The Best MacBook Monitor Just Got WAY BETTER. But How?

[@CreatedTech]

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[@RAM_Krish_InfoTech_2025]

This is the best choice for value for money monitor in place of getting an iMac. MAC Mini M4 Pro + Dell UltraSharp 27 Thunderbolt Hub Monitor - U2724DE ❤

[@pba7]

I like that it has symmetric bezels all around and there is no branding on the front of the display.

[@extra4542]

That should be the standard by now, at least for premium monitors

[@jimhalpert0]

Right. Like how many ppl are gonna come look to the logo of the monitor in your house smh.

[@flappospammo]

No Logo ???Hmmm... Interesting... It's got DELL on the stand NO BUY !!!! NO WAY

[@flappospammo]

@@jimhalpert0 If you knew the history of dell and apple you'd realise why apple users hate dell

[@PlayGameOnMac]

Hmmm.. That 4k and 1440p has clear difference. it’s kinda hard to switch back from 4k Ultrasharp.

[@CreatedTech]

The camera is about 10cm (4 inches) away from the screen in that comparison. If you’re sitting the appropriate distance away from the monitor the difference is significantly less noticeable (for me at least).

[@Ti-wy1fg]

@@CreatedTech You chose the worst example to show it's "less of a difference than you think". It's night and day different. Would be nice to have a distance comparison.

[@CreatedTech]

@@Ti-wy1fg "would be nice to have a distance comparison". I'm eagerly awaiting how you would advise to show this difference in a YouTUbe video 🤣. My example works well enough. It's clearly extremely close to the monitor, and there is clearly a difference, but it's not night and day like 4K evangelicals would lead you to believe.

[@samuelodan2376]

@@CreatedTechmaybe take a photo from farther away and crop in?

[@CreatedTech]

@@samuelodan2376 Won't work, it's not a realistic comparison to the way our eyes view the monitor in real-life. By the time you zoom in enough to see a difference the overall image will be really pixellated (unless you use a super high resolution camera), and you're still zooming in really close which kind of defeats the purpose of comparing to human vision.

[@FarhanAsif-i6w]

Your video underrated, I really didn't find a place but yours where I can see insights of best displays on all aspects for work. Thanks a bunch!

[@thorium9190]

I use a Dell G3223Q 32” 4K@144hz HDR600 monitor and a Caldigit TS4 dock with my MacBook Pro and Windows PC. I’ve tried 1440P and I cannot stand how much worse it looks compared to 4K

[@daboos8]

I agree with the 4k thing as well. May I ask how is your monitor setup specifically with your MacBook pro working out, and if you played any games on it just to test out what you can squeeze out of your 144hz refresh rate. What software do you mostly benefit from when using that resolution and 144hz?

[@thorium9190]

@ I’m a university student so I dabble in coding, engineering software and CAD etc. 4K at 32inches just makes everything very clear and sharp from the UI to text and motion with 144hz. I have played some Minecraft with shaders and tried some windows games through crossover, all look amazing on the monitor, and the MacBook also supports variable refresh rate from 48-144hz on my monitor. You need a good quality dock, the caldigit TS4 works the best with my M2 Pro 16” MacBook Pro

[@zoltacsak3460]

@@thorium9190 but what about the scaling issue?

[@thorium9190]

@@zoltacsak3460 it’s not noticeable at all. Everything is incredibly crisp and you get a high refresh rate.

[@MAK1975-v6l]

This monitor works for me. I'm not a photo/video/graphics editor and I needed something that works with both my MacBook air M3 and Window's work laptop. The 1440p will be an upgrade over my older 1080p 24in display. For office, web browsing, and watching videos this is perfect for me. Not going to spend the extra dollars on a 5k monitor. On top of that I can use this monitor as a KVM switch and don't need to purchase a separate docking station. I get the 5k if you are video/photo editing full time, but just don't need that resolution for my daily tasks. Thanks so much for the recommendation !

[@ДенисМостовий-ъ2н]

does 120 hz work with MacBook Air?

[@CheckTime]

279M1RV no compromise since 2021 Bought 3 monitors due to lack of analogs. 27" / 4K / 144Hz / 450nit / 133% sRGB / KVM / Type-C (DP, PD 45-90W) / USB Hub / GSync / Thin bezels

[@markpelin6946]

Thanks for this! I have been searching like crazy for an alternative to the U2724DE with 4K lol

[@oussama6020]

1440p resolution is not ideal on macOS unless you’re willing to deal with headaches from the tiny native scaling. 4K resolution with 1080p scaling is the sweet spot. BetterDisplay can mitigate the issues on 1440p monitors, but it will never look as sharp as 4K, and it consumes more GPU . 5k is definitely the best but no monitor in the market is above 60hz.

[@jeremystorm3902]

Awesome video! I’ve owned mine for almost a year and feel like it’s not really getting the amount of use I would like it to cuz it’s such a deep learning curve for someone like me coming from a DAW. Would love to see some more straight forward videos on the AR like this. Thanks so much!

[@danieldelfuoco9139]

This monitor has been out for almost a year. I’ve been patiently waiting to see if they will release a u2725de that offers a 4k variant at 60Hz or TB5 or a 10GbE option. Everything about these monitors is exemplary. I/O (Thunderbolt!), a KVM, sleek design and performance… hell I even appreciate the 120Hz! But I can see why they stopped there unfortunately. 120Hz 4k would pretty much saturate a Thunderbolt 4 connection (if you’re using 10 bit color) and for anyone looking to use the I/O on the ports at full speed it’ll be limited with a cap of 40Gbps if your aim is to use a single port. And that is just for a single monitor.. imagine trying to use two! Thunderbolt 5 is so new that implementing it will take a while if at all, but won’t leave a whole lot of extra bandwidth if you were to theoretically run 2x 4k 120Hz at 10bit. About ~10Gbps to spare (which in most cases is fine but what’s the point of having 10Gbps I/O if you can only use one of them at full speed at a time ¯\_(ツ)_/¯) Honestly, this monitor has been on my radar all year and I do intend to get it. I would much prefer 4k over 1440p, but as a photographer that uses a Mac for my own work, PC for my other, and want a single cable solution from my laptop(s) to the setup… this is almost perfect

[@daboos8]

That's pretty informative bro. I was wondering what you meant by 4k @ 120hz would pretty much saturate a thunderbolt 4 connection.

[@yaroka5236]

How about the PD2725U?

[@samansh6305]

Thanks for the video. I just placed an order for this monitor and a new Asus 5k (PA27JCV) to see which one I like better with my M4 Macbook Pro. I tested an Apple Studio Display briefly and the ergonomics (lack of height adjustment) and camera quality were disappointing.

[@Jossy.mp4]

bro that KVM switching mechanism is just eye opening! j

[@mikahakinen6106]

Great insight into this monitor!

[@Jarek.]

As a desktop Mac user who is doing mainly office / development work (editors, shell, ...) - what is the benefit of having 120Hz monitor while most of the time watching static screen? Putting aside slightly higher power drain when on 120Hz (I'm guessing it shouldn't be more than +10% when in 120Hz). Asking without irony - just curios as none of my displays has >60 Hz.

[@CreatedTech]

For me personally it's very jarring because I use my 120Hz MacBook ProMotion screen to the left, and my monitor in the centre (like in the video). I notice the difference in refresh rates immediately and it almost makes me feel a bit ill switching between the two. You are correct in thinking that if the screen is static you won't notice the higher refresh rate. But whenever your mouse moves around, you scroll, move apps around, or introduce ANY motion, you will immediately notice it. And that's before any gaming. There are a lot of people who either game casually on their Mac, or have a secondary Windows machine at their desk. This monitor is great for those dual-setup situations.

[@SlavaDruk]

Well, compare to MacBook screen, which is extremely sharp to read the text, Dell is terribly blur… even OSD menu font is terrible. I very regret buying it..

[@moormush]

Is there a monitor with a built-in KVM switch that keeps both computers connected at the same time?

[@mohdsyahir621]

Been using this monitor for almost a year now. Pair it with his little brother U2424HE in portrait mode. Definitely recommended!

[@mp3hipnozy]

Hi, do you recommend this smaller Dell U2424HE even if it`s 1080p. How do you find this compering to 1440p U2724D? I want to replace Dell P2425 (very reddish for me) and I`m thinking about U series but prefer smaller display.

[@mohdsyahir621]

@ Hii, 24inch is a sweet spot for 1080p so it’s perfectly fine :)

[@manojselvahere]

There won’t be any scaling issues in U2424HE when using with MacBook Pro M4 base model ?. I would like to buy U2424HE. texts will be crisp and clear ?. Please help.

[@mohdsyahir621]

@@manojselvahere Unfortunately I can’t help on this because I’m not a Macbook user :(

[@Wade_Adakai]

I have a dough 4k 144hz monitor with my Macbook M3 Max. I will say if your machine is great, you don't have to worry about the GPU performance, and scaling looks find, noticeably sharper than my QHD Asus Proart monitor. But I will say what it really affects is the programs you run. For example, I use Davinci Resolve and for some time the UI didn't understand the non-native scaling, and the curser would jump around and menus would pop up in different parts of the screen. It was really annoying. And sometimes the scaling would reset randomly and your open programs would be scattered. To avoid those hiccups, yes QHD is is the way to go. Before I got the Dough, this Dell u2724DE was very tempting but I couldn't find many reviews on it. This video would've definitely tipped me toward it 🙌🏽

[@CreatedTech]

I have the same Dough monitor, but the newer 1440p version. The screen is actually comparable to the U2724DE despite the Dough being OLED (I noticed this while gaming). Dell has come a long way with their panels. I like the Dough, but the USB-hub and KVM in the Dell is just soooo good that I'm not sure if I would go back.

[@adityakapoor8055]

Wish they had more than just one measly USB-C downstream port though. Most of the accessories I want to connect to my monitor are USB-C

[@Pete_Bennett-BWP]

Was loving it until you got to the 1440 not 4K. Big thumbs down sadly..

[@muratcankilic]

actually dell have 4k hub monitor also no need to thumb down this one is 23model DELL 27'' U2723QE 4K USB-C hub monitor

[@miguelsady5135]

@@muratcankilic60hz

[@bren.r]

This monitor at $450 is a horrible value considering we've had 27" monitors that are 4k and 165+ Hz for like 5 years.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

This monitor is also available in 4K, but then only 60Hz, not 120. However, if you use a Mac, you don't want 4K at 27". At 27-28", you want either 2.5K or 5K. If you want 4K with a Mac, go up to 34-42". Fractional display scaling in Mac is atrocious.

[@cognitdis]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872 I really don't understand this at all. 4k at 27 inches has (minor) problems sure. But 1440p is worse. At one to one scaling MacOS looks worse than at 4k scaled. You can see it even in the video above.

[@alastairleith8612]

I've owned many Dell monitors and one thing I continue to hate is the port placement, making accessibility very difficult and frustrating if you switch cables or move monitor from room to room a fair bit. if inly Dell would put the whole port block on a bar that rotates 90º to face directly out so you can read/see/find then port you are looking for.

[@dedigitalemetselaar]

Buy a laptop

[@worldofcats5309]

If I go for U2723QE and set to 2k mode, is the display going to be the same as U2724DE ? Please confirm

[@MadLadsAnonymous]

A good monitor for MacOS could be something like: • 38" (235 ppi) or 40" (223 ppi) • 8064 x 3840 (scaled 4032 x 1920) @ 12-bit @ 60 Hz • Thunderbolt 5 display connection (80 Gbps / 120 Gbps) • Matte screen (nano texture) • HDR1500, Mini-LED That would require a bandwidth within TB5 spec and yield the desirable Retina target size:resolution Can Dough deliver something like this if enough people want it?

[@ZoneProduction448]

Almost perfect. I hope Dell releases the same specs but with a 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 @ 120 or 144 Hz to use with my Mac mini M4 Pro for casual gaming.

[@brielov]

Why is so difficult to get that same thing but at 4k, 120hz with glossy finish

[@TheFloRyan123]

same brother i am serching and find nothing comparable..

[@JimsworldSanDiego]

I'm crazy impressed by the docking option. Do any other highly rated monitors have a similar docking setup?

[@anuraggoel8512]

Interesting video. Do you still recommend using a gaming monitor with Macbook? I've just bought an M4 Pro Macbook Pro (base model) and I'm looking for an external monitor. Apple Studio Display has a refresh rate of only 60hz and also a high price of $1600. The newly launched 5K monitors from Asus and Benq will also have refresh rates of 60hz, so they're ruled out too. If one doesn't want to use a 1440p monitor, I guess the only option left is a 27" 4k gaming monitor with a 120Hz or more refresh rate, and use it scaled to 1440p. Am I right? if yes, any suggestions as to which monitor to buy?

[@susovonsardar2316]

Me to? Which is for the best for MacBook 14 pro

[@velierisim]

1440 P and 4k surprisingly different i really dont get why Dell going down instead of up. Connectivity is brilliant but 1440P is disappointing.

[@nextentrepreneur9288]

"1440P is unacceptable", first time I've read such a statement lol 😂

[@anttitapio4145]

There is 4K model U2723QE with basically same functions. It only lacks 120 hz panel and TB4 connection that are probably included in 2025 model.

[@htferrari]

Question for you, can you use two of these monitors or even three of these monitors to extend to dual or triple monitor displays for both Mac and PC? If so that’s a game changer, I’ve only found one dock station that can do that for both and again with the Mac, the last monitor won’t have the same refresh rate and image quality. Thanks!

[@hardchoice19]

I was waiting for a review like this.

[@andreihadjiu8573]

How does it compete against the Benq ma270u which is in the same price range, almost the same features (except 60Hz) and is specifically "designed for" Mac?

Does make it any sound? It have fans inside? Looking for a display that have no noise for music production with my mac. This is a good one for that?

[@CreatedTech]

It does not make any sound.

[@PandaMoniumHUN]

Funny, I just ordered this 2 days ago, coming tomorrow. I'm actually changing my OLED for this, since I need the builtin KVM convenience, and miss the 27" size.

[@CreatedTech]

I got rid of my 4K 144Hz OLED and replaced it with this. The USB Hub and KVM were just too good and I honestly (surprisingly) don't mind the 1440p resolution.

[@CCOT92-sk2oo]

Great video, thank you ! What do you think about the Dell 27 4K S2722QC (when compared to the Dell U2724DE and the Dell U2723QE) ? It might not have all the ports and the contrast ratio but struggling to see how the price difference can be justified. Would appreciate your thoughts on this !

[@CreatedTech]

It's a good budget alternative. Note that I would budget around $150-$200 for a good desktop dock. So if you do need a dock, and don't have one already, the U2724DE (or the 4K U2723QE) might actually make more financial sense. I've completely replaced my desktop dock with my U2724DE.

[@nirbhay6868]

can we just appreciate how great the setup looks-

[@CreatedTech]

Which one? I think this is the first time I've featured the dark one on the channel properly. The wood one is brand new.

[@federicocapelli1980]

⁠@@CreatedTech A detailed video on your new wood setup would be awesome!

[@CreatedTech]

The setup with wood paneling will have a full video in the next 7-10 days, stay tuned!

[@nirbhay6868]

@@CreatedTech the one with del U2724DE which in the thumbnail! its looks amazing

[@nirbhay6868]

@@CreatedTech waiting eagerly!

[@CyberMew]

Still waiting for 5k version on this 27", hope they come out iwth one.

[@vibhorsanghi]

I am actually planning to buy a 27in for Windows and MBA (M1) setup. Does this have the scaling issues identified with most of the other monitors when connecting to Macbooks ? I heard MBA (M1) scales better with 4K than QHD. But i also need for the office setup so am afraid 4K would show very small icons etc, thereby creating eye strain.

[@Rifroker]

Would this be a good monitor for a Mac mini M4?

[@bonezed]

I love my Dell U2723QE. Such an awesome monitor, and super crisp even at 2k (1440p) res on my 14" MBP M1 Pro. Higher refresh would be nice though.

[@antoniusea]

8:40 massive difference between 1440p and 4k.

[@danieldevine]

4K - 1080p 5K 1440p 6K 1692p - These or at least something you can ideally scale 2x is needed. Running native isnt a great option because of how MacOS renders the UI elements, especially text. I want the space ofa 1440p desktop so 5K or higher is my only option, but they dont exist in 120Hz+ variants yet - hopefully at CES some get announced. I'd love 6K-8K 32" 120Hz+ but i'd take 3 5K's over 1 6K+ display any day to replace the current 3 1440p ones i have

[@fotofilip993]

I would like to buy a Mac Mini M4, but I'm worried that my display might not be properly adjusted. There are so many different opinions about displays that I no longer know what’s true, especially related to problems with 4K 32" monitors. I’m not sure if a 32-inch display with 140 PPI will have sharp text and no scaling issues. I am confused, but for sure build KVM is the best thing and I can't work without that feature.

[@danielfairbairn8866]

I’m in exactly the same situation… Don’t know what to do anymore. Also can’t afford a 5K monitor.

[@sweealamak628]

If you read texts daily, I would not recommend a 32" 4K monitor. Way too pixelated for reading. Photographers I know need that size and don't bother about PPI. 27" 4K monitor is best at the moment for the price you pay. It's sharp enough cos you naturally sit further away from a desktop monitor as compared to a laptop. 27" 5K is a luxury item.

[@kaleidoscopedreams1111]

Thanks for the video! This was very helpful for me. I was wondering about the above monitor light. Which one is that?

[@CreatedTech]

BenQ Screenbar Plus

[@kaleidoscopedreams1111]

@ thank you! What do you recommend for video conferencing given the light bar occupies the space above the monitor? Thanks for your help!

[@jeffdurling100]

What about the Dell U3425WE? Has the same ports in the back and thunderbolt 4 as well. Also is 1440p and 120hz. I would prefer andOLED such as the LG but $1200- $1300 is still a but high and I prefer a 34" as it works in my current setup. I don't need a display for gaming just productivity for working from home. Also agree that on a Mac a 4k display is not going to be much of a benefit. 1440p usually is perfectly fine for the use case. Now for a gaming rig, totally different. I would be looking at the LG you just reviewed.

[@DiogoReis]

Between this one and the U2723QE wich one would you pick to connect to a macbook? Will the scaling to 1440p on the 4k be that much of an issue? Will it be less sharp than this monitor? The one thing I like on this one is the higher refresh rate, resolution wise what do you think? Thanks for sharing!

[@Espesia1]

Hey, man. Thanks for the review. Do you know by any chance if this monitor supports brightness adjustment from a keyboard?

[@ankjohnson1]

Use betterdisplay or displaybuddy

[@AudreyT-n7t]

I just got a BenQ MA series monitor, and it lets me control the brightness with my keyboard!

[@ankjohnson1]

There are apps like displaybuddy and betterdisplay that let you control brightness from Mac keyboard of most modern monitors.

[@Espesia1]

@ Sadly, I believe this is the only brand that lets you do this.

[@ankjohnson1]

Try displaybuddy or betterdisplay which allow Mac keyboard controls to work on mist modern monitors

[@AK-eh2ij]

I currently own studio display, but I am tempted to get two U2724DE to daisy chain. I have M1 air and M1 Max macbook pro. Can I daisy chain?

[@DeathFromAbove1987]

Have a MacMini but a Windows laptop for work. This monitor may just be the perfect fit! Thanks for the review and breakdown!

[@CreatedTech]

Glad to hear it's helpful!

[@HoundDogMech]

Do you have a 4K 60"+ UHDTV w/ a 5.1 or Atmos entertainment system. Put youe M$ or Mac Book near it Connect the HDMI cable use a Bluetooth KB/Mouse from your Recliner. Get Great Sound and a Big 4K pictuer.

[@alexbiski]

Good job, I always enjoy your videos. Just a quick question: the test clarity that you did with the 4k image was scaled to 1440p or was the 4k original? Thank you in advance and keep up the good work.

[@CreatedTech]

Both monitors were set to “Default” in the scaling settings within the “Display” menu.

[@keepsauce]

1440p 27" is bad for macOS. It should have 4k 27" 120hz. so you can easily scale monitor resolution to 2x and get sharper text and icons.

[@CreatedTech]

The reality is literally the complete opposite of what you've just said 😂.

[@andrewmarquez4245]

Thank you for the review! Bought the monitor Dell U2724DE after seeing this review :) But what I found is the colours are much more different from ipad pro colours and mac colours. Its too warm and green. I've tried to manually set the colours in "Preset Modes -> Custom Color" and I cant manage to get similar colours to mac. Same thing happens with Ubuntu, maybe the one that looks better is Windows. Any ideas? Thx

[@wesblatter1]

I have a new Macbook pro and need two monitors to view architectural drawings. Please tell me which of these two I should purchase. Thank you so much.

[@JoshuaCullen93]

does the thunderbolt 4 connection imply that it will charge your laptop when connected?

[@CreatedTech]

Thunderbolt 4 does not automatically mean charging. However for this monitor it does like I mentioned in the video.

[@JoshuaCullen93]

I appreciate the response! Thank you!

[@taichiworld]

Thanks for the video, seriously considering getting this. One question, if I’m using it with a Mac mini and don’t need all the extra ports of the DE, would the D give the same results? It’s £100 cheaper. The main thing I’m wondering is, will the lack of thunderbolt cause less quality? Or will the display port look the same? Thanks, Eli

[@CreatedTech]

You won't notice any quality difference between DisplayPort and Thunderbolt.

[@taichiworld]

@@CreatedTech Awesome, thanks mate

[@buildwithk]

Great timing. Got an ultra wide, will retun to get another Dell 4K

[@AdamDev-cz3gd]

I can't see any reason to go for QHD instead of 4k. The comparisons in the video clearly show that 4k looks much sharper yet couple of minute earlier you say that 4k looks less sharp on Mac 🤨

[@John7No]

Edit: Can you do some check please? I went to Dell's website and it seems that it has some crazy differences based on if you choose the 1440p and 4k, such as the Power Delivery of 90W. on The 1440p you can add it as extra bed that increases the price by a lot Which is also the case if you choose IPS vs IPS Black , which you loose PremierColor I believe those things should have been highlighted here. They are not small differences 1. on the 1440pvs4k . the less of a difference seemed to prove you wrong when you showed the Text comparison though. That ia a huge difference. 2. On the comparison you left out the most important candidate the Gigabyte U27 which has KVM and a few ports, but most important it has 4k@120Hz. Which is a serious omission from the Dell. Dell seems to have gone half way here.

[@CreatedTech]

Website differences: You cannot choose "1440p OR 4K". They are completely different monitors. Just like if you choose IPS vs IPS Black. Dell's website sucks and doesn't make this obvious. Make sure you check the model name in the right corner after clicking on a different option. 1. That comparison was with the camera less than 10cm (4 inches) away from the screen. At normal viewing distance the difference is much less noticeable, but this is impossible to demonstrate in a KZbin video. 2. True, I could have compared the U27. But I have never personally owned or used it so didn't want to include it as an alternative in this video. All the other monitors I compared I've extensively used and tested. Maybe I will review the U27 in the future though.

[@John7No]

@@CreatedTech Website differences: Oh dear, I have not noticed the different model. I thought it was the same model with different sizes etc. Apologies for that, and thank you for pointing that out

[@JimsworldSanDiego]

Gigabyte u27 or gigabyte M27?

[@John7No]

@@JimsworldSanDiego yeah, M27U

[@rozwojzpasja]

Is it better in your opinion than Dough Spectrum One?

[@D-One]

With 5k resolution for proper scaling this would be killer

[@iSameerPatel]

Does it have perfect scaling at 4K resolution? Are UI elements on Mac slightly blurry?

[@jbgood1]

no on lowdpi mode macos looks like sh*t

[@OfficialMeridian]

Help me out on this one: as an editor who works with colour and video what would be a good monitor for me, currently I’m thinking of the Dell U2723QE mainly because of the hub it has, are there any better options? I looked at the lenovo P27u-20 but is there any others?

[@MichaelAllanFrancisSheaver]

Honestly, the BenQ PD3225U blows this out of the water, especially for Mac compatibility. It is double the price, but the color accuracy and the plug-and-play look and feel make it worth it. The only thing missing for me is the ethernet port.

[@MAK1975-v6l]

Blows it away? In what way? Where's your data to prove it? Do you have these monitors side by side to compare?

[@MarcinGil]

I was looking for a 32"+ 4K monitor with IPS (IPS Black preferably) for Mac with at least 100Hz... but nada.

[@brentswanson7519]

Is this an upgrade from the Eve/dough spectrum monitor? That one has the 4K at 144hz but I don’t want to run into scaling issues. Thank you!

[@mct1383]

Recommending a QHD monitor for mac is crazy. Text is very bad & blurry. Minimum 4k needed.

[@motionfxes]

I do not understand why this monitor is not 4k. I have owned 2,5k displays before, but nowdays with Retina like displays everywhere, 4k is the bare minimum for me.

[@Hmoobmtv]

What studio speaker do you use on your desk?

[@erenmcmxciii]

Wow Great video. I am enlightened. But I am confused on screen size. I was planning to buy an 27 inc 4k (3840x2160 resolution) monitor for mac mini. but its the 1.5x of 2560x1440 resolution. apple display has 5120x2880 resolution. apple display works by doubling the 2560x1440 resolution. but 3840x2160 is not the half of apple display. so mac system gives some problem while scaling it. it causes some bluring or freezing. thats what i understood. fix me if i am wrong. and what should i do ? should i buy a 27 inc 2560x1440 resolution monitor ?

[@CreatedTech]

The scaling on a 4K monitor will cause some very slight blurring, likely not very noticeable by most people. There is no major issue with it though.

[@erenmcmxciii]

@@CreatedTech thanks for the advice.

[@susovonsardar2316]

Compare with BenQ MA27OU. Please ! I am confused?

[@eRisforus]

Hi, how well is the automatic brightness / ambient sensor in this monitor? Is it as good as Apple implementation?

[@m.hreels9822]

This looks awesome!

[@christianchiriatti]

can you use dual monitor with mac m2 chip for separate images if you use hdmi connection on one monitor and another cord for the other monitor ?

[@alfredmiles432]

Everyone still stuck on 27”? Why can’t we have 32” 144hz. 2k Or 120/4k

[@alastairleith8612]

2.5 GB Ethernet is a nice touch.

[@velitasali]

Dell might release u2725qe u3225qe soon which are 4k 120hz and new versions of the old u2723qe and u3223qe.

[@manoharmeka999]

Soon? It takes ages for manufacturers to update their 4k monitors. And 5k they can’t release under $1,200 minimum.

[@Namu4Life]

Source??

[@velitasali]

@@Namu4Life There is a displayspecifications article on u2725qe getting a certification, and it might get released on Q4. There is an article on them getting TÜV Rheinland certification.

[@velitasali]

@@Namu4Life displayspecifications

[@Namu4Life]

@@velitasali thanks!!

[@WidgetWW]

So if I want to use the KVM for two Macs, one will be through Thunderbolt and the other will have to be through hdmi?

[@bogdan_stefan_r9]

Between this one and benq pd2706u what do you think is worth buying?

[@alexwayne979]

Are bezels in fact symmetrical? Because it looks so. I mean the bottom chin is it the same thickness?

[@christophersanders1434]

Any suggestions on a proper “gaming” monitor to pair with this? Currently have a Samsung Odyssey G7 that I could use (and likely would for the time being) but feel like the two paired together would look pretty bad.

[@MannyRataul]

This objectively IS NOT the best Mac monitor. Due to Mac's own speciality resolutions and lack anti-aliasing for text, you are going to get jagged edges and things will look fuzzy. At 27 inches you need to go to a 4k monitor and scale to 1440p in order to get the sharpest display.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

That also looks like crap IMO, fractional scaling is horrible on Mac. You really need to go to 5K.

[@BlueHawk80]

nope, 4K doesnt look like „crap“ and I own one. Its slightly worse, but still better than paying 1600 for a Studio Display, lmao.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@BlueHawk80 I also own one. That's how I know it looks like crap. You don't need to spend anywhere near $1600 on a Studio display. You couls spend as little as $300 for any QHD display or $800 for the Asus ProArt 5K monitor that uses the exact same panel as the Studio Display.

[@savoirfaire8979]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872Your screen name = ZERO credibility

[@vagrantpistol]

Don’t know what monitors you using, but my Benq PD27 and LG 27 all look very sharp and not blurry at all. In fact, I’m upgrading to this monitor. You don’t need a 5K to get the best results. 4K is just fine for photos and video editing which is what I do. Never had any issue with any monitors. I’ve seen videos trying to call out the scaling issue. It’s not a big deal at all. 😂

[@jujus_reviews]

Where are your wallpapers from?

[@duh666]

Hey dude, thanks for your video! Dumb question: if I connect my Mac M3 PRO on the thunderbolt port, will I be able to plugin my USB-A webcam to the monitor hub? Also, is the 90w enough juice for the 16 inch ? (I know it comes with a 140w charger)

[@kjensen7247]

@CreatedTech But they don't have it in 32" 🤷‍♂️😟 It will mainly be used mostly music production (Logic/Cubase), so I think sharpness and clarity... What would you recommend instead for my upcoming Mac Mini M4 Pro?

[@tashiiwhite2151]

Wait a minute, I saw that pc hiding in the corner!! Will you be doing a video about your pc build ? Regardless, great video 👏

[@MartinWortschack]

What's the brand name / model of the white desk light you are using?

[@curseknight5]

i love value and features on this monitor but i think the anti-glare is going to be a hard swallow since ive been using my 5k iMac for 10 years now

[@CreatedTech]

I wish more brands would offer a glossy option. Even Apple does now on their latest MacBooks!

[@PatricSjoeoe]

U3225QE coming in February folks :)

[@justdr7223]

is that any issues with scaling if I use this 27” with Mac mini??

[@nigelmartin7752]

Hi. Im looking for a gaming monitor which has 120 refresh rate or more, web cam, usb c charging port that cna charge my laptop and inbuilt speaker. Any advice. I dont use mac. So its always windows.

[@Dann_BS]

Still waiting for a 5K 120 Hz display with 99% DCI P3. That would be the ultimate monitor for Mac.

[@peterpulpitpounder]

The viewing angles don't look that great, but maybe it's due to the matte screen.

[@JeffWaters1]

Great video, thanks! I would be connecting a Mac Mini m4 and a Windows Laptop. In my case, I'd want to connect the thunderbolt (1 cable) to the Windows Laptop so it gets the power. Is there any real performance hit by connecting the Mac Mini to one of the upstream USB-C connections for data (keyboard, mouse, etc connected to the monitor) and maybe HDMI or Thunderbolt to Displayport for the video? Would buy this immediately if there were two upstream thunderbolt ports for this purpose. Also, how fiddly is it to switch computers with the kvm? I currently have a dual USB-C (not thunderbolt) Anker KVM.

[@CreatedTech]

Shouldn't be any noticeable performance hit. Attach any superfast external drives directly to the Mac Mini, that will really be the only noticeable thing in your scenario. Switching computers with the KVM is fast and simple, I show a clip of it in the video. Takes 2 clicks of the menu button and about 2 seconds.

[@znasznj]

2724DE does not have the Anti-glare, 3H Hard Coating that the 2723QE has. As I will build a PC, the usb c thunderbolt does not matter as I will use the main stream connections HDMI etc. I am not gonna use my XPS 15 anymore to plug into monitors as no matter what laptop it is, I can build a faster ITX PC or similar size. So for me, I think I will go with the brighter 2723QE version. If it was a 120hz and 4k I would pay the premium for it then if it still had the 400 nits and the reflection coating. I am using it for documentation type work only as I have to stare at the screen for 8+hours per most days. I will leave my gaming screen to gaming only which is in another room with a gaming PC. All these years I kept buying good gaming monitors and then 99% of the time I used them for work. My eyes paid the price. Now I know that there are work monitors with less eye strain. Yes I'm an eye tired, young doc. Typing this out for others helped me make the decision finally as well. 👍

[@cadenchurchill4296]

I relatively recently picked up the Alienware AW3225QF 32" 4K QD-OLED monitor. I've seen the Studio and Pro Display XDR monitors in stores and honestly, I don't understand why people find the scaling on those monitors so much better. Especially when considering the Alienware is so much cheaper and better for gaming and HDR, plus 240Hz, it's very difficult for me to justify Apple's displays. 🤷‍♂

[@krunge]

Great specs for sure, but I personally wouldn't want a curved monitor for productivity.

[@cadenchurchill4296]

@ That’s totally fair! Asus has another one that I looked at with the same panel that isn’t curved which’ll be better for some people. Personally never found the curve to be an issue. This is my second curved monitor.

[@krunge]

@@cadenchurchill4296 I work with graphic design, UI and UX stuff and I just can't work with my designs being bend, it just feels so weird looking at. But for gaming it's different and definitely feels more immersive.

[@baiatubun850]

I hate to say this, because I love the sharpness that 1440p 27" monitors have, but for MacOS, if you are dealing with a lot of text, as I am, it is not enough. At least in my experience. I have been using a 1440p monitor for the past 2 years with MacOS and I hated the way text looked, because apparently Apple removed clear text for non-retina displays(according to them 1440p at 27" is LowDPI). I just got a 4K 27" monitor today and the difference is huge. No more pixelated, blurry and weird looking text... And the 1440p scaling works fine with 2017 and 2019 macbook pros with dedicated gpus, the gpu barely uses 2 or 3 more Watts. But this might not be the preference for everyone, I got the 4k display for really cheap, so I recommend everyone to go to a tech shop close to you with your macbook and ask the employees to let you test the displays. Just test the resolution, then choose the actual monitor you want to buy based on reviews. Hope this helps.

[@johalun]

I agree. 1440p for 27" is not enough. I got a studio display and frequently switch from 5K (2880p) to 1440p (low resolution) for gaming when the game does not support resolution scaling. The difference in text rendering is huge.

[@DekkerExpat]

I don't get it either. It's pretty well known that QHD monitors look terrible on MacOS.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Unfortunately, fractional scaling is also atrocious on Mac OS. IMO, at this display size, 4K is worse than 2.5K. You really have to step all the way up to 5K to solve the problem. Or maybe a 32-34" 4K monitor could work.

[@baiatubun850]

I guess it's just personal preference at the end of the day, the opinions on this matter are diverse. That's why seeing which res you prefer in person is really something people must do when choosing a monitor.

[@timothy8997]

Could you recommend me a second monitor to use with Dell U2724DE as a main monitor?

[@kagawahirosho7957]

Last weekend I bought Dell U2424HE. It's cheaper, has, ethernet, auto lvm, same 120hz refresh rate, it does not have Thunderbolt, but USB-C with 90W power delivery is enough from my Mac. No IPS Black technology either. One thing that I have noticed is that the monitor has a bigger thickness compared to Dell P2421 that I have. This leaves no room for adjusting xaiomi monitor light bar. I am not sure if this is a case for Dell U2724DE.

[@CreatedTech]

Is that a 24" monitor? How do you find the size? It would be just slightly too small for me. I had a U2414 in 2016 and upgraded to a 27".

[@kagawahirosho7957]

24" 1080p is just right for me. It has enough screen for me to focus on one task at the time and text size is is large enough not to strain my eyes.

[@Romigo4]

Thanks for the video! I have 2 questions) 1. What does KVM here ? Every monitor has functionality to switch between multiple inputs no matter hdmi or dp, 2. How do you compare this monitor to Huawei mateview 28 ?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

1. KVM means that when you switch the display input, it automatically connects the USB hub to that computer so your keyboard, mouse, and network travel to the computer you're using. 2. Huawei doesn't exist in North America.

[@alpargur]

@CreatedTech do you have a link for the studio monitor stand 😃

[@matthijndijkstra25]

The title was a lie. A QHD monitor at 27" is never going to be the best Mac monitor. Your setup looks sweet though.