Dell Ultrasharp U3219Q - 32" Productivity King?

[@CreatedTech]

Get the Dell U3219Q here: geni.us/dellU3219

[@AlexisUXDesign]

Should have waited for the Dell U3223QE that came out 2 days ago

[@TheThinFrame]

Did u test the new dell 3223? It looks amazing!

[@djalanemohamedamine6295]

Is the Asus proart pa279cv as good as this dell ? It's cheaper and seems to me that it's got the same specs

[@enzozenuni]

I think all high end monitors should include high refreshrates. It's not just for gaming, it makes such a huge difference in performance in general.

[@JulioCesarManzoJr]

I was actually going to comment this. Especially since the new macbook pros include a 120 hz monitor. I cannot give that feature up! I currently have a 27 inch 1440p monitor, so I'll be waiting a while to upgrade until I find a monitor that fits my needs perfectly!

[@drakee144]

You're right. It could have at least 90hz.

[@kazilife8059]

Unfortunately high refresh rate means sacrificing the color accuracy of the display. Because the combination of the 2 is usually at the cutting edge and most companies can't generate enough demand or price a product that high to justify allocating that much budget on this project of combining the latest in color with the latest in frequency. Reason why for example apple could do it with say the iPad Pro (liquid retina xdr + 120Hz promotion) because they can generate enough demand for the product to justify the ridiculous budget (most of these display companies entire networth) they put on research and developing this product.

[@kornkernel2232]

I think we are getting there, the issue is the cost. It is possible but it will be significantly more expensive. There is an LG gaming monitor that is 4K with 144hz with slim bezels at 4 sides, but it's only 27 inches. I think there is BenQ gaming monitor that is 32 inches, but not it has more gamery looks. But color accuracy of the box may not be as good unless you have a calibrator. But there is a growing high end laptops having high refresh. So I guess that will come to desktop monitor and become cheaper.

[@xxxXXXCH04XXXxxx]

@@kazilife8059 Ohh, so that's why!. I always wondered...

[@mukeshvijayvergia9619]

I'm like 1 min into the video but I have to admit that the lighting in the video is just amazing 🤩

[@JimKanaris]

Thanks for the review! I recently picked up the 43" UltraSharp and I love it! What I love even more is that I got it a week before Dell jacked the price by $500. I was thinking about the Studio Display, but 27" and the lukewarm reviews for $2000+ (CAD) simply doesn't make sense to me. At $1000 less, the U4320Q is just perfect.

[@pascalbasel]

Just got the same one last week. It’s much better than I thought and the 90W cable is enough to not use battery power on my 14inch MaxBook. That one cable keeps the desk clean. Great video as always 👍🏻

[@jonyoungmusic]

My LG does the same thing at 60W.

[@Norman68623]

I got a U3219Q for 300 bucks refurbed last week, adding to a 14" MBP M1 Pro (16GB/1TB) 7th of January 2025. Gamechanger! Upgrading from a 2015 MBP... A nice setup for less money than for an actual entry level MacBook Pro. Thank your very much for your comprehensive review videos, this really helped me a lot to avoid the Apple pricing traps. From a conversation with a liquid crystal head in Merck KGaA, the company which invented the liquid crystal concept and which is selling the pigments to Apple, Benq, Samsung (and hence to DELL), I learned that this type of Display in the U3219Q has very little chances to wear out. They age very, very well (if you avoid direct ultraviolet light to the polarizing layer). So I am glad to be set for like 10+ years going.

[@pynpotha]

Searched so many video but, your videos was the Most Curious & your video makes me so happy about the product & also about your creative presentation. Good Luck all the Way !

[@mikeoxlong4043]

i was drawn to this channel because of your dell monitor x macbook setup. love to see a new setup soon!

[@CreatedTech]

The setup is still very similar, monitor-wise I basically just added another 5 inches lmao

[@zynan]

Great review! Well written. Balanced and informative. I put this monitor on my shortlist after this review.

[@CreatedTech]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@PWingert1966]

Just a quick note. I have a Dell 3221Qs and its panel blew out on me. It became washed out a month after I purchased it. I called Dell for a replacement which they agreed to due to their panel replacement policy. But the issue is it has been hard for them to find a replacement monitor for me. It took a couple of months to locate one. When they did it got shipped to their offices and lost and they then had to source a second one for me with another three-week delay. So service and support is a much higher-level issue in my requirements for purchasing Dell. It's to the point now that if I have an issue with a Dell item, I automatically extend the warranty for another cycle at whatever the cost is. That has added another 200 onto my monitor in this case and another $350 to a recent laptop purchase that required a motherboard replacement. There seems to be a quality control issue with Dell now and you should account for that in purchases for the next several years.

[@ramzes3112]

The successor was just released, which I ordered today. I think it looks even better!

[@raphaelhe576]

I love how you have nearly the exact same setup as me: - MacBook Pro 14" standing on rain design mStand - 32" Monitor held by Fully Jarvis monitor arm - Apple Keyboard and Trackpad With the difference that I use the LG 32UL950-W monitor - looks even sleeker IMO since its not branded on the front.

[@einfachso92]

Since your screen is a 4k screen, I worry about how the picture will be sort of grainy on the screen. On what scaling factor do you have it set on your MacBook?

[@LearnAtMyExpense]

I've been using the Dell U2718Q with my M1 Air via an OWC Thunderbolt 3 dock. The U2718Q has been a great monitor but I do like the idea of going to a 32" but haven't out of concern that it would be too big. How far away do you normally sit? I'm using an Ikea countertop based desk so not real deep.

[@CreatedTech]

Face is about 2ft away from the monitor. I generally sit pretty close.

[@bensmith1730]

Run 2x 32" U3219Q with M1 mini. Could never go back. I sit around 0.5m from the displays.

[@lukasmaci]

The biggest weakness of this monitor is black and dark colors especially compared to MacBooks (even 2019 one I have). If you like dark mode and you work often in the evening in dark room, the backlight of this monitor is very noticeable.

[@user-jt6xh2ln9z]

the biggest weakness of 32 inch 4k monitors is the horrible pixel density and fuzzy text. So much worse than Retina displays.

[@nathan-clark]

Been running the same monitor for 18 months now and it’s excellent.

[@klaymoon1]

This one looks great. But, can you also review 2022 model, U3223QE?

[@jonathanwking]

I can also vouch for this monitor; it is AMAZING, and the direct USB-C connection will work with your Mac, with a modern Windows laptop with a Thunderbolt port, *and* with your iPad or iPad Pro. Worth every penny. The stand is decent, but I would recommend mounting it on a quality monitor arm.

[@iTravesty]

Your tech videos are the best, thank you!

[@kevinlong4657]

After using a 5k iMac for the last couple years, I'm wondering if 4k is too few pixels for a screen this size as far as obvious pixelation of text. I have a 27" 4k monitor, and even there the difference between 5k 27" is noticeable

[@colemowery]

The LG ultrafine 5k and the Pro Display XDR are your only options 😞 welcome back to the land of mortals 🤣

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

I had the LG 32UN880-B (32" 4K) and I absolutely noticed the difference between that and my 27" 4K. It was still passable but my eyes still preferred the 27" 4K. I think going from a 27" 5K to a 32" 4K is not going to be a good experience.

[@saadbangash2422]

If you can save up get the XDR standard, VESA with the educational discount, HX ergotron arm (~$5.2k). Trust me you notice the difference between the clarity of the text from 5k to 4k. I had a 24in Dell 4k, 27in Dell 4k, 32in Dell 4k. Then bought the LG 27in 5k and immediately noticed what window users had been missing all along compared to mac users. Like when you put them side to side, you can see the Dell colors and text inferior immediately. The only thing I liked about the 32in Dell was that it had a lot of screen space. So, my next upgrade would be the XDR as it has the best of both worlds; clarity of text and lots of estate. In addition, XDR has deep blacks which are not found in LG 5k. but it cost too much atm $$$ Wished Apple took out an affordable 32inch 6k display like between $2000-$3000 with fewer photography features that most probably do not need.

[@BookClubDisaster]

@@lolfirepoisonftl No it's not. I tried and my eyes rejected it. Bought a 27 inch 4K and that is better. Not as dramatic a difference from my 5K iMac.

[@m.simmons7149]

@@saadbangash2422 Thank you, that helps. I'm currently debating whether to get Apple's Studio Monitor (5k for $1600) or the U3223QE (Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor) for $900. Despite some of the Studio Display's shortcomings, its build quality, 5k image sharpness, auto-adjusted color and brightness, integration with the Mac, speakers, microphone, integrated camera (bad as it is), etc. are very tempting. If it weren't $700 more expensive, the decision would be easier. I do a lot of photo editing, and ultimately think I'll appreciate the better image quality (sharpness, brightness, etc.) of the Studio Display more than I'll enjoy the extra space on the 32" screen. Oof, the price though.

[@ocubextra]

Really good review. I am considering the U3223Q which I think is a successor to this one (which the control joystick).

[@m.simmons7149]

Same here. I'm torn between the U3223QE (Dell UltraSharp 32 4K USB-C Hub Monitor) and Apple's Studio Display to pair with a Mac Studio. The added real estate of 32" would be nice (currently have a 24" monitor). And saving $700 is nothing to sneeze at. Then again, the Studio Display's build quality, image sharpness at 5k, auto-adjusted color and brightness, integration with the Mac, speakers, microphone, integrated camera (bad as it is), etc. is also *very* tempting. I'm sure I'll be happy with either. But I still go back and forth.

[@vasiovasio]

The only downside is the 16:9 aspect ratio. Dell U3023e is a 30" not 4K but 16:10 monitor with an integrated USB Hub also.

[@LukeBarousse]

I need to check this one out!! I've been experiencing flickering with my Dell 32" (S3221QS) monitors connected to my M1 Max Macbook Pro.... Looks like there is no solution online; so I may be returning them.

[@JustkickinitG]

I have the 43” version and I would make sure you don’t have two power sources plugged into your Mac. If you are using usb c to the monitor that is.

[@LukeBarousse]

@@JustkickinitG Thanks for this! hmmmm I'm using a Caldigit Displayport Pro dock (both monitors into this... and then the dock into my computer)

[@JustkickinitG]

@@LukeBarousse No worries. I bet that has something to do with it. Could always see if just going straight to monitor via usbc reproduces the flickering or fixes it. If so, it’s probably your dock.

[@LukeBarousse]

@@JustkickinitG I'm going to try out the monitors straight to usb-c and see if there is a difference... I hope its not the dock😭

[@robcoombes4549]

I am very happy with this monitor for a mac - for me, 4K / 32 inch still works at 1:1 scaling, but a word of caution that may not be the case for everyone. My only complaint is lack of a basic inbuilt speaker that would be sufficient for teams / zoom etc

[@vladrapchan5330]

At which distance from the display surface do you sit? 1:1 is readable enough!?

[@MikeyMoran]

Hi is this monitor glossy or matte?

[@RacconnnBois]

I have 2 32"4K Dell monitors....an I love them.!!

[@jarronpmg]

To be honest this is a good monitor for MacBook I have been using it for around 2 year plus. Since the first gen of MacBook 16 inch. But do be aware that this monitor have backlight bleed. The degree of these issue varies from monitor to monitor. Reaching almost 3 years. The built in USB port spoil. Exchange for a refurbished dell set. And now got a more serious degree of backlight bleed. But overall this monitor is a very solid piece of hardware for the MacBook as it support 96w usb c charging.

[@leafsfan71]

My biggest struggle with finding a monitor to replace my iMac, is the brightness. Most of the monitors (including this one!!) just don't have a decent brightness. The only one I have found that comes close is the LG, but that is $1300!!

[@jasdeepsingh6568]

So true! I have an LG 5K and the brightness is so much better and natural looking than my Dell ultrasharp (even when I max it out).

[@fruitpunch5260]

Yes and the appearance too. I find it crazy that it’s near impossible to find a monitor of the same look and quality as an iMac which is a near 13 year old design??

[@cp3onmtv963]

Do they make a curved equivalent?? I really want a curved screen 😩 (not the 38, way too expensive)

[@ThePoebelchen]

What's the stand for the Dell Ultrasharp U3219Q at 2:57?

[@kenlau4649]

The best thing for me is it can be used as a usb hub for connecting both my mac and pc.

[@UnknownMoses]

I have had 2 of these for a few years and I also have the HP ZR30W screen. For coding I find the HP ZR30W better because it has an 16:10 aspect ratio, even at 2560x1600 it has about 4 more inches of vertical screen space than this 32 inch screen when this screen is running 150% scale in Windows 10/11. Next time I buy a productivity screen I will get a DELL U3011 or U3017 but they are older so only available used or refurbished. I still have 2x HP ZR30W but I do regret not getting the Dell version because the HP runs super hot because it is CCFL which produces nice even back lighting but it is hot and does not have HDMI but the dell has both DP and HDMI.

[@vijenderjangra7763]

I’ve 32inches one, it’s not good for the office works due to its slightly bigger size (not sure about requirements these creative guys have). You’ll likely experience neck pain due to constantly moving across content across its height (width is fine). Rest all is absolutely superb, I’m getting its 27 inches version.

[@absentfromtheworld]

What’s the depth of your desk or how far are you from the monitor?

[@vijenderjangra7763]

@@absentfromtheworld 750mm is desk depth; sit far(say 650mm + 200mm) from the screen,

[@ukaszbonczol5613]

Looking on how you work on two windows side by side, you have lots of wasted space at the top and at the bottom. While using Discord or another communicator and having it stretched from the top to bottom to enjoy full vertical space, means looking at the bottom of the monitor all the time (where one inputs the text). Isn't it better to have a narrower screen, but with more space on the sides? Isn't looking left and right less fatiguing than looking downward all the time? What are your feelings after using this monitor for some longer time?

[@JPDenali]

Do you have a link to the colorful background on the 27" as seen at 7:52?

[@rhyswalandouw6686]

Can anyone please confirm, is this ips panel the same as the U3223QE ?

[@DH-nf4iq]

How is the Thunderbolt routed when you have PD from the monitor? Do you plug the dock into the monitor or do you still plug it into the mac

[@dangrabko]

Our supplier says the U2718Q is being discontinued. Do you think there is a successor 4K 27” model coming from Dell? We have this one as our employee option for dual monitor and the U3219Q as the single monitor option right now. Both excellent and work flawlessly with the new Apple Silicon machines our developers and designers have upgraded to.

[@CreatedTech]

There's already the U2720Q which is the latest 4K 27" variant. I featured it briefly in this video too.

[@kenthesparky178]

At 1:10 A big 28 inch panel.What does a small 28 inch panel look like?

[@maxmusic444]

Really great content! Keep it up.

[@yanistoyanov4992]

I am also using this monitor and something I don't see in the video but what I notice is that my have noticible backlight bleeding near the corners, I see some people also noticinge this The buttons for the menu can be better but on the pluse side it supports ddc, which allow you to controll al finctions of the monitor from your pc/mac via program like ddcutill and the integrated usb swich is super usefull for peple like me which use w separate computers to there work.

[@choilive]

Been using the U3219Q for several years (got it open box for ~$450!). It's the almost perfect productivity monitor.

[@asadchaudhry7954]

Do you recommend this over an ultrawide monitor for productivity?

[@asifahmed8550]

Hi, I’ve been looking to purchase a monitor and at first I came across the Dell U3219Q monitor. It seemed to be a no brainier to purchase at first. However, I’ve also come across another monitor which is the BenQ PD3220U which is also of similar quality. I wanted to ask what your opinions would be.

[@Nookie94]

Check out the eve spectrum 4k

[@JoshBenBernales]

@@Nookie94 but that's 27" and delivery dates are wild.

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

I've been researching 32" 4K monitors and the BenQ PD3220U appears to be pretty similar to this Dell. Only minor difference is the BenQ has Thunderbolt which allows for daisy-chaining another monitor and a hotkey puck that allows you to change settings quicker. If you don't care for those features, then save yourself some money and go with the Dell. It also depends on what your monitor needs are as there are cheaper 32" 4K options available.

[@julioirawan]

Does the USB-C support more than 60 FPS?

[@huggeebear]

Hmm, I’m trying to make a decision over the BenQ PD3220u and this. Why should I get this over that one?

[@jsnndrwsct]

you should’ve get benq pd3220u instead. it supports thunderbolt 3, has a clean design no external power brick, has a puck to control your settings.

[@CreatedTech]

It's also double the price of the Dell, and doesn't offer many more features for the increased cost...

[@antonyb]

what office chair are you using at 3:00

[@SchulleHBS]

Are there any Issues with the M1 Prozessor and the Thunderbold connectivity. I‘ve read about that?! And what‘s about the USB Hub? I bought a MacMini and i‘m searching for good Monitor.

[@Toommy78]

Can you connect the regular desktop pc with legacy USB 3.1 with the monitor usb-c hub ? My company laptop has usb-c , however my home pc is a few years old. I'd like to use both in a single monitor.

[@DoyaknowwhatImean]

Thanks mate, enjoying your content, I have noticed you refer mostly to US dollar and so on and I understand that a lot of your audience is probably US based but don’t forget your Aussie mate’s 👍

[@moonstonecottage1463]

Could you please tell me, What is the brand of the electric hub you have in front of your monitor? Thank you.

[@messybeans48]

I've had this monitor for almost four years now. The USB-C port on the monitor side is extremely flimsy, so it will eventually fail after several months, losing the functionality to display an image on the screen. I've had three warranty replacements, and without fail, the USB-C DP passthrough fails every single time. It still charges my MacBook, but fails to display an image.

[@sweealamak628]

Dialling back a bit here if you don't mind cos I'm seriously considering the U2720Q which is more than twice that of the S2721QS. As an actual user of the monitor, is the Ultrasharp really superior to Dell's cheaper S models? I am aware of the inclusion of USB-C hub but my main concern is "image retention" as I have come across some negative reviews on reddit. Would be awesome if you could weigh in on the subject. Thanks Mate as always!

[@CreatedTech]

I personally haven't used the S2721QS, although I used a U2414H (entry-level U series monitor) for years at my previous job with no issues. My advice for buying monitors for everyone is ALWAYS try to maximize your budget on them. Unlike computers, monitors don't change too much year to year, and you look at it for 8+ hours every day. I've had no issues with image retention, and I highly recommend USB-C functionality for any monitor you buy (even if not Dell) if you use a laptop.

[@sweealamak628]

@@CreatedTech Very good point about the monitor refresh cycles. It's currently a 14 week wait for a fresh new U2720Q according to Dell 😮‍💨. Thanks Mate as always cos you're the go to guy on this stuff in our Time Zone 🌏

[@RaniJoensen]

For people wanting to get this monitor, they just released a new model of this monitor which be even better. Dell U3223QE :)

[@somebodyyy99]

actually can't wait for my U2723QE, with its thin bezels all around it basically looks like a ProDisplay XDR when mounted on a vesa stand :D

[@vicyoslinuxofficial2607]

Is there a 24-inch version of this monitor with very similar specs? Thank you.

[@STRaphelCatholicChurch]

Great Video ! Do you still feel this 32” is still better than perhaps 2/27” Monitors. I am looking to clean up my desk and looking to go down to ONE larger monitor. Would a larger (say 34”) be better?

[@PWingert1966]

Update: Receive my replacement Q3221Qs and it was damaged as well. The HDMI port is damaged. The cable won't stay in and gets no signal when connecting. Since the initial complaint was more than 30 days since I purchased a refund is not possible. I am now waiting for a replacement monitor. Unfortunately, that is a problem. They don't have any available in Canada now. My last one had to be brought up from Texas. They are now looking in Internationally to find one for me. I suspect this monitor was not a nig seller given the issues I have seen and the difficulty in getting a replacement now on three occasions. The first one has been sent to Dell Offices here in Toronto instead of to their refurbished and then promptly lost on the loading dock. Overall, I am extremely disappointed in Dell's refurbishing process. I suspect their repair QA is no better. They seem to (At least here in Canada) ship it to a third party called iVY computers to be repaired and refurbished. The is a significant lack of QA in evaluating and repairing returned units. Hopefully, this will help someone decide about Dell products.

[@Noahshollow]

where is your desk from?

[@simianinc]

Nice. I bought a LG UltraFine 32UL950-W back in 2020. It's a bit brighter, and has Thunderbolt 3 connectivity. But I think if I had found the Dell first I might have bought it instead because it's significantly cheaper than the LG

[@aw7ken]

Can you tell me if LG is nice? I dont decide yet Dell or LG?

[@learndatawithshaheerkhan]

@@aw7ken same question

[@aovchinn]

new U3223QE has higher contrast, is it better in 2022 ?

[@tequilatech]

The only bad thing is they are expensive so when it seems like someone might be preparing to touch your screen is a bit stressful because no one wants a dead pixel.😀

[@ViktorFury]

ASUS ProArt PA32UCG-K 32” fits the ‘ultimate’ moniker much much better. Virtually indistinguishable from the Mini-led Mac screens, bar PPI.

[@JoshBenBernales]

lol, at nearly $5000 that monitor is in a different league, mate.

[@ViktorFury]

@@JoshBenBernales Different league? The title of the video is ‘…the ULTIMATE MacBook Monitor’. The PA32UCG-K 100% fits that bill far far better. If the the title read, the ‘best budget friendly monitor’ then it’d make sense.

[@JoshBenBernales]

@@ViktorFury yeah that is a good point.

[@junglecat8277]

Is this an IPS panel? also needs to be curved and at least 120hz refresh for me to upgrade

[@nokialover31]

does it turn on the macbook without lifting the lid? just powering on the monitor?

[@circuit-studio]

I have 27" 4K monitor connected to Mac and the text are very tiny which forces me to scale the monitor for 1440P resolution. How is 32" 4k monitor handles the text when using the Mac OS? Do you need to adjust the scaling ?

[@marksapollo]

Nice monitor, I went with the Huawei Mate View 28” monitor, it has a better aspect ratio for having lots of windows open and looks nice, and is a bit smaller so fits in my space well. Also has built in speakers too and USB C support. Working from home it’s nice to have a big screen.

[@KIRRRRU19]

how to order in USA?

[@jakkiryanov9859]

What brightness setting do you use this monitor on? This monitor has a 10KHz PWM with a 200Hz wobble, i get eyestrain from mine that gets stronger at night. Do you always use this in a well lit room?

[@jvaoki]

Nice monitor. Does it wake up from sleeping mode as fast as the MacBook screen?

[@iTechtronicz]

Bro, I watched this video and went out an purchased it!! Quick question, how / what's the best color calibration that you did for this monitor? I have a MacBook Air M1 and want to have the best color accuracy with my MacBook. The default Dell Color Profile looks really good already. But don't know if there is a better color profile I should be using.

[@petrovichluzhin]

Great video. How did your MacBook handle a 40 or 49 ultra wide such as a dell 4919. Any issues that you noticed?

[@4bianchi]

I just bought a U2520D because of the USB-C and QHD, that i tought it would look better than a FHD with my macbook pro. Sadly, 2K's does not Scale and things just look so small. I'm not a big fan of huge screens, so I think I'll just go back to 23 FHD. Since I migrated to macOS graphics became a huge issue. Retinas display makes you very picky about pixels.

[@NTGuides]

Outdated comment but i have a dell S2722QC and the buttons are the same, uses the same type c cable (No TBT) and is 4K but is 27". I use it for both doing my hwk and playing on my switch

[@unapasan8085]

this monitor does not have an RJ45 port. How do you connect an ethernet cable ?

[@BenHewart]

Have you tried the Huawei Mate view?

[@neo4646]

I'm thinking about upgrading my monitor for working from home, currently using a 24" one. Would you recommend going for a 27" or even a 32" considering I spend long hours working? Thanks in advance for any advice!

[@callum8415]

Does anyone know what the best calibration settings are for this monitor. I have this but not sure on best settings for calibration. I am using m1 pro 14 inch MacBook Pro. Thanks

[@Cosaneo]

I am using dual 27” u2720q monitors. What would you say about having a 32inch and a 27”?

[@altaccount4590]

need one that flips vertical for NFT work and display. that means the bezel has to be the same top, bottom and sides. design matters. NFTs are the becoming huge, so much interest and design work for them.

[@mihilize]

Thanks for a review! I wonder if there is a noticeable PPI difference between 27 and 32 inches?

[@derw1sz]

ofc there is huge difference

[@alexanderkolosov1371]

You can check it via online ppi calculator

[@lolfirepoisonftl]

Absolutely there is. I used a 27" 4K monitor, upgraded to a 32" 4K monitor and immediately noticed the difference. It was passable and still usable but my eyes still preferred the 27" 4K. I think if you're coming from a 27" 1440P monitor, you should be fine.

[@twoodcc]

have you looked into using any TVs as a monitor for your mac?

[@mikechao9898]

do you have experience on using USB DAC? I have been having issues with ifi dac connect to MacBooks, please if you do help me out. I connect my u2720q to support my MacBook Air M1, connecting the ifi Zen DAC V2 via USB cable. the dac is powered by external power supply. The problem comes when the MacBook runs into deep sleep mode in the middle of night, the ifi signal stops and every morning I have to unplug the power and connection to reboot the Zen DAC. Do you have anyways to avoid it happens? Thank you

[@electr0monkey]

I have a Mac Mini M1 and a similar screen, Dell S3221QS to be exact, and I have a problem with blinking when showing dark pictures - for example in movies, while using lightroom, photoshop and so on. Dell's support terminated my repair request saying that this screen just has that problem with Mac computers. Do you notice any blinking on your screen when hooked up to M1 Mac?

[@nicka1802]

I had that too with my Dell monitor connected to my M1 Pro. Same exact model as yours. I got it a few weeks ago on sale. Every time I scrolled on a web page in dark mode the whole screen would flash. It was fine when I set the MacBook to light mode. Sometimes the whole screen would flicker and flash for no reason. Open Settings on your Mac, go to Displays, click the Display Settings... button. Change your color profile. I changed mine to sRGB IEC61966-2.1. You may also have to mess with color modes on the monitor itself. This only happens on certain monitors not just Dell, so I think it's an Apple issue. I was ready to send my display back to Dell, but changing the color profile worked for me. It's a great monitor, especially on sale.

[@beingIndianscitizen.]

Can I connect USB C-hub monitor with cpu? Any idea?????

[@MrFluke039]

well3219 19 mean 2019 u need to buy 3222 2022 one to get joystick feature that was seller told me when I buy one

[@Jasper-dp8hy]

I don't understand your claim that size equals screen real estate. Does a 20" full HD monitor have less screen real estate than a 27" full HD monitor? I thought resolution equals screen real estate. 1920x1080 is the same regardless of size. Wouldn't the same apply to 3840x2160?

[@markday3145]

Same question here. If the resolution is the same, then bigger screen size means bigger pixels, not more of them. Bigger screen, and bigger pixels, means you can put the monitor further away and have it take up the same angle of view. In other comments, he mentions sitting 2-3 feet away. At that distance, a 32" monitor makes sense to me. For the last 7 years, I've been sitting 16-18" away from a 27" 5K display; 32" at that distance would require a lot more head movement.

[@mikeoxlong4043]

32 or ultrawide. Not sure which one to pick

[@MediSpring]

I'm aiming for the Dell U2723QE!

[@photon628]

what is the scaled resolution did you chose for Dell U3219Q?

[@jcwebtech]

Was going to ask the same. All the reviews of 32 monitors talk about the real estate, BUT what scaling are you using???? Or is it usable in native resolution? I am undecided between 27", 32" and an ultrawide. So far the most helpful video but missing some details.

[@CreatedTech]

I can use any scaling option in macOS and have not run into any issues, it actually works really well, just as well as the default option (I actually switch between default and smaller scaling depending on workflow). I'm using a 14" M1 Pro MacBook as my daily driver.

[@jcwebtech]

@@CreatedTech thanks a lot!

[@zoranlukic6589]

​@@jcwebtechSmall remark here: there are several important things that most of the people doing reviews do not tell you (from whatsoever reason). Your question and the question of the guy asking for 43 inch model are the correct ones, and you are on the good path, just you need some more information. Important things to be considered are distance from the monitor you are sitting at, your eyesight, PPI of the display and its diagonal, scaling you will (not) use, computer performance and actual amount of the information displayed (regardless of the resolution). As an example, MacOS is struggling with scaling, while Windows does it better. I personally have MBP 16inch intel I7 laptop, with dedicated graphics, and for me the way to go was Dell 43 inch monitor (P4320Q) that I run in the native 4K resolution, without scaling. I can see the text clearly, size of letters is readable, no scaling thus no additional computing power used for calculating. Scaling using the ratio other than integer (e.g. 2 or 4) results in poor quality text on the Mac and also impacts the performance. There are several good articles to be found on the internet on the subject, and strongly I recommend you to search, before you go and buy 4K monitor. If you intend to scale, go to 21 inch for 4K monitor, or 24 inch for 5K monitor. Then the text will look sharp and crystal clear (mind you, if you are able to find such monitor, and if you are able to pay for it), since it will be scaled using the integer ratio, as stated above, and at the same time, size of letters will not look ridiculous large or small. 27 or 32 inch with 4K is no go, since the text look really odd, nothing better than 2560x1440 monitor. Be reminded, when you scale, the actual amount of information shown on the display corresponds to scaled resolution, not to the native 4K. Then the question comes: why would you pay 27 or 32 inch monitor 4K and then scale to 2560x1440, instead of opting for 27 inch monitor with native resolution of 2560x1440? Amount of data processed by the computer is larger, and you feel it on the Intel MacBook. Did not try M1 yet how it copes scaling, according to the answer provided by the Created TECH works fine, but still the previous question remains - why you would pay 4K 27 or 32 inch monitor to run in scaled in 2560x1440 when the sharpens of the text is not ideal (not scaled with factor 2 or 4). If you scale it with factor 2, the amount of information shown on the display is lower than in 2560x1440... Think about Apple recommended monitors from LG and their resolutions, or resolutions on the iMac retina 4K or 5K, new iMac with M1, or Pro Display XDR and its resolution. Think about any Retina display native resolution on the MacBook Pro and actual scaled resolutions... I dare to say, for 99% of the people, 4K on 27 or 32 inch without scaling the text is so tiny that is useless, from normal working distance, and scaling is must. Would be nice that Created TECH tells us what is the actual resolution that he is scaling to. Then you can evaluate the amount of the information displayed compared to the size of the screen, requirements for the computer in terms of processing (ok, if you have M1 or M1 pro it may work seamlessly), but also bang for the buck (or shall I say pixel) when buying 32 inch 4K monitor for about 1000 USD, compared to 27 inch 2560x1440, or 43 inch 4K, or something else. Of course, at the end, everything on the subject comes to the personal preference. Cheers!

[@jcwebtech]

@@zoranlukic6589 Mate, thanks for this complex response! I have actually already investigated a lot and read couple of articles and online discussions so I already have the theoretical knowledge and to be honest I am more confused before. I am avare of the scaling challanges, but there are also people saying 4K scaled to look like 1440p still looks better than actual 1440p. Also the Screen on Macbook is not always scaled with integer ratio. I already have 1440p 24" monitor and I'm looking for upgrade. I run it in native resolution and I am completely happy with the scaling size. I would like to have more realestate to be able to view 2 complex programs Side by Side. I would also Like to have higher DPI as I can see the image being much sharper on my M1 MBA''s display. 5k is out of my budget and more thn 40 inches it too big. So I either risk scaling issues with 4k or give up the dpi and go with ultrawide

[@cinnirawan]

Hi, how to safely unplug the monitor from macbook as I unplug it everyday. i'm not sure if i'm unplugging without damaging my macbook, thanks before!

[@alascus]

Are there any monitors that have auto brightness the same as on macbook pro?

[@jjwarner3593]

Ok so if you make short 1 to 3 minutes videos would you still recommend getting the dell 2720q for smaller timeliness? I use final cut . Thinking this monitor will of course be better but not sure I need 32 for what I just mentioned.. and feedback would be highly appreciated..

[@CreatedTech]

You'd probably be fine with 27", but even for shorter videos you may find 32" preferable. You can fit many more windows/apps on the same screen.

[@fazekasedvin1]

Do you use downscaling?

[@jiyasu9914]

Would you recommend the dell g3223q for macbook users? I'm looking for something that i can interchange from my mac to my pc setup i love the U3219Q but i'm also looking for a higher refresh rate.

[@marbacc]

Thanks for the recommendation and for your reviews. I plan to buy another laptop since mine is old. Is there another really good monitor that you would recommend that is cheaper?

[@benjaminaguilera8097]

Do you have a Star Wars channel? Your voice seems super familiar. Instant sub.

[@vishaldas6949]

Hi @created tech. I do follow all you suggestions and tips for better Mac experience. I have a question this dell 32" Or 27" One are these good on Mac as well as windows desktop. I have a macbook air m1 and i am planing to buy a windows desktop for more heavy tasks so need a monitor that i could use on both desktop and Mac also. Please suggest.

[@rommelbautista6480]

Nice wallpaper, where i can download it

[@thezainmirza]

Do you have apple care for your MacBook Pro?

[@iacovides]

What is your view of the 43in version of this? Is it too big and do you potentially intended on reviewing this as well?

[@CreatedTech]

43" is a bit too big for me personally, you'd need a massive desk to accommodate that IMO. That being said I am open to checking out a 43" panel in the future on the channel.

[@iacovides]

@@CreatedTech thanks Liam. Great channel by the way, been following and subscribed for a while.

[@CreatedTech]

@@iacovides Thanks for the support!

[@saadbangash2422]

I got the 43in once, returned. I do not see it being used as the main monitor as the text gets blurry. Also, I have a 30inch deep desk and I think it felt too close with the stand it came with. However, it can be used as a good secondary reference monitor when creating or viewing flow diagrams. If I were to buy one again, I would use it with an ergotron arm.

[@iacovides]

@@saadbangash2422 thanks for the feedback, I've thought that bigger is better, but it may be too big.

[@blakeschu]

where do u find these wallpapers?