i had to make tough decision between U2723QE and P2723QE. Finally I went with U2723QE (and happy later) , as it supports Daisy chaining with two 4K monitors ( world's first monitor to do so, as per Dell). P27 is definitely strong in terms of value preposition
I’m seeing a lot of people complaining about the scaling for 27” 4k monitors with MacBooks because it makes fonts either too big or too small. What are your thoughts about this? Did you had any issues so far? I’m really considering buying this one but, oh boy, so much money to spend with something that I’m not 100% sure that is perfect for me.
No problems at all with this monitor. I have the scaling settings to the second largest text setting and it’s perfect. I need a sharp monitor for editing and this delivers for me.
@@AriffSuffian Awesome! I'm not an editor or anything like this but I hate how the borders from every window in my macOS system looks so bad. I'm using a 1080p ultrawide 25' monitor. I get some space to work with, but seems like I'm using a 720p resolution in a monitor that could handle 1080p. I just hate to see pixels.
@@iuribrindeiro5009 Go with 4K, you won't regret! Text will look much better. But you need to make sure the monitor support Mac OS!!! I bought 2 of this monitor, 1 broken after 2 weeks. Dell Support told me this product doesn't support my Macbook Pro 16" M1.
This monitor works with M1 Apple iPad Air 5 amazingly good! With Dells usbc (not others, but u get that in the box) cable it charges ipad at the same time as iPad is giving picture to dell monitor. Amazing
Does the sb521a compatible with the p2723qe? I searched it online and I found that both sb521a and sb522a didn’t show up on the compatibility list. I would like to buy a sb521a because it’s cheaper and already enough for me to use.
I bought this monitor. I set it up and I've been experiencing coil whine issue for about an hour now. I tried changing the cable, the power outlet, and even the computer, but it didn't fix the problem. I can hear the noise even without connecting the monitor to the computer. Does this noise always occur during the initial setup? Will it decrease over time? Do you think I should return it?
I am also using a p2723qe connecting with my Macbook Air M1 as a external monitor. Everything works well at the first week. However from the second week, this Dell screen got flickering a lot. I called Dell customer service to complain about this. They said that this Dell monitor are not compatible with Macbook and they will send me another monitor in the next few days. I see you also using this monitor with a Macbook as well. What Macbook are you using? M1 no? Have your monitor got flickering before?
No flickering problems at all! Maybe you just have a defective unit. It’s a USB C display, how can it not be compatible? These Dell customer support people are just blindly reading the manuals.
It’s pretty easy for me! Just tap the button at the back and switch inputs. If I’m not mistaken one of the buttons below the monitor is a shortcut for this.
Is anyone else having trouble with the ethernet hub? I have wired gig ethernet, but when I run it through the monitor hub to my MPB via usb-c, I only get about 250mbps out.
Does the M1 MBP recognise the monitor as a HiDPI resolution monitor? So it will scale without causing fonts to become blurry. I have also read about flickering issues with people using it with M1 Macs. Have you encountered this problem?
@@AriffSuffian When click on Scaled checkbox for Resolution, do you see the slider that goes from Larger Text - Default - More Space. Does selecting one of them (the one before Larger Text) gives you "Looks like 1920 x 1080" below the monitor icon? Also, holding the Option key while clicking on Scaled will bring up the HiDPI resolutions if the M1 MBP recognise it as such.
If you are using any of the new M1 Mac computers, they would not display the monitor resolution properly and we would need to use scaled display on the monitor.
I bought 2x P2723QE. 1 of them is suffering from screen flickering non-stop. Called Dell Support, they said the monitor doesn't support my Macbook Pro 16 M1! Ariff, do you have any issue yet?
I’ve not heard of monitors that are not supported by Mac OS. It should be universal especially with the USB C connection. I don’t have any problems and I use this monitor daily!
Ist it possible to disable the Power LED Light Indikator on the bottom right? I saw something like this in the online manual, but want to know fur sure :)
Is there a need for 4K resolution on a 27" display monitor? I thought 2K resolution should suffice. 4K resolution is more suitable for 32" n bigger screen.
It depends. If you’re editing content in 4K? Then yes. For general user and gaming then 2K is more than enough. I specifically looked for a 4K display because I’m a video editor. Btw, I have 2 27” gaming monitors that are 1440p (2K).
Hello. I'm using this monitor for 4 months. I have a MBP 2020 M1 Chip and I was using MacOS BigSur (didn't update to Monterey). I'm using the monitor with the second resolution from right to left (more space) on setting screen. The image in BigSur was very clear, crisp and with the colors OK. Now, I updated to MacOS Ventura and the screen is not crisp anymore. The colors seems washed. Did you have experienced the same?
@@AriffSuffian No.. not sharp also at the recommended resolution. I see problems on red color in small text, like in confirmation popups from MacOS. I used it with a Windows Computer and the image is crisp and no problem with the colors.
I have started experiencing random flickering after few weeks after purchase. It has someting in common with a refresh rate, but it can be visible even without any source connected in "self diagnostic" menu, on grey color patern. Also, from day 1st I've noticed annoying buzzing sounds from backlight. When displays backlight is super low or even off, there is no buzzing noise, but when you increase it to 50>75% it starts to be really annoying. I've seen many comments on flickering and buzzing noise issues unfortunatelly, so seems that there are quite many "defective" units of this monitor.
not sure if you still using a soundbar. is this soundbar decent enough for general purpose? watching youtube,microphone sound. when listening to dedicate music i think i'll use inear or headphones instead i really like how it doesn't take up a desk space.
For general use it’s a perfect minimalistic hidden soundbar. I use this when I’m on my Mac Mini. When I’m on my MacBook I use the built in MacBook speakers.
Thinking to buy the Soundbar. I want to use monitor also as 4K TV using Firestick. Does the soundbar including setting the volume also works, if only Firestick is connected without computer?
This I can’t test, therefore I’m not too sure. The display should be working without a problem, the only concern (as you pointed out) is the speaker. My guess would be that it will not be detected. If you’re near a shop that has these products, you can bringing the Firestick and testing it out..
Sb522a is not working with my m2 mac air. When I refer dell site, it says it is not supported, but it is working for you. Do we need to install any thing
Yes. But no luck. This teams certified speaker has issues with teams. If we have teams in login items or if we start teams app, it stops working. Second, even with out teams the sound get distorted over the time. After some time hear only noise and after that there is no sound. When contacted dell, they say it doesn’t support mac and they knew only after I have asked them to suggest
The dell sound bar does really work with MacOS? I just bought a U2723QE and was going to buy the exact sound bar model as yours, but I read through some reviews that dell sound bar is not compatible with MacOS. Did you just plugged it in and it works? As well as the mic?
Yep it works fine. If using USB C to your Mac, the speakers are automatically detected. If using HDMI, the speakers need to be separately plugged into the Mac using the usb cable.
Glad I came across this. I wasn't sure if absence of speakers would be an issue since I didn't see an audio port in the specs sheet. I am really confused between this one and the U2723Q. I am hesitating to get the U2723QE because of so many people complaining about the backlight bleed. What is your recommendation?
I don’t have any backlight bleed on the monitor so far. Honestly it gets confusing with Dell monitors because so many of them are so similar (or in fact exactly similar in specs except for the looks). I’m sure either one of the monitor is fine. The model also depends on the region you are in.
They always say that, despite this video clearly showing it’s used on a Mac. The speaker at the end of the day is just a USB speaker. So try your luck between a direction connection or if you’re using it connected to the display then via USB C.
According to Dell this P2723QE is not Mac compatible. See ruclips.net/video/mo0zUN3OHmc/видео.html I have the same screen and it's causing issues with my Mac.
I did not and could not (no Ethernet port in my study) test it out. It SHOULD work because the monitor is just serving like a USB C hub. So far when connected via USB C, the speakers are detected so the hub functionality is definitely working.
It works perfectly with a MBA M1. I measured up to ~940 Mbit/s, what is near the maximum in my 1 Gbit/s home network. When changing the USB mode to "better resolution" instead of "maximum speed", you only get about 350 Mbit/s.
@@tahsinamio2639 Good question! it is not described in the manual of the P2723QE but in those of some other models: High Resolution: This is the default setting. The maximum supported resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz and USB 2.0 data. High Data Speed: This setting supports USB 3.0 data. For details on the maximum supported resolution, please refer to the Display InfoConnection Rate (Current) in the on-screen menu. When the source is HBR3, the maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz and USB 3.0 data. When the source is HBR2, the maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz and USB 3.0 data. My XPS15 and my MBA M1 both worked fine in High Data Speed Mode, so 4k 60Hz and USB3.0 speed
i had to make tough decision between U2723QE and P2723QE. Finally I went with U2723QE (and happy later) , as it supports Daisy chaining with two 4K monitors ( world's first monitor to do so, as per Dell). P27 is definitely strong in terms of value preposition
Glad you got the right monitor for your work!
@@mks65 TBH you cannot really make the difference. I personally felt U2723QE is overall more superior and crisp
Right now I'm torn between the U2723Q and P2723QE :(
Oh does p2723qe not support daisychain?
@@halfwaysleet Yes, P2723QE does not have MST/DP daisy chain capability, when I was checking, not sure if they later added it via Firmware upgrade.
I’m seeing a lot of people complaining about the scaling for 27” 4k monitors with MacBooks because it makes fonts either too big or too small. What are your thoughts about this? Did you had any issues so far? I’m really considering buying this one but, oh boy, so much money to spend with something that I’m not 100% sure that is perfect for me.
No problems at all with this monitor. I have the scaling settings to the second largest text setting and it’s perfect. I need a sharp monitor for editing and this delivers for me.
@@AriffSuffian Awesome! I'm not an editor or anything like this but I hate how the borders from every window in my macOS system looks so bad. I'm using a 1080p ultrawide 25' monitor. I get some space to work with, but seems like I'm using a 720p resolution in a monitor that could handle 1080p. I just hate to see pixels.
A 1080p monitor will not do Mac OS justice haha.
@@iuribrindeiro5009 Go with 4K, you won't regret! Text will look much better. But you need to make sure the monitor support Mac OS!!! I bought 2 of this monitor, 1 broken after 2 weeks. Dell Support told me this product doesn't support my Macbook Pro 16" M1.
Best value 4k monitor if you need a USB Hub (even including Ethernet!) Thanks for the review.
Thanks for dropping by :)
This monitor works with M1 Apple iPad Air 5 amazingly good! With Dells usbc (not others, but u get that in the box) cable it charges ipad at the same time as iPad is giving picture to dell monitor. Amazing
Yep it’s excellent!
How sleek is my new editing setup?!
It's nice and cable free. Good
Thanks
Tell me, can this monitor receive a video signal through the USB-C connector from my MacBook?
Yep!
Does the sb521a compatible with the p2723qe? I searched it online and I found that both sb521a and sb522a didn’t show up on the compatibility list. I would like to buy a sb521a because it’s cheaper and already enough for me to use.
I’m not entirely sure but judging from the looks, it should. The magnetic attachment is the same.
I bought this monitor. I set it up and I've been experiencing coil whine issue for about an hour now. I tried changing the cable, the power outlet, and even the computer, but it didn't fix the problem. I can hear the noise even without connecting the monitor to the computer. Does this noise always occur during the initial setup? Will it decrease over time? Do you think I should return it?
I don’t have that problem. I believe yours is a faulty unit and you should definitely get it replaced.
I am also using a p2723qe connecting with my Macbook Air M1 as a external monitor. Everything works well at the first week. However from the second week, this Dell screen got flickering a lot. I called Dell customer service to complain about this. They said that this Dell monitor are not compatible with Macbook and they will send me another monitor in the next few days.
I see you also using this monitor with a Macbook as well. What Macbook are you using? M1 no? Have your monitor got flickering before?
No flickering problems at all! Maybe you just have a defective unit. It’s a USB C display, how can it not be compatible? These Dell customer support people are just blindly reading the manuals.
@@AriffSuffian which macbook model are you using bro?
14” MacBook Pro M1 Pro. But I also use this with a m1 Mac mini and my old m1 MacBook Air.
Same problem here, the support already changed the display 3 times, now I will ask for another model...
Have you tried to use the Dell Display Manager to switch inputs? I know the Mac versions of this program are a little hit or miss with compatibility.
Nope I haven’t. I’m old school and just use the monitor menu when switching between HDMI and USB C haha
@@AriffSuffian Is it easy to do? The joystick and menu seem clunky. Maybe a short video on that?
It’s pretty easy for me! Just tap the button at the back and switch inputs. If I’m not mistaken one of the buttons below the monitor is a shortcut for this.
Is anyone else having trouble with the ethernet hub? I have wired gig ethernet, but when I run it through the monitor hub to my MPB via usb-c, I only get about 250mbps out.
I hope someone can share their experience with you on this. I didn’t get to test it out unfortunately due to the networking hardware setup here.
Quem estiver pesquisando sobre a Dell Soundbar SB522A, testei com o Macbook M2 e funcionou perfeitamente junto com o Monitor P2422HE.
Does the M1 MBP recognise the monitor as a HiDPI resolution monitor? So it will scale without causing fonts to become blurry. I have also read about flickering issues with people using it with M1 Macs. Have you encountered this problem?
I don’t see a HiDPI option in the display settings. So far during my usage I’ve had no flickering issues. It’s been great honestly!
@@AriffSuffian When click on Scaled checkbox for Resolution, do you see the slider that goes from Larger Text - Default - More Space. Does selecting one of them (the one before Larger Text) gives you "Looks like 1920 x 1080" below the monitor icon? Also, holding the Option key while clicking on Scaled will bring up the HiDPI resolutions if the M1 MBP recognise it as such.
Nope it doesn’t! Thanks for the detailed steps, it’s what I did too when you asked earlier.
grato por deixar legenda em pt br, você é o melhor!
If you are using any of the new M1 Mac computers, they would not display the monitor resolution properly and we would need to use scaled display on the monitor.
Yep I had to change the scaling for the dell monitor. It was a bit too “zoomed in” by default.
Hello, can you connect external hard drive directly to monitor and to be used with MacBook ? Thanks
You’ll need to connect the MacBook to the Monitor hub port. That’s how the data will be transferred.
I bought 2x P2723QE. 1 of them is suffering from screen flickering non-stop. Called Dell Support, they said the monitor doesn't support my Macbook Pro 16 M1! Ariff, do you have any issue yet?
I’ve not heard of monitors that are not supported by Mac OS. It should be universal especially with the USB C connection. I don’t have any problems and I use this monitor daily!
Does the monitor have direct support for mp3/mp4/JPG?
Hi，can this sound bar‘s microphone works on the macOS？
Yes if you connect the sound bar via USB.
Ist it possible to disable the Power LED Light Indikator on the bottom right? I saw something like this in the online manual, but want to know fur sure :)
Yes you can!
if connected via hdmi will the audio still be working since it is connected via usb?
I have this setup for my Mac Mini, the speakers are connected directly to the mac via USB
Is there a need for 4K resolution on a 27" display monitor? I thought 2K resolution should suffice.
4K resolution is more suitable for 32" n bigger screen.
It depends. If you’re editing content in 4K? Then yes. For general user and gaming then 2K is more than enough. I specifically looked for a 4K display because I’m a video editor. Btw, I have 2 27” gaming monitors that are 1440p (2K).
Is that stand all aluminium? I mean are both the base and the monitor arm made of metal?
Mixture of plastic and metal.
A year later - still no issues with this monitor?
Yep! I use it daily
This monitor does not have a sound bar inclusões right?
Nope!
It has been said that this monitor has USB hub insensitivty and screen flickering with macbook, have you seen the same problem?
No problems at all so far using this almost everyday.
I'm having screen flickering and superposition images :(
Hello. I'm using this monitor for 4 months. I have a MBP 2020 M1 Chip and I was using MacOS BigSur (didn't update to Monterey). I'm using the monitor with the second resolution from right to left (more space) on setting screen. The image in BigSur was very clear, crisp and with the colors OK. Now, I updated to MacOS Ventura and the screen is not crisp anymore. The colors seems washed. Did you have experienced the same?
I did not experience this. Is it still sharp for you at the recommended resolution?
@@AriffSuffian No.. not sharp also at the recommended resolution. I see problems on red color in small text, like in confirmation popups from MacOS. I used it with a Windows Computer and the image is crisp and no problem with the colors.
Sounds like a OS/driver problem. Unfortunately HP support is terrible. I recommend contacting Apple or starting a thread in their forum.
Have vou experienced any flickering after some days of use? I saw a lot people complaining about this when using mac.
Nope, works perfectly fine for me. I use this display everyday 💪🏽
I have started experiencing random flickering after few weeks after purchase. It has someting in common with a refresh rate, but it can be visible even without any source connected in "self diagnostic" menu, on grey color patern. Also, from day 1st I've noticed annoying buzzing sounds from backlight. When displays backlight is super low or even off, there is no buzzing noise, but when you increase it to 50>75% it starts to be really annoying. I've seen many comments on flickering and buzzing noise issues unfortunatelly, so seems that there are quite many "defective" units of this monitor.
The dell soundbar work on your mac without drivers? I do have it the same model but doesn’t work 😢
Yep! Nowadays it’s connected to my Mac Mini via USB.
@@AriffSuffian which MacOS version do you have ?
@CarlosFAntonio the latest. I always keep it updated. Try connecting it via USB.
not sure if you still using a soundbar. is this soundbar decent enough for general purpose? watching youtube,microphone sound. when listening to dedicate music i think i'll use inear or headphones instead i really like how it doesn't take up a desk space.
For general use it’s a perfect minimalistic hidden soundbar. I use this when I’m on my Mac Mini. When I’m on my MacBook I use the built in MacBook speakers.
thx i'll give it a try.
No problem! Enjoy
I've used the SB522A for 5 days... after updating my M1 MacBook (Ventura 13.1), the soundbar doesn't work anymore. Is anybody else facing problems?
@@PerciEduardo Is it working for you? I am not able to play with Ventura although I have not tried in earlier versions
Thinking to buy the Soundbar. I want to use monitor also as 4K TV using Firestick. Does the soundbar including setting the volume also works, if only Firestick is connected without computer?
This I can’t test, therefore I’m not too sure. The display should be working without a problem, the only concern (as you pointed out) is the speaker. My guess would be that it will not be detected. If you’re near a shop that has these products, you can bringing the Firestick and testing it out..
Sound will not work
Thanks for the update.
Sb522a is not working with my m2 mac air. When I refer dell site, it says it is not supported, but it is working for you. Do we need to install any thing
Can you try plugging the speaker to your MacBook directly via USB?
Yes. But no luck.
This teams certified speaker has issues with teams. If we have teams in login items or if we start teams app, it stops working.
Second, even with out teams the sound get distorted over the time. After some time hear only noise and after that there is no sound.
When contacted dell, they say it doesn’t support mac and they knew only after I have asked them to suggest
Between I made the purchase after seeing your video 😊
Dell always gives the Lazy answer of not supporting Mac, everything works. They’re just not using their brain to give you helpful feedback
Are you able to use sb522a with Mac with teams ?
Is this monitor suitable for anyone who works with graphic design?
It’s not bad, I use it for video editing. But there are many better monitors if you need very accurate colours!
Led ? / lcd ?
IPS LCD!
The dell sound bar does really work with MacOS? I just bought a U2723QE and was going to buy the exact sound bar model as yours, but I read through some reviews that dell sound bar is not compatible with MacOS.
Did you just plugged it in and it works? As well as the mic?
Yep it works fine. If using USB C to your Mac, the speakers are automatically detected. If using HDMI, the speakers need to be separately plugged into the Mac using the usb cable.
@@AriffSuffian Thank you so much! Now I can have a clean set up as yours!
Yep! The USB C way is the best! Having the light bar powered directly from the monitor is also nice. It’s like a self sufficient setup 😂
I bought the U27 monitors as well. Still havent arrived. How do you like them?
It’s perfect for me. No flashy features and it just works!
I'm having a ghost screen superposition on my Dell P2723QE, does anybody having the same problem? I'm really sad with this, and I want my money back.
I don’t have that problem. Contact dell, they should be able to help you out!
The soundbar has a mic, isn't it? Is it good?
I forgot to test that out for this video. It’s not bad!
Does monitor shakes when u type on keyboard?
Nope.
Glad I came across this. I wasn't sure if absence of speakers would be an issue since I didn't see an audio port in the specs sheet.
I am really confused between this one and the U2723Q. I am hesitating to get the U2723QE because of so many people complaining about the backlight bleed. What is your recommendation?
I don’t have any backlight bleed on the monitor so far. Honestly it gets confusing with Dell monitors because so many of them are so similar (or in fact exactly similar in specs except for the looks). I’m sure either one of the monitor is fine. The model also depends on the region you are in.
The HiDPI works?
I didn’t get to test that out unfortunately because it’s a feature enabled through Dell Display Manager on Windows.
This soundbar works with macbook?
Yup!
@@AriffSuffian Thanks dude! Called Dell Customer Support team last week and they told me it is only compatiable with Windows
They always say that, despite this video clearly showing it’s used on a Mac. The speaker at the end of the day is just a USB speaker. So try your luck between a direction connection or if you’re using it connected to the display then via USB C.
@@AriffSuffian Yes sure Im using the same monitor as yours. Anyways thanks for your info!
@alanctm no problem, enjoy!
According to Dell this P2723QE is not Mac compatible. See ruclips.net/video/mo0zUN3OHmc/видео.html
I have the same screen and it's causing issues with my Mac.
No having issues with mine so far. I think it’s slightly different by region.
Does the ethernet port in the monitor work with m1 macbook?
I did not and could not (no Ethernet port in my study) test it out. It SHOULD work because the monitor is just serving like a USB C hub. So far when connected via USB C, the speakers are detected so the hub functionality is definitely working.
It works perfectly with a MBA M1. I measured up to ~940 Mbit/s, what is near the maximum in my 1 Gbit/s home network. When changing the USB mode to "better resolution" instead of "maximum speed", you only get about 350 Mbit/s.
That’s awesome!
@@spacegray1946 what is the difference in resolution between the two modes?
@@tahsinamio2639 Good question!
it is not described in the manual of the P2723QE but in those of some other models:
High Resolution: This is the default setting. The maximum supported resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz and USB 2.0 data.
High Data Speed: This setting supports USB 3.0 data. For details on the maximum supported resolution, please refer to the Display InfoConnection Rate (Current) in the on-screen menu. When the source is HBR3, the maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 60 Hz and USB 3.0 data. When the source is HBR2, the maximum resolution is 3840 x 2160 at 30 Hz and USB 3.0 data.
My XPS15 and my MBA M1 both worked fine in High Data Speed Mode, so 4k 60Hz and USB3.0 speed
Why is it impossible to buy aftermarket telecon equipment that sounds as good as Apple laptops?
Speakers?
No DCI P3 coverage ?
II mean u never need it anyway
This is not a HUB monitor, no HUB functions what so ever, Dell Customer Care is useless, I will avoid Dell Monitors going forwards
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