN850-W) For programmers, is there a problem with seeing lines of code, I want to use it with my MacBook pro M1?And are the colors nice or faded with the MacBook pro M1?And does it support Split Screen?Thank u, My Dear

[@christiankuncoro2591]

hello sir, my sister is considering buying a mac mini, and a monitor for photo editing, which one is better between Dell ultrasharp and Asus Proart? thanks b4

[@b3naqua]

The Proart will be slightly more accurate imo

[@Kidlego01]

If u turn down the graphics to 2080p does the refresh rste goes up?

[@barneychamorro]

Just bought the Dell! Is there any way to control the brightness from the MacBook Pro M1 keyboard?

[@b3naqua]

Nice! I don’t think M1 supports external monitor brightness control from the keyboard yet ugh 😵‍💫

[@barneychamorro]

@@b3naqua Does your U2720Q have a bottom bezel edge issue? Mine is not completely straight. Like it doesn’t snap on tight. I just got it brand new. I wish I could post a pic.

[@b3naqua]

@@barneychamorro sounds like it may be defective. Mine looks ok I think

[@cnsengineer]

Thanks! Did you try running the LG at different resolutions with the M1 Mini to see if there was any blurring when running it at anything other than full res?

[@Sophie-if5oc]

omg yesssss the intro had the song unemployed by tierra whack on colours! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@b3naqua]

Yasss glad you caught it 💛😭 it’s a bop!

[@mrussell2010]

Thank you Ben, I chose LG. Review very helpful...

[@b3naqua]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ncknelson]

get the u2719d version easy! Yes it is QHD but the difference was not noticeable though its price tag is about $400 but somewhere you can get it for 350 bucks